Together we have successfully completed more than 200 acquisitions with a combined transaction value of over $11 billion, have grown companies from less than $10 million in revenue to over $100 million, and have taken companies public. We have the expertise to take your business to the next level.
BOARD OF MANAGERS
Harry Brelsford, MBA, Ph.D.
Harry is a partner at Moonshot with over 35 years of experience in technology.
Before joining Moonshot, Harry spent over 35 years working in technology services. He started SMB Nation, a community with over 35,000 Managed Service Providers (MSPs). Harry has written 21 books and more than 400 articles, sharing his deep knowledge, especially in his book “How to Be an MSP.” His work has been published in magazines like Washington CEO, Colorado Business, Alaska Business Monthly, ChannelPro, and Microsoft Certified Professional.
Harry was also the Dean at Aspen University’s Graduate School of Technology. He has a Ph.D. in Letters and an MBA in Project Management from the University of Denver. He also holds professional certifications, including MCSE, MCT, and CNE.
Piers Dormeyer, eMBA
Piers is a Partner at Moonshot with nearly 20 years of experience leading and growing businesses in different industries.
Before joining Moonshot, Piers successfully grew companies from startups to private equity-backed businesses, showing strong leadership and strategic decision-making. He is also the CEO of EagleView, a company backed by Vista Equity Partners and Clearlake Capital.
Piers holds an Executive MBA from MIT Sloan School of Management and a B.S. in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Florida. He has participated in the Vista Equity Partners-HPLP program, completed deeplearning.ai coursework, and achieved a Scaled Agile Certified SAFe 5 Agilist certification.
Jamar Freeman, MPM, PMP
Jamar is a Managing Partner and Co-Chairman at Moonshot with over 20 years of experience leading business growth and managing large technology projects.
Before joining Moonshot, Jamar worked as a consultant and entrepreneur, assisting business leaders in achieving their goals. He is adept at establishing and managing enterprise project offices, executing strategic plans, overseeing budgets, schedules, and resources, managing risks, and effectively leading teams.
Jamar has a Master’s in Project Management from Keller Graduate School of Management, a B.S. in Technical Management from DeVry University, and an A.A.S. in Electronics and Computer Technology from DeVry University. He is also a certified project manager with the Project Management Institute (PMI).
Michael L. Hogan, C.P.A.
Michael is a Partner and Certified Public Accountant at Moonshot with over 35 years of experience in finance, accounting, and leadership roles.
Before Moonshot, Michael helped companies grow through important stages. He led successful IPOs for Key Florida Bancorp and Pelican Financial, Inc., getting them listed on NASDAQ and the American Stock Exchange. As Vice President and CFO, he helped two bank holding companies go public and played a major role in starting First America Bank in Florida. He later became President and CEO, helping the bank grow and succeed.
Michael earned both his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Food and Resource Economics from the University of Florida and a Master’s in Accounting from Utah State University. He also completed advanced studies in taxation at the University of Florida. For 15 years, he taught accounting as an Adjunct Professor at four well-known colleges and universities.
Massimo Messina, MBA
Massimo is a Managing Partner and Co-Chairman at Moonshot with over 30 years of experience in mergers and acquisitions (M&A), financial advising, and investment banking.
Before joining Moonshot, Massimo built a strong career as a trusted advisor, handling complex deals, valuations, and deal structures for a wide range of clients. He held key roles at top firms like PwC, Grant Thornton, and Duff & Phelps, helping grow their M&A teams. He also gained valuable experience at Credit Suisse First Boston and Houlihan Lokey. In addition to his role at Moonshot, Massimo is the Vice President of M&A at Crowley Maritime Corporation, where he leads the company’s strategic growth efforts.
Massimo has a Master’s in Business Administration from Boston University and a B.A. in Economics from Connecticut College.
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Nigel is a Partner at Moonshot with over 20 years of experience in the technology industry’s Channel Ecosystem. He specializes in studying market trends and helping companies maximize the value of their partner networks.
Before joining Moonshot, Nigel held key roles at leading companies like Microsoft and KPMG. He is also the CEO of Bizcise, an AI-powered data intelligence company he founded. Bizcise combines advanced technologies such as cloud computing, artificial intelligence, natural language processing, and data integration to enhance channel partner strategies and business growth. Under Nigel’s leadership, Bizcise has successfully partnered with major organizations, including Microsoft, AWS, Sage, HP, and global distributors, to improve their channel performance.
Stacy spear
Stacy is a Partner at Moonshot with 35 years of experience in IT and over 10 years in mergers and acquisitions (M&A), especially in large enterprise settings.
Before joining Moonshot, Stacy showed strong leadership and technical skills in high-pressure situations. He managed a major mobile telecommunications network during Operation Iraqi Freedom, earning the Bronze Star Medal. His work with NATO in Germany, where he improved data communications, earned him the Meritorious Service Medal. Stacy is also the Founder and President of Syllogistic Group, working with top firms like Insight Global and Quest Software to provide global IT services.
Stacy holds a B.A. in Computer Information Systems from DeVry University with a minor in Information Security. During his military service, he completed advanced training in management and technology.