• Terry Ingram is an experienced C-Suite leader, a strategic adviser to owners of middle-market businesses, and an experienced Board contributor with a strong sense of integrity, drive, and structure. With over 30 years tenure in marine, industrial, and commercial manufacturing and sales operations, Terry brings a uniquely practical outside perspective, strong leadership skills, and strategic thinking to his Boards. From his US Navy submarine service to his long service as CEO and President of Allagash International, Terry’s experience has included oversights of product lines that are being utilized today by companies such as Shell, Pfizer, Nestle, International Paper, MWRA, Anheuser Busch, Bristol Meyers Squib, Texas Instruments with one of America’s leading process control manufacturing companies. Offering critical financial and operational insights, Terry helps CEOs deliver their mission by mentoring key executives and improving retention, productivity, market share, and profitability. Terry has been involved in several acquisitions and corporate turnarounds, leading successful expansion into international markets within APAC, LATAM, and Eastern Europe, serving Fortune 500 clients.

  • Dickson has a background of 20+ years of experience in audit, accounting, and advisory with Big 4 and Top 10 public accounting practices. He has worked with listed multinationals (for example, one with $1 trillion of assets under management listed on the NYSE). He also has experience with small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which he is passionate about. He, therefore, has the full breadth of expertise to support the SME journey for those entrepreneurs who want to scale upwards up to the pre-IPO stage.

    Dickson specializes in helping clients become audit-ready, for example, those without internal capacity to handle the complexities of their financial statements and internal controls, those scaling upwards, those looking to raise more finance/capital and those undergoing M&A activity. He takes the complex acronyms that many use in finance, those acronyms which make some roll their eyes, and he makes them simple - think US GAAP, IFRS, SEC/PCAOB, SOX, FINTECH, AI, VC, PE, M&A. Dickson is a UK CPA - a Fellow of the Chartered Association of Certified Accountants (FCCA) and now also in the process of finalizing obtaining his US CPA.

    He has worked with several clients in diverse industry sectors, including financial services, manufacturing, public sector, resources, agriculture, technology (including crypto), and entertainment. These have been in more than 20 countries in different jurisdictions, such as the USA, UK, Europe, the Caribbean, and Africa, bringing diversity and cultural sensitivity to teams.

    Dickson is a thought leader and a prolific author who is passionate about seeing SMEs succeed ethically on the world stage. To this end, he has authored more than 25 articles to help them scale, covering topics such as what billionaire clients do differently, steps to help a failing business turnaround, the importance of a digital strategy, secrets to achieving business success, sources of funding for businesses, effective communication and marketing, and what lenders care about.

    In addition to his bachelor's and CPA, Dickson has undertaken several studies/courses, including understanding financial markets from Yale, project management from the University of California Irvine, FINTECH/AI/Blockchain from the University of Pennsylvania, and forensic accounting and fraud examination from West Virginia University.

  • Peter Aronstam brings more than 35 years of experience in accounting, finance, banking, international trade, business acquisitions and exits, and law to his clients. His career is marked by a progression of senior finance roles with growth and performance-driven enterprises, including global banks, large international manufacturers (revenues +$25 billion) and chief financial officer roles in a variety of companies. He is a decisive, focused, and versatile financial executive with uncompromising integrity.

    Peter has worked in and advised privately-owned and publicly-held businesses since 1978, providing full-time and part-time, interim or fractional CFO services since 2000. His background includes start-up VC-backed entrepreneurial companies; manufacturing, technology and service companies; public-company CFO; corporate and international banking in major multinational banks; managing HR and IT functions; and raising more than $500 million in debt and equity for his companies and their customers.

    Peter’s diverse background gives him skills to resolve issues not only in the financial arena, but also to assist business owners in analyzing and improving all areas of their business operations. As an entrepreneurial and analytical C-level finance officer, he has taken existing companies and improved their processes, controls, procedures and profitability.

    Peter’s broad experience gives him the advantage in identifying key factors that will improve the health and growth of a business. He is a strong team builder who clearly understands how to work with the key stakeholders in a business to build value, grow and protect their assets and achieve their personal goals. He knows how quickly to analyze all aspects of the business to identify problem areas and develop viable solutions. His understanding of finance and operations allows him to develop the financial systems to support the company’s operations. His skills in strategic business planning, establishment of operational/financial controls, structuring of transactions, IT systems integration, human resources, and risk management can be used to resolve a very broad range of issues.

    Peter has many years of expertise in developing financial forecasts that have been used to raise capital and support business plans. He has been involved in numerous business acquisitions, and his legal background gives him the valuable ability to interpret and negotiate legal language and ensure that the deal terms clearly match the parties’ intentions. Peter has also dealt with companies with high growth rates and companies that have run into financial problems and have had to downsize. His teaching experience and background in developing investor relations programs have created communication skills to equip him to work with investors, boards of directors, and personnel at all company levels to create timely financial reports, implement internal controls, utilize software solutions to reduce costs and generate accurate financial and tax reporting systems. He understands how to take complex strategies and communicate them in a way that makes it easy for others to understand and execute.

    Born and educated in South Africa, Peter earned his Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Law and PhD from the University of the Witwatersrand in South Africa. Peter has worked in South Africa, Canada, and the USA. He currently lives in Boca Raton, FL.

  • Stephanie Tran Ingram's remarkable journey in the business world exemplifies adaptability, keen intellect, and unwavering determination. Beginning her career in medical claim processing, Stephanie quickly grasped the complexities of the healthcare industry, laying a solid foundation for her future endeavors. In 1996, she boldly stepped into entrepreneurship, acquiring a struggling physical therapy and occupational medicine clinic. This marked the beginning of a successful 22-year career as a healthcare business owner, during which she transformed the initial clinic into a thriving operation and launched four additional startup clinics in Texas.

    Throughout her time in healthcare, Stephanie's talent for assembling high-performing teams under her direction was evident as she brought together specialized doctors, skilled administrative staff, and compassionate, patient-facing employees. Her emphasis on empathy in patient care set her clinics apart, fostering secure and safe environments for rehabilitation while delivering the best in care. Stephanie's ability to navigate the complicated and heavily documented healthcare industry, coupled with her understanding of establishing cross-functional teams, was critical to her success in this complex field.

    After building and successfully selling her healthcare clinics, she serves as Co-owner and Treasurer at Ingram Advisory Group, where she leverages her wealth of knowledge and structural expertise to drive growth and manage positive outcomes for both clients and internal operations. As a leader over the years in the business community, she continues to inspire with her powerful presence, confident decision-making, and positive contributions to both her clients and the broader community.

  • Mark is a solution-driven advisory leader experienced in growing, aligning, and transitioning family businesses to achieve wealth and legacy goals. More than 30 years of experience focused on architecting high-growth strategies, streamlining processes for efficiency & velocity, repositioning & reengineering for sustainable competitive advantages & implementing business operational improvements to build shareholder value and EBITDA growth. Deep leadership experience in manufacturing, distribution, and supply-chain technologies. Strategic M&A deal experience across many industries (healthcare, manufacturing, distribution, technology, construction, and commercial). Strong family business emotional intelligence relating to family businesses and leaving legacies.

    Mark's foundational experience was gained as an entrepreneurial owner of a 4th generation manufacturer of cutting tools. As Chief Engineer & Operating Officer, Mark specialized in researching unmet customers' needs and developing innovative products, services, and solutions to achieve their goals. This specialty manufacturer served the aerospace, woodworking, boating & recreational vehicle industries, plastic and composite fabricators, and other specialty industries (customers - Boeing, Lockheed, General Dynamics, Embraer, Bombardier, Raytheon, Harley Davidson, GM, Tata, Airbus, HAL, Herman Miller, Steelcase, Pella, Winnebago, Brunswick, Cobalt, Polaris, etc.) Mark's work helped transform the lifestyle business into an international market leader in innovative specialty cutting tools. When the family decided it was time for a transition, Mark worked with Duff & Phelps to assist in selling the business to an international strategic buyer.

    The past 15 years have focused on advising middle-market private business owners and management teams through some of the more challenging business transitions: accelerating growth, succession strategies, and M&A transactions. Mark has advised and executed deals as a seller, a buyer, an owner, a corporate leader, and an external investment banker. In addition, Mark has negotiated deals with strategics, private equity, family offices, and private investors.

    Education: CMAA - Certified Merger and Acquisition Advisor (Alliance of Merger and Acquisition Advisors); CEPA - Certified Exit Planning Advisor (Exit Planning Institute) MBA from University of Illinois; OPM-Exec Program from Harvard Business School; BS Mechanical Engineering from Michigan Tech

  • Angela G. Hamilton is a versatile quality, human resources, operations, retail, technology, procurement, and manufacturing executive with a proven track record of driving transformational initiatives across multiple global fortune 10 companies. She is a Six Sigma Master Black belt and a Prosci change management professional who has extensive experience aligning organizational and strategic goals with business outcomes. Angela has led large, global cross-functional programs, designing operating models and variable pay structures, implementing technology and strategic programs in global environments. She has depth in leading portfolio, product and project management teams, optimizing operational processes and delivering CIO and CEO dashboards to validate project delivery. She is skilled at managing P&L’s in excess of $500MM and leading teams of over 60 FTE’s.

    She began her career at WalMart Stores, as a corporate marketing manager then a corporate buyer managing multiple business units where she launched new product lines and grew market share increases consistently. At General Electric, she earned her Master Black Belt in Six Sigma through the integration of several business units and launching new product lines. As a General Manager in Technology at Microsoft, she redesigned the IT operating model across the 8K FTE organization and has served as the Vice President of Quality in several companies. She established strong, long standing relationships with C-Suite executives, and has led multiple transformation initiatives to redesign business models and drive efficiencies during her career.

    Angela’s professional journey also includes experience in a company she manages with her husband. She is a co-owner of single family investment homes in the Louisville, Kentucky market, where she leverages her corporate experience in product management to improve the ROI of their privately held company.

    Angela holds a BS in Advertising Management from Murray State University in Murray, Kentucky.

  • Brandon T Underwood is a highly accomplished operations executive with a proven track record of driving hyper-growth and operational excellence across diverse industries. He has a strong focus on overseeing special projects, managing cybersecurity and compliance initiatives, and aligning organizational goals with strategic initiatives. Brandon has extensive experience in leading cross-functional teams, implementing system integrations, and optimizing operational processes. He is skilled at managing P&L, budgeting, and risk management to drive revenue growth and margin expansion. Additionally, Brandon has worked as an interim Chief Operating Officer, providing consulting services to clients and leading teams to solve complex operational challenges.

    Brandon has a vast experience in the international business arena. He worked six years as the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer at Integration Systems in London and the EU. He managed day-to-day operations, revenue growth, strategic planning, and product diversification into the cloud during his tenure. He established strong relationships with leading technology innovators and cloud platform providers, fostered growth markets, and ensured compliance, facility operations, and customer satisfaction by overseeing personnel. Thanks to his leadership, the international business saw an increase in revenue and EBITDA by 60%.

    Brandon's professional journey also includes invaluable experience in a family business setting. He served as the Director of Information Technology and Director of Human Resources at Lummus Supply Company, a business founded by his great-grandfather in 1925. In these roles, he was responsible for designing and implementing network and ERP systems, centralizing HR operations, developing HR policies and programs, and managing all aspects of personnel, recruitment, hiring, legal, and employee retention. This experience has honed his understanding of the unique challenges and dynamics of family businesses, making him a well-rounded professional.

    Brandon holds a BS from the University of Georgia and an MBA from Shorter University.

  • Danilo Colombini is a seasoned operational expert with over 20 years of experience in the High Hygiene Industry, spanning the Food, Beverage, Pharmaceutical, and Cosmetics sectors. Known for his ability to influence rapid change in challenging manufacturing environments, Danilo excels at advising companies on navigating complex business challenges while driving efficiency, quality, and growth.

    As a trusted advisor to C-suite executives, Danilo specializes in leading cross-functional teams and guiding organizations through critical operational aspects. His approach ensures operational alignment and long-term success in highly regulated industries.

    Danilo's experience with industry leaders such as Nestlé, PepsiCo, Mars Petcare, and Tetra Pak has honed his ability to deliver customized, high-impact solutions. He is a thought leader in enhancing operational awareness, quality, and overall business outcomes.

    With a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, a Master's in Automation Engineering, and an MBA in Project Management, Danilo combines academic expertise with extensive international project experience. His ability to influence change at the executive level makes him an indispensable partner for organizations aiming to achieve operational excellence and drive meaningful business transformation.

Meet the Team

IAG enables small and mid-level businesses to deliver multi-generational wealth to owners. With great pleasure, I’d like to introduce our team members – each of whom brings unique, valuable skills for our incredible clients.  Our partners play an important role in building assets for our clients and shaping the future of our partnership, products, and services.