Rebecca Senior Research Associate, joined Cook M&A in 2018. She works with the research team to execute FocusFirst® research methodology to source proprietary deals that meet clients’ investment goals. Having been the research lead on 45+ projects, she identified 300+ actionable targets that resulted in Seller Profiles for clients. Her breadth of experience covers diverse industries such as healthcare/medical (e.g., healthcare member engagement, continuing medical education, medical communication, home health/hospice, medical supplies/kitting, medical advertising/marketing, medical information), clinical trial support services (e.g., imaging core labs, biostatistics), transportation (e.g., NEMT transport, medical courier, clinical trial logistics, non-hazardous liquid waste), manufacturing (e.g., private label, contract manufacturing, airlaid nonwoven), infrastructure services (e.g., water operations & maintenance, underground utility locating, pipe inspection/cleaning), building services (e.g., HVAC, pressure washing/exterior building cleaning, elevator maintenance), and much more.

Rebecca has 10+ years of professional experience in research. She has a BA in Business Administration and a Master’s in Economics from Wichita State University. In addition, she has a Ph.D. from Kansas State University. She enjoys spending time with her family; three of her sisters live in the Chicagoland area. Rebecca loves learning new concepts, spending time in nature, listing to jazz/blues music, traveling, and experiencing different cultures.