After more than four decades of serving Northwest Ohio, Taylor Automotive has transitioned to 100% employee ownership through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). BVA provided valuation expertise in connection with the transaction, supporting the trustee team throughout the transaction. The ESOP helps preserve the company's legacy while creating long-term value for the more than 340 employees who contribute to its continued success. Read more here: https://www.bvagroup.com/news/2026/07/07/bva-advises-on-taylor-automotive’s-transition-to-employee-ownership
BVA provided valuation expertise in connection with Ontario Specialty Contracting’s (OSC) transition to employee ownership through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), supporting the trustee team in the transaction. Founded in 1997, OSC is a leading environmental and demolition contractor serving clients across North America. The ESOP creates an opportunity for employees to participate in the company’s future success while supporting long-term continuity and preserving its legacy. The transaction reflects the continued growth of employee ownership as a succession planning strategy for privately held businesses. Read more here: https://www.bvagroup.com/news/2026/06/18/bva-advises-on-ontario-specialty-contracting’s-transition-to-employee-ownership
BVA provided valuation expertise in connection with the acquisition of TechSource by Salas O’Brien, supporting the advisory team throughout the transaction process. The combination brings together complementary engineering, science, and technology consulting capabilities, expanding expertise across sectors including national security, environmental management, and advanced engineering. The transaction highlights continued M&A activity within the engineering and consulting industries as firms pursue strategic growth and enhanced service offerings.
BVA provided valuation expertise in connection with Good Times USA’s transition to 100% employee ownership through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), supporting the trustee team in the ownership transition. The transaction creates an opportunity for employees to participate directly in the company’s future success while highlighting the continued growth of employee ownership as a strategy for preserving company culture, rewarding employees, and supporting long-term business success.
BVA’s Todd Fries recently authored an article for IRMI examining the key trends, market developments, and economic factors that shaped the insurance industry in 2025 and may influence the sector in 2026. The article explores industry performance, catastrophe risk, artificial intelligence adoption, regulatory developments, and other factors impacting insurers in an increasingly complex environment. Read the full article here: https://www.bvagroup.com/news/2026/06/05/2025-insurance-year-in-review-and-2026-developments
BVA professionals recently participated in The ESOP Association TX/OK Chapter Spring Conference, where industry leaders gathered to discuss current developments affecting ESOP companies and employee ownership. BVA’s Laurie-Leigh White, Vice President of Programming for the TX/OK Chapter, co-presented with Alex Grasser of Prairie Capital on valuation and repurchase obligations. Additional BVA attendees included Sam Makin, Mark Phillips, and Alishah Ahmed, who joined conference sessions and networking events throughout the program.
Congratulations to John Ray on 10 years at BVA! John has been a driving force behind the development of our tangible asset appraisal practice. As a third-generation machinery and equipment appraiser, John brings with him deep expertise across a variety of areas, including property tax and insurance-related engagements. John’s knowledge significantly expanded our capabilities to entirely new avenues of service for our clients beyond the tax and financial reporting equipment appraisal work we’d done previously. John, thank you for 10 fantastic years. Here’s to many more!
BVA’s Jody Bland and Dragos Ailoae examine key developments and provide insights into the trends influencing today’s financial environment in the latest Quarterly Market Monitor. View the full report here: https://www.bvagroup.com/news/2026/04/27/quarterly-market-monitor-q1-2026
AI is transforming how professionals work—but what might be lost in the process? In a recent article in The Texas Lawbook, BVA’s Robert Manz explores how increased reliance on AI could impact skill development in legal practice. Read more here: https://www.bvagroup.com/news/2026/04/14/bva’s-robert-manz-co-authors-article-on-ai-and-the-risks-of-cognitive-de-skilling
Recent developments in tokenization and the GENIUS Act have brought stablecoins into sharper focus. BVA’s Jody Bland authored a forthcoming paper in the Securities Regulation and Law Journal examining how regulatory standards for stablecoins may influence demand for U.S. Treasuries and broader financial stability. Read more at the link.
