Experience
At GCFValuation, business valuation is not just a part of our business, it's our only business. The staff at
GCFValuation undertakes hundreds of assignments each year and testifies on a regular basis. Our senior valuation
analysts have experience in valuing businesses in a variety of different industries including manufacturing,
distribution, retail, healthcare, banking and finance, engineering and high technology. This diverse background
allows us to knowledgably undertake valuation and litigation assignments for virtually every possible business
and purpose.
Founders
Steve A. Mize, ASA
Partner; GCFValuation. Steve holds the prestigious ESBM degree in Finance and he is an Accredited Senior
Appraiser of the American Society of Appraisers in Business Valuation. His background is in providing fairness
opinions and valuations for closely held companies and their securities. He specializes in valuing growth-oriented
candidates who are focusing on long-term growth, mergers, or acquisitions. His strength is in
corporate/entrepreneurial finance with several years' experience in Mergers & Acquisitions, feasibility analysis,
and strategic planning. Steve is experienced in litigation support and responsible for all projects requiring expert
witness testimony.
Darren Mize, ASA
Partner; GCFValuation. Darren holds a BA degree in Performance Management and he is an Accredited Senior
Appraiser of the American Society of Appraisers in Business Valuation. He also has a background that includes
over ten years of national marketing and sales experience, including a Senior Management role with Fringe Benefits
Management Company, one of the Nation's most well respected TPA/Benefit Managers in the public sector. Darren has
extensive experience in developing strategies for small to mid-market merger and acquisition candidates and
leads the division responsible for marketing a national valuation program, which provides affordable
valuation services to small businesses.