(Lafayette, La. & Dallas, Texas) – Ken Miller, owner of the BlackRose Group, with offices in Lafayette, La. and Dallas, Texas announced that W. Dale Behan has joined the firm as Managing Director. Behan will be based in its Dallas office and represents buyers and sellers in connection with M&A transactions in a wide range of industries including debt, mezzanine and private equity raises and sales. Behan previously served as a principal and manager for the Western Company of Texas, an oilfield service company engaged in frac water transfer, and co-owner and CEO of Louisiana Blasting & Coating. He has a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from Louisiana State University, a J.D. from Southern University Law Center and an M.B.A. from Tulane University.
The BlackRose Group leverages its extensive buy side network to market companies in strict confidence to qualified buyers. They are able to execute such sell side campaigns anonymously to identify interested buyers with committed capital.
“I have a long time business relationship with Dale,” said Ken Miller, BlackRose Group owner. “Our vision and approach to mergers and acquisitions line up well. We share the same style in strong client service, problem solving, and passion for helping clients succeed. I am pleased that we are working together at the BlackRose Group.”
Miller joined Colliers International in 2019 as Vice President of Mergers & Acquisitions. Miller has over 37 years of experience as a financial planner and an investment advisor. Miller has considerable experience in corporate sales across a wide variety of industries. Since forming BlackRose Advisors in 2012, he helped close 18 transactions for approximately $200 million in transaction value, and in 2018, the company was nominated by ACG for Louisiana Deal Maker of the year. Over the past several years, he has developed significant relationships with both strategic/industry buyers and private equity funds.
