Ben Olsen, Partner, Director of Operations
Ben.Olsen@thedvsgroup.com Office: (913) 713-4156
Ben Olsen is a Partner and Director of Operations for The DVS Group, a national, independent, intermediary firm that specializes in assisting executives acquire companies. In 2008, The DVS Group was named one of the "Top 25 Businesses Under 25 Employees" by KC Small Business Monthly.
Ben touches each deal that The DVS Group reviews. He is deeply involved in the process of qualifying opportunities, managing client expectations and supporting business development efforts. He is responsible for the data, forms and other tools required to effectively serve the firm's clients.
Ben has developed processes and strategies for working with private equity, corporate and executive (i.e. individual) buy-side clients as well as small businesses attempting to sell or recapitalize. Over the course of dozens of successful engagements, he has become an expert in SBA 7a financing. He actively seeks lenders across the country who are active in small business lending to ensure that clients receive the greatest breadth of opportunity when they approach the debt markets.
Ben has earned a BA in Latin American Studies from Yale. He is active in the Yale Alumni Schools Committee and the Yale Day of Service planning committee.
