Chuck Adams
Strategy, M&A, & Value Creation
Aerospace & Defense | Manufacturing | Industrials
Private Equity | Family Offices | Independent Sponsors
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Location:
Boise, Idaho, United States
I bring over a decade of hands-on leadership in aerospace & defense, manufacturing, industrials, and construction—spanning engineering, management consulting, investment banking, and business ownership. I work with teams to align execution with strategy, drive measurable growth, and create long-term value. My experience spans public companies to family-owned businesses, all with a focus on outcomes rather than unnecessary bureaucracy.
WHY ORGANIZATIONS PARTNER WITH CHUCK
With over a decade of experience leading growth, transformation, and transaction initiatives, I’ve served in executive roles, advised funds & strategic buyers, and built businesses from the ground up. I understand what leadership looks like when the playbook isn’t written, budgets are tight, and speed matters. I bring that same ownership mindset to every role—whether I’m supporting a CEO, leading diligence, or driving execution on the shop floor.
What Leadership Teams & Investors Need
What I Bring to the Table
Strategy That Drives Execution
Aligns teams around clear priorities and leads disciplined execution—closing the gap between strategic intent and real-world results.
Leadership Through Complexity
Drives momentum through integrations and transformations, maintaining urgency and structure when stakes are high and conditions uncertain.
An Operator With an Owner’s Mindset
Applies commercial judgment and resource discipline—grounded in firsthand experience building, running, and scaling businesses with full accountability.
Fluency Across Functions & Capital
Connects engineering, operations, and finance to unlock value—translating frontline execution into investor confidence and strategic clarity.
When execution matters—whether you're acquiring, scaling, or turning things around—I can make it happen. Let's talk!
INDUSTRY EXPERTISE & CERTIFICATIONS
Aerospace
& Defense
My core background: 10+ years of experience in aerospace and defense manufacturing, MRO operations, and engineering leadership. Worked across military, commercial, and business aviation — with a focus on strategy, operations, and cross-functional execution.
Construction & Buildling Materials
Co-founded a construction business and sold building materials across residential, commercial, and industrial markets. Deep understanding of the full construction lifecycle, from supply chain and sales to field execution and customer management.
Industrial Machining
& Assembly
Extensive manufacturing & aftermarket experience in machining, assembly, fabrication, and special processes. Strong grasp of quality, delivery, cost structure, and the operational pressures unique to these environments.
Certifications
FINRA CRD: 7731123
Series 7, 79, 63, and 65
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IMAA – Institute for Mergers, Acquisitions & Alliances
M&AP (Mergers & Acquisitions Professional)
IM&A (International M&A)
Skills
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Lean, Outcome-Driven Leadership
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Financial Modeling & Deal Structuring
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Market Intelligence & Competitive Positioning
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Stakeholder Alignment & Communication
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Corporate Development & M&A Execution
WHERE I CAN ADD VALUE
I'm focused on opportunities in the lower middle market across aerospace, defense, industrials, and adjacent sectors. I’m especially interested in roles where I can support value creation through strategy, execution, and capital deployment.
Ideal roles:
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Operating, portfolio operations, or investment team roles with a private equity firm, independent sponsor, or family office.
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Strategy, corporate development, or business development leadership at a privately held or a growth-oriented public company.
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I'd also consider the right role at an investment bank or consultancy.
LESSONS IN LEADERSHIP & EXECUTION
Over the years, I’ve worked with privately held and public businesses, navigating growth, change, and uncertainty. Here are a few things I’ve learned along the way:
YOU CAN'T FIX WHAT YOU DON'T DEFINE AND ALIGN
Lack of clarity and alignment - not talent - is what often slows most teams down. The best operators are ruthless about defining what matters most right now while keeping the long-term in view.
TRANSFORMATION REQUIRES TRUST, NOT JUST TACTICS
In fast-moving, especially PE-backed, environments, change fails when people are not bought in. Execution starts with alignment, and alignment starts with trust.
GREAT COMPANIES CHOOSE THEIR CUSTOMERS — AND FIRE THE WRONG ONES
Growth only works when it’s intentional. The strongest operators know which customers align with their margins, mission, and momentum—and walk away from the rest.
CAPITAL CAN FUEL GROWTH — OR MAGNIFY CHAOS
Raising capital or doing a deal won’t fix misalignment. Post-close success depends on clarity, systems, and priorities. The real work starts before the transaction closes.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Jan 2025 - Mar 2025
Interim Director of Business Development
Machine & Assembly Shop
EnviroTech LLC - Boise, Idaho
Sample Accomplishments
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Built a cross-functional business development playbook integrating go-to-market, sales ops, and execution strategy—positioning the company for scalable growth.
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Initiated strategic outreach to Tier I/II OEMs in aerospace, defense, and energy sectors—laying groundwork for prototype and production contract discussions.
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Established the company’s brand presence through targeted industry engagement and digital visibility—positioning EnviroTech within the A&D and Optics supplier ecosystem.
Jul 2020 - Nov 2024
Co-Founder/Managing Partner
Boutique Investment Bank & Advisory
Coeptis Capital - Boise, Idaho
Sample Engagements, there are more!
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Built a comprehensive A&D market landscape model for a $2.5BEuropean engine technology firm—identifying growth opportunities through technical analysis, competitive mapping, and data modeling.
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Led a buy-side M&A mandate for a $100M automotive parts manufacturer, managing the full deal cycle from origination through diligence, showcasing investment banking execution and strategic sourcing skills.
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Conducted commercial due diligence for private equity clients using automated tools and web scraping—delivering insight-driven reports that shaped portfolio investment decisions.
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Directed a DfX cost-reduction initiative at a major OEM defense contractor, generating $15M+ in annual savings and catalyzing cross-functional operational change.
Nov 2018 - Dec 2024
Co-Founder/COO
General Contractor & Construction Management
Liercke Construction - Mountain Home, Idaho
Sample Accomplishments
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Won prime contractor status with Balfour Beatty Communities at Mountain Home AFB, securing major residential renovation and maintenance contracts through competitive positioning and relationship development.
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Scaled the business to six-figure annual revenue by leading strategic planning across finance, accounting, and supply chain—building an operational backbone for sustained growth.
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Drove repeat business and long-term client retention through execution excellence, vendor management, and hands-on oversight of project delivery.
Nov 2020 - Mar 2022
Advanced Lead Engineer
Locomotive Manufacturing & Services
Wabtec Corporation - Boise, Idaho
Sample Accomplishments
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Authored technical documentation for NYC Transit's hybrid locomotive program—ensuring product compliance with environmental and regulatory standards across multiple components.
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Developed the company’s first locomotive simulation class using Python, enabling predictive modeling for hybrid system performance and replacing legacy testing workflows.
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Led failure analytics for over-temperature issues in Toronto’s locomotive fleets using Python, MongoDB, and SQL—providing actionable insights to improve reliability.
Jun 2014 - Oct 2020
Lead Engineer
Gas Turbine Manufacturing & MRO
GE Aerospace - Boise, Idaho/Cincinnati, Ohio
Sample Accomplishments
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Led cost reduction initiatives across global MRO shops, identifying$50M+ in process improvement opportunities and delivering $10M+ in savings within the first year.
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Managed repair industrialization projects across international sites—including a successful on-site launch in Taiwan—streamlining engine module repairs worth $6M+ annually.
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Authored and implemented new Fan Case Module repair procedures, reducing engineering and shop workload by ~40% while improving process consistency.
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Supported FAA/EASA certification of CFM LEAP series and managed life extension of CF34-3B engines through advanced analysis and regulatory engagement.
Aug 2007 - May 2014
Various Positions
Various Industries
Various Employers - Various Locations
Other Industry Experience
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Automotive & Recreational Vehicle Manufacturing
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Building Materials
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Food Manufacturing
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Insurance
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Video Game Development
EDUCATION
2015 - 2017
Master of Business Administration
Indiana University - Bloomington
Focus in Consulting
2012 - 2014
Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering
North Dakota State Unviersity
2007 - 2012
Boise State University
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
