Our Team

PAUL SIMPSON
CPA, CA, LPA

Managing Director

Paul is a certified CPA with over 35 years of experience dealing with business owners to support their M&A transaction, tax and financial structuring needs.

TOM SCHMIDT
ICD.D

Managing Director

Tom’s 35 years of executive-level experience brings an understanding of business drivers and success factors, bridging communication with buyers and sellers in all client engagements.

ROBERT BEZEDE
BCom

Director

Robert is a former commercial lender and works to support clients in managing all financial and due diligence requirements in addition to NMCF’s ongoing origination efforts.

TOM NORWELL

Director

Tom has 35 years of senior management experience, having built, sold, and acquired a number of companies. He employs his experience and perspective to guide business owners as they buy or sell their business.

JONATHAN KOPE

Analyst

Jonathan holds an MBA from McMaster University and previously worked as a corporate finance associate for a publicly traded biotech company. He supports NMCF’s M&A clients through all phases of the transaction.