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Fred Zirkle is a seasoned investment banking professional and entrepreneur with extensive experience in leadership roles. As the Chairman and founder of IndustryPro since 1984, Fred has established the firm as a prominent boutique investment banking entity, focusing on mergers and acquisitions that benefit global business owners and investors. Previously, Fred founded and served as CEO of BizQuest, an online platform for buying and selling businesses. Fred's leadership as Past President of M&A Source resulted in doubled membership and strengthened connections within the industry. Additionally, Fred transformed Alpnet into a publicly-traded global translation service, and from 1984 to 1989, Fred oversaw the transformation of ALPS from a deficit to a successful IPO. Early career achievements include serving as Chairman and CEO of Key Tronic Corp, where revenue surged to $190 million and the workforce expanded to over 2,000 employees. Fred holds a BA in Finance from Duke University.