Scott Casper
Managing Director | Denver
Scott brings an extensive background in Corporate Development, Private Equity, and M&A to Merger Partners. From his early days in the M&A group at Dish Network spent acquiring telecom, media and technology companies, Scott’s focus has always been on deal execution and identifying key strategic investments. Additionally, in leading numerous deal teams at other large corporate companies, he built a successful track record of driving and completing accretive acquisitions and fortifying long-term business strategy. Most recently, Scott was the Director of Investments and Strategy for a private equity portfolio focused on real estate, industrials, investment management, and startup capital.
Scott received his Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from the McComb’s School of Business at the University of Texas at Austin, and earned his M.B.A. from the Daniels College of Business at the University of Denver.
SCasper@mergerpartners.com
Juan Ortega
Managing Director | Miami
Juan's distinctive background as a former C-level executive and middle market entrepreneur infuses his M&A advisory with unparalleled depth. Celebrated for driving territory expansion, mastering strategic acquisitions, and championing sustainable business growth, his command over corporate restructuring and M&A processes is evidenced by consistently maximized equity returns and minimized transaction risks.
In the competitive realm of the fitness industry, Juan's leadership as a multi-unit area developer and franchisee led to transformative operational changes and strategic mergers. His efforts significantly bolstered the brand's presence in the Midwest, culminating in a strategic territory sale in 2021. As the CEO of a health club chain spanning Miami and Puerto Rico, he adeptly leveraged the business as a catalyst for numerous strategic acquisitions, fostering an expansion that facilitated a lucrative exit to a private equity group.
Juan's early career saw him cultivating a diverse business and investment strategy skill set, working within a South Florida family office and a commercial real estate development firm. Immersing in sectors from luxury hospitality to wellness, he sharpened his M&A and investment management acumen, fostering a robust platform for strategic investments and business development.
His academic foundations—an MBA in Finance from Florida International University and a BS in Industrial Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology—complement his rich professional narrative, underscoring his strategic foresight and operational expertise.
JuanOrtega@mergerpartners.com