Our Vision
The purpose of NorthBridge Business Advisors is to serve small to medium sized business owners to optimize the value of the business for the long term or move towards a successful transition with a transferable business that considers the needs of the owner, the owner’s family, the employees, customers, and other stakeholders.
Our vision is evident in our motto of “Execution with Integrity”. We are competent, professional and operate with unquestioned ethics with everyone we serve and interact with.
Background
NorthBridge was founded by Jack Cox, who brings over 35 years of business and management experience critical to assisting others in the business ownership and transfer process. During his corporate career, he served in senior finance and operation roles in multiple industries, including large consumer electronics distributors, real estate, insurance and franchise companies as well as a medical device start up. He began his career with PricewaterhouseCoopers and worked in both the United States and Australia.
During his career, he has supported significant business growth, by restructuring operations, consolidating and opening warehouses and positioning the company for growth. He has also reduced expenses in order to preserve the bottom line. He brings a unique perspective to the business transfer process since he knows what companies need to do and when it needs to be done before going to market the business.
Jack now serves business owners and their stakeholders with growth strategies, valuations, M&A advisory services and exit planning consulting. He has worked both independently and in coordination with other business brokers and investment banking firms on sell and buy side transactions.
Jack is a Certified Public Accountant, Certified Merger & Acquisition Advisor (CM&AA), Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), an Accredited Business Intermediary and holds a Master’s in Business, a post graduate Certificate in Finance, is a Certified Business Broker, and is a licensed realtor.
Jack is connected to the communities he serves and is a member of the Finance Council for the Diocese of Paterson; a member of the Board of Directors of Empower the Village; a former member of the Board of Adjustment for the Borough of Morris Plains, NJ; and former President of the Board of Trustees for Employment Horizons. He was previously recognized as the Volunteer of the Year in his hometown of Morris Plains, NJ.