Tom Bell

Power Generation, Construction Equipment

Tom Bell has nearly 40 years of experience in financial and operations management, the last 10 years as CEO and President of several Dover companies. At Clarity, he applies his wealth of M&A experience to middle market engagements, helping groom companies for sale, facilitating buyer due diligence and negotiating attractive terms.

Starting with Allis Chalmers and transitioning to Dover Corporation, Tom has been involved in a variety of M&A projects:

As President of AC-Compressor, revenues were more than doubled through both organic growth and strategic acquisitions. In 2001, the company was sold to GE Power Systems for a significant capital gain, and GE went on to build further on the solid business base.

As Vice President and CFO of Dover Diversified, a $1 Billion operating group of Dover Corporation, Tom negotiated and managed several acquisitions and divestitures, including the 1999 divestiture of Pathway Bellows to Senior Plc for a capital gain to Dover and a synergistic base at Senior.

At Crenlo, a manufacturer of operator cabs for construction and agricultural equipment, Tom managed a turn around that improved margins from zero to double digits along with dramatic improvements in inventory turns and on-time delivery.

Tom earned a BBA and an MBA from the University of Wisconsin.