Meet Croley, Martell & Associates

Our Firm

CM&A was formed by seasoned operating executives with backgrounds anchored in successfully assisting distressed clients.  Assisting middle market companies experiencing pressures from a wide variety of sources ranging from changes in market conditions, to changes in credit markets, to the challenges of rapid growth, or the effects of operating issues, our firm is dedicated to helping clients who are experiencing significant change in their business.

Our professionals believe in straight talk, addressing issues directly and with urgency, and have successfully assisted more than 280 clients spanning 30+ years in over 56 different industries. Our firm holds itself to a very high standard whilst providing a quality and impactful service in the least costly manner possible; striving to create value in multiples versus the fees incurred.

 

Our Approach

  • Our professionals are sensitive to creating extremely high value as compared to fees incurred

  • Our firm operates in an extremely effective, U.S. Special Forces-based, force-multiplier model to engage with clients – this involves utilizing a small number of professionals per client (typically, 1-3)

  • Benefits to our U.S. Special Forces-based approach is rapid, permanent, institutional change with high EBITDA impact that is not at risk of reverting upon the conclusion of CM&A’s engagement

Engagement Team Structure

  • CM&A senior team members (Partners and Principals) are always the face the client sees

  • CM&A personnel are completely on our payroll. We do not use outside or temporary, non-validated staff and call them our personnel

  • Will utilize external legal, valuation, or investment banking professionals, as required

Long-term Credibility

  • High credibility with significant lender and investor groups across the United States

  • Work for debtor’s exclusively, aggressively represent our clients

We work closely with clients to execute solutions that fit their needs. 

Select Client Industries

  • Automotive Components (Steel, Plastic, Rubber, Other)

  • Roll Forming

  • Stamping and Metal Forming

  • Forging and Foundry

  • Scrap Metal Yards

  • Steel Service Centers

  • Food Production (Cheese, Salad Dressing, Pancakes, Pizza)

  • Beverage (Alcohol, Soda / Pop)

  • Gift Stores

  • Distributors of Many Types of Products

  • Law Firm (Large)

  • Credit & Collections Firm (Large)

  • Call Centers

  • Trucking & Transportation

  • Fuel Wholesaling

  • Furniture (Office and Residential)

  • Building Products (Windows, Siding, Cabinetry)

  • Pre-Fabricated Metal Building Manufacturing

  • Military Vehicle Parts Suppliers

  • Software Developers

  • Grocery Store Chains

  • Biotechnology/Life Sciences Products and Services

  • Assisted Living

  • Healthcare Medical Products / Services

  • Rubber and Latex Manufacturing

  • Other representative industries

Our Team

 
 
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Clifford W. Croley

Partner

 
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Michael W. Martell

Partner

 
 
 
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Brandon M. Croley

Principal

 
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Michael S. Mehwald

Managing Director