Marine veteran.Owner-operator.Here for good.
I am buying one business in the Triangle of North Carolina, and I am going to run it.
Who I am
I spent five years as a Marine Corps officer and led 57 Marines on deployment in Afghanistan. I went to Duke for an MBA, then spent ten years leading software product teams. In January 2026 I started a residential repair business here in Chapel Hill so I would know the work firsthand before buying a company whose employees do it for a living.
What I'm looking for
An established services or manufacturing business within a 45-minute commute of Chapel Hill, NC.
The full criteria
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- Five years as a Marine Corps officer. I led 57 Marines on deployment in Afghanistan.
- I live in Chapel Hill with my wife and two daughters, ages 8 and 5. My mom lives across the street.
- Since January I have run a residential repair business here in town. I do the estimates, scheduling, purchasing, invoicing, and collections myself.
In writing, before we sign
- 01
I run the business myself. This is not a side investment.
- 02
The business stays where it is.
- 03
The people already in the business are its most valuable asset.
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One company to own and operate. Not a roll-up, not a flip.
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I will buy the real estate along with the business.
Why I'm buying
Leadership is the part of this I care about most. I want to keep the key people and give them more room, not less. Owning a business in the town where my daughters are growing up is how I want to serve the community.
Me, or a fund
| Comparison | Lee | A fund or competitor |
|---|---|---|
| Who runs it | Me, in the building | A hired manager |
| Companies owned | One | Many |
| The people | Why the business works | A cost line |
| Timeline | No exit. Not a flip. | Three to five year exit |
| Where I will be | Here, in Chapel Hill | Gone after the transition |