Jim Mueller is Chairman of the Board at Mid America Capital.
Mr. Mueller serves as the Chairman of Mid America Capital, Inc. (MAC), a Midwest based investment banking and advisory firm specializing in middle-market mergers and acquisitions and troubled company acquisitions. MAC has investments in a wide range of industries and companies including specialized construction, gaming, media and alternative agriculture.
Jim is an experienced executive and advisor with expertise in mergers and acquisitions, creative financial structure, business valuations, new business ventures and strategic partnerships and alliances.
Mueller holds a BS in Environment Design and Construction Management from the University of Missouri.
John Mueller is a managing partner at Mid America Capital.
John specializes in the turnaround of challenged companies advising in executive management, cash flow, and bank negotiations. John has served in all levels of executive management primarily in the food, manufacturing, and construction industries.
John currently serves as President of RMI Worldwide LLC. John has managed RMI and other portfolio companies in the process of turning them around to profitibility. John has additionally managed a number of (MAC) portfolio companies over the last 10 years.
In 2001, John founded a frozen food company with sales across the United States, including premier customers like Wal-Mart and Costco. John sold that operation in 2006. Prior to 2001, John served as a founder and Vice President for a $25 million food manufacturing company.
Mueller holds a BS in Political Science from the University of Missouri.
Scott Marshall is a partner at Mid America Capital.
Scott has over 30 years of senior management operations experience leading organizations from 50+ employees and subcontractors doing $6 million in revenue to large multi-state regional organizations with responsibility for over 2,200+ employees and subcontractors doing in excess of $300 million in annual revenue in the broadband communications industry.
He has been the Vice President/General Manager for new/replacement construction build outs ranging from $30 million to $120 million plus in St. Louis, MO., Washington, D.C., Houston, TX. and Detroit, MI. Scott also managed his own company doing subcontracting work in the broadband communication industry performing work from California to Virginia and from Florida to Texas.
Scott currently serves as the CFO for 22 other companies in the Mid America portfolio of investments. These companies were either troubled company acquisitions that MAC are in the midst of turning around or new ventures started by the principals of Mid America and financed by Mid America, outside investors and/or senior lenders.
Scott holds a BA in Business Administration with an emphasis in accounting from Graceland University and is a CPA.
Neil Mogran is a senior advisor at Mid America Capital.
Neil Morgan has over 20 years’ experience working throughout international markets facilitating sophisticated business introductions and capital investments. He has a strong proven track record in assisting businesses with the right connections and right advice to fast track success. Neil is a successful entrepreneur and the founder of Connected Capital and Good Hands Productions. He previously held senior executive roles at KPMG and other noteworthy global consulting firms. Over the last several years Neil has been involved in cutting edge Mixed Reality technologies and their applications to social media and Global impact. He has demonstrated competence in managing complex business transactions and effective liaison at CEO and Board levels.
Neil's key competencies are innovation, perseverance, developing deep and trusted business relationships and business development. He has an innate ability to open doors and make the right connections and prides himself on integrity and delivering on promises.
Jared Akers is a Startup and Operational Specialist at Mid America Capital.
Having enjoyed success at companies such as Intouch Solutions, Lockton Companies, Security Benefit Group and Houlihan’s, Mr. Akers brings to Mid America Capital 20 years of deep management experience in operations, project management, business system analysis and technology.
Mr. Akers holds a degree in Information Technology from Phoenix University and a Masters in Business Administration from Baker University.
Michael Wilson is a Startup and Operational Specialist at Mid America Capital.
Michael brings over fifteen years of startup, marketing and business development experience to Mid America Capital. Working across several of MAC's portfolio companies, Michael brings expertise in fields ranging from technology to marketing to agriculture to luxury goods.
Michael holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Kansas and a Master of Business Administration from The University of Missouri - Kansas City.
Jay Wardrip is a partner at Mid America Capital.
He is a seasoned construction and manufacturing executive with thirty years of experience in equipment manufacturing and the building trades; including underground construction, heavy highway, land development and construction consulting.
Jay's general construction and manufacturing knowledge and expertise in a leadership role, primarily at the management level, provide him the ability to analyze and develop practical solutions for client needs that include establishing project goals and objectives.
An excellent people manager, he excels at motivating and developing personnel into key members of the team.
Wardrip holds a Bachelor's in Industrial Technology from Northwest Missouri State University.
David George has recently agreed to join the team at Mid America Capital as a Troubled Asset Consultant.
David is a business professional with more than 25 years of experience forming multi-million dollar companies with an emphasis in sales, marketing, and business development.
He has been the former CEO and President of a multi-level retail operation with over $650 million dollars in annual sales. He purchased 3 vacant property developments totaling 55 acres of ground and oversaw the development of streets, utilities, etc. and the sales of the individual lots.
In the entertainment and gaming sector, David procured a license from Elvis Presley Enterprises and developed a board game which was sold under the name “Elvisopoly” tm.
David also achieved a $10M dollar commitment to move forward Magellan T. Bear Project to help teach children about Geography and successfully lobbied to have Magellan placed in the National Air and Space museum in Washington where it currently resides as a permanent exhibit.
Dawn Walser is the Senior Accounting specialist at Mid America Capital.
Kyle Mueller is an accountant and financial coordinator for MAC.
Kyle holds a Bachelor of Business Administration with an emphasis in accounting from the University of North Texas.
Jessica Squires is an administrator and compliance coordinator for MAC.
She functions as the company's office manager and point of first contact for Mid America Capital clients.
Jessica has a Public Relations and Social Media degree from Northwest Missouri State University.
Sheila Bethel is a graphic and web designer as well as marketing, branding and social media specialist with Mid America Capital.
With degrees from Mount Hood Community College and Portland State University, Sheila brings 20 years of graphic design and web experience coupled with courses and on-the-job experience with branding and social media experience.
Reagan Mueller oversees corporate purchasing for Mid America Capital and some of its key affiliates. She is a student at Texas State University finishing her degree in Agriculture Marketing and Management.