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A note from Managing Director, Mike Evans

The California practice of Newport LLC is comprised of experienced partners based in San Francisco and Los Angeles with deep knowledge of the technology, digital media, software, manufacturing, consumer products and real estate and construction industries. We are a practice of highly experienced senior executive leaders and former business owners with deep knowledge of capital markets, strategy and operations. As part of an integrated national professional services firm, we help exceptional entrepreneurial growth, mid-sized private, small public companies and non-profit organizations navigate significant transitions and improve their business performance in three ways. 

First, we provide advisory, consulting, and executive leadership services to business owners, CEO’s and other executive management with a focus on increasing the performance and value of their businesses. 

Secondly, we provide seated directors and advisors to boards and advisory boards, enhancing board effectiveness and enabling boards to provide high-value support to management.

Lastly, assist business owners in positioning for a sale or other transition of their business.

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Arra G. Yerganian

Silicon Valley, CA
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Richard Carriere

Los Angeles, CA
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A.J. Wilson

Los Angeles, CA
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Rosa Zeegers

Los Angeles, CA
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Michael Evans

San Francisco, CA
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Kevin Poole

San Francisco, CA
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CEO   CRO   CSO

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Ferey Faridian

Los Angeles, CA
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Kevin Fleming

Las Vegas, NV
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BOD   CEO   CFO

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