Who We Are
🧭 We’re a team of entrepreneurs, industry specialists, and trusted advisors focused only on one thing: protecting and growing pet businesses. Our board brings decades of experience in veterinary, grooming, retail, finance, and operations to create outcomes that honor the owner’s legacy, protect staff, and unlock growth — whether you prefer a full exit or a strategic partnership.
🐾 We understand that selling your business isn't just a financial decision - It's a personal one. That's why we take a thoughtful, professional, and relationship-driven approach. We're not here to flip your legacy. We're here to honor it, grow it, and carry it forward with the care it deserves. Our goal is to carry your business forward with the same heart and commitment you’ve poured into it.
🤝 We make the process simple, confidential, and transparent. Whether you're retiring, shifting your focus, or just ready for something new, we're here to help you move forward with confidence.
Meet the Deal Team
Meet the Team Ready to Elevate Your Pet Business to New Heights
Pedro Silva — Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder
Pedro leads acquisition strategy, lender relationships, and execution. His background spans operations, structured M&A analysis, sales leadership, and turnaround environments across healthcare services, engineering, manufacturing, retail, and consumer businesses, including direct responsibility for managing construction and mechanical projects ranging from approximately $400,000 to $25 million in contract value. Pedro also serves in the Kansas Army National Guard as a tanker, reinforcing Clearbrook’s culture of accountability, decisiveness, and performance under pressure.
Sadie Silva — Chief Operating Officer & Co-Founder
Sadie leads operational execution and post-acquisition integration across the Clearbrook platform. She brings direct ownership and operating experience, combined with a strong background in logistics, workforce coordination, and process optimization across both private and public-sector environments. Sadie is responsible for stabilizing teams, implementing scalable systems, and preserving service quality during transitions. Her approach emphasizes staff retention, operational clarity, and disciplined execution; ensuring growth occurs without disrupting culture, customer trust, or day-to-day continuity.
Mike Kovar, CPA, CFA — M&A Financial Lead
Mike oversees financial strategy and capital discipline for Clearbrook Animal Health. He is a nationally recognized finance executive with senior CFO experience in PE-backed and regulated environments, including complex capital structures and acquisition-driven growth. His background spans treasury, FP&A, risk management, investor reporting, and M&A advisory. Mike ensures conservative leverage, strong DSCR performance, and institutional-grade financial controls, providing lenders and stakeholders confidence in underwriting, governance, and long-term financial stewardship.
Amy Kluesner — M&A Attorney Lead
Amy leads legal strategy and transaction execution for Clearbrook Animal Health. She brings over 14 years of senior M&A and corporate governance experience, advising both acquirers and sellers in transactions ranging from $1MM to $500MM+. Her experience includes healthcare platforms, founder-led service businesses, and complex multi-entity structures. Amy manages transactions from LOI through closing, overseeing due diligence, deal structure, and documentation, while ensuring lender compliance, risk mitigation, and clean, execution-ready closings.
Wendy Noll, DVM — Veterinarian & Industry Advisor
Dr. Noll brings over three decades of veterinary and grooming ownership experience and has worked closely with large, multi-location veterinary platforms during periods of acquisition and consolidation. She served in senior clinical leadership roles supporting post-acquisition integration, where she was directly involved in aligning medical standards, onboarding teams, stabilizing operations, and ensuring continuity of care across acquired practices. Her experience includes working within nationally scaled veterinary organizations, giving Clearbrook Animal Health practical insight into how successful integrations are executed without sacrificing culture, clinical autonomy, or patient trust.
Why Owners Choose Us
Business owners trust us because we honor their legacy, protect their staff, and provide the resources to grow beyond what’s possible alone.
Confidential process
Our discreet approach protects your privacy and reputation
Fair valuations
We use strategic acquisitions to ensure you get top dollar for your business
Flexible partnerships (full or partial exit)
Our team knows the pet industry, from veterinary clinics to retail, ensuring a seamless transition. Independent of what is your plan, we provide a custom acquisition path that’s friendly, respectful, and collaborative for business owners seeking a secure partnership to expand their legacy.
How We Work With You
We keep things simple, respectful, and transparent. Here's how it works:
1. Private call to learn your goals
Every conversation starts confidentially. We listen first, to understand your vision, concerns, and what matters most to you.
2. Tailored valuation & transition options
We provide a clear, fair assessment of your business and outline flexible paths forward. You stay in control of the process at every step.
3. Partnership that protects your business and people
We’re committed to preserving your legacy, employees, and clients. Our goal is long-term growth.
Ready to explore your options?
Your Legacy deserves a confidential conversation
Our free confidential consultation ensures your privacy while exploring your options.Take the first step toward unlocking your business’s full potential. Schedule a private call today
