Beyond the Deal with Darren Abraham: An Owner's Journey Through a Transition and What's Next
Michael Lehman, CEO and Founding Partner, Premier Path
Scott Mashuda, Founding Partner and CEO, REAG
Darren Abraham, Former President and CEO, AbrahamLinc
Wednesday, November 4 | 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
This session offers a firsthand look at the business transition journey from the owner’s perspective. Darren Abraham will share his experience preparing for and navigating a significant transition, including the personal and strategic decisions that shaped the process. Joined by wealth strategy and M&A professionals, the discussion will explore key considerations before, during, and after a transaction - from legacy and employees to family, community, and life beyond the deal. Attendees will walk away with practical insights, lessons learned, and advice for business owners considering a future transition.
Meet Michael Lehman
Michael Lehman is the CEO and Founding Partner of Premier Path Wealth Partners. Michael brings over 25 years of comprehensive experience to the firm and has developed a unique perspective in working with families, business owners, and executives. Michael has established and continues to grow a robust financial services firm built on the principle of understanding his clients’ unique needs and concerns to simplify their financial lives. Michael is acknowledged as a seasoned professional who seeks the latest, most advanced knowledge and techniques to address the sophisticated needs of high-net-worth clients and companies’ retirement plans.
Meet Scott Mashuda
Scott Mashuda is responsible for REAG’s growth and strategic vision, bringing more than two decades of experience in mergers & acquisitions and business valuation. He has advised public and private companies on sales, acquisitions, valuations, and restructurings. Scott co-founded REAG in 2004 and has held numerous leadership roles within the M&A Source, including Chair of the Board in 2023. His industry recognition includes the M&A Source Service Award and being named one of The M&A Advisor’s “40 Under 40” top M&A service providers. He previously worked at Ernst & Young and served as an adjunct professor of entrepreneurial finance at Duquesne University.
Meet Darren Abraham
Darren Abraham is the former owner and CEO of Abraham Linc, a leading Mid-Atlantic flooring distributor. Over nearly four decades, Darren grew the company from a local West Virginia business into a multi-state distribution platform serving customers across 15 states. In 2025, he sold Abraham Linc to All Surfaces, a ShoreView Capital-backed flooring distributor.
Get Your House in Order (Before Someone Else Does): Why the Data You're Ignoring Is the Only Thing Standing Between You and the Exit…or Big Growth
Yuki Conlon, President, JAST Media
Thursday, November 5 | 9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
Private equity is circling. Bigger competitors are flexing better pricing and deeper inventory. And you're stuck telling customers your ERP is "from 1998," as if that's the real problem.
It isn't. The real problem is sitting in your product database right now: 40,000 SKUs with descriptions no customer can search, filter, or understand. No amount of AI or e-commerce budget fixes that. Clean data does.
This session cuts through the "we need a new ERP" excuse and shows you exactly what's achievable on the systems you already have: real-time inventory, custom pricing, self-serve ordering, once your data is fit to ship. Then we'll build the flywheel: how web orders finally give you visibility into what's selling, what's stalling, and what's working in marketing.
Whether you're playing to win independently or playing to get bought at a premium, the moves are identical. Come find out what "house in order" actually means, and why you can't afford to wait.
Meet Yuki Conlon
Yuki Conlon is president of JAST Media, a recognized leader in digital marketing and management systems for manufacturers, distributors, and service providers in the construction materials market. During her 15 years in the tech space, she built solutions that support sales teams at every step of the supply chain. Yuki has worked with global brands like Harley-Davidson, Honda, Stihl, and John Deere at the national, regional, and dealer level. Under her leadership, JAST Media has become the go-to to partner for custom-built solutions in the construction materials space, delivering tailored B2B and B2C systems that drive measurable sales results. Her team helps clients challenge outdated industry norms, and build systems that strengthen supply chain partnerships, expand customer reach, and compete with confidence in s rapidly changing marketplace.