Jack C. Freeman Joins SES ESOP Strategies
CALIFORNIA, May 19, 2025 – Jack C. Freeman has joined SES ESOP Strategies as a Vice President based in the firm’s Southern California office.
Mr. Freeman leads the firm’s California presence and advises business owners, executives and stakeholders on succession planning and ownership transition strategies. With a specialized focus on employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs), Mr. Freeman brings more than a decade of experience in merger and acquisition advisory and investment management. He delivers customized solutions that align with each client’s strategic objectives and long-term financial goals.
Mr. Freeman’s expertise spans financial modeling, valuation analysis and transaction advisory across a broad range of industries, including construction, manufacturing, consumer products, business services, aggregate materials, logistics and aerospace. His hands-on, client-focused approach ensures tailored guidance on both the opportunities and complexities of implementing employee ownership structures.
Before joining SES ESOP Strategies, Mr. Freeman held leadership positions in investment banking, where he led deal teams through the full M&A lifecycle. His work included sourcing transactions, conducting detailed financial and operational due diligence, building valuation models, developing marketing materials, managing investor outreach, negotiating key terms and coordinating closings. This end-to-end experience equips Mr. Freeman with a deep understanding of business transitions and enables him to guide clients through every phase of the ESOP process with confidence and clarity.
“Jack’s expertise expands our strategic execution capabilities while firmly establishing a presence in the California market,” said SES President and CEO Ed Renenger. “His experience deepens our capacities to create long-term, sustainable employee ownership solutions with top-quality service.”
Mr. Freeman earned his MBA from Pepperdine University and his B.S. from the University of Colorado at Boulder.
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