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Zach Vaninger is an Instructor in the Department of Management & Entrepreneurship at the Driehaus College of Business, DePaul University, where he teaches business courses while pursuing his doctoral studies. He holds a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification and maintains an active corporate career.
Education:
- DBA (expected 2024), Kellstadt Graduate School of Business, DePaul University
- Masters of Accountancy (M.Acc), Saint Louis University, 2018
- Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) – Accountancy, Saint Louis University, 2016
Professional Certification:
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Research and professional expertise centers on mergers and acquisitions with emphasis on valuation methodologies, due diligence protocols, and post-merger integration strategies. His corporate strategy focus extends to organic growth initiatives including business plan development and market expansion frameworks. Teaching responsibilities span foundational business disciplines including accounting principles, strategic management frameworks, business law applications, and taxation systems.
Professional Experience:
- Senior Director of Corporate Development, MTM, Inc. (current): Leads M&A sourcing, valuation, due diligence, deal execution, and integration; develops organic growth strategies
- Regional accounting firm: Provided public accounting consulting and financial due diligence for private equity and strategic clients
- Nation-leading waterworks/fire protection distributor: Executed buy-side corporate development initiatives
