Stephen Quisenberry

Overview

Stephen, or Steve, Quisenberry joins the Forbes M&A Group as a Managing Director. He serves as a senior advisor to the Forbes team in developing, negotiating, and closing M&A and capital formation transactions on behalf of seller and buyer organizations. He is based in the firm’s Denver, Colorado office.

This position follows a 25+ year successful career spanning a broad range of industry as a serial entrepreneur and dealmaker. Steve was the founder of 105 Meridien in 1990; a private label/OEM manufacturer of sports bags and luggage. His clients included Eddie Bauer, LL Bean, Cabela’s, Harley Davidson, Mizuno, Nike, Wilson, and over 30 ski companies.

After his success with 105 Meridien, Steve owned, operated and exited several additional companies. These ventures include: Mountainsmith, WindXtreme, Pentrax, Head Luggage and Power Sports Group. He has worked side by side with some of the largest retailers internationally. Steve has been contributory to certain transactions in excess of $1.5B.

A Colorado Native, Steve has explored all throughout the state. He enjoys spending time with his wife Laura (former Miss Colorado) and two children: Caitlin, a recent graduate of Pepperdine University, and his son Cole, playing hockey for Brown University. In his free time, Steve enjoys reading on business related topics.