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.

Steve is an icon in the ski and outdoor industry with more than 25 years of experience as a successful 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 successful exit with 105 Meridien, Steve owned, operated and exited several additional companies, specifically Mountainsmith (outdoor gear manufacturer that included tents), WindXtreme, Pentrax, Head Luggage, and Power Sports Group. He has worked side by side with some of the largest retailers internationally, including Edie Bauer, LLBean, Cabellas, Bass Pro, Costco and Walmart, and has contacts at C-level suite with most major outdoor gear and apparel brands, including VF, Thule, Authentic Sport Brands, Jarden, Patagonia, and Amer Sports. He has been involved in over $1.5B in transactions.

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.