Our Team

The Apex Valuation team brings more than 30 years of combined experience to the field of business valuation. Our Managing Member holds the Accredited Senior Appraiser (ASA) designation, the recognized mark of excellence in business valuation. Our team's academic credentials include finance and other business degrees, a Master’s degree, and a Juris Doctor. Our expertise extends to business process improvement, project management, and organizational strategy, allowing us to provide comprehensive solutions to the people and organizations we serve.

At the core of our firm are our values – we are committed to bringing honesty, integrity, and value to every client relationship.

Bryan DesMarteau JD, CBA, ASA, Managing Member

Bryan DesMarteau

Managing Member

About Bryan

Bryan DesMarteau is the Managing Member of Apex Valuation Consulting LLC. Having specialized in this field since 1998, Bryan is recognized for his expertise in valuing interests in privately-held businesses. He has performed valuations for a wide range of purposes, including business transactions, litigation support, and tax planning. Bryan’s deep understanding of complex financial issues and his dedication to providing independent and accurate valuations have made him a trusted professional to entrepreneurs, attorneys and other advisors.

Bryan holds the Accredited Senior Appraiser (ASA) designation from the American Society of Appraisers and the Certified Business Appraiser (CBA) designation from the Institute of Business Appraisers. Although he does not practice law, he is a licensed attorney and a member of the Colorado Bar Association. Bryan earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Finance) from the University of Denver and a Juris Doctor (JD) from Creighton University School of Law.

Bryan has been a valuation expert on behalf of litigants, taxpayers and the Internal Revenue Service, and has been appointed as a Special Master to the U.S. District Court of Colorado. He has served on the Accreditation Board of the Institute of Business Appraisers and as President of the Denver Chapter of the American Society of Appraisers.

As a Colorado native, Bryan enjoys music, sports, and spending time in the outdoors.

About Bryan
Ben Jamtgaard Business Valuation Consultant

Ben Jamtgaard

Business Valuation Consultant

About Ben

Ben Jamtgaard is a business valuation consultant with Apex Valuation. Ben has gained a breadth of experience and business insight working for companies such as Merrill Lynch, JCPenney, Qwest/US West, Jeppesen, Intel, and McAfee. His extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions, project management, and strategic planning enables him to provide valuable insights to Apex Valuation’s clients. Ben’s strong analytical skills and attention to detail help to ensure reliable valuations.

Ben holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree (Finance) from the University of Iowa and a Master of Science degree in Information Systems from the University of Colorado. He has held Series 6 and 63 financial certifications as well as Scrum Master and PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) certifications.

Though originally from Iowa, Ben has lived in Colorado for most of his adult life. He enjoys the great outdoors, spending time with his beloved wife and family, and exploring the many offerings of Colorado.

About Ben
Marnie DesMarteau Strategy Consultant

Marnie DesMarteau

Strategy Consultant

About Marnie

Marnie DesMarteau is a strategy consultant at Apex Valuation. She has been a consultant with Accenture and has advised numerous Fortune 500 companies as well as small businesses. Marnie has over two decades of experience in organizational design, workforce planning, and program implementation. She helps businesses optimize their operations and achieve their goals. Her expertise in navigating complex organizational challenges and driving positive change makes her a valuable asset to Apex Valuation’s clients. Marnie is passionate about helping clients build strong, high-performing organizations.

Marnie holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (in International Business) from the University of Denver. She is currently pursuing the SHRM CalTech Advanced Technologies credential.

Outside of work, Marnie (also a Colorado native) can be found on the tennis court, reading, writing, doing art projects, or spending time with her loved ones.

About Marnie

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