OUR
STORY
In 2021, DM&A entered its fourth era of ownership. The firm’s name harkens back to two of the pioneers of the business appraisal industry, Glenn Desmond and John Marcello. When Aaron Amster joined the firm in 1981, it marked the beginning of DM&A’s legacy of developing and training appraisal professionals. Throughout, the firm has placed a strong emphasis on performing quality work while maintaining an enjoyable, familial environment. The founders were ahead of their time at recognizing the benefits of work/life balance. These principles remain at the core of the firm today.
Established in 1968
1968
Firm is founded as Desmond & Marcello by two pioneers in the appraisal industry
1987
The firm’s professionals publish the first of three editions of the Handbook of Small Business Valuation Formulas
2007
The ownership group evolves, with Aaron Amster, Madeleine Mamaux, and Wesley Nutten as partners
1977
Glenn Desmond publishes Business Valuation Handbook, which was reprinted 11 times into the 1990s
1989
Firm becomes Desmond, Marcello & Amster as Aaron Amster is added as a partner
2021
Mr. Amster retires and the firm experiences another generational transition as Kevin Blair and Marcus Pigrom are added to the ownership group