Stephen Scharafin

Stephen Scharafin is a Director and senior member of the Consumer team at Brown Gibbons Lang & Company (BGL), specializing in Food & Beverage.1 While the query refers to him as a Vice President, the most current information indicates his position as Director.

Professional Background

Scharafin's role at BGL involves advising clients on various strategic and financial alternatives, including:

• Mergers and acquisitions
• Private placements
• Divestitures
• Recapitalizations

His focus is primarily on branded and private label CPG (Consumer Packaged Goods) companies, as well as contract manufacturers.1

Career History

Before joining BGL, Scharafin gained experience in the food and beverage industry through positions at:

• Cascadia Capital
• First Beverage Group in Los Angeles

He began his career in the Transaction Services group at PwC.1

Education and Qualifications

• B.S. from Indiana University Kelley School of Business12
• Holds Series 63 and 79 certifications1

Affiliations

Scharafin is actively involved in the industry and community:

• Member of the Specialty Food Association
• Board member of Little Friends, Inc.12

Stephen Scharafin's LinkedIn profile can be found under the username "stephenscharafin".23