David Gladden is a Managing Director of Corporate Investment Banking at Commerce Street Capital, LLC. Mr. Gladden has held various executive positions at International Paper and GAF-Elk Corporation and worked for many years as a business consultant and M&A advisor. His experience includes both buy-side and sell-side transactions ranging in value from $10 million to $1 billion. He has managed transactions in various industries, providing expertise in M&A strategy, valuation modeling, synergy valuations, prospective buyer solicitations, deal negotiations, due diligence and business integration. Mr. Gladden’s specialty is in business operations,