About Us

At Benchmark Business Valuations, we specialize in providing accurate and insightful business valuation services, helping business owners, investors, and stakeholders understand the true worth of their enterprises. With a commitment to integrity, precision, and transparency, our team of seasoned valuation experts leverages industry-leading methodologies to deliver comprehensive analyses tailored to your unique needs.

Our Expertise

With years of experience in financial analysis, mergers and acquisitions, and strategic advisory, we bring a deep understanding of market trends, economic factors, and industry dynamics that influence business value. Whether you’re preparing for a sale, seeking investment, or navigating succession planning, our valuations empower you to make informed decisions with confidence.

Our Approach

We believe that every business is unique, which is why we take a personalized approach to valuation. By combining data-driven insights with a keen understanding of qualitative factors, we ensure our clients receive a well-rounded, strategic perspective on their business’s financial standing.

Why Choose Us?

  • Expert Analysts – Our team consists of experienced valuation professionals with a proven track record.
  • Comprehensive Insights – We go beyond numbers to assess intangible value drivers and industry-specific factors.
  • Trusted Guidance – We provide clear, actionable advice to help you navigate complex financial decisions.
  • Confidential & Objective – Your business information is handled with the utmost confidentiality and impartiality.

At Benchmark Business Valuations, we are more than just valuation experts—we are partners in your financial success. Let us help you uncover the true value of your business and create a strategy for the future.

James Laird

CPA/ABV, CVA

James Laird is the founder and principal of Benchmark Business Valuations, assisting business owners, investors, and financial professionals understand the true worth of their enterprises. With 10+ years of experience in valuation, financial analysis, and strategic advisory, Mr. Laird has built a reputation for providing accurate, data-driven insights that empower clients to make informed decisions.

Tom Vereecke

CPA

Tom Vereecke brings to Benchmark Business Valuations the extensive experience of a career in tax and business valuation for litigation support, sale, and generational transitions.  Mr. Vereecke provides the insights that allow for smooth and tax effective transfers of power to the next generation and trustworthy results for your litigation circumstances.  Extensive experience often leads to wise counsel. You can rely on Tom to provide you with actionable advice that will give you the best possible outcome.

Keith Rosendahl

Operations Director

As the Operations Director at Benchmark Business Valuations, Mr. Rosendahl plays a pivotal role in ensuring seamless workflows, strategic efficiency, and operational excellence. With a strong background in business management and finance, Keith oversees the daily functions that drive precision in valuation services, optimizing processes to enhance client satisfaction and organizational success.

Testimonials

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Laird Valuations proved invaluable in a recent very high asset divorce case involving a business valuation of over $50,000,000. Despite coming into the case at the last minute, Laird Valuations expertise was able to assist our firm in countering opposing counsel's valuation expert. Ultimately, Laird Valuations efforts help our firm secure acquire a 7-figure settlement sum for our client. Laird Valuations was professional, timely, and helpful in assisting this firm understand all relevant aspects of corporate valuations. We could not have achieved the results we did without Laird Valuations as our retained expert. We will retain Laird Valuations for all future valuation services. We recommend that you do the same.

Kelly L.
– Attorney

Needed help with a very difficult business sale, Laird Valuations was very helpful, professional and provided very valuable, independent insight to all aspects of our business and issues that we were facing. I would Highly recommend their services.

Karl W.

I had a unique situation and we talked it through and he was very prompt and thorough. Project completed before expected date!

Andy S.

Excellent!!! Highly Recommend Jim for Business Valuations!!!

Brian G.
-Attorney

Jim helped me with my first business acquisition. His analysis greatly helped in making a big decision. I would absolutely work with Jim on any future business opportunities.

Daniel Duba