Investment Criteria
Our partnerships vary in size and maturity, but we invest solely in businesses with existing revenue sources and that exhibit traction. Specifically, we focus on underperforming and/or undercapitalized companies where the combination of an improved investment base and exceptional management will lead to sustained profitability and growth. We are looking for differentiated and determined entrepreneurs who can benefit from our resources to help their business grow. Our ideal partners possess a shared vision on the path to value creation. We have in excess of $100 million to invest primarily in manufacturing, real estate, finance and health care, but are open to all industries.
History
Since 1981, Finance Michigan and its affiliated companies have been financing and supporting entrepreneurs throughout Michigan from our downtown Detroit offices. Our extensive offering of in-house professional services includes accounting, legal, marketing, human resources, and much more. As a nimble and non-bureaucratic organization, we have the capacity to implement strategic and quick decisions to benefit our partners.
Finance Michigan has successfully partnered with turnarounds and growth stories. We deliver extensive industry expertise, with an emphasis on operational excellence, and an unwavering commitment to our partner management teams. With a track record spanning four decades, we have a history of building strong businesses.
The Finance Michigan Team
Stanley B. Dickson, Jr. — Managing Director
Stanley B. Dickson, Jr. has been an entrepreneur in the city of Detroit for over three decades. He has invested in companies in health care, banking, manufacturing, telecommunications, commodities and many more. Mr. Dickson received his A.B. with honors in French from the University of Michigan in 1974, M.S. in Taxation from Golden Gate University in 1976 and J.D. from the University of Detroit in 1979. He earned his CPA in 1976 and was admitted to the State Bar of Michigan in 1980. He belongs to the State Bar of Michigan, American Bar Association, Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, World President’s Organization and Detroit President’s Organization. He also serves as Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors for First National Bank in Howell, Director for Barton Malow Company, Director for Marketplace Homes and Director for Michigan Crossroads Council for the Boy Scouts of America.William Dickson — Managing Director
William Dickson is responsible for the day-to-day operations of Finance Michigan and due diligence for all new investments. Mr. Dickson previously worked on the floor of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange and on the commodities trading desk at Citigroup. He has worked extensively with many of our portfolio companies and has founded companies in technology and commodities trading. He serves as a Director for First National Bank in Howell and is active in Young President’s Organization NextGen. He received his B.A. in Economics from Kalamazoo College, G.C. from the London School of Economics and Master in Professional Accounting from The University of Texas at Austin.
Michael Polselli — Vice President
Michael Polselli manages the operations of various endeavors and portfolios, including Marketplace Homes. He earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biochemistry from Hillsdale College. Prior to his current role, he served as Director of Operations for Genesis Genetics and later as a Laboratory Operations Director for CooperGenomics. During this time, he drove operational improvements and helped lead the company as they expanded their geographic footprint to 5 domestic and 12 international locations, with annual revenue increasing from $5M to $25M in four years.
Jim Hodge — Principal
James Hodge received his B.A from Yale College, J.D. from The University of Virginia’s Law School and M.B.A. from Stanford’s Graduate School of Business. Mr. Hodge has worked with successful entrepreneurs and their families, including members of the Forbes 400 and founders of Fortune 500 companies, in the financial services industry for over 25 years. He works primarily from the San Francisco Bay area and provides operational support for existing businesses and due diligence for possible investments.
Mr. Hodge is a member of the bar for both New York and California. He is also licensed as a life insurance broker in numerous states.
David Collado — Principal
Born in the Bronx, David Collado is a 2008 graduate from Grand Valley State University. He became a Certified Public Accountant while working at UHY performing tax, audit, and consulting work for small and medium-sized companies. In 2010, he began working as a Staff Accountant at Dickson & Associates in Detroit. Within a year David was overseeing the financial operations of a group of eight restaurants. Shortly after, David was given the opportunity to run Happy Howie’s, Inc, which was experiencing big losses. He returned the company to profitability in less than two years and he remains the President today.
Harrison Galac — Legal Counsel / Principal
Harrison Galac provides legal advice and support for the entrepreneurs of Finance Michigan. As lead attorney for the Trowbridge Law Firm, Harrison oversees the preparation and process of proper corporate paperwork. Graduating with a BA in History from the University of Notre Dame; he obtained his JD from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law. Harrison Galac is a member of Real Property and Young Lawyers of Michigan organizations.
