About HINGE Advisors
Formed in 2003, HINGE Early Education Advisors is the nation’s leading expert in growing and selling childcare businesses — successfully closing more than 300 early education transactions over the years.
The HINGE team, comprised of former childcare business owners, financial experts, and commercial and real estate brokers, has more than 300 years of combined industry experience and proudly maintains strong relationships with more than 500 active early education business buyers and investors.
HINGE follows a proven process that has resulted in more than $1 Billion gained in value for our early education clients.
Meet the Team
Alec Ligon, Esq.
Transaction Team Leader
Mike Pepper
Transaction Advisor
Laurie Denny
Transaction Advisor
Rich Hubschman
Transaction Advisor
Carrie Pergerson
Diligence Manager
Melissa Davis
Diligence Manager
Rusty Bailey
Senior Financial Analyst
Marnie Rhen
Financial Analyst
Kathe Petchel
Business Development Specialist
Chirag Patel
Business Development Specialist
Kate Hubschman, Esq.
Broker-in-Charge
Kathy Ligon
Founder & CEO
Wes Simmons
Transaction Advisor
Nan Rikard
Transaction Advisor
Annie Nicholson
Marketing Communications Director
Paolo Duarte
Financial Analyst
Jaclyn Lintern
Marketing Development Leader
Tom Wood
Success Services Leader
Kim Burnett
Executive Administrative Assisant
Meredith Douglas
Communications & Events Director