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