People and Relationships
We place great importance on the relationships we establish with all of our business partners - business owners, company management and investor partners.
Direct communication, team building and motivating management style are the tenets of our business philosophy. We believe individual respect and collaboration are the building blocks for long term relationships.
Walter Rausch: Former President & CEO Burrell Reagents
“SilverMill’s deep industry experience, pragmatic approach, integrated vision, and focus on thoughtful growth sets them apart. By implementing unique solutions tailored to our client’s requirements, we will better service our customers and offer greater growth to our employees.”
John C. Course & Cindy Greer: CO-Owners of CedarLane Laboratories
"SilverMill and Al Jurgela acquired our business in October of 2019. Al carefully listened to our objectives and demonstrated significant flexibility on deal structuring. Also, given their deep industry contacts and experience we knew that we were leaving our business and employees in competent hands. His “down to earth” demeanor, deep understanding of our business and ability to establish a clear vision for future growth set him apart from all other suitors for our business.”
Randy Scott: Former President of BioExpress
"Ted Pulkownik and Al Jurgela successfully led the acquisition project of BioExpress in June, 2011. Following the transaction. Ted and Al's business acumen added tremendous value to our organization. Given my positive experience, I strongly endorse SilverMill, LLC to other business owners and senior leaders considering a business transition."
Marty Robinson: Former co-owner of Anachemia
"When we sold our business, we could not have picked better people to deal with than Ted and Al. Their professionalism, at all times, was of the highest order. For me it was their ability to listen, understand and adjust when warranted, that was most important. They were fair, friendly and highly knowledgeable. I could not have made a better choice for me, my partner and our employees when it was time to transition our business."
Dan Haight: Former Owner, Daniels Scientific
“Al Jurgela has the ability to apply a big vision to the parameters of a small, private firm. Ranger Investment Group, our parent company, was not in the market to sell Daniels. Al skillfully developed the relationship and crafted a future vision for Daniels to grow more quickly under new ownership. Al conducted a professional due diligence process and was completely understanding when our small team didn’t have all information or policies that are customary for larger transactions. Al’s good humor and focus helped get us through the inevitable bumps. He listened well and stuck to his commitments. After the transaction closed, under Al’s direction, we made investments to drive growth. I would welcome the opportunity to do business with Al again.”
David A. Camiener: Former President and Owner of AMRESCO Inc.
"I was introduced to Ted and Al several years ago. We formed a solid bond, which ultimately led to the acquisition of AMRESCO Inc. in 2011. They provided a straightforward approach coupled with the ability to navigate the interests of the acquiring entity with that of a business owner, skills which are not often found or easy to master. More important, they were strong advocates post acquisition, enabling the greater vision of growth for AMRESCO."
Carlos Rodriguez: Founder of Advanced Instruments, Puerto Rico
"Ted and Al acquired my businesses in Puerto Rico and Mexico in 2004 and 2005. They were trustworthy, knowledgeable and diligent. Equally important, they were professional and extremely capable business partners whose strategic and pragmatic management style helped guide the business forward over the succeeding years. I hold them both in very high regard."