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Jim Tolbert

Questioner · DISC type c
Managing Director at ExecCap Advisors/Mexus Advisors
📍 Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, United States

Jim Tolbert is the Founder and Managing Director of Mexus Advisors, drawing on his experience as a McKinsey consultant and Morgan Stanley M&A banker. With an MBA from The University of Chicago Booth, he previously spent 15 years as CEO of a private equity-backed education company, preceded by five years as its CFO.

He has a demonstrated interest in financial market developments, particularly within Texas. His professional background in private equity and M&A aligns with his current focus on finance and investment, suggesting a keen eye for market dynamics and regional economic growth opportunities.

He now specializes in guiding experienced executives through the process of becoming independent sponsors.

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Experience
20 Years
Current Role
Managing Director
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, United States
Personality Overview

How Jim shows up

Value Seeker
Cautious & Analytical
Not Easily Convinced

They generally do not appreciate an overfriendly approach and prefer to stay to-the-point. It is quite likely of them to ask for pricing or other concessions. While they don't hesitate to ask questions, they are generally risk-averse and tend to be late adopters.

Priorities

Topics Jim cares about

Independent Sponsors
His current firm, Mexus Advisors, is dedicated to advising executives on becoming independent sponsors and helping them access investor networks.
Private Equity
He has extensive experience structuring and operating private equity-backed companies, including serving as CEO and CFO for over 20 years in PE-backed ventures.
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Career

Work history

8-2022
Managing Director
ExecCap Advisors/Mexus Advisors
2-2005 - 6-2022
Owner
Education Futures Group, LLC
6-2022
CEO
Education Futures Group
6-2011
Chairman of the Board
Career College Association
Chief Financial Officer
Virginia College
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
1988 - 1990
MBA
The University of Chicago Booth School of Business
1981 - 1985
Education details unavailable
The Wharton School
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

c

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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