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Kris Ernst

Initiator · DISC type Di
Managing Partner at Cornerstone Strategic Partners
📍 Houston, Texas, United States

Kris Ernst is a C-level executive with over 25 years of experience in corporate finance, specializing in M&A, turnarounds, and maximizing shareholder value. An MBA from Loyola University New Orleans, he has held CFO roles and currently serves as Managing Partner at Cornerstone Strategic Partners.

He has also served as an officer for AMPP (Association for Materials Protection and Performance, formerly NACE International), indicating deep involvement in professional industry organizations.

During his time as CFO at Core Group Resources, the company was named one of the Houston Business Journals "Five Fastest Growing Companies. "

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Experience
17 Years
Current Role
Managing Partner
Location
Houston, Texas, United States
Personality Overview

How Kris shows up

Impact-Oriented
Friendly Challenger
Conviction Driven

They usually prefer to drive the conversation. They measure a product on its merit but can be influenced by strong testimonials. They respond well to objective pitches but also attach some value to relationships.

Priorities

Topics Kris cares about

Mergers & Acquisitions
Has extensive experience overseeing M&A activities, including managing the financial integration of a $3 billion merger within the power generation industry.
Corporate Turnarounds
Specializes in advising management and investors on corporate restructurings, spinoffs, and turnarounds to accelerate company performance and maximize value.
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Career

Work history

12-2011
Managing Partner
Cornerstone Strategic Partners
10-2022 - 12-2023
Chief Financial Officer
Core Group Resources
10-2017 - 11-2021
Chief Financial Officer
NACE International
11-2010 - 11-2011
Senior Mergers & Acquisitions Senior Associate
Kforce Inc.
12-2005 - 11-2010
Corporate Finance/Restructuring Senior Associate
Resources Global Professionals
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
1991 - 1993
MBA
Loyola University New Orleans
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

D

Dominance (D)

Dominance (D) reflects how goal and task oriented a person is, and their ability to accomplish results irrespective of how demanding the circumstances might be. Those scoring high tend to be motivated by winning, competition, and success.

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