Committed Buyer.
Long-Term Operator.
Mission
My mission is to acquire and operate an exceptional business in North Texas while preserving the legacy of its founders and building upon its success for the future.
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Ironwood is committed to a thoughtful transition process that respects what owners have built and ensures stability for employees, customers, and the surrounding community. As a long-term, hands-on owner-operator—not a financial engineer—I bring legal, operational, and strategic experience to steward a business through its next chapter with care and integrity.
About Ironwood
Ironwood Search Group is a Dallas-based entrepreneurial firm founded by Jeffrey Dietz, a native Texan and SMU Dedman School of Law graduate with a background in mergers and acquisitions. Ironwood was formed to acquire and operate a single high-quality business in North Texas, with Jeffrey stepping in as a long-term, hands-on owner-operator.
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Ironwood is not a fund — it is a committed owner-operator focused on preserving the legacy, culture, and employees of the acquired business. The firm targets companies with a minimum of $500,000 in seller’s discretionary earnings, particularly in home services, light manufacturing, and B2B services.
