Craig S. Hamilton II
Tempe,AZ
Summary
Experienced business advisory professional specializing in mergers and acquisitions, tax-free exits, and legacy preservation strategies. With a career rooted in buying, building, and selling companies, I bring a unique perspective on asset protection, legal tax reduction, and wealth preservation. Proven expertise in facilitating seamless business transitions, structuring family corporate entities, and driving strategic growth for clients. Passionate about helping business owners protect their legacy while maximizing value.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
General Partner
HNS Management Company
02.2026 - Current
- Oversee operations of a partner-managed businesses on behalf of ownership
- Monitor financial performance, profitability, and key metrics
- Collaborate with operating partners to drive growth and efficiency
- Make strategic decisions related to budgeting, expansion, and operations
Chief Integrations Officer | Business Advisory Services
CMAC Roofing
01.2023 - Current
- Rolling up home service companies into one entity, targeting a $1 billion exit.
- Built a scalable growth structure focusing on operational streamlining and sales management.
- Provided advisory support to the founder and management team.
Mergers & Acquisitions Advisor
MHG Business Advisory Services
2019 - Current
- Provide advisory services to businesses across various industries, focusing on strategic planning, growth, and operational improvements.
- Specialize in mergers, acquisitions, and wealth preservation strategies, ensuring smooth transitions and tax-efficient outcomes.
Managing Partner | Asset Management
Lazy Diamond Series
01.2019 - Current
- Specialize in short-term rental investments and 1031 exchange transactions for real estate properties.
- Oversee operational and asset management for multiple entities across various states.
- (Texas, Arizona, Colorado)
Owner | Real Estate Team
Horses & Homes Real Estate Team
01.2016 - Current
- Top 1% Nationally in Listings (2018-2023)
- Top 5% Nationally in Listings (2024)
- Listing Agents to Shea Homes (2019-2023)
- #1 Sales in Wickenburg Ranch (2019, 2020, 2021, 2022)
General Partner
His Mercy Ltd
01.2014 - Current
- Oversee operations, financials, and strategic direction for multiple entities under the His Mercy Ltd umbrella.
- Lead company-wide initiatives in growth, mergers, acquisitions, and tax-efficient exit strategies.
- Provide leadership for teams focused on operational excellence and business sustainability.
Vice President of Operations
Hamilton Investments
01.2008 - 01.2019
- Increased company profits through performance optimization strategies and efficiency improvements.
- Identified production, workforce, and material sourcing issues, implementing successful solutions.
- Led and supported all areas of operations, improving business process flows and productivity.
- Managed client relationships with Fortune 500 companies, ensuring high satisfaction and long-term contracts.
Founder | BreakTime Management & Other Entities
BreakTime Management (BTM), DiscountJava.com, BreakTime Concessions
01.1999 - 01.2017
- Founded and managed day-to-day operations for several businesses in the service and product sectors.
- Focused on scaling operations, improving processes, and growing revenue.
Education
High School Diploma -
Columbine High School
Littleton, Colorado01-2001
Skills
- Mergers & Acquisitions Advisory
- Deal Structuring & Negotiation
- Business Valuation
- Strategic Growth Planning
- Tax-Efficient Exit Strategies
- Financial Analysis & Profit Optimization
- Operational Scaling & Integration
- Family Office & Legacy Structuring
- Mergers & Acquisitions Advisory
- Deal Structuring & Negotiation
- Business Valuation
- Strategic Growth Planning
- Tax-Efficient Exit Strategies
- Financial Analysis & Profit Optimization
- Operational Scaling & Integration
- Family Office & Legacy Structuring
Accomplishments
- Structured and transitioned family-owned businesses into scalable family office model, enhancing long-term wealth preservation and operational efficiency.
- Led advisory efforts contributing to over $175M in transaction value across multiple industries, including home services, real estate, and manufacturing.
- Developed and implemented scalable deal and sales frameworks, strengthening pipeline generation and improving client conversion rates.
- Designed compensation and incentive structures to align sales teams with growth objectives, increasing performance and accountability.
- Advised business owners on valuation, entity structuring, and strategic growth initiatives to optimize exit readiness and enterprise value.
- Spearheaded operational and strategic initiatives across multiple businesses, improving efficiency, profitability, and scalability.
- Facilitated tax-efficient business exits
Timeline
General Partner
HNS Management Company
02.2026 - Current
Chief Integrations Officer | Business Advisory Services
CMAC Roofing
01.2023 - Current
Managing Partner | Asset Management
Lazy Diamond Series
01.2019 - Current
Owner | Real Estate Team
Horses & Homes Real Estate Team
01.2016 - Current
General Partner
His Mercy Ltd
01.2014 - Current
Vice President of Operations
Hamilton Investments
01.2008 - 01.2019
Founder | BreakTime Management & Other Entities
BreakTime Management (BTM), DiscountJava.com, BreakTime Concessions
01.1999 - 01.2017
Mergers & Acquisitions Advisor
MHG Business Advisory Services
2019 - Current
High School Diploma -
Columbine High School
Qualifications
- Sold over $500 million in goods and services (2008 – Present)
- Top 1% of Realtors in the USA
- Top 5% of Mergers & Acquisitions Specialists
- Sandler Sales Courses Graduate
- PSI Graduate