Being an entrepreneur was not Warren Anderson’s first choice as a career. But when he does something, he does it right, building The Anderson-DuBose Co. into a leader in the distribution industry.

As one of seven children growing up in a blue-collar family in Lakewood, Chris Haas has always been well-acquainted with the value of a hard day’s work.

The world of M&A is critical for business owners — even if they’re not actively looking to buy or sell. Executives, serial entrepreneurs and advisers who handle transactions every day discuss the role of mergers, acquisitions and dealmaking in business today.

Pat Gallagher challenges the university to reach more deeply into the community.