Hensay Qualah

I am a Managing Director at The Vant Group, a middle-market M&A advisory firm that helps business owners value, market, and successfully sell their companies. I bring a diverse background that includes serving in the U.S. Marine Corps, building and selling my own landscaping company, and years of experience advising entrepreneurs through complex transactions. At The Vant Group, we provide comprehensive valuation assessments, develop professional marketing materials, identify and vet qualified buyers, negotiate terms, and guide clients through due diligence to closing. Our focus is helping owners maximize value while navigating the process with clarity and confidence.

Mr. Evans joined The Vant Group in 2015 and brings more than 20 years of business development, M&A and entrepreneurial experience. Prior to joining The Vant Group, Mr. Evans gained valuable experience working as an associate at a leading investment firm. Mr. Evans’ unique background as an Intermediary, corporate sales and finance manager as well as a serial entrepreneur allow him to easily relate to and understand client’s goals and convert them into favorable and measurable results. In the entrepreneurial arena Dwayne got an early start, launching a laundry/dry cleaning subscription service soon after receiving his degree. He grew the business to just under $1M per year in revenue. This real-world experience enables him to understand and identify with the rewards and challenges experienced by business owners.

Michael Horn is a Managing Director with The Vant Group, where he advises founders, operators, and investors on acquisitions, exits, and succession transitions in the lower middle market. Unlike many advisors, Michael approaches transactions as a former majority owner and CEO who has personally navigated growth, operational modernization, and a successful strategic sale. He understands firsthand that selling a privately held company is rarely just a financial event. These businesses represent decades of work, family legacy, employee relationships, and personal identity. While valuation, risk mitigation, and deal structure are critical, legacy and long-term outcomes matter just as much. Michael Horn is a Managing Director with The Vant Group, where he advises founders, operators, and investors on acquisitions, exits, and succession transitions in the lower middle market. He brings the perspective of a former majority owner and CEO who has personally negotiated and completed a successful exit to a multinational strategic buyer. That experience shapes how he advises clients today — with an operator’s mindset, disciplined deal execution, and a clear understanding of what is at stake both financially and personally. Michael works closely with business owners to position their companies for market, structure transactions thoughtfully, manage risk, and guide negotiations from initial outreach through closing. He understands that selling a privately held company is rarely just a financial event. These businesses carry legacy, responsibility, and identity. While valuation and deal terms matter, long-term outcomes, reputation, and people matter just as much. Prior to joining The Vant Group, Michael rebuilt, operated, and ultimately sold AC Horn Manufacturing, a fourth-generation, Dallas-based manufacturer of food processing machinery. He led the company through operational stabilization, revenue growth, and expansion of technical and manufacturing capabilities before executing its strategic sale. Over his career, he directed more than $200 million in cumulative global sales of complex industrial equipment. Michael is a U.S. Army veteran who served on active duty from 2005 to 2009, including a deployment to Iraq in 2008 as an intelligence officer and tank platoon leader. He later served in the U.S. Army Reserve. The mission focus, preparation, and accountability instilled through military service continue to shape his professional approach.

Mr. Cullins joined The Vant Group in 2012 as an Associate. Prior to joining The Vant Group, he gained valuable experience as an intern with Capital South Partners as well as Providence Investment Partners. Furthermore, he interned with Brinker International for two summers in its IT department. As a graduate student, Mr. Cullins was appointed by Governor Perry to serve a one year term as Student Regent of the Texas A&M University System Board of Regents. Additionally, he served as student body president as an undergraduate. Mr. Cullins holds a Bachelors of Business Administration in Management Information Systems degree and a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) degree from Texas A&M University – Commerce. He is a proud member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

Mr. Armbrust joined the Vant Group in 2015 and brings over 20 years of operating, M&A transaction, turnaround, advisory, acquisition, carve-out, and business development experience. Prior to joining The Vant Group, he was a Director in one of Dallas’ leading Investment Banking and Operations Advisory firms. Mr. Armbrust’ background includes senior roles in large and small companies with demonstrated results. He served as a Market Manager with 7-Eleven where he had P&L responsibility for over 120 stores, and led all operating aspects of his franchised market. Prior to that, he served on the Executive Leadership Team as a Regional VP with a privately-held $100MM+ industrial packaging company. He and his colleagues led the successful sale of this company. Mr. Armbrust also led four distribution centers with International Paper; started, built, and sold a contract manufacturing business; and led teams with Dell Computers’ supply chain and manufacturing groups. He is a US Air Force Veteran and served in Texas, Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa. He has an MBA from Wake Forest University, studied International Business at Oxford, and received a Bachelor of Science in Management from the US Air Force Academy. Mr. Armbrust is a Black Belt Certified Lean/Six Sigma practitioner.

Business Experience Mr. Qualah started at The Vant Group as an Analyst back in August of 2019, he transitioned into an Associate in 2020, and became a Partner in 2022. Prior to working at The Vant Group, he worked at an automotive company in sales and finance, at an energy consulting startup as an energy consultant and at a multinational telecommunications company, managing multiple retail locations. Education & Personal Background Born in Monrovia, Liberia and raised in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Mr. Qualah graduated Cum Laude with a BS in Finance from The University of Texas at Dallas. He is pursuing his Master of Business Administration and Master of Science in Finance at The University of Texas at Dallas. While working at an automotive company as a finance manager, he started a credit repair business. Mr. Qualah identified a need in the marketplace for personalized service and guidance on the nuances of credit and the importance it plays in the ability to grow as an individual and/or business. In his free time, Mr. Qualah enjoys connecting with fellow entrepreneurs who are passionate about carving out a path for themselves in the business world. He also enjoys spending quality time with his family and friends.