About HINGE Advisors

Formed in 2003, HINGE Early Education Advisors is the nation’s leading expert in growing and selling childcare businesses — successfully closing more than 300 early education transactions over the years.

The HINGE team, comprised of former childcare business owners, financial experts, and commercial and real estate brokers, has more than 300 years of combined industry experience and proudly maintains strong relationships with more than 500 active early education business buyers and investors.

HINGE follows a proven process that has resulted in more than $1 Billion gained in value for our early education clients.

Meet the Team

Alec Ligon, Esq.
Transaction Team Leader

Mike Pepper
Transaction Advisor

Henry Tiberi
Transaction Advisor

Laurie Denny
Transaction Advisor

Rusty Bailey
Financial Analyst

Marnie Rhen
Financial Analyst

Kathe Petchel
Development Specialist

Jaclyn Lintern
Development Leader

Chirag Patel
Development Specialist

Marissa Webster
Marketing Coordinator

Meredith Douglas
Communications & Events Director

Kate Hubschman, Esq.
Broker-in-Charge

Kathy Ligon
Founder & CEO

Carrie Pergerson
Transaction Manager

Nan Rikard
Transaction Advisor

Tom Wood
Success Services Leader

Paolo Duarte
Financial Analyst