Stephen Blumhardt is Director of Portfolio Company Growth & Improvement at VantEdge Partners, where he focuses on enhancing the value of existing investments in the industrial and home and commercial services businesses. Prior to joining VantEdge, Stephen spent 5 years in the consulting industry at Forvis, formerly BKD CPAs & Advisors. At Forvis, he led buy-side and sell-side transaction advisory engagements, providing financial due diligence assistance to private equity groups, strategic acquirers and individuals. Prior to Forvis, he spent time at both IVX Health and KPMG. Stephen holds a Masters of Accountancy and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Kansas.