Tracey Eaves, MBA, CVA, CBA, CMEA, CM&AA

Tracey specializes in valuing and advising architecture and engineering firms through mergers, acquisitions, and ownership transitions across both U.S. and international markets. With 26 years of experience, she brings deep expertise in transaction advisory, valuation, and strategic transition planning tailored specifically to the A/E industry. Her work supports firms at critical inflection points, including external sales, internal ownership transitions, and long-term succession strategies.

She previously served as Managing Director of Transition Services at Zweig Group, where she spent 15 years leading M&A, valuation, and internal ownership transition engagements for a wide variety of A/E clients.  In the past 2 years, she has been involved with over $150 million in M&A transaction value.  In parallel, Ms. Eaves is the Founder and Principal of American Business Appraisers, where she has spent 26 years valuing privately held company interests for a wide range of purposes, including ESOPs, gift and estate tax planning, financing, estate settlements, marital dissolution, litigation support, and expert witness testimony.

Tracey earned a Bachelor of Science from Louisiana Tech University and an MBA from the University of Arkansas, Sam M. Walton College of Business. Ms. Eaves is a member of the National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts, the NEBB Institute and the Alliance of Merger & Acquisition Advisors.

Ms. Eaves holds multiple professional credentials, including Certified Merger & Acquisition Advisor, Certified Valuation Analyst, Certified Business Appraiser, Business Certified Appraiser, and Certified Machinery and Equipment Appraiser.

She is an active thought leader and educator in the profession, previously serving as an Executive Roundtable Facilitator, M&A Next Conference Lead and Principals Academy presenter, as well as being a frequent publication contributor and webinar speaker.  She has also participated in various professional roles and committees within the valuation field since 2006, reflecting her long-standing commitment to advancing best practices in the industry.