Jeffrey T. Bradford
Regional Managing Partner, Central Region,
Grant Thornton Advisors LLC
Jeff Bradford is a partner in the Midwest Region’s Transaction Advisory Services practice and has more than 15 years of professional experience. Bradford leads dedicated local, national and global resources to assist clients in all aspects of M&As.
Jeffrey Bradford
Executive summary
Jeff Bradford is Grant Thornton’s regional managing partner for the Central Region, where he drives growth and fosters the development of the firm’s people across 10 offices. In addition to his regional leadership, he serves as market managing partner for the Chicago office, which also functions as the firm’s headquarters, and the Wisconsin practice.
With nearly 30 years of experience, Bradford has held key leadership roles, including serving as a partner in the firm’s national Transaction Advisory practice.
Bradford has advised on transactions across a wide range of structures, including acquisitions, leveraged buyouts, recapitalizations, joint ventures, carve-outs and distressed situations. His expertise spans both domestic and cross-border deals, with a strong focus on helping corporate and private equity clients achieve successful M&A outcomes.
Professional qualifications and memberships
- CPA — Illinois, Wisconsin, Texas
- Wisconsin Society of Certified Public Accountants
- AICPA
- Economic Club of Chicago, member
- Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce, board member
- Association for Corporate Growth, Wisconsin: board member, former finance chair
Education
- He holds a master’s in accounting and a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Texas at Austin.
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