Troy Starr Managing DirectorExpertise:
Certified Public Accountant, Corporate Finance
Education:

The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business
BS, Business Administration, Accounting

Licenses & Registrations:

CPA

Troy is a Managing Director at Lazear, where he advises business owners on navigating successful exits and ownership transitions. He brings deep expertise in accounting, exit planning, and financial modeling to help owners manage complex transactions with clarity and confidence.

Prior to Lazear, Troy spent several years in Big 4 accounting, serving clients ranging from Fortune 500 retail companies to mid-market construction, manufacturing, and mining businesses. He also served as Director of Accounting and Finance for a publicly traded retail company, leading teams through initiatives including acquisitions, ERP implementations, and large-scale operational improvements.

Troy has executed dozens of transactions and is known for his owner-first approach, ensuring each exit aligns with the client’s personal, financial, and legacy goals. He has been a keynote speaker at the Business Enterprise Institute’s National Exit Planning Conference and has appeared on multiple podcasts to share insights on exit planning and ESOPs.

Troy is a graduate of The Ohio State University’s Fisher College of Business and is a Certified Public Accountant in the state of Ohio.

What do you think is unique about Lazear’s approach to working with clients?

Lazear brings a team of uniquely capable individuals with very diverse backgrounds. The diversity in backgrounds provides an environment where there are people who have strengths in areas where others have weaknesses. This results in constant collaboration amongst various team members, allowing a client to receive the brainpower of tax attorneys, CPAs, bankers, CFAs, wealth advisors while dealing with one consistent face throughout the ESOP process.

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