Vetus Partners (Cleveland):John Skelly has joined the investment bank Vetus Partners as a managing director. He previously focused on the wholesale distribution sector of PCE Investment Bankers. His other distribution industry experience includes serving as a director of business development for Home Depot and director of M&A for Hughes Supply Inc. Skelly has worked with on M&As for W.W. Grainger, HD Supply and Hughes Supply and other distributors.

Some of his recent distribution transactions include representing W.W. Grainger in its acquisition of Imperial Supplies from American Capital, and representing Thomas Pipe & Supply Co. in its sale to Gen Cap America. He also served as a member of the Distribution Investment banking team at Robert W. Baird & Co. Over his career Skelly has executed transactions in the wholesale distribution sector with over $5 billion of total enterprise value. Details