About HINGE Advisors

Formed in 2003, HINGE Early Education Advisors is the nation’s leading expert in growing and selling childcare businesses — successfully closing more than 300 early education transactions over the years.

The HINGE team, comprised of former childcare business owners, financial experts, and commercial and real estate brokers, has more than 300 years of combined industry experience and proudly maintains strong relationships with more than 500 active early education business buyers and investors.

HINGE follows a proven process that has resulted in more than $1 Billion gained in value for our early education clients.

Meet the Team

Kathy Ligon
Founder & CEO

Kate Hubschman, Esq.
Broker-in-Charge

Mike Pepper
Transaction Advisor

Henry Tiberi
Transaction Advisor

Alec Ligon, Esq.
Transaction Team Leader

Laurie Denny
Transaction Advisor

Nan Rikard
Transaction Advisor

Carrie Pergerson
Transaction Manager

Rusty Bailey
Financial Analyst

Marnie Rhen
Financial Analyst

Paolo Duarte
Financial Analyst

Tom Wood
Success Services Team Leader

Jaclyn Lintern
Development Team Leader

Meredith Douglas
Communications & Events Director

Marissa Webster
Marketing & Events Coordinator

Kathe Petchel
Business Development Specialist

Chirag Patel
Business Development Specialist