IN MEMORIAM
Joe W. Denny
Prior Chairman & Managing Director
Joe W. Denny was Chapman Associates’ most experienced professional. Joe had over forty-five years’ experience arranging middle market deals and has personally arranged and closed more than 200 transactions with a purchase price of $3 million to $100 million.
Joe joined Chapman Associates in 1979. At that time, Chapman focused on radio and television transactions and had a smaller group of Associates managing non-media transactions. Joe initiated a split in operations of the company and founded Chapman Associates General Business, Inc. in the mid 1980s.
Joe was a determined person with a passion for doing deals. To date, he remains the most successful Managing Director at Chapman Associates General Business, Inc.
He trusted his staff to efficiently manage the day-to-day tasks. His straightforward and logical approach as well as his ethics were apparent in his work and personal life.
Joe had many words of advice for colleagues, friends and family.
- The rate of change is hard to keep up with; read and learn all you can to stay current.
- Make a goal, write it down, do what is necessary, start immediately.
- Honor your word.
- Confidentiality and Trust are essential.
Sadly, Joe passed unexpectedly on May 28, 2024. We miss Joe and are committed to continuing his legacy and exacting standards for Chapman Associates.
Joe and his wife, Patricia Breslin Denny, worked together for nearly forty years. Their son, Joseph, joined the company in 2023. Together, Patti and Joey plan to honor Joe’s legacy as they continue with the core principles and continue to implement new initiatives.
Joseph has been learning business since childhood.
