Building Businesses That Become Valuable Assets

Combining leadership, technology, and strategy to turn strong companies into enduring assets

Building Businesses That Become Valuable Assets

Combining leadership, technology, and strategy to turn strong companies into enduring assets

We Are Arcova Advisors

A name as strong as our reputation

The “Arcova” name embodies the essence of transformation, born from two powerful ideas:

  1. Arc – the bridge connecting where your business stands today to where it can go tomorrow
  2. Nova – a symbol of renewal and breakthrough.

Together, they capture our disciplined approach to building enterprise value. 

Through our signature Value Creation process, a new era of growth and resilience emerges, positioning your business for a stronger, more profitable exit.

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The only thing more valuable than your business today…

is your business in the future

We Are Arocva Advisors

A Name As Strong As Our Reputation

The “Arcova” name embodies the essence of transformation, born from two powerful ideas:

  1. Arc – the bridge connecting where your business stands today to where it can go tomorrow
  2. Nova – a symbol of renewal and breakthrough.

Together, they capture our disciplined approach to building enterprise value. 

Through our signature Value Creation process, a new era of growth and resilience emerges, positioning your business for a stronger, more profitable exit.

Our Founding Philosophy

Every Business Is An Asset

We were founded on a simple belief that every business, no matter the size, should be built like a valuable asset.  

While most consultants solve today’s problems, we focus on tomorrow’s worth – turning operations into scalable, AI-powered systems that create long-term wealth. 

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The only thing more valuable than your business today…is your business in the future 

Our Founding Philosophy

Every Business Is An Asset

We were founded on a simple belief that every business, no matter the size, should be built like a valuable asset.  

While most consultants solve today’s problems, we focus on tomorrow’s worth – turning operations into scalable, AI-powered systems that create long-term wealth. 

Guiding Principles

We believe great partnerships are built on trust, alignment, and shared values. Our principles guide how we work, who we work with, and the kind of businesses we’re proud to build together.

Trust

We build partnerships on mutual respect and reliability by working only with people we’d trust in high-stakes moments.

Integrity

We hold ourselves to the same standards we expect from our partners: principled, transparent, and committed to doing what’s right.

Culture

Great businesses are built by great teams and shared values, creating environments where people thrive and performance follows.

Focus

We know our lanes and stay in them, investing only where our hands-on approach can make a measurable difference.

Alignment

Every deal we structure is designed to reward collaboration and shared ambition, driving lasting success for all involved.

Guiding Principles

We believe great partnerships are built on trust, alignment, and shared values. Our principles guide how we work, who we work with, and the kind of businesses we’re proud to build together.

Trust

We build partnerships on mutual respect and reliability by working only with people we’d trust in high-stakes moments.

Integrity

We hold ourselves to the same standards we expect from our partners: principled, transparent, and committed to doing what’s right.

Culture

Great businesses are built by great teams and shared values, creating environments where people thrive and performance follows.

Focus

We know our lanes and stay in them, investing only where our hands-on approach can make a measurable difference.

Alignment

Every deal we structure is designed to reward collaboration and shared ambition, driving lasting success for all involved.

Passionate – Dedicated – Professional

Our Leadership Team

The combined experiences of our partners provide unique skillsets capable of taking your business to the next level.

Chris Contreras

Co-Founder & CMO

Marketing and strategy executive with more than a decade of experience leading multimillion-dollar portfolios, cross-functional teams, and enterprise growth initiatives. Chris combines brand creativity with financial rigor to deliver sustainable results.

Chris has overseen $75M+ portfolios, led international expansions, and driven product and marketing strategies that generated tens of millions in revenue. His background includes brand architecture, pricing optimization, and large-scale transformation initiatives that streamlined operations and captured double-digit market share growth. He has partnered with executives and boards to modernize brands, align teams around innovation, and unlock profitability through operational efficiency.

  • Brand Strategy
  • Growth & Revenue Optimization
  • Cross-functional Leadership
  • Pricing Strategy
  • Portfolio Management
  • Executive Collaboration

  • MBA, Rice University
  • BBA, University of North Texas
  • PMP Certified 
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

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James Duval

Co-Founder & CFO

Finance and operations leader with a career spanning the U.S. Army, Fortune 100 companies, and private equity-backed firms. Brings a disciplined, systems-oriented approach to strategy, financial planning, and technology implementation.

James began his career as a U.S. Army Officer, leading dispersed teams in high-stakes operations and managing multimillion-dollar contracts. Transitioning to the private sector, he has held finance and strategy roles at Riverside Insights, Raytheon Technologies, and AT&T, where he managed FP&A for billion-dollar business units and drove operational efficiencies through automation. At Arcova Advisors, he leads technology adoption and infrastructure improvements to enable scalable integration and growth.

  • Financial Planning & Analysis
  • Technology Integration
  • Operational Efficiency
  • Strategic Planning
  • Leadership Development
  • Platform Scalability

  • MBA, Rice University
  • BBA, Simpson University

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Chris Calk

Co-Founder & COO

Operational and strategy executive with deep experience in insurance, corporate transformation, and middle-market entrepreneurship. Skilled at overseeing billion-dollar budgets, large teams, and enterprise-level change management.

Chris spent over a decade at GEICO, where he oversaw a $2B claims budget, $30M in expenses, and a team of 300+. His leadership spanned emergency management, government relations, and executive communications. He later joined Frontier Communications in corporate strategy, where he played a key role in enterprise transformation and the integration of Verizon’s acquisition. Since 2025, he has focused on M&A, leveraging his operational leadership to partner with platform leaders on business improvements and strategic initiatives.

  • Operational Leadership
  • Corporate Strategy
  • Budget Oversight
  • M&A Integration
  • Team Management
  • Executive Communication

  • MBA, Rice University
  • BS, Economics, University of Texas at Arlington

Let’s Connect:

Passionate – Dedicated – Professional

Our Leadership Team

The combined experiences of our partners provide unique skillsets capable of taking your business to the next level.

Chris Contreras

Co-Founder & CMO

Marketing and strategy executive with more than a decade of experience leading multimillion-dollar portfolios, cross-functional teams, and enterprise growth initiatives. Chris combines brand creativity with financial rigor to deliver sustainable results.

Chris has overseen $75M+ portfolios, led international expansions, and driven product and marketing strategies that generated tens of millions in revenue. His background includes brand architecture, pricing optimization, and large-scale transformation initiatives that streamlined operations and captured double-digit market share growth. He has partnered with executives and boards to modernize brands, align teams around innovation, and unlock profitability through operational efficiency.

  • Brand Strategy
  • Growth & Revenue optimization
  • Cross-functional Leadership
  • Pricing Strategy
  • Portfolio Management
  • Executive Collaboration

  • MBA, Rice University
  • BBA, University of North Texas
  • PMP Certified 
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Let’s Connect

James Duval

Co-Founder, CFO

Finance and operations leader with a career spanning the U.S. Army, Fortune 100 companies, and private equity-backed firms. Brings a disciplined, systems-oriented approach to strategy, financial planning, and technology implementation.

James began his career as a U.S. Army Officer, leading dispersed teams in high-stakes operations and managing multimillion-dollar contracts. Transitioning to the private sector, he has held finance and strategy roles at Riverside Insights, Raytheon Technologies, and AT&T, where he managed FP&A for billion-dollar business units and drove operational efficiencies through automation. At Arcova Advisors, he leads technology adoption and infrastructure improvements to enable scalable integration and growth.

  • Financial Planning & Analysis
  • Technology Integration
  • Operational Efficiency
  • Strategic Planning
  • Leadership Development
  • Platform Scalability

  • MBA, Rice University
  • BBA, Simpson University

Let’s Connect

Chris Calk

Co-Founder, COO

Operational and strategy executive with deep experience in insurance, corporate transformation, and middle-market entrepreneurship. Skilled at overseeing billion-dollar budgets, large teams, and enterprise-level change management.

Chris spent over a decade at GEICO, where he oversaw a $2B claims budget, $30M in expenses, and a team of 300+. His leadership spanned emergency management, government relations, and executive communications. He later joined Frontier Communications in corporate strategy, where he played a key role in enterprise transformation and the integration of Verizon’s acquisition. Since 2025, he has focused on M&A, leveraging his operational leadership to partner with platform leaders on business improvements and strategic initiatives.

  • Operational Leadership
  • Corporate Strategy
  • Budget Oversight
  • M&A Integration
  • Team Management
  • Executive Communication

  • MBA, Rice University
  • BS, Economics, University of Texas at Arlington

Let’s Connect

Our Mindset

Our Mindset

it’s not about any business,
it’s about Your Business

At Arcova, we partner with successful business owners to turn strong companies into scalable, owner-independent enterprises.

By embedding experienced operators and modern technology into each engagement, we help owners regain control, professionalize their business, and unlock transferable enterprise value.

To redefine what business advisory and investment look like by building a future where every company, no matter its size, operates like a valuable, self-sustaining asset.

We believe in leadership that scales, systems that endure, and partnerships that create lasting wealth for owners, operators, and investors alike.

Arcova’s operator-first model combines two symbiotic engines: Fractional Leadership and Strategic Investment.

Through Arcova Services, we deliver hands-on, AI-enhanced executive leadership in finance, operations, and marketing, helping owners scale smarter and build more valuable companies. From this foundation, Arcova Investments acquires and partners with businesses we know best, applying the same systems and leadership to create enduring value.

We don’t just find opportunities, we cultivate them, partnering with owners years before an exit to design, optimize, and ultimately elevate their enterprise value.

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We look forward to hearing from you