Trevor West is actively seeking to acquire a small business in the Charleston metro area from a retiring owner ready to transition to a long-term operator. He’s targeting a blue-collar service or manufacturing business with steady customers, a strong team, and growth potential, focusing on a smooth handover that preserves the business's strengths and the owner's legacy.

Trevor served in the U.S. Army’s 82nd Airborne Division as an Infantry Paratrooper, honing his leadership skills and ability to perform under pressure. He graduated from The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina, as an Honors Student and Distinguished Scholar.

He began his career at Meeting Street Capital, compiling market reports and executing projects for portfolio companies. After gaining investing knowledge and a passion for sales and customer service, he left to gain operations experience at AMERI-CANS, a veteran-owned portable sanitation company.

Drawn to AMERI-CANS’ mission of employing veterans and financially supporting Gold Star Families Trevor joined the team as a Branch Operations Manager where he oversaw all aspects of branch development, including strategic planning, staffing, logistics, compliance, sales, and customer service. After successfully launching operations in South Carolina, he was promoted to Director of Strategic Growth, where he led company-wide operational improvements, recruited and coached branch managers, and supported expansion to six locations.

Since August 2025, he has been pursuing an Executive MBA at the University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business (D.C. Metro campus) to enhance his financial, strategic, and leadership skills. In October 2025, he left AMERI-CANS to focus full-time on connecting with Charleston-area owners ready to retire and pass their business to a dedicated local operator.

Trevor lives in West Ashley with his wife, Katarina, and their two dogs, Tig and Morse. He is the founder of a local 12-member men’s group he has hosted weekly for the past three years. He has been investing in real estate since 2017 and owns a rental portfolio consisting of residential multifamily and single-family properties.

What Trevor Is Looking For

• Blue-collar service or manufacturing business

• Enterprise value: $1.5M–$4.5M

• Located in or around the Charleston metro area

• Strong team, loyal customers, and room to grow

Why Choose Sea Crow Search

• Sell to a local entrepreneur who lives here

• Avoid private equity buyers

• Prioritize your legacy and team

• Work with a flexible buyer who can close in the next 120 days

• Stay on for a transition—or sail away the day it closes

Trevor is a flexible buyer who puts local ownership and your legacy first. Contact him today to talk confidentially.