After Robert’s passing in 2010, Joel Rose, a longtime friend of Robert Kerr and Senior Partner for Aird & Berlis, was appointed executor of Robert Kerr’s Estate. On behalf of the estate Joel engaged Spara Capital to sell Blue Star. Spara went to market to find a strategic qualified suitor that would continue to operate the business as a going concern. Blue Star and its legacy garnished a fair amount of interest within the market. After much negotiation with numerous parties, it was clear that West Van was the most qualified buyer. The Blue Star transaction has now expanded West Van’s service capability to its existing client base and further diversified its asset base.
