09/22/2026
Mason Glause Joins Bridgepoint Investment Banking as AI Implementation Lead
read more
READ ALL ABOUT IT
Discover our latest headlines, from welcoming talented new team members, and celebrating national and industry awards to expanding our firm's footprint across the country.
08/26/2026
Abby Davis Promoted to Vice President and Joe Boulay to Senior Analyst
read more
08/11/2026
Bridgepoint Investment Banking Named No. 1448 on the 2026 Inc. 5000 List, the Most Prestigious Ranking of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies
read more
07/23/2026
Bridgepoint Investment Banking Wins Three Honors at the 2026 Americas M&A Atlas Awards
read more
06/29/2026
Bridgepoint Investment Banking Welcomes Ken Wasik as Managing Director, Deepening Consumer Practice and New York Presence
read more
06/16/2026
Bridgepoint Welcomes Two New Analysts to Its Growing Impact Investment Bank
read more
06/08/2026
Dani Hoskinson Joins Bridgepoint Investment Banking as Executive Assistant to CEO & COO
read more
06/05/2026
Bridgepoint Investment Banking Named to Inc. Best Workplaces List for Third Time
read more
06/01/2026
Bryan Wallace Named as Head of Industrials
read more
05/26/2026
Alex Reiss Announced As Recipient of the 14th Annual Emerging Leaders Awards
read more
05/18/2026
Bridgepoint Expands Commitment to Built Environment and Specialty Construction Sectors with Addition of Currey Cornelius
read more
05/13/2026
Sam Gemar Joins Bridgepoint Investment Banking as Controller
read more
07/14/2025
Bridgepoint Welcomes Sam Stott to the Omaha Team
read more
03/03/2025
Bridgepoint Investment Banking Adds Analyst AJ Hubner to Growing Team
read more
01/02/2025
Bridgepoint Adds Ganow to Augment Healthcare Team, Denver Office
read more
11/25/2024
Bridgepoint Hires Alex Reiss and Expands Commitment to Industrials Sector
read more
10/07/2024
Bridgepoint Hires Mark Jones-Pritchard as Co-Lead of Consumer & Retail
read more
08/13/2024
Bridgepoint Makes the 2024 Inc 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies List
read more
08/31/2023
Bridgepoint Named As Finalist In Nine Categories For The 2023 Annual M&A Advisor Awards
read more
08/15/2023
Bridgepoint Makes the 2023 Inc 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies List
read more
06/13/2023
Bryan Wallace Announced As Recipient of the 14th Annual Emerging Leaders Awards
read more
01/01/2023
Bridgepoint Expands Commitment to Consumer Sector, Adds NY Presence with Addition of Managing Director Robert Schmidt
read more
09/22/2022
Bridgepoint Named As Finalist In Eleven Categories For The 2022 Annual M&A Advisor Awards
read more
08/17/2022
Bridgepoint Investment Banking Ranks No. 1758 on the 2022 Inc. 5000 Annual List
read more
08/10/2022
Bridgepoint Welcomes Analyst Interns for the 2022-2023 School Year
read more
05/27/2022
Bridgepoint Welcomes 2022 Summer Interns
read more
05/02/2022
Bridgepoint Investment Banking Adds Analyst to Growing Team
read more
04/19/2022
Dee Collins Joins Bridgepoint Investment Banking As Director of Marketing
read more
03/01/2022
Bridgepoint Further Expands Commitment to Transportation Sector, Chicago with Addition of Managing Director Mike Letsch
read more
12/06/2021
Bridgepoint Expands Commitment to Industrials Sector, Denver with Addition of Managing Director Kate Loughran
read more
11/22/2021
How to Empower the Next Generation of Female Leaders in Finance
read more
08/30/2021
Bridgepoint’s 2021 Summer Intern Class Reflects on Investment Banking Internship
read more
06/23/2021
Bridgepoint Welcomes Tommy Ransom as 2021 School Year Intern
read more
06/21/2021
Bridgepoint Relocates HQ, Joins the Revitalization of Downtown Omaha
read more
06/08/2021
Bridgepoint Investment Banking Receives Honors for Client Outcomes, Leadership
read more
05/26/2021
From Intern to Analyst: Perry Worden Joins the Bridgepoint Team
read more
10/27/2020
Bridgepoint Opens Denver Office, Brings Capital Solutions to U.S. Mountain West
read more
03/31/2020
Bridgepoint Welcomes Director Chad Gardiner to Its Growing Impact Investment Bank
read more
09/24/2019
Bridgepoint Welcomes Andrew Nussbaum to Its Growing Impact Investment Bank
read more
Bridgepoint Welcomes Andrew Nussbaum to Its Growing Impact Investment Bank
Omaha, NE – Bridgepoint Investment Banking, a leading full-service boutique investment bank, is pleased to welcome Mr. Andrew Nussbaum as Investment Banking Analyst. Mr. Nussbaum joins Bridgepoint and the Omaha business community after spending two years at Florida-based private equity firm Calusa Capital Partners.
Bridgepoint Welcomes Director Chad Gardiner to Its Growing Impact Investment Bank
Omaha, NE — Bridgepoint Investment Banking, a leading boutique investment banking firm, has expanded its sector and geographic coverage with the addition of Chad Gardiner as Director of Investment Banking. The addition of Gardiner will support Bridgepoint’s continued growth as a leading full-service impact investment bank providing unique capital raising and M&A solutions.
Bridgepoint Opens Denver Office, Brings Capital Solutions to U.S. Mountain West
Bridgepoint Investment Banking, a leading boutique investment banking firm, is proud to announce its expansion into the U.S. Mountain West region.
The opening of our Denver office and the recent addition of Managing Directors Bryan Wallace and Kate Loughran empowers Bridgepoint to bring creative capital solutions and trusted M&A expertise to companies in the U.S. Mountain West region.
To learn more about how Bridgepoint can help your company meet its goals, please contact us today.
Learn more about our Denver-based Managing Directors Bryan Wallace and Kate Loughran by clicking their names.
From Intern to Analyst: Perry Worden Joins the Bridgepoint Team
Omaha, NE – Bridgepoint Investment Banking, a leading boutique impact investment banking firm, is excited to announce our newest team member.
Perry Worden joins the Bridgepoint team full-time as an Investment Banking Analyst after sharing his talents with our team for approximately a year and a half as an intern.
A native of the Kansas City area, Perry is passionate about the Midwest region and the middle market businesses which form the backbone of its communities. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with friends and family, cooking big meals, and is a self-proclaimed bourbon connoisseur. Perry recently graduated from Creighton University in May 2021 with a BSBA in Finance – Financial Analysis where he was involved in numerous research projects and organizations.
In addition to his prior internship at Bridgepoint, Perry’s participation in several organizations and relevant coursework have prepared him for his new role as an Analyst. His experience and accolades include:
Co-Founder, Vice President – Creighton Investment Banking Society
Dean’s List (Spring 2020, Fall 2020, Spring 2021)
Dean’s Honor Roll for Social Responsibility
Gail Werner-Robertson Research Fellows in the Institute for Economic Inquiry (Economic Development on Indigenous Lands)
Winner of the 2021 Creighton University Research Week Award “Best Platform Presentation – Humanities”
Menard Family Business Research Fellow in the Institute for Economic Inquiry
Encounter Retreat Coordinator with Creighton Campus Ministry
Perry’s favorite parts of his internship at Bridgepoint included the ability to work hands-on in multiple sell-side and capital raising transactions, interacting with clients and developing professional skills by working among the bullpen, Managing Directors and Bridgepoint’s leadership, Matt & Natasha Plooster. He emphasized the value of learning about the deal-making process and the importance of doing right by the client 100% of the time through honesty and integrity. His commitment to Bridgepoint’s core values has made Perry an integral member of the Bridgepoint team.
“I have found the deal-making process and our ability to positively impact the lives of our clients to be very rewarding and exciting experiences. Working in investment banking allows me to expand on each of the skills I have developed and challenges me to think critically, develop a more tenacious work ethic, and take ownership in each of our transactions. Bridgepoint has provided me a platform to grow in this industry and I’m excited for the plethora of experiences I will have as an Analyst with future transactions and organizational growth,” Perry commented.
His advice to future Bridgepoint interns:
“I would tell future Bridgepoint interns the exact thing I have told other interns that have been a successor to me, and that is to be a sponge and to be tenacious. It is important that Bridgepoint interns soak up each of their experiences in order to learn how to fit in with our culture and become a better investment banking professional. Although there might be some late nights, the rewards from working hard and growing as a professional will stick with you for a lifetime.”
We look forward to helping Perry achieve his career goals at Bridgepoint: aid in our growth in new markets, become more knowledgeable about the sectors we serve and the leveraged finance and M&A advisory services we provide and positively impact the community through the giving of time, talent and treasure.
Learn more about Perry here.
To learn more about joining the Bridgepoint team, explore our culture and openings here and hear how Bridgepoint COO Natasha Plooster describes our culture in this short video.
Bridgepoint Investment Banking Receives Honors for Client Outcomes, Leadership
Bridgepoint Investment Banking is humbled to announce that our firm has been recognized by Global M&A Network for our leadership and client outcomes.
Bridgepoint COO Natasha Plooster was named a 2021 Top USA Women Dealmaker, which “honors and celebrates brilliant, highly respected, and inspirational women from the United States deal communities.” She was recognized for her leadership within our firm and community and her mission to empower women in investment banking through diversity and inclusion efforts.
In addition to Natasha’s award for her leadership, Bridgepoint received awards for exceptional client outcomes in two deals completed in 2020:
Corporate M&A Deal of the Year for the sale of Diabetes Supply Center of the Midlands to AdaptHealth
Recapitalization Deal of the Year for the recapitalization of DBI, Inc. by Spire Capital.
Bridgepoint was also named a finalist for Boutique Investment Bank of the Year.
Bridgepoint Relocates HQ, Joins the Revitalization of Downtown Omaha
Omaha, NE – Bridgepoint Investment Banking, a national full-service boutique investment bank, has relocated its headquarters to the newly-renovated Landmark Center in downtown Omaha. The new headquarters positions the growing investment bank to accelerate attracting top talent to Nebraska from across the country and provide its capital raising and M&A solutions to more business owners throughout the region.
The move comes after a year of explosive growth. Despite the challenges of the pandemic faced by companies everywhere, Bridgepoint grew its investment banking team by 50%, attracting talent to Omaha from Chicago, Dallas and Florida during the pandemic. The firm also established its presence in the Mountain West region by opening a new office in Denver. Given the continued growth, the investment bank’s leadership realized it was time to expand their space to better serve their clients and employees and to recruit additional investment bankers to Nebraska.
Bridgepoint found its new home in the recently-renovated Landmark Center, in the heart of downtown Omaha’s growth and revitalization efforts.
“We are excited to be part of the revitalization taking place in downtown Omaha. From the transformation of the Riverfront, the return of the hustle and bustle in the Old Market, and the exciting upgrades to the Landmark Center, we’re humbled to be in the center of it all,” said Matt Plooster, founder and CEO of Bridgepoint Investment Banking.
On the floors below Bridgepoint’s new office space, Landmark Center’s latest upgrades include a 120-room boutique hotel, The Farnam Hotel, as well as two new high-end dining and cocktail establishments, Dynamite Woodfire Grill and Catalyst. The proximity of the hotel, dining and entertainment options, and activity surrounding the area create a vibrant, upscale atmosphere for Bridgepoint and the Landmark Center’s existing tenants.
“The transformation of the Landmark Center has created a new hub for dining and entertainment while providing a world-class venue for locally-headquartered companies like Bridgepoint to attract top talent to Omaha,” said Jason Fisher, President of the Lund Company and mastermind behind the Landmark project.
“The Landmark Center is the perfect home for the next stages of Bridgepoint’s growth, and we feel fortunate to offer these amenities to our clients and employees in one of Omaha’s premier buildings,” added Plooster.
From its new headquarters, Bridgepoint plans to continue growing its team, explore new markets for its capital raising and M&A advisory solutions, and further expand its dedication to community impact and value creation.
About Bridgepoint Investment Banking
Bridgepoint Investment Banking, a division of Bridgepoint Holdings NE, LLC, is a market-leading boutique impact investment bank. The Bridgepoint team, through their broker dealer relationship with M&A Securities Group, Inc., an unaffiliated entity, serves clients over their corporate lifecycles by providing capital raising and M&A advisory solutions. Bridgepoint serves clients globally across a range of industries from its offices in Omaha, Lincoln, Denver and Chicago. Learn more about Bridgepoint at www.bridgepointib.com.
Bridgepoint Welcomes Tommy Ransom as 2021 School Year Intern
As the 2021-2022 school year begins, Bridgepoint is excited to welcome Tommy Ransom to the team as our school year intern. Tommy joins Nick Callahan from our 2021 summer intern class to work alongside our team.
A native of Plymouth, MN, Tommy enjoys hunting, fly fishing, golf and anything outdoors. He is a junior at Creighton University studying accounting and financial analytics. With several courses in accounting, finance, BIA, statistics, calculus and management already under his belt, Tommy is eager to dive into the world of investment banking as well as develop professional skills that he will carry with him throughout his career.
Tommy is captivated by the competitive and fast-paced nature of investment banking and wants to pursue a career that will push him to be his best, so he fits right in with Bridgepoint’s culture of continuous self-improvement and passionate pursuit of excellence.
Throughout his career in finance, Tommy hopes to learn how to start, grow and run a successful company in hopes of starting his own outdoor recreation company one day.
The Bridgepoint team is looking forward to helping Tommy grow as a young professional and explore the world of investment banking!
Bridgepoint’s 2021 Summer Intern Class Reflects on Investment Banking Internship
As the summer of 2021 draws to a close, Bridgepoint’s class of summer interns has been reflecting on what they learned during their investment banking internship and the advice they’d give to future interns in the competitive field of investment banking.
Our summer intern class included University of Nebraska-Lincoln student Nick Callahan, Creighton University student Noah Schalley and Brigham Young University student Owen Jensen. These interns quickly became an important part of the Bridgepoint team and we are grateful for their efforts this summer!
Below, they share what they learned and enjoyed about their internship and the advice they would give to future interns.
What are the top things you learned during your summer internship with Bridgepoint?
Noah: I learned how to value a business using public comparables, transaction comparables, DCF and LBO, how to position a company within a pitchbook, teaser and CIP, plus a vast amount of information about the healthcare and technology sectors.
Owen: My internship at Bridgepoint was as much of an opportunity to improve technical skills as it was to improve interpersonal communication skills. I was grateful to further my PowerPoint, Word and Excel capabilities but more so for the opportunity to collaborate with an incredibly dedicated team. Although I had already had a previous investment banking internship, Bridgepoint gave me an inside look at the dynamic work environment of an investment bank and sold me on the career path.
Nick: Throughout my summer at Bridgepoint, I learned a variety of skills that I will take with me throughout my entire career. Some of the top things that I learned throughout the summer at Bridgepoint include: forming a deep understanding of the big picture (deal process, valuation, strategy, negotiation), best practices while managing client relationships, and valuable technical skills.
What have been your favorite parts of your internship?
Noah: My favorite part about my internship was the people. I really enjoyed getting to know everyone on this great team.
Owen: The highlight of my Bridgepoint internship was the opportunity to collaborate with others on the team. Every day I was fortunate enough to work with both junior and senior bankers alike who were always ready to answer my questions and help me out. Because of these collaborative efforts, I was able to do a large amount of work on live deals. There is no better way to learn about the industry than working on live engagements with the experts themselves.
Nick: My favorite aspect of the Bridgepoint internship has been the significant responsibilities given to interns. The team is very open to hearing what interns feel they need more experience with / want to get their hands on and tasks them accordingly.
How would you describe the experience to future Bridgepoint interns?
Noah: I would describe this experience as fast-paced. Be ready to hit the ground running and learn a lot.
Owen: In one sentence I would describe my Bridgepoint experience as: “A fully comprehensive and immersive look into the world of investment banking, working with others to solve real problems and help companies achieve their goals.” I felt like I exited the internship more aware of the industry and able to understand how it works.
Nick: The Bridgepoint experience gives you the knowledge and experience to quickly advance in your career. As an intern, you take on significant responsibilities within live transactions, modeling, client relationships and more that allow you to quickly learn skills that can be taken with you for the entirety of your career.
What advice would you give to future interns?
Noah: “You are surrounded by a very intelligent team – appreciate every moment and learn from them.”
Owen: “Be a sponge. Although you may not understand everything that is going on, a lot can be learned from just being in the room where decisions are made. Make sure you are embracing these opportunities to learn from other people. Don’t be afraid to ask questions, the Bridgepoint team wants to see you succeed and will therefore be willing to answer any and every question you have.”
Nick: “Become a student during your time at Bridgepoint. The firm has many highly experienced professionals who have valuable advice and experience that any intern can learn a great amount from.”
Nick Callahan will continue his internship with Bridgepoint, joining Creighton University student Tommy Ransom as our 2021/2022 school year interns. Learn more about Tommy here.
How to Empower the Next Generation of Female Leaders in Finance
As an organization that is passionate about advancing diversity and inclusion and creating opportunities for women in finance, Bridgepoint Investment Banking was honored to be included in a recent opportunity to educate the business community about this important mission.
Bridgepoint COO, Natasha Plooster, recently spoke on a panel of high-performing female leaders in finance for members of ACG Nebraska. This incredible panel of women offered many valuable perspectives and actionable tips that can enhance the diversity, inclusion and overall performance of companies across any sector.
This panel was comprised of four finance professionals, moderated by Gallup President and COO, Jane Miller:
Natasha Plooster, Chief Operating Officer of Bridgepoint Investment Banking
Suzanne Yoon, Founder and Managing Partner of Kinzie Capital
Megan Belcher, Chief Legal & External Affairs Officer, Corporate Secretary & Board Member of Scoular
Donna Walsh, Operating Principal of Panorama Point Partners
Below we’ve compiled some of the top themes, tips and advice from this insightful panel.
On the competitive nature of high-performing women in leadership
“Inclusion and success is a team sport. Don’t try to be a star player, work together to win championships by utilizing everyone’s strengths.” – Suzanne Yoon
“The pursuit of excellence should bring others with you, not be to the detriment of others.” – Megan Belcher
“Self-awareness about your strengths and weaknesses is imperative to ascending to positions of leadership.” – Megan Belcher
“Differentiate competitive from cutthroat. It’s not worth it to win at any cost.” – Donna Walsh
“You don’t have to be the smartest person in the room; you should be open to what everyone brings to the table.” – Donna Walsh
On the importance of diversity and inclusion, and how to embrace it
“There’s no magic or shortcut to diversity and inclusion. It’s openness, being intentional and taking small steps.” – Natasha Plooster
“Diversity in hiring is more than just hiring. It is also about making space for them and helping the team embrace them and mesh with others.” – Megan Belcher
“Representation is key to building a pipeline that supports your DEI efforts.” – Suzanne Yoon
On the balance of career and family life for high-performing women
“When you have values, you have priorities. In all things, know what your priority is.” – Megan Belcher
“If you can’t give a big quantity of time, focus on making that time high-quality.” – Suzanne Yoon
“Know that no one is doing it all by themselves.” – Megan Belcher
“Surround yourself with a village; trying to do it all leads to burnout. Find what works for you and embrace it. Be present in whatever you do. Celebrate every success in order to refill your energy.” – Natasha Plooster
Practical tips for empowering women to become leaders
“Making change in your organization doesn’t have to be overwhelming and complicated to be impactful – but it does have to be intentional. Think about the small steps you can take, and take them consistently.” – Megan Belcher
“It’s the responsibility of a company’s leadership to ensure equity within the company.” – Suzanne Yoon
“Build inclusive teams and be an ally. Unlocking others’ potential unlocks your own potential.” – Megan Belcher
“Women need allies in their careers who are supportive and appreciative of what women bring to the table.” – Natasha Plooster
“Men can make room for women at the table and encourage us to speak up about our ideas.” – Donna Walsh
“When aiming for sponsorship and mentorship of women in leadership, leverage your power to take the most expansive view as possible.” – Megan Belcher
“Look at everyone through the lens of looking for their best potential.” – Natasha Plooster
Bridgepoint Investment Banking is proudly committed to furthering the leadership and inclusion of women in finance. We hope this article has inspired you and given you practical steps that can be taken to empower the next generation of female leaders.
Bridgepoint Expands Commitment to Industrials Sector, Denver with Addition of Managing Director Kate Loughran
LOUGHRAN BRINGS OVER $150 BILLION OF COMPLETED DEAL VALUE TO FAST-GROWING IMPACT INVESTMENT BANK, FURTHER EXPANDING BRIDGEPOINT’S US MOUNTAIN WEST & INDUSTRIALS PRESENCE
Denver, CO – Bridgepoint Investment Banking, a market-leading boutique impact investment bank, is proud to announce the addition of Managing Director Kate Loughran to its Denver office. The addition of Loughran expands Bridgepoint’s commitment to providing differentiated capital and M&A solutions to middle market industrials companies.
“As Bridgepoint continues to grow our team with a focus on diversity of thought, background and expertise, as well as its focus on the US Mountain West, we are extremely excited to welcome Kate to the Bridgepoint Family. Bridgepoint’s next-gen, impact investment banking platform continues to attract values- and purpose-driven bankers who want to make an impact for Main Street companies,” said Bridgepoint CEO Matt Plooster.
Loughran brings more than 13 years of investment banking experience to Bridgepoint, including senior coverage roles in Bank of America’s Global Industrials Group, where she focused on creating successful outcomes for clients in the chemicals, materials and manufacturing verticals. Over the course of her career, Loughran has advised on more than 50 M&A and capital raising transactions representing over $150 billion of deal value. Working from our Denver office, she joins a growing team of women in finance who are making an impact and exemplifying leadership through their work at Bridgepoint.
“I’m looking forward to starting this new adventure with Bridgepoint and putting my experience to work in helping privately-owned companies achieve their goals,” adds Loughran. “Bridgepoint is making a difference in the investment banking industry and in the lives of its clients, and it’s an exciting time to join these efforts.”
About Bridgepoint Investment Banking
Bridgepoint Investment Banking, a division of Bridgepoint Holdings NE, LLC, is a market-leading boutique impact investment bank. The Bridgepoint team, through their broker dealer relationship with M&A Securities Group, Inc., an unaffiliated entity, serves clients over their corporate lifecycles by providing capital raising and M&A advisory solutions. Bridgepoint serves clients globally across a range of focus sectors including industrials, technology, business services, healthcare, consumer and other industries from offices in Denver, CO; Omaha, NE; Lincoln, NE and Chicago, IL. Learn more about Bridgepoint Investment Banking at www.bridgepointib.com.
Bridgepoint Further Expands Commitment to Transportation Sector, Chicago with Addition of Managing Director Mike Letsch
BRINGS OVER $50 BILLION OF COMPLETED DEAL VALUE TO FAST-GROWING IMPACT INVESTMENT BANK, FURTHER EXPANDING BRIDGEPOINT’S INDUSTRIALS PRESENCE IN CHICAGO
March 1, 2022 – Chicago, IL – Bridgepoint Investment Banking, a market-leading boutique impact investment bank, is proud to announce the addition of Mike Letsch to its Chicago office as Managing Director and co-head of Bridgepoint’s transportation and logistics group. The addition expands Bridgepoint’s commitment to providing differentiated capital and M&A solutions to middle market companies in the trucking, surface transportation and logistics space.
“We’re thrilled to add Mike and further expand our commitment to the Transportation Sector. Bridgepoint has been focused on transportation since inception and adding a well-respected industry leader like Mike is a big move in the industry,” said Bridgepoint CEO Matt Plooster. “We’re also excited to further expand in Chicago, a place teeming with opportunity for a next gen investment banking platform focused on impact,” said Plooster.
Mike brings nearly 20 years of experience to Bridgepoint, previously working with middle market companies across the Midwest and Mid-Mountain states at Bank of America. For the last several years, he focused on creating value for clients while leading the bank’s surface transportation and logistics practice. Over the course of his career, Letsch has advised on hundreds of capital raising and M&A transactions representing over $50 billion in deal value. Working from Bridgepoint’s Chicago office, Mike joins a growing team of purpose-driven impact investment bankers who are making a positive impact on their clients and communities through their work at Bridgepoint.
“Having known Bridgepoint for several years, I knew the entire team was tenacious and creative. There is no better firm to help business owners achieve their goals.” adds Mike. “Bridgepoint is making a difference and I am honored to be joining this special team.”
About Bridgepoint Investment Banking
Bridgepoint Investment Banking, a division of Bridgepoint Holdings NE, LLC, is a market-leading boutique impact investment bank. The Bridgepoint team, through their broker dealer relationship with M&A Securities Group, Inc., an unaffiliated entity, serves clients over their corporate lifecycles by providing capital raising and M&A advisory solutions. Bridgepoint serves clients globally across a range of focus sectors including industrials, technology, business services, healthcare, consumer and other industries from offices in Chicago, IL; Omaha, NE; Lincoln, NE and Denver, CO. Learn more about Bridgepoint Investment Banking at www.bridgepointib.com.
Dee Collins Joins Bridgepoint Investment Banking As Director of Marketing
OMAHA, Neb. – Bridgepoint Investment Banking (Bridgepoint), a market-leading impact investment bank headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, is pleased to announce the addition of Dee Collins as the firm’s Director of Marketing.
Collins joins Bridgepoint with 16 years of marketing experience and a strong history of building brand awareness, developing marketing strategies, increasing sales and fostering growth for the organizations she has served. Among them are Paradigm Oral Surgery, Southern Hospitality Ventures Inc. and Firespring.
“Dee is a welcome addition whose record of high performance matches that of the outstanding team we’ve assembled at Bridgepoint. Throughout her career, Dee has demonstrated the ability to develop and execute integrated marketing plans that grow awareness and increase impact,” said Natasha Plooster, Chief Operating Officer at Bridgepoint. “In addition, Dee’s volunteer efforts make her a perfect fit for our impact investment banking firm, which is dedicated to making a positive impact in the communities where we live and work,” Plooster added.
Collins joins a growing team of professionals at Bridgepoint. The firm has offices in Omaha, Denver, Lincoln and Chicago and serves clients across the country.
About Bridgepoint Investment Banking
Bridgepoint Investment Banking is a market-leading boutique impact investment bank. The Bridgepoint team, through its broker dealer relationship with M&A Securities Group Inc., serves clients over their corporate life cycles by providing capital raising and M&A advisory solutions. Bridgepoint serves clients globally across a range of focus sectors. To learn more about Bridgepoint Investment Banking, please visit bridgepointib.com.
Bridgepoint Investment Banking Adds Analyst to Growing Team
OMAHA, Neb. – Bridgepoint Investment Banking, a market-leading boutique impact investment bank, is happy to announce the addition of Garrett Gamez as an Analyst.
Gamez joins the team from PwC where he worked as an Assurance Associate and specialized in providing service to private equity, hedge fund and corporate clients.
“Garrett’s values, experience and passion for helping people makes him a great fit for our growing team.,” said Natasha Plooster, Chief Operating Officer at Bridgepoint.
The firm has offices in Omaha, Denver, Lincoln and Chicago and has added several key players to their roster in 2022. The team services clients across the country with capital raising and M&A advisory solutions.
About Bridgepoint Investment Banking
Bridgepoint Investment Banking is a market-leading boutique impact investment bank. The Bridgepoint team, through its broker dealer relationship with M&A Securities Group Inc., serves clients over their corporate life cycles by providing capital raising and M&A advisory solutions. Bridgepoint serves clients globally across a range of focus sectors. To learn more about Bridgepoint Investment Banking, please visit bridgepointib.com.
Bridgepoint Welcomes 2022 Summer Interns
As we round out another school year and jump into summer, Bridgepoint is excited to welcome interns Peter Kennedy and Michael Deschene to the team.
Peter is a rising senior at Creighton University where he is taking on a double major of Finance and Technology and Business Intelligence Analytics. During his internship he is excited to learn more about business strategy and the art of fostering relationships with both clients and coworkers. The internship at Bridgepoint came highly recommended to him from several friends who had previously been in the role and had a great experience. When Peter’s not hard at work, he enjoys making food with friends and supporting his favorite Formula 1 team—McLaren.
Mike joins Bridgepoint as a rising senior from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln where he is majoring in Finance with a minor in Economics. Mike is eager to dive into the world of investment banking and is looking forward to learning from a successful, energetic, passionate group of experienced investment banking professionals. He hopes to learn the ins and outs of the deal process, fine tune his technical and analytical skills and understand what it takes to take a successful transaction from start to finish. In his free time, Mike enjoys spending time with his family and friends, fishing, traveling and attending live sporting events.
The Bridgepoint team is looking forward to helping both Peter and Mike grow as young professionals as they explore the world of investment banking.
Bridgepoint Welcomes Analyst Interns for the 2022-2023 School Year
Believe it or not, the start of a new school year has arrived, and we couldn’t be more excited to welcome our new Analyst interns Joe Ryan and Greg Gonzalez for the 2022-2023 school year.
Joe is a rising junior at Creighton University where he is majoring in Finance and Accounting, and is an active member of the Creighton Investment Banking Society. During his time at Bridgepoint, he is looking forward to gaining a better perspective and getting hands-on experience of the M&A process. When Joe’s not in the classroom or learning about the world of investment banking, he enjoys staying active by going to the gym, running, collecting sneakers, reading, cooking, and watching TV.
Greg is also a Finance major and a rising junior at Creighton University. He is eager to transition the skills and knowledge he has learned inside the classroom to a real-life setting. He is also looking forward to leaning on and learning from the Bridgepoint team and tapping into their years of experience in the investment banking industry. In his free time, Greg enjoys playing basketball, traveling and watching college sports.
The Bridgepoint team is excited to have both Joe and Greg onboard, and are eager to help them grow as young professionals.
Bridgepoint Investment Banking Ranks No. 1758 on the 2022 Inc. 5000 Annual List
Today, Inc. revealed that Bridgepoint Investment Banking is No. 1758 on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The list represents a one-of-a-kind look at the most successful companies within the economy’s most dynamic segment – its independent businesses. Facebook, Chobani, Under Armour, Microsoft, Patagonia, and many other well-known names gained their first national exposure as honorees on the Inc. 5000.
The Inc. 5000 list named Bridgepoint as the fastest growing financial services company in Nebraska, the 3rd fastest growing investment bank in the U.S., and the 15th fastest growing company overall in Nebraska.
“We are honored to be included amongst so many great companies on this year’s Inc. 5000 list. The ranking speaks to the work ethic and passion of the amazing Bridgepoint team. Our impact-focused and values-based investment bank is the type of platform today’s talented investment bankers are looking for, delivering solutions that make a difference for America’s lifeblood – private companies. I look forward to seeing all the great things and impact I know we have ahead of us as we build the investment bank of the future.” said Matt Plooster, CEO and Founder at Bridgepoint.
The companies on the 2022 Inc. 5000 have not only been successful, but have also demonstrated resilience amid supply chain woes, labor shortages, and the ongoing impact of Covid-19. “The accomplishment of building one of the fastest-growing companies in the U.S., in light of recent economic roadblocks, cannot be overstated,” says Scott Omelianuk, editor-in-chief of Inc. “Inc. is thrilled to honor the companies that have established themselves through innovation, hard work, and rising to the challenges of today.”
Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, region, and other criteria, can be found at www.inc.com/inc5000.
ABOUT BRIDGEPOINT
Bridgepoint Investment Banking, a division of Bridgepoint Holdings NE, LLC, is a market-leading boutique investment bank. The Bridgepoint team, through their broker dealer relationship with M&A Securities Group, Inc., an unaffiliated entity, serves clients over their corporate lifecycles by providing capital raising and M&A advisory solutions. Bridgepoint serves clients globally across a range of focus sectors. Learn more about Bridgepoint at www.bridgepointib.com.
More about Inc. and the Inc. 5000
Methodology
Companies on the 2022 Inc. 5000 are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2018 to 2021. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2018. They must be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2021. (Since then, some on the list may have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2018 is $100,000; the minimum for 2021 is $2 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons. Growth rates used to determine company rankings were calculated to four decimal places. The top 500 companies on the Inc. 5000 are featured in Inc. magazine’s September issue. The entire Inc. 5000 can be found at http://www.inc.com/inc5000.
About Inc.
The world’s most trusted business-media brand, Inc. offers entrepreneurs the knowledge, tools, connections, and community to build great companies. Its award-winning multiplatform content reaches more than 50 million people each month across a variety of channels including websites, newsletters, social media, podcasts, and print. Its prestigious Inc. 5000 list, produced every year since 1982, analyzes company data to recognize the fastest-growing privately held businesses in the United States. The global recognition that comes with inclusion in the 5000 gives the founders of the best businesses an opportunity to engage with an exclusive community of their peers, and the credibility that helps them drive sales and recruit talent. The associated Inc. 5000 Conference & Gala is part of a highly acclaimed portfolio of bespoke events produced by Inc. For more information, visit www.inc.com.
For more information on the Inc. 5000 Conference & Gala, visit http://conference.inc.com/.
Bridgepoint Named As Finalist In Eleven Categories For The 2022 Annual M&A Advisor Awards
The M&A Advisor announced the list of finalist of the 2022 Annual M&A Advisor Awards. Bridgepoint Investment Banking has been named as a finalist in eleven categories.
Financials Deal of the Year
Consumer Discretionary Deal of the Year
Consumer Staples Deal of the Year
Healthcare/Life Sciences Deal of the Year
Industrials Deal of the Year
Professional Services Deal of the Year
Equity Financing of the Year
Debt Financing of the Year
Restructuring Deal of the Year
M&A Deal of the Year
Investment Banker Professional of the Year
The nomination finalists, representing over 400 participating companies, will be judged by an independent panel of industry experts. As in previous years, the winners of each category will be revealed at a live, in-person, Awards Gala in November 2022.
ABOUT BRIDGEPOINT
Bridgepoint Investment Banking, a division of Bridgepoint Holdings NE, LLC, is a market-leading boutique investment bank. The Bridgepoint team, through their broker dealer relationship with M&A Securities Group, Inc., an unaffiliated entity, serves clients over their corporate lifecycles by providing capital raising and M&A advisory solutions. Bridgepoint serves clients globally across a range of focus sectors. Learn more about Bridgepoint at www.bridgepointib.com.
THE M&A ADVISOR
Now in its 24th year, The M&A Advisor was founded to offer insights and intelligence on mergers and acquisitions, establishing the industry’s leading media outlet in 1998. Today, the firm is recognized as the world’s premier leadership organization for mergers & acquisitions, restructuring and corporate finance professionals, delivering a range of integrated services. www.maadvisor.com
Bridgepoint Expands Commitment to Consumer Sector, Adds NY Presence with Addition of Managing Director Robert Schmidt
SCHMIDT BRINGS OVER $25 BILLION OF COMPLETED DEAL VALUE TO FAST-GROWING IMPACT INVESTMENT BANK, FURTHER EXPANDING BRIDGEPOINT’S CONSUMER AND RETAIL PRESENCE IN NEW YORK.
January 5, 2023 – New York, NY – Bridgepoint Investment Banking (Bridgepoint), a market-leading boutique impact investment bank, has added a New York City presence and is proud to announce the addition of Robert Schmidt as Managing Director to lead Bridgepoint’s consumer and retail sector coverage. The addition of Schmidt expands Bridgepoint’s commitment to providing differentiated capital and M&A solutions to middle market companies in the health and wellness, branded consumer products, outdoor enthusiast and retail spaces.
Bridgepoint’s addition of a New York presence will aid the firm’s already deep but growing relationships with institutional debt, equity and structured capital providers to benefit the firm’s clients. The new office also will aid in the recruitment of additional talent – providing an impact investment banking platform opportunity for talented East Coast investment bankers.
“We founded Bridgepoint as a firm dedicated to bringing Wall Street solutions to Main Street companies. The addition of a New York presence allows us to bring Main Street values to Wall Street and the investment banking talent base there. It will also allow us to continue to invest in our already substantial relationships with institutional funders – equity, debt and structured solutions providers – which ultimately will benefit our clients with additional relationship depth and funding solutions,” said Bridgepoint CEO Matt Plooster.
Robert brings more than 10 years of investment banking experience to Bridgepoint, previously working as a senior banker in Stifel’s Consumer and Retail group, and also in Jefferies’ M&A group prior to that. Over the course of his career, Schmidt has advised on more than 35 capital raising, financial advisory and M&A transactions representing over $25 billion in deal value. Working from Bridgepoint’s New York office, Robert joins a growing team of purpose-driven impact investment bankers who are making a positive impact on their clients and communities through their work at Bridgepoint.
“Bridgepoint has built a next-gen boutique investment bank dedicated to helping private companies – work that really matters and makes a difference. I’m excited to augment and lead their existing Consumer and Retail presence and provide differentiated capital and M&A solutions at a values- and culture-oriented firm where doing the right thing matters,” adds Schmidt.
About Bridgepoint Investment Banking
Bridgepoint Investment Banking, a division of Bridgepoint Holdings NE, LLC, is a market-leading boutique impact investment bank. The Bridgepoint team, through their broker dealer relationship with M&A Securities Group, Inc., an unaffiliated entity, serves clients over their corporate lifecycles by providing capital raising and M&A advisory solutions. Bridgepoint serves clients globally across a range of focus sectors including industrials, technology, business services, healthcare, consumer and other industries from offices in Chicago, IL; Omaha, NE; Lincoln, NE Denver, CO; New York, New York. Learn more about Bridgepoint Investment Banking at bridgepointib.com.
Bryan Wallace Announced As Recipient of the 14th Annual Emerging Leaders Awards
OMAHA, NE, June 13, 2023 – The M&A Advisor announced Bryan Wallace a Managing Director at Bridgepoint Investment Baking one of the recipients of the14th Annual Emerging Leaders Awards.
The M&A Advisor, renowned globally for its recognition and presentation of leading M&A, financing and turnaround professionals, created this recognition awards program to promote mentorship and professional development amongst the emerging leaders of corporate finance and dealmaking industries.
Bryan has been chosen from a pool of prominent nominees for his notable accomplishments in business and in service to the community. Evaluation and selection of the nominees were completed by an independent judging panel.
“The Emerging Leaders Awards were born as the ‘40 Under 40 Awards’ in 2010 to recognize and celebrate the achievements of young M&A, Financing and Turnaround professionals who have reached a significant level of success and made notable contributions to their industry and community. With the challenges undertaken over the past three years, especially with the pandemic and with challenging economic uncertainty, our selected honorees are at the top of their game. The 2023 award recipients join a truly remarkable, global network of outstanding young professionals,” said Roger Aguinaldo, Founder and CEO of The M&A Advisor.
Bryan joined Bridgepoint in 2020 and brings with him more than 17 years of M&A advisory and capital raising experience. Based in Denver, Bryan leads the firm’s industrial services sector coverage. His transaction experience includes extensive work with founder and family-run companies located throughout the U.S. He has completed more than $2 billion worth of transaction origination and execution. Outside the office, Bryan is also making an impact as he serves on the board of directors for Second Wind Fund and is also on the board of advisors for the Denver Chapter of the Association for Corporate Growth (ACG) Board of Advisors.
The M&A Advisor will host a black-tie Awards Gala in New York City to introduce the Emerging Leaders Award Winners to the business community and celebrate their achievements. The Emerging Leaders Awards Galas is a feature of the 2023 Leadership in Dealmaking Summit on September 19-20, 2023. This exclusive event will pair current and past Emerging Leaders winners together with their peers and industry stalwarts. Recipients will have a choice of attending and accepting their Award.
For a complete list of the 2023 Emerging Leaders Award Winners Click Here.
THE M&A ADVISOR
Now in its 25th year, The M&A Advisor was founded in 1998 to offer insights and intelligence on mergers and acquisitions, establishing the industry’s leading media outlet. Today, the firm is recognized as the world’s premier leadership organization for mergers & acquisition, restructuring and corporate finance professionals. www.maadvisor.com.
Bridgepoint Makes the 2023 Inc 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies List
For the 2nd Time, Bridgepoint Investment Banking Makes the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies List
NEW YORK, August 15, 2023 – Inc. revealed today that Bridgepoint Investment Baking ranks No. 4240 on the 2023 Inc. 5000, its annual list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The prestigious ranking provides a data-driven look at the most successful companies within the economy’s most dynamic segment—its independent, entrepreneurial businesses. Facebook, Chobani, Under Armour, Microsoft, Patagonia, and many other household name brands gained their first national exposure as honorees on the Inc. 5000.
The Inc. 5000 class of 2023 represents companies that have driven rapid revenue growth while navigating inflationary pressure, the rising costs of capital, and seemingly intractable hiring challenges. Among this year’s top 500 companies, the average median three-year revenue growth rate ticked up to an astonishing 2,238 percent. In all, this year’s Inc. 5000 companies have added 1,187,266 jobs to the economy over the past three years.
For complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, location, and other criteria, go to www.inc.com/inc5000. The top 500 companies are featured in the September issue of Inc. magazine, available on newsstands beginning Tuesday, August 23.
“Running a business has only gotten harder since the end of the pandemic,” says Inc. editor-in-chief Scott Omelianuk. “To make the Inc. 5000—with the fast growth that requires—is truly an accomplishment. Inc. is thrilled to honor the companies that are building our future.”
More about Inc. and the Inc. 5000
Methodology
Companies on the 2023 Inc. 5000 are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2019 to 2022. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2019. They must be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2022. (Since then, some on the list may have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2019 is $100,000; the minimum for 2022 is $2 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons. Growth rates used to determine company rankings were calculated to four decimal places.
About Inc.
Inc. Business Media is the leading multimedia brand for entrepreneurs. Through its journalism, Inc. aims to inform, educate, and elevate the profile of our community: the risk-takers, the innovators, and the ultra-driven go-getters who are creating our future. Inc.’s award-winning work reaches more than 50 million people across a variety of channels, including events, print, digital, video, podcasts, newsletters, and social media. Its proprietary Inc. 5000 list, produced every year since 1982, analyzes company data to rank the fastest-growing privately held businesses in the United States. The recognition that comes with inclusion on this and other prestigious Inc. lists, such as Female Founders and Power Partners, gives the founders of top businesses the opportunity to engage with an exclusive community of their peers, and credibility that helps them drive sales and recruit talent. For more information, visit www.inc.com.
For more information on the Inc. 5000 Conference & Gala, slated for October 31 – November 2 in San Antonio, visit http://conference.inc.com/.
Bridgepoint Named As Finalist In Nine Categories For The 2023 Annual M&A Advisor Awards
The M&A Advisor announced the list of finalist of the 2023 Annual M&A Advisor Awards. Bridgepoint Investment Banking has been named as a finalist in nine categories.
Healthcare/Life Sciences Deal of the Year
Industrials Deal of the Year (Between $50mm-$100m)
Industrials Deal of the Year (Between $100mm-$250mm)
Information Technology Deal of the Year
Professional Services Deal of the Year
Investment Banker of the Year
Corporate/Strategic Deal of the Year
Private Equity Deal of the Year
M&A Deal of the Year
The nomination finalists, representing over 450 participating companies, will be judged by an independent panel of industry experts. As in previous years, the winners of each category will be revealed at a live, in-person Awards Gala.
ABOUT BRIDGEPOINT
Bridgepoint Investment Banking, a division of Bridgepoint Holdings NE, LLC, is a market-leading boutique investment bank. The Bridgepoint team, through their broker dealer relationship with M&A Securities Group, Inc., an unaffiliated entity, serves clients over their corporate lifecycles by providing capital raising and M&A advisory solutions. Bridgepoint serves clients globally across a range of focus sectors. Learn more about Bridgepoint at www.bridgepointib.com.
THE M&A ADVISOR
Now in its 25th year, The M&A Advisor was founded to offer insights and intelligence on mergers and acquisitions, establishing the industry’s leading media outlet in 1998. Today, the firm is recognized as the world’s premier leadership organization for mergers & acquisitions, restructuring, and corporate finance professionals, delivering a range of integrated services to accelerate the pace of dealmaking. www.maadvisor.com
Bridgepoint Makes the 2024 Inc 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies List
For the 3rd Time, Bridgepoint Investment Banking Makes the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies List
NEW YORK, August 13, 2024 – Inc. revealed today that Bridgepoint Investment Banking ranks No. 4413 on the 2024 Inc. 5000, its annual list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The prestigious ranking provides a data-driven look at the most successful companies within the economy’s most dynamic segment—its independent, entrepreneurial businesses. Microsoft, Meta, Chobani, Under Armour, Timberland, Oracle, Patagonia, and many other household-name brands gained their first national exposure as honorees on the Inc. 5000.
The Inc. 5000 class of 2024 represents companies that have driven rapid revenue growth while navigating inflationary pressure, the rising costs of capital, and seemingly intractable hiring challenges. Among this year’s top 500 companies, the average median three-year revenue growth rate is 1,637 percent. In all, this year’s Inc. 5000 companies have added 874,458 jobs to the economy over the past three years.
For complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, location, and other criteria, go to www.inc.com/inc5000. All 5000 companies are featured on Inc.com starting Tuesday, August 13, and the top 500 appear in the new issue of Inc. magazine, available on newsstands beginning Tuesday, August 20.
“One of the greatest joys of my job is going through the Inc. 5000 list,” says Mike Hofman, who recently joined Inc. as editor-in-chief. “To see all of the intriguing and surprising ways that companies are transforming sectors, from health care and AI to apparel and pet food, is fascinating for me as a journalist and storyteller. Congratulations to this year’s honorees, as well, for growing their businesses fast despite the economic disruption we all faced over the past three years, from supply chain woes to inflation to changes in the workforce.”
More about Inc. and the Inc. 5000
Methodology
Companies on the 2024 Inc. 5000 are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2020 to 2023. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2020. They must be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2023. (Since then, some on the list may have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2020 is $100,000; the minimum for 2023 is $2 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons. Growth rates used to determine company rankings were calculated to four decimal places.
About Inc.
Inc. Business Media is the leading multimedia brand for entrepreneurs. Through its journalism, Inc. aims to inform, educate, and elevate the profile of our community: the risk-takers, the innovators, and the ultra-driven go-getters who are creating our future. Inc.’s award-winning work achieves a monthly brand footprint of more than 40 million across a variety of channels, including events, print, digital, video, podcasts, newsletters, and social media. Its proprietary Inc. 5000 list, produced every year since its launch as the Inc. 100 in 1982, analyzes company data to rank the fastest-growing privately held businesses in the United States. The recognition that comes with inclusion on this and other prestigious Inc. lists, such as Female Founders and Power Partners, gives the founders of top businesses the opportunity to engage with an exclusive community of their peers, and credibility that helps them drive sales and recruit talent. For more information, visit www.inc.com.
Bridgepoint Hires Mark Jones-Pritchard as Co-Lead of Consumer & Retail
October 7, 2024 – Chicago, IL – Bridgepoint Investment Banking (Bridgepoint), a market-leading boutique impact investment bank, is proud to announce the addition of Mark Jones-Pritchard as Managing Director to its Chicago office. Jones-Pritchard will co-lead Bridgepoint’s Consumer and Retail sector with Bridgepoint Managing Director Rob Schmidt. The addition of Jones-Pritchard expands Bridgepoint’s commitment to providing differentiated capital and M&A solutions to middle-market companies in the consumer and retail sectors as well as the Chicago corporate ecosystem.
“We are excited to welcome Mark Jones-Pritchard as Managing Director in our Chicago office. His wealth of experience and passion for the consumer sector will be invaluable in delivering top-tier advice and tailored solutions to our clients. We are confident his leadership will be instrumental in expanding our impact and further strengthening our presence in the Chicago market,” said Bridgepoint CEO Matt Plooster.
Jones-Pritchard brings over 20 years of investment banking experience in the Consumer industry with a focus on middle-market companies in the outdoor & active lifestyle, home products & environment, eCommerce and consumer home services sectors. Jones-Pritchard was previously at Lincoln International for 10 years and most recently at Brown Gibbons Lang & Company as a Managing Director. Working from Bridgepoint’s Chicago office, Jones-Pritchard joins a growing team of purpose-driven impact investment bankers who are making a positive impact on their clients and communities through their work at Bridgepoint.
“I am excited to be part of such a dynamic, entrepreneurial, and culture-driven team. I’m deeply passionate about the firm’s commitment to offering exceptional service and tailored solutions for privately-held businesses and am excited to deliver top-tier strategic advice to our clients and contribute to the firm’s ongoing growth and success,” adds Jones-Pritchard.
About Bridgepoint Investment Banking
Bridgepoint Investment Banking, a division of Bridgepoint Holdings NE, LLC, is a market-leading boutique impact investment bank. The Bridgepoint team, through their broker dealer relationship with M&A Securities Group, Inc., an unaffiliated entity, serves clients over their corporate lifecycles by providing capital raising and M&A advisory solutions. Bridgepoint serves clients globally across a range of focus sectors including industrials, technology, business services, healthcare, consumer and other industries from offices in Chicago, IL; Omaha, NE; Lincoln, NE Denver, CO; and New York, New York. Learn more about Bridgepoint Investment Banking at bridgepointib.com.
Bridgepoint Hires Alex Reiss and Expands Commitment to Industrials Sector
November 25, 2024 – Omaha, NE – Bridgepoint Investment Banking, a market-leading boutique impact investment bank, is proud to announce the addition of Director Alex Reiss to its Omaha headquarters. The addition of Reiss expands Bridgepoint’s commitment to providing differentiated capital and M&A solutions to middle-market industrials companies.
“As Bridgepoint continues to grow, we’re thrilled to welcome Alex to the Bridgepoint family. Alex’s experience at leading global investment banks has shaped his passion for making an impact, and we couldn’t be more excited to have him on board. At Bridgepoint, we’re building a next-gen, impact-driven investment banking platform, and it’s inspiring to see talented, purpose-driven professionals like Alex join us in supporting Main Street companies,” said Bridgepoint CEO & Founder Matt Plooster.
Reiss brings more than 13 years of investment banking experience to Bridgepoint, including senior investment banking roles at Deutsche Bank, providing strategic advice and creating successful outcomes for clients across the manufacturing, automotive, mobility, and general industrials sectors. Over the course of his career, Reiss has advised on more than 35 M&A and capital raising transactions representing over $60 billion of deal value.
“I couldn’t be more excited to join the Bridgepoint platform. From the moment I connected with the team, I felt aligned with their mission. I’m eager to bring my experience to this talented group and work together to create real, positive change to family and founder-owned private companies. It’s a privilege to be part of something so purpose-driven,” added Alex Reiss
About Bridgepoint Investment Banking
Bridgepoint Investment Banking, a division of Bridgepoint Holdings NE, LLC, is a market-leading boutique impact investment bank. The Bridgepoint team, through their broker dealer relationship with M&A Securities Group, Inc., an unaffiliated entity, serves clients over their corporate lifecycles by providing capital raising and M&A advisory solutions. Bridgepoint serves clients globally across a range of focus sectors including industrials, technology, business services, healthcare, consumer and other industries from offices in Chicago, IL; Omaha, NE; Lincoln, NE Denver, CO; and New York, New York. Learn more about Bridgepoint Investment Banking at bridgepointib.com.
Bridgepoint Adds Ganow to Augment Healthcare Team, Denver Office
January 2, 2025 – Denver, CO – Bridgepoint Investment Banking, a market-leading boutique impact investment bank, is excited to announce the addition of Vice President Troy Ganow to its Denver office. The addition of Ganow will support Bridgepoint’s continued growth and unparalleled results-oriented M&A advisory and capital raising services to the Mountain West and national companies. Ganow began his investment banking career at Bridgepoint over 10 years ago, and most recently spent the last 4 years in Houlihan Lokey’s Healthcare Group where he executed a variety of transactions, including sell side and buy side M&A as well as equity offerings and debt advisory assignments.
“We’re excited to welcome Troy back to Bridgepoint. He began his career with us ten years ago and has since gained invaluable experience and honed an impressive skill set. His return speaks to the strong foundation and lasting connections we foster here at Bridgepoint. As we like to say, ‘Once a Bridgepointer, always a Bridgepointer.’ Welcome home, Troy!” said Bridgepoint CEO & Founder Matt Plooster.
Beyond healthcare, Ganow brings expertise across a range of sectors, including technology, business services, industrials, and more.
“I’m thrilled to be returning to Bridgepoint. The foundation I built here has been instrumental in shaping my journey and the experiences I’ve gained along the way. It’s an honor to come back and I’m excited to contribute my expertise to Bridgepoint’s exciting trajectory,” added Troy Ganow.
About Bridgepoint Investment Banking
Bridgepoint Investment Banking, a division of Bridgepoint Holdings NE, LLC, is a market-leading boutique impact investment bank. The Bridgepoint team, through their broker dealer relationship with M&A Securities Group, Inc., an unaffiliated entity, serves clients over their corporate lifecycles by providing capital raising and M&A advisory solutions. Bridgepoint serves clients globally across a range of focus sectors including industrials, technology, business services, healthcare, consumer and other industries from offices in Chicago, IL; Omaha, NE; Lincoln, NE Denver, CO; and New York, New York. Learn more about Bridgepoint Investment Banking at bridgepointib.com.
Bridgepoint Investment Banking Adds Analyst AJ Hubner to Growing Team
Bridgepoint Investment Banking is excited to welcome AJ Hubner to the team as an Analyst. AJ joins Bridgepoint from Deloitte, where he served as a Tax Senior, providing tax compliance and consulting services to a diverse range of industries, including private equity, insurance, agriculture, and technology. His experience working with high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and private equity firms has equipped him with a deep understanding of complex financial structures and regulatory frameworks.
Holding a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a double major in Accounting and Financial Analysis from Creighton University, AJ also brings strong leadership experience, having mentored junior staff, led training sessions, and participated in on-campus recruiting efforts. His technical proficiency in Excel, financial modeling, and valuation further strengthens Bridgepoint’s ability to deliver top-tier advisory services to clients.
We are thrilled to have AJ on board and look forward to the contributions he will make to the team an our clients.
Bridgepoint Welcomes Sam Stott to the Omaha Team
Bridgepoint is pleased to announce the addition of Sam Stott as an Analyst in our Omaha office. Sam brings a strong foundation in capital raising and infrastructure development, with prior experience spanning carbon capture, renewable energy, and large-scale project execution. His background positions him well to support our clients across a range of strategic initiatives.
Originally from Kansas City, Sam graduated with distinction from the University of Nebraska, where he was a member of the Business Honors Academy. His academic achievements and hands-on experience reflect the drive and curiosity we value at Bridgepoint.
Outside of work, Sam enjoys life with his wife and young son, exploring Omaha’s neighborhoods, and cheering on the Huskers.
We're excited to have him on board as we continue to grow our Omaha presence and expand our impact across the region.
Sam Gemar Joins Bridgepoint Investment Banking as Controller
Bridgepoint Investment Banking is pleased to welcome Sam Gemar, CPA, to the team as Controller. In this role, Sam will lead the firm's financial operations, reporting, and internal accounting functions, supporting Bridgepoint's continued growth across its capital raising and M&A advisory practices.
Sam joins Bridgepoint from BMG Certified Public Accountants, LLP in Lincoln, Nebraska, where he served as a Staff CPA advising individuals and small businesses on tax planning, accounting, and audit matters. Earlier in his career, Sam served as Accountant and Director of IT and Marketing at Lincoln Mobility, drawing on his entrepreneurial roots and multidisciplinary skill set.
"Sam brings the technical expertise, judgment, and collaborative mindset we were looking for in this role," said Natasha Plooster, Chief Operating Officer of Bridgepoint Investment Banking. "He's the kind of teammate who makes everyone around him better, and we're thrilled to have him on board as we continue to grow."
Sam holds a Master of Professional Accountancy and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with emphases in Accounting, Statistics, and Mathematics, both from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. He is a licensed Certified Public Accountant in Nebraska. Outside the office, Sam is a founding board member of Students Together Against Cancer, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit supporting cancer patients in southeast Nebraska. He and his wife, Chelsi, are working their way through all 63 U.S. National Parks, and when they're not on the trail, they can be found on a run, on the golf course, or exploring the outdoors close to home with their dogs.
Please join us in welcoming Sam to the Bridgepoint team!
Bridgepoint Expands Commitment to Built Environment and Specialty Construction Sectors with Addition of Currey Cornelius
FAST-GROWING IMPACT INVESTMENT BANK DEEPENS ITS LEADING BUILT ENVIRONMENT FRANCHISE WITH CORNELIUS’ SPECIALTY CONSTRUCTION, BUILDING PRODUCTS MANUFACTURING, TRADE CONTRACTOR, AND FACILITIES MAINTENANCE EXPERIENCE
May 18, 2026 – Bridgepoint Investment Banking, a market-leading boutique impact investment bank, is proud to announce the addition of Managing Director Currey Cornelius to its Denver, Colorado office. The addition of Cornelius expands Bridgepoint’s commitment to providing differentiated capital and M&A solutions to privately held, middle-market built environment, specialty construction, building products manufacturing, trade contractor, and facilities maintenance companies.
"Currey is exactly the kind of talent we set out to attract when we built this platform – deeply experienced, genuinely passionate about the clients he serves, and committed to making a real impact for privately held business owners. His addition strengthens both our built environment practice and our Denver office, and we couldn't be more excited to welcome him to the Bridgepoint team," said Bridgepoint CEO & Founder Matt Plooster.
Cornelius brings more than 15 years of M&A advisory and capital raising experience to Bridgepoint, with a deep specialization in specialty construction, building products manufacturing, trade contractors, and facilities maintenance companies. Most recently a Managing Director at Whelan Advisory Capital Markets, Cornelius has advised on more than $3.1 billion in transactions over the course of his career, including some of the largest residential construction platforms in the U.S. and high-profile deals with international, strategic, and private equity buyers. Outside of client work, Cornelius serves on the board of the Housing Innovation Alliance and is a frequent speaker at industry events.
"I couldn't be more excited to join the Bridgepoint platform. The team's commitment to driving exceptional results for founders and family-owned businesses aligns perfectly with my personal mission as an investment banker. I'm eager to bring my experience in specialty construction and the built environment to Bridgepoint's growing platform to help more founders and owners achieve the outcomes they've worked so hard for," Cornelius added.
About Bridgepoint Investment Banking
Bridgepoint Investment Banking, a division of Bridgepoint Holdings NE, LLC, is a market-leading boutique impact investment bank. The Bridgepoint team, through their broker dealer relationship with M&A Securities Group, Inc., an unaffiliated entity, serves clients over their corporate lifecycles by providing capital raising and M&A advisory solutions. Bridgepoint serves clients globally across a range of focus sectors including industrials, technology, business services, healthcare, consumer and other industries from offices in Chicago, IL; Omaha, NE; Lincoln, NE Denver, CO; and New York, New York. Learn more about Bridgepoint Investment Banking at bridgepointib.com.
Alex Reiss Announced As Recipient of the 14th Annual Emerging Leaders Awards
New York, NY — May 26, 2026 — The M&A Advisor announced Alex Reiss, a Managing Director at Bridgepoint Investment Baking one of the recipients of the17th Annual Emerging Leaders Awards
The Emerging Leaders Awards honor accomplished professionals under the age of 40 who are shaping the future of dealmaking through innovation, leadership, and meaningful contributions to their industry and communities. This year’s recipients represent a distinguished group of rising professionals across M&A, financing, restructuring, legal advisory, consulting, business development, and corporate leadership.
Selected by an independent panel of judges, the winners were evaluated based on their professional achievements, leadership impact, and commitment to community involvement.
“As our industry continues to evolve, the next generation of leaders is redefining what excellence looks like in dealmaking and corporate finance,” said Roger Aguinaldo, Founder and CEO of The M&A Advisor. “The 2026 Emerging Leaders Award recipients demonstrate exceptional vision, resilience, and leadership. They are not only driving successful transactions — they are helping shape the future of our global business community.”
The winners will be formally recognized during the 2026 Leadership in Dealmaking Summit, taking place September 14 & 15, 2026 in New York City. The summit brings together influential professionals, past honorees, and industry leaders for two days of networking, leadership discussions, and market insights. The Emerging Leaders Awards program continues to foster mentorship, collaboration, and professional development among the industry’s most promising young professionals, creating a powerful network of future leaders in mergers and acquisitions, restructuring, and corporate finance. Ready to meet the next generation of dealmakers? View the 17th Annual Emerging Leaders Award Winners — see who’s setting the pace for excellence in M&A.
Want to connect, learn, and lead at the industry’s premier summit? Register for the 2026 Leadership in Dealmaking Summit — where high-impact networking meets forward-looking insight.
About The M&A Advisor Founded in 1998, The M&A Advisor is the global leader in connecting, recognizing, and informing professionals in M&A, restructuring, and corporate finance. Now in its 28th year, we provide world-class content, events, and honors programs that empower dealmakers at every stage of their journey. Learn more at www.maadvisor.com or call +1 (212) 951-1550.
Bryan Wallace Named as Head of Industrials
Bridgepoint Investment Banking is pleased to announce that Bryan Wallace has been named Head of Industrials.
Bryan has built one of the most recognized Power & Infrastructure franchises in the middle market, with a deal sheet that includes Ampirical Solutions (2024 Growth Equity Deal of the Year) and General Fire & Safety (2025 USA Deal of the Year). He will continue to lead Power & Infrastructure coverage while serving as Head of a practice that now spans five distinct subsectors: Power & Infrastructure, Built Environment & Specialty Construction, Distribution & Building Products Services, Manufacturing, Materials & Chemicals, and Diversified Industrials, Mobility & Industrial Technology.
Each subsector is led by a dedicated senior banker, Bryan Wallace, Currey Cornelius, Steven Townsend, Kate Loughran, and Alex Reiss, respectively, with deep domain expertise and established relationships across the middle market.
Bridgepoint Investment Banking Named to Inc. Best Workplaces List for Third Time
June 2, 2026 – Bridgepoint Investment Banking is proud to announce it has been named to Inc. magazine's Best Workplaces list for 2026, earning the recognition for the third time, having also appeared on the list in 2023 and 2024. Bridgepoint is one of just 507 companies selected nationwide from thousands of applicants, and one of the two boutique investment banks to be honored.
Inc. recognized Bridgepoint specifically "for building a values-based culture through coaching, flexibility, and community impact." The program's honorees are selected based on employee survey responses, administered by third-party research firm Quantum Workplace, covering management effectiveness, benefits, career development, and overall workplace culture, as well as an independent audit of each company's benefits offerings.
"Investment banking is a demanding industry, and we've always believed that building a great firm starts with building a great place to work," said Matt Plooster, Founder and CEO of Bridgepoint Investment Banking. "Being recognized by Inc. three times over is a testament to the people on our team and the culture they've created together. One built on our core values, genuine care for one another, and a shared commitment to our clients and communities."
Bridgepoint Investment Banking provides M&A advisory and capital raising services to business owners and senior executives across its core sectors, including Industrials, Transportation, Healthcare, Business & IT Services, Consumer & Retail, and Technology. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, the firm has grown to operate offices in Lincoln, Denver, Chicago, and New York — and has appeared on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in 2022, 2023, and 2024.
Dani Hoskinson Joins Bridgepoint Investment Banking as Executive Assistant to CEO & COO
Bridgepoint Investment Banking is pleased to welcome Dani Hoskinson to the Omaha team as Executive Assistant to CEO Matt Plooster and COO Natasha Plooster. Dani brings more than eight years of experience supporting senior leadership in fastpaced, demanding environments. Prior to joining Bridgepoint, she served as Firm Administrator at HBE, LLP, where she managed executive calendars, coordinated firmwide events, and oversaw operational logistics for leadership. She also spent time at the University of Nebraska Medical Center as a Senior Administrative Assistant, supporting the Chief of Cardiology and a team of 18 physicians — an environment that required precision, discretion, and the ability to manage complex, high-stakes scheduling.
In her role at Bridgepoint, Dani will serve as the trusted right hand to firm leadership — protecting executive time, managing competing priorities, and ensuring the firm operates at its highest level day in and day out. She is exactly the kind of detailoriented, proactive professional this role demands.
A Nebraska native, Dani is based in the Omaha area. Please join us in welcoming her to the team!
Bridgepoint Welcomes Two New Analysts to Its Growing Impact Investment Bank
Bridgepoint Investment Banking is pleased to announce the addition of Geoff George and Lucas Scherf as Analysts, continuing the firm's growth as one of the nation's leading boutique investment banks serving family-owned and privately held middle-market companies.
Geoff joins Bridgepoint with nearly four years of institutional finance experience, bringing strong analytical skills and a deep understanding of valuation across a broad range of asset classes. His background in working directly with C-suite executives on complex financial matters makes him a valuable addition to Bridgepoint's client-facing deal teams.
Lucas brings a rare combination of financial acumen and professional discipline honed at a Big Four accounting firm, where he performed financial statement audits and valuations across multiple industries. Before returning to his finance career, Lucas competed as a professional golfer internationally, a testament to the focus and drive he brings to every engagement.
Geoff and Lucas's additions reflect Bridgepoint's ongoing commitment to building a team capable of delivering exceptional outcomes for the business owners and entrepreneurs who trust us with their most important decisions.
Bridgepoint Investment Banking Welcomes Ken Wasik as Managing Director, Deepening Consumer Practice and New York Presence
25-Year Consumer Sector Veteran Joins Bridgepoint to Accelerate Growth Across Branded Consumer Goods, Food, Retail, and E-Commerce
NEW YORK, June 29, 2026 -- Bridgepoint Investment Banking today welcomed Ken Wasik as Managing Director, Consumer. Wasik brings more than 25 years of middle market investment banking experience exclusively dedicated to the consumer sector, with a career spanning roles at UBS, Houlihan Lokey, Jefferies, and Stephens Investment Bank before most recently serving as Co-Head of Investment Banking and Head of Consumer Investment Banking at Capstone Partners. He joins an already active Consumer practice, further deepening the firm’s senior dealmaking capabilities in New York and its ability to serve consumer clients across the country.
Over the course of his career, Wasik has executed transactions for consumer product brands representing well over $10 billion in deal value, advising family-owned businesses, founder-led companies, and private equity-backed platforms across branded consumer goods, food and beverage, household products, leisure, retail, and e-commerce. He has a distinguished track record of building consumer practices from the ground up, including at Houlihan Lokey and Capstone, and is widely recognized as one of the foremost consumer M&A advisors in the middle market.
Wasik’s transaction experience spans every major consumer category, with representative M&A engagements including the sale of beauty brands Philosophy, SkinCeuticals, and Physician Formula; apparel and lifestyle brands Kate Spade, Mashburn, and London Fog; outdoor companies Bennington Marine, the largest independent boat manufacturer in the U.S., and Bad Boy Mowers, the fastest growing specialty lawn mower company; consumer services companies Mahaffey Tent & Event, the nation’s largest tent rental company, and Pink Jeep Tours; e-commerce platforms Netrada, an international logistics company for brands, Build.com, and Purchasing Power; and premium household brand Viking Range. He has also advised on public offerings for Party City, Yoga Works, PepsiPR, Michaels Companies, ClubCorp, and Intrawest Resorts, among dozens of additional completed transactions across every consumer sub-sector.
“Ken is one of the most accomplished consumer investment bankers in the middle market, and we have been intentional about building out this practice with senior talent who have genuinely differentiated track records,” said Matt Plooster, CEO and Founder of Bridgepoint Investment Banking. “His ability to source and close complex transactions, paired with his deep network of consumer company owners and sponsors, makes him exactly the kind of senior banker our clients deserve. His career has been defined by serving private company owners – founders, family businesses, and entrepreneur-led platforms – which aligns directly with the client base Bridgepoint was built to serve. We are thrilled to welcome Ken to the team.”
Wasik will be based in Bridgepoint's New York office, expanding the firm's consumer origination and client coverage alongside an established team and deepening the firm's New York presence.
“Bridgepoint’s culture, client focus, and growing national platform make it a compelling place to build the next chapter of my career,” said Ken Wasik. “The firm has built real credibility in the middle market, and I see a significant opportunity to deepen the Consumer practice, bringing my relationships and transaction experience to a platform that is genuinely entrepreneurial, values-focused, and client-centric. I’m excited to get to work.”
Bridgepoint Investment Banking Wins Three Honors at the 2026 Americas M&A Atlas Awards
Bridgepoint Investment Banking is proud to announce that the firm took home three awards at the 18th Annual Americas M&A Atlas Awards, hosted by Global M&A Network. Winners were celebrated at the awards gala held July 23, 2026, at the Metropolitan Club of New York.
Bridgepoint was recognized with the following honors: Cross Border M&A Deal of the Year, for National Flooring Equipment's acquisition of Syntec Diamond Tools, a transaction on which Bridgepoint served as sole financial arranger, supporting both the acquisition and the growth financing behind it. Americas Industrials Deal of the Year, for Virginia Industries' sale of Bingham & Taylor, a leading manufacturer of underground infrastructure access solutions for water and gas utilities, to Charlotte Pipe and Foundry. Bridgepoint served as advisor to the seller. Rising Star Award, presented to Troy Ganow, Director, Investment Banking, in recognition of his outstanding contributions and emerging leadership in the M&A industry.
The Americas M&A Atlas Awards honor excellence in middle-market dealmaking across the Americas, recognizing top transactions, firms, and dealmakers of the year. Winning firms are selected based on deal merits including complexity, strategic value, and execution.
Congratulations to our clients and to every team member who contributed to these transactions.
Bridgepoint Investment Banking Named No. 1448 on the 2026 Inc. 5000 List, the Most Prestigious Ranking of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies
Bridgepoint Investment Banking today announced it has been ranked No. 1448 on the 2026 Inc. 5000 list, the annual list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The list is the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s most successful independent and entrepreneurial businesses, recognizing companies that have achieved remarkable growth while driving innovation, creating jobs, and shaping the future of the economy.
“Every ranking is nice, but what it reflects is what matters to us: the deals our clients trusted us with, and the work our team put in to earn that trust,” said Matt Plooster, Founder and CEO of Bridgepoint Investment Banking. “We started this firm on a simple conviction – that founders and families deserve the same caliber of advice as the world’s largest companies, without the conflicts. This recognition belongs to our team, who do the work, and to our clients, who gave us the chance to do it with them.”
This year’s Inc. 5000 recognizes a new class of companies redefining what growth looks like. From AI and advanced manufacturing to healthcare, consumer products, and professional services, these businesses are expanding their impact, creating jobs and proving that entrepreneurial ambition continues to fuel the U.S. economy. Among the 5,000 companies on the list, the median three-year revenue growth rate was 130%, and those companies have collectively added more than 627,208 jobs to the U.S. economy over the past three years.
For the full Inc. 5000 list, honoree company profiles, and a searchable database by industry and location, please visit: www.inc.com/inc5000.
Inc. 5000 List Methodology
Companies on the 2026 Inc. 5000 are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2022 to 2025. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2022. They must be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2025. (Since then, some on the list may have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2022 is $100,000; the minimum for 2025 is $2 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons.
Abby Davis Promoted to Vice President and Joe Boulay to Senior Analyst
Bridgepoint Investment Banking is pleased to announce that Abby Davis has been promoted to Vice President and Joe Boulay has been promoted to Senior Analyst.
Abby joined Bridgepoint as an Analyst and has grown into someone clients trust, known for her attention to detail and her commitment to doing right by the people she works with. She has also helped push the team toward more data-driven decision making. Joe joined Bridgepoint as an intern and has kept proving himself ever since. He brings the same care for clients, a strong work ethic, and a great attitude, and he's become a go-to mentor for newer members of the team.
Congratulations to Abby and Joe on well-earned promotions.
Mason Glause Joins Bridgepoint Investment Banking as AI Implementation Lead
Bridgepoint Investment Banking is pleased to welcome Mason Glause to the team as AI Implementation Lead. Mason spent six years in freight pricing and logistics operations at Werner Enterprises, where he led automation across the company's national pricing team and won the 2023 Werner Innovation Award. He most recently served as AI Project Lead at DMSi Software, where he was selected by executive leadership to lead AI initiatives.
In his new role, Mason will lead AI adoption across Bridgepoint — training the team, running AI workflows day-to-day, and turning business needs into real productivity gains firm-wide. He reports to Chief Operating Officer Natasha Plooster.
A Nebraska native, Mason holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Nebraska at Kearney, with an emphasis in supply chain management. We're excited to see what he builds.