PMCF Announces Vice President Promotions of Nolan Gutenschwager, Derek Humphrey and Hiring of Charlie Lorge

PMCF Investment Banking is pleased to announce the promotions of Nolan Gutenschwager and Derek Humphrey to Vice President, along with the addition of Charlie Lorge, who joins the firm as a Vice President.

Gutenschwager and Humphrey have been integral members of PMCF’s team, supporting clients through numerous middle-market M&A transactions. Their work has spanned in-depth financial analysis, valuation, and execution across both sell-side and buy-side engagements, contributing to successful outcomes and strengthening relationships with business owners and private equity partners.

Their promotions reflect continued professional development, expanded client-facing responsibilities, and increasing leadership within transaction teams.

Nolan Gutenschwager joined PMCF in 2021 following his graduation from Michigan State University. Prior to joining the firm full-time, he worked as a Summer Analyst at Calder Capital.

Based out of PMCF’s Southfield office, he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Finance from the Eli Broad College of Business at Michigan State University, graduating with high honors, and is a licensed securities representative holding his Series 82 and 63 licenses.

Derek Humphrey has several years of investment banking experience advising on middle-market transactions. Prior to joining PMCF in 2025, he worked at Goldman Sachs and Stephens Inc., where he focused on financial institutions and broader M&A advisory.

Based out of PMCF’s Southfield office, he earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Central Michigan University, graduating summa cum laude, and holds his Series 7, 79, and 63 licenses.

Charlie Lorge brings complementary experience and perspective to the firm. Prior to joining PMCF, Charlie worked at TKO Miller, a Milwaukee-based boutique investment bank, where he rose from Analyst to Vice President. Throughout his career, Lorge has led all phases of the transaction process. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the University of Wisconsin – Madison.

Based in Chicago, Lorge enhances PMCF’s depth of execution capabilities and further supports the firm’s ability to deliver high-quality advisory services across industries and transaction types.

PMCF Investment Banking President and Managing Director Matt Jamison said the promotions and strategic hire underscore the firm’s commitment to developing talent from within while selectively adding experienced professionals to continue to build PMCF.

“Nolan and Derek have consistently demonstrated strong execution capabilities and a commitment to our clients, and Charlie’s addition brings valuable experience that further enhances the depth we provide to our clients in their transaction needs,” Jamison said.

About PMCF

PMCF is a client-centric middle market investment bank providing merger and acquisition advisory services to private, public, and private equity-owned companies worldwide. We combine our expansive industry and transactional expertise with highly engaged senior-level bankers to create tailored solutions for all our clients. PMCF helps clients meet their sale, acquisition, financing, and strategic growth objectives through a broad range of services, including sale advisory, acquisition advisory, capital raising, transaction planning, and strategic advisory. We have dedicated professionals focused on key industry verticals including business services, construction & building products, consumer, food, and beverage, healthcare & medical technology, industrial manufacturing, industrial services & distribution, plastics & packaging, private equity & financial sponsor coverage, software & technology, and transportation & logistics industries.