# PMCF Investment Banking: Experienced Professionals\. Trusted Advisors\. Proven Results\. > PMCF Investment Banking guides owners, CEOs, and private equity firms through complex transactions with insight, precision, and senior\-level commitment\. Generated by Yoast SEO v27.5, this is an llms.txt file, meant for consumption by LLMs. ## Pages - [Detroit](https://pmcf.com/locations/detroit/): Explore PMCF Investment Banking’s Detroit office and our M\&A advisory work with middle‑market businesses\. - [Chicago](https://pmcf.com/locations/chicago/) - [Denver](https://pmcf.com/locations/denver/) - [Grand Rapids](https://pmcf.com/locations/grand-rapids/) - [Internship](https://pmcf.com/careers/internship/) ## Careers - [Associate](https://pmcf.com/careers/career-opportunities/associate/): Count on us\. Our “we\-care” culture is more than just a motto; it’s a promise\. From day one, we prioritize your growth, well\-being, and success\. You can count on us to support your career journey and help you achieve your professional goals\. Join us\. ## Events - [METALCON 2026](https://pmcf.com/events/metalcon-2026/): PMCF Investment Banking Director Jayson Gitt will attend METALCON 2026, an annual event dedicated exclusively to the application of metal in design and construction\. - [MAPP Benchmarking \& Best Practices Conference 2026](https://pmcf.com/events/mapp-benchmarking-best-practices-conference-2026/): PMCF Investment Banking Managing Director John Hart and Vice Presidents Ryan Muneio and Soren Rossi will attend the upcoming MAPP Benchmarking \& Best Practices Conference 2026\.  The conference brings together plastics processors, manufacturing executives, operational leaders, and industry professionals to share proven strategies, financial insights, leadership ideas, and best practices\. - [MPO Summit 2026](https://pmcf.com/events/mpo-summit-2026/): PMCF Investment Banking Managing Director Bryan Hughes and Vice President Mike DeProspero will attend the upcoming Medical Product Outsourcing \(MPO\) Summit 2026\. - [Corrugated Week 2026, Hosted By TAPPI and AICC](https://pmcf.com/events/corrugated-week-2026-hosted-by-tappi-and-aicc/): PMCF Investment Banking Managing Director John Hart and Vice President Peter Konyndyk will attend Corrugated Week, hosted jointly by the Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry \(TAPPI\) and AICC, The Independent Packaging Association\. - [WEFTEC 2026](https://pmcf.com/events/weftec-2026/): PMCF Investment Banking Managing Director Joe Wagner and Vice President Grant Dennis will join 23,000 water professionals and 950 exhibitors at the upcoming Water Environment Federation's Technical Exhibition and Conference 2026\. ## Industry Updates - [Distribution M\&A Pulse – Q2 2026](https://pmcf.com/industry-updates/distribution-ma-pulse-q2-2026/): M\&A activity continued to strengthen in Q2 2026, with U\.S\. transaction volume rising to 70 deals, up 7\.7 percent year\-over\-year and above 2025 averages\. - [Medical Technology M\&A Pulse – Q2 2026](https://pmcf.com/industry-updates/medical-technology-ma-pulse-q2-2026/): Deal volume increased to 113 transactions in Q2 2026 from 83 in Q1, a 36% sequential gain that marked the busiest quarter since the first quarter of 2025\. - [Industrial Manufacturing M\&A Pulse \- Q2 2026](https://pmcf.com/industry-updates/industrial-manufacturing-ma-pulse-q2-2026/): U\.S\. Industrial Manufacturing M\&A activity remained stable in Q2\-26 compared to Q2\-25, with 79 announced transactions representing a 3\.9% increase year\-over\-year and reflecting a normalized deal environment\. - [Food \& Beverage M\&A Pulse – Q2 2026](https://pmcf.com/industry-updates/food-beverage-ma-pulse-q2-2026/): Global transaction activity declined in Q2‑26, with deal volume falling 22\.7 percent year‑over‑year to 197 transactions\. - [Food \& Beverage M\&A Pulse – Q1 2026](https://pmcf.com/industry-updates/food-beverage-ma-pulse-q1-2026/): Global transaction activity declined in Q1‑26, with deal volume falling 14\.1 percent year‑over‑year to 208 transactions\. ## News - [PMCF Announces Vice President Promotions of Nolan Gutenschwager, Derek Humphrey and Hiring of Charlie Lorge](https://pmcf.com/news/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\. - [PMCF Promotes Mike Brooks and Jake Steslicki to Director](https://pmcf.com/news/pmcf-promotes-mike-brooks-and-jake-steslicki-to-director/): PMCF Investment Banking announced the promotions of Jake Steslicki and Mike Brooks to Director, recognizing their experience advising clients on complex middle market M\&A transactions and their contributions to the firm’s continued growth\. - [PMCF Investment Banking Promotes Peter Konyndyk to Vice President](https://pmcf.com/news/pmcf-investment-banking-promotes-peter-konyndyk-to-vice-president/): PMCF Investment Banking is pleased to announce the promotion of Peter Konyndyk to Vice President\. - [Matt Rupprecht Promoted to PMCF Investment Banking Managing Director](https://pmcf.com/news/matt-rupprecht-promoted-to-pmcf-investment-banking-managing-director/): PMCF Investment Banking is pleased to announce the promotion of Matt Rupprecht to Managing Director\. - [Muneio Named Business Development, Private Equity Lead at PMCF Investment Banking](https://pmcf.com/news/muneio-named-business-development-private-equity-lead-at-pmcf-investment-banking/) ## Perspectives - [Building Products M\&A: Differentiation, Consolidation and the Data Center Opportunity](https://pmcf.com/perspectives/building-products-ma-differentiation-consolidation-and-the-data-center-opportunity/): The building products sector continues to consolidate as strategic acquirers and private equity investors pursue businesses with differentiated products, strong market positions, and exposure to long\-term growth drivers\. But the companies creating the most value aren't always the biggest\. - [What Packaging Business Owners Should Know About Today’s M\&A Market](https://pmcf.com/perspectives/what-packaging-business-owners-should-know-about-todays-ma-market/): Packaging M\&A continues to attract interest from strategic buyers and private equity investors, even as rising input costs, sustainability requirements, and broader economic uncertainty shape transaction decisions\. - [Medical Device M\&A Remains Active as Buyers Prioritize Quality Over Volume](https://pmcf.com/perspectives/medical-device-ma-remains-active-as-buyers-prioritize-quality-over-volume/): While MedTech M\&A activity has slowed from prior peaks, buyers remain active for the right opportunities\. - [Transportation \& Logistics M\&A Activity Poised for Growth as Market Fundamentals Improve](https://pmcf.com/perspectives/transportation-logistics-ma-activity-poised-for-growth-as-market-fundamentals-improve/): While Transportation and Logistics M\&A activity has moderated from the record\-setting pace seen in 2021 and 2022, there’s increasing optimism about what lies ahead\. - [U\.S\. Food \& Beverage M\&A Demonstrates Stability To Start 2026](https://pmcf.com/perspectives/u-s-food-beverage-ma-demonstrates-stability-to-start-2026/): U\.S\. food and beverage M\&A activity has remained steady to start 2026, even as the industry’s global dealmaking trends slowed slightly\. ## Team Members - [Mike Brooks](https://pmcf.com/team/mike-brooks/): Mike Brooks is a Director at PMCF’s Chicago office\. He has more than a decade of professional experience advising public and private companies on buy\-side and sell\-side M\&A mandates, recapitalizations, debt and equity financings, transaction planning assessments and strategic consulting\. - [Matt Jamison](https://pmcf.com/team/matt-jamison/): Mr\. Jamison is a Managing Director and President of PMCF and is responsible for managing client relationships, leading transaction teams, and actively marketing the services of PMCF to potential clients\. As President of PMCF, Mr\. Jamison also provides strategic, operational and financial direction to the firm\. Matt Jamison is President and Managing Director of PMCF\. He has more than 28 years of professional experience advising clients on strategic and financial alternatives, sale and acquisition transactions, divestitures, and recapitalizations\. His past clients include privately\-owned businesses, private equity groups, and public corporations across various industries, including business services \& technology, consumer, food \& retail, plastics \& packaging, industrials, and healthcare\. Matt has significant experience originating and executing deals both domestically and internationally, and is a board member of Corporate Finance International, the global investment banking affiliate of PMCF\. As President of PMCF, Matt provides strategic, operational, and financial direction to the firm\. In addition, he is responsible for managing client relationships, leading transaction teams, and actively marketing the services of PMCF to potential clients\. - [Matt Rupprecht](https://pmcf.com/team/matt-rupprecht/): Matt Rupprecht is a Director with PMCF and member of the firm’s Business Services \& Technology team\. He has a broad range of deal experience including the execution of a variety of transactions including buy and sell\-side M\&A advisory, international transactions, leveraged buyouts, and the placement of senior and subordinated debt\. Mr\. Rupprecht has extensive experience in business and technology services subsectors including human capital, advertising, facilities management services, managed services, and business process outsourcing\. Beyond services providers, he has represented specialty retailers, value\-added resellers, and product manufacturers\. Prior to joining PMCF, Mr\. Rupprecht provided litigation consulting and valuation services for a middle\-market focused accounting firm\. Mr\. Rupprecht earned a BBA with an emphasis in finance and accounting from the University of Michigan Ross School of Business, graduating with high distinction\. He is a FINRA licensed securities representative, holding his Series 7 and 63 registrations\. Mr\. Rupprecht is also a Chartered Financial Analyst\. - [Mike DeProspero](https://pmcf.com/team/mike-deprospero/): Mike DeProspero is a Vice President in PMCF’s Chicago office with ten years of experience in financial accounting and M\&A advisory\. - [Charlie Lorge](https://pmcf.com/team/charlie-lorge/) ## Transactions - [PMCF Advises D\&D Ingredient Distributors in its Sale to Associated Feed \& Supply](https://pmcf.com/transactions/pmcf-advises-dd-ingredient-distributors-in-its-sale-to-associated-feed-supply/) - [PMCF advises Garmat USA on an investment by MPE Partners](https://pmcf.com/transactions/pmcf-advises-garmat-usa-on-an-investment-by-mpe-partners/) - [PMCF Advises Tire Wholesalers in its sale to Turbo Wholesale Tires, a portfolio company of Kingswood Capital Management](https://pmcf.com/transactions/tire-wholesalers-inc-has-been-acquired-by-turbo-wholesale-tires/): P\&M Corporate Finance \(“PMCF”\) is pleased to announce that it served as the exclusive financial advisor to Tire Wholesalers Inc\. \(“TWI” or the “Company”\) in its sale to Turbo Wholesale Tires, Inc\. \(“Turbo”\), a portfolio company of Kingswood Capital Management LP \(“Kingswood”\)\. - [PMCF Advises RediBagUSA in the Sale of its Assets to ACR, a Portfolio Company of Oridian Capital Partners](https://pmcf.com/transactions/pmcf-advises-redibagusa-in-the-sale-of-its-assets-to-acr-a-portfolio-company-of-oridian-capital-partners/) - [PMCF Advises Consolidated Mill Supply in its Sale of Miller and Company to the Unimetal Group](https://pmcf.com/transactions/pmcf-advises-consolidated-mill-supply-in-its-sale-of-miller-and-company-to-the-unimetal-group/): PMCF Investment Banking is pleased to announce it served as the exclusive investment banker to Consolidated Mill Supply in its sale of Miller and Company to the Unimetal Group\. ## Service Types - [Sell Side Advisory](https://pmcf.com/service-type/sell-side/) - [Buy Side Advisory](https://pmcf.com/service-type/buy-side/) - [Capital Raising](https://pmcf.com/service-type/capital-raising/) ## Optional - [Sitemap index](https://pmcf.com/sitemap_index.xml)