ButcherJoseph & Co., an investment banking firm specializing in ESOPs, mergers and acquisitions, private capital sourcing and valuation advisory services, announced the promotion of key leaders within the firm. 

Rose Thompson promoted to Chief Operating Officer. Thompson joined the firm in 2013 initially overseeing the Firm’s marketing efforts prior to her most recent role as director of business development. In her role as Chief Operating Officer, she will oversee the performance, alignment and overall strategy of the Firm. In 2016, Rose was recognized as an emerging leader by The M&A Advisor

Rick Hennessey promoted to Vice President. Hennessey will continue to serve in a leadership role in the firm’s deal execution efforts advising middle market companies on mergers and acquisitions, recapitalizations, corporate carve outs, capital raising, and leveraged ESOP buyout transactions. Hennessey graduated from the University of Notre Dame with magna cum laude distinction.  

Tristan Tahmaseb promoted to Associate. Tahmaseb will continue to play an active role through his contributions on multiple transactions including sell-side M&A processes, leveraged ESOP buyouts, recapitalizations, valuations, and fairness opinions in a variety of industries. Tahmaseb holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics from Harvard University, where he was a member of the varsity football team.  

“As we embark upon our tenth year as a firm, our professionals have all been vital to the growth of ButcherJoseph and the continued success of our clients. Every single member of our Firm was handpicked. These promotions reflect the Firm’s ongoing commitment to excellence,” said Joe Strycharz, Managing Partner. “We are proud to have a high-performing team of passionate leaders who consistently exceed clients’ expectations and genuinely care about the durability and success of each of our clients’ companies.”

About ButcherJoseph & Co.
ButcherJoseph & Co. is a boutique investment banking firm specializing in ESOPs, mergers and acquisitions, private capital sourcing and valuation advisory services for middle market companies. Our industry recognized team of professionals has executed 200+ transactions exceeding $15 billion in total value. ButcherJoseph is headquartered in St. Louis with a presence in Chicago; Washington, DC; Charlotte; Scottsdale; and Nashville.