Saint Louis, MO, July 2025 – ButcherJoseph & Co. (“ButcherJoseph”) a boutique investment banking firm specializing in ESOPs and strategic corporate finance solutions, is pleased to welcome Mac Duda as an Analyst in its ESOP Advisory practice.

Mac joins the Firm following a successful internship with ButcherJoseph, where he supported the execution of employee ownership transactions and conducted in-depth financial analysis. In his full-time role, Mac will assist in developing financial models, preparing valuation materials, and conducting market research to support ESOP structuring and strategic advisory engagements.

“We’re thrilled to welcome Mac back in a full‑time role,” said Joe Strycharz, Managing Partner at ButcherJoseph. “His firsthand experience as a ButcherJoseph intern, combined with a thoughtful and analytical mindset, makes him a valuable addition as we continue serving privately held and employee‑owned businesses.”

Mac is a graduate of Princeton University, where he was a letter-winning member of the varsity football team. Originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Mac now resides in St. Louis and will support active client engagements across ButcherJoseph’s ESOP and corporate finance practices.

“I’m grateful for the opportunity to return to ButcherJoseph and contribute to the firm’s mission of helping employee-owned businesses succeed,” said Mac. “It’s rewarding to be part of a team that delivers meaningful impact for founders, employees, and communities.”

Mac will work closely with our investment banking team on transactions across the Firm’s national platform.

 

About ButcherJoseph & Co.

ButcherJoseph & Co. is a boutique investment banking firm specializing in sale transactions to strategic and financial buyers, employee ownership transactions (ESOPs), capital advisory (debt & equity), and valuations and fairness opinions for privately held businesses. ButcherJoseph is headquartered in St. Louis with a presence in Chicago, Washington, D.C., Miami, Philadelphia, Austin, Charlotte, and Scottsdale.