Rick Hennessey

Director

Rick Hennessey is a Director at ButcherJoseph & Co., where he advises privately held businesses on ownership succession, capital strategy, and transformative events. He has a particular focus on founder- and family-owned companies navigating third-party sales, management or ESOP buyouts, growth capital raises, and the development and execution of strategic growth plans.

Since joining ButcherJoseph in 2015 as an Analyst, Rick has advanced to Director through consistent execution, trusted client relationships, and leadership within the firm. He has led successful transactions across a range of industries, including construction and engineering, distribution, government services, consumer products, and hospitality. His combination of technical expertise and intuitive client service has helped founders and leadership teams achieve both financial and legacy-driven outcomes.

Rick’s professional achievements have been recognized across the M&A industry. He received The M&A Advisor Emerging Leaders Award in 2020, was a member of the inaugural ACG St. Louis Emerging 20 class of 2019–2020 and has twice been named a Top 100 St. Louisan to Know in Business by St. Louis Small Business Monthly.

In addition to his client work, Rick serves on the advisory board of Neighborhood LTC Pharmacy, a Nebraska-based institutional pharmacy with operations in six states.

Earlier in his career, Rick was a Senior Financial Analyst at VMG Health in Dallas, where he advised healthcare clients on valuations and transactions. He earned a B.B.A. in Finance, magna cum laude, from the University of Notre Dame. A native of St. Louis, he is a graduate of the Saint Louis Priory School.

Industry Experience: Industrial, Engineering Services, Government Services, Healthcare, Distribution, Construction & Real Estate, Manufacturing, Consumer, Hospitality, Business Services, Transportation & Logistics

Transactions

Valuation Advisory

Industrial

M&A Advisory & Fairness Opinion

has been acquired by

Advisor to the Seller

Healthcare

Recapitalization

has been recapitalized. Financing provided by

Government Services

M&A Advisory & Fairness Opinion

has been acquired by PureStar, a portfolio company of

Advisor to the Seller

Hospitality

Valuation Advisory

Engineering Services

Fairness Opinion

Construction & Real Estate

Valuation Advisory

Industrial

Valuation Advisory

Manufacturing

ESOP Advisory

has been acquired by the Quaintance-Weaver Management, LLC Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Hospitality

Valuation Advisory

Engineering Services

Government Services

Valuation Advisory

Business Services

ESOP Advisory

has been acquired by the Smith Transport Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Transportation & Logistics

Valuation Advisory

Industrial

ESOP Advisory

Sale of 100% of the company to an employee stock ownership plan

Distribution

Recapitalization

has been recapitalized through a private placement and a buyback of shares. Financing provided by

Distribution

Consulting Services

Distribution


News & Insights


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