NEW YORK, Nov. 20, 2008 — MidCap Advisors, LLC, a New York-based investment bank that serves mid-sized, privately held companies nationwide, announced today that Richard Jackim has joined the firm as a Managing Director.
"Rich will be a valuable asset to MidCap Advisors," said Doug Hendrickson, co-founder of MidCap Advisors. "We have a long track record of providing clients with outstanding service. Now, with Richard joining our team, we can serve clients more effectively in the Midwest where we have seen an increase in business."
"Despite the turmoil in the public markets, we continue to see growth opportunities in the middle market," explained John D. Poppe, Jr., co-founder of MidCap Advisors. "It is in times like this that business owners seek our value-added counsel and advice more than ever." Poppe continued, "Rich has the background and experience to help us assist our clients and to give MidCap a strong presence in the Midwest."
Mr. Jackim joins MidCap Advisors from the Christman Group, where he spent the last five years building that firm's national investment banking presence and working with both private and public clients.
"I am very excited to be joining MidCap Advisors," said Mr. Jackim. "I am impressed with MidCap's accomplishments and the results they have been able to deliver for their clients. I look forward to using my experience to contribute to the company's continued success."
Rich Jackim is an experienced investment banker and former Wall Street attorney. He has been involved in over 60 successful transactions with an aggregate market value of $2 billion. Mr. Jackim previously held positions at White & Case, Prudential Capital and the Christman Group. He is also the founder of the Exit Planning Institute and the author of the critically acclaimed book, "The $10 Trillion Opportunity: Designing Successful Exit Strategies for Middle Market Business Owners."
Mr. Jackim earned his MBA at the Kellogg Graduate School of Management, his JD at Cornell Law School, and his BA at Colgate University.
MidCap Advisors, LLC (MidCap) is a boutique investment banking firm that provides innovative and results oriented financial advisory services to small and medium sized companies. With offices in New York, Chicago and Connecticut, MidCap provides merger & acquisition advisory services, strategic planning, business valuation, capital raise, and transaction support services to clients nationwide.
For further information about MidCap Advisors, please visit http://www.midcapadvisors.com or contact:
Douglas T. Hendrickson, Partner
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John D. Poppe, Jr., Partner
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