Pat Branch
Pat has extensive experience in a variety of industries that include HVAC, construction, computer hardware, manufacturing, and consulting. His operating and ownership roles in small businesses give him a unique perspective for serving client needs in planning growth and exit strategies. Most recently, he owned and operated a residential HVAC company in Central Virginia. Pat […]
Christian Bear
Christian is a Senior Associate with Transact Capital, continuing his 4+ years of M&A experience in the industrial and consumer/retail space. Previous experience includes 6 years with a Fintech company where he worked alongside and analyzed publicly traded Healthcare companies. Christian graduated from Appalachian State University with a B.S.B.A in Finance & Banking. He is […]
Justin Karr
Justin Karr joined Transact Capital as a Managing Director in 2024 to establish the firm’s New York office and its Consumer & Retail practice. With over 20 years of corporate finance experience, Justin has specialized in mergers and acquisitions, debt, and equity financings. His career includes a strong track record of successful buy-side, sell-side, and […]
Matt McGee
Matt McGee joined Transact Capital Partners in 2024 as a Business Development Director with a focus on Government Contract Services. Matt brings over 30 years of operational management experience in the small to mid cap arena. Before joining the Transact Team, Matt was Owner, President & CEO of Strickland Machine Company, a full service tool […]
Mark Leone
Mark Leone joined Transact Capital as a Managing Director in 2024 bringing with him over 20 years of operational management, sales strategy, and marketing and revenue generation experience in diverse industries including distribution, data, and SaaS. Before joining the Transact team, Mark was Vice President of Sales at Fulcrum Collaborations, an enterprise SaaS platform which […]
Greg Waller
Greg Waller joined Transact Capital in 2024 as a Managing Director. Greg has over 25 years of experience in business valuation, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate finance. He leads the Company’s valuation practice. He has owned, managed, and transitioned companies that specialized in contracting & construction, industrial sales & services, and real estate. In addition […]
Jennifer Tarry
Jennifer has more than 25 years of experience working with public and private companies, both internally and in an advisory capacity. Prior to joining Transact Capital, Jennifer was assistant treasurer at Luck Companies where she managed strategic financial modeling, cash flow planning, debt analysis, and other treasury functions. Jennifer spent six years with Ewing Bemiss […]
Austin McClellan
Austin is an analyst at Transact Capital. Prior to joining the firm in August 2024, Austin spent time with Cornerstone Valuation as an Analyst. Austin graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University in 2023 with a B.S. in Finance. During his time at VCU, Austin served as the Technology Sector Head for VCU’s Student Managed Investment Portfolio […]
Rusty Kruciak
Rusty Kruciak is a Managing Director for the firm. He is a seasoned Investment Banker who holds FINRA 24, 7, 79 and 63 certifications. Rusty Kruciak will be advising clients in matters associated with mergers and acquisitions, valuation, and succession planning. His clients include both public and private operating companies, private equity groups, law firms, […]
Dan Neuwirth
Dan Neuwirth is a Managing Director for Transact Capital. Dan has extensive entrepreneurial, executive, and M&A experience in the healthcare industry most recently providing strategic and financial advisory services to healthcare technology, pharmaceutical and medical device companies as the founder and managing partner of Realize Health Ventures. Dan brings a unique combination of experiences in […]