Position: TRANSACTIONS

ZACH SPENCER

Zach is a Senior Associate on our Transaction team. Zach joined us from Wells Fargo.  Zach attended Auburn University where he received a degree in Business Administration. Zach comes from a family of multiple talents.  Both of his parents have jobs in the medical field but their real passion is bee keeping.  Together with his […]

Written by on March 17, 2025

GRAHAM SPARKS

Graham is an Associate on our Business Development team. Graham joined us from JP Morgan where he was a Private Banking Analyst. Graham graduated from University of Kentucky with a Bachelor’s degree in Finance and Administration. Graham joins most of the KY office in his allegiance to the UK Cats. Graham also loves to travel […]

Written by on March 15, 2025

DEL SOLTANI

Del Soltani is a Vice President of Business Development in our Amsterdam office. Del graduated from Western University and started her career at Checkout 51, a startup in the CPG industry based in Toronto. There, she spent time managing close to 40 clients and $6 million in digital campaigns. Next, Del joined DW Healthcare Partners, […]

Written by on March 14, 2025

MARTY SJOQUIST

Marty is a Managing Director on the Transaction Team and joined us following a 365-day trip around the world with his wife. Prior to gallivanting around the world, Marty was an Associate at Monomoy Capital, where he worked on multiple transactions and portfolio companies across the industrial and consumer sectors. He started his career as […]

Written by on March 12, 2025

JULIE SEKINGER

Julie is a Vice President on our Transaction Team, focusing on capital markets. Before joining MiddleGround, Julie was a VP in the Capital Advisory Group at Lincoln International, where she advised clients on acquisition financings, recapitalizations, refinancings, and restructurings. Her experience spans various industries, including industrials, automotive, manufacturing, and healthcare. Julie holds a BS in […]

Written by on March 10, 2025

SEBASTIAN RUFF

Sebastian is a Senior Associate on our EU Transaction Team based in the Amsterdam office. He joined us from Harris Williams. Prior to his career in Investment Banking, Sebastian obtained his Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from the University of Eichstätt-Ingolstadt and his Master’s of Science from the University of Mannheim. Sebastian’s education came with […]

Written by on March 10, 2025

ERICA RICHARDSON

Erica is a Senior Associate on the Transaction Team. She originally hails from High Point, North Carolina, and attended the Kenan-Flagler Business School at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the same alma mater as our founding partner, Lauren. We are sure a strong Tar Heel alliance is already forming! Prior to joining […]

Written by on March 10, 2025

CHRISTEN PARAS

Christen is a Partner, Co-Head of the North American Transaction Team, and a member of the Investment Committee at MiddleGround. She is focused on co-investment, capital markets, and exits and realizations. Previously, Christen ran our business development, investor relations, and marketing platforms. Christen joined us from CoBe Capital, where she served as the Head of […]

Written by on March 7, 2025

RYAN MCCOMB

Ryan is a Managing Director on the Transaction Team. Ryan joins us from New Water Capital, where he was an Associate that worked on multiple transactions and portfolio companies across the industrial, automotive and consumer sectors. Prior to joining New Water, Ryan was an investment banker in the Aerospace & Defense group at BB&T Capital […]

Written by on February 27, 2025

TYLER MAY

Tyler is a Vice President on the Transaction Team. Prior to joining MiddleGround, Tyler held summer positions in the Leveraged Finance group at Wells Fargo as well as at Cambridge Associates. Tyler has a degree in Finance from the University of Kentucky. Tyler was our very first hire and worked as an underpaid intern while […]

Written by on February 25, 2025