ACG Minnesota has announced the launch of its Rising Stars program, aimed at fostering the development of future leaders in corporate growth and mergers & acquisitions (M&A). This initiative, supported by prominent firms including Dorsey & Whitney LLP, Eide Bailly LLP, Fredrikson & Byron, P.A., Northborne Partners, and Growth Operators, marks a significant investment by ACG Minnesota in early-career professionals within the industry. Among the select individuals chosen for the inaugural 2025 class is Zach Huston from Tonka Bay Equity Partners Llc, highlighting the firm’s commitment to nurturing talent and leadership within its ranks.
The Rising Stars program is designed to equip participants with enhanced skills and expanded networks through a series of professional development sessions. The inaugural class comprises 21 accomplished professionals from diverse backgrounds within the M&A ecosystem. Zach Huston’s selection underscores Tonka Bay Equity Partners’ strong presence and influence in the private equity landscape of Minnesota and the broader M&A community. His inclusion in this prestigious program reflects his potential as a future leader in the field and Tonka Bay Equity Partners’ dedication to supporting the growth of its team members.
The ACG Minnesota 2025 Rising Stars Class includes a diverse group of professionals representing various sectors within the M&A industry:
- Bailey DeMets – Norwest Equity Partners (NEP)
- Ben Ikeda – Brass Ring Capital, Inc.
- Chris Klotsche – Northborne Partners
- Jack Cottrell, CPA – RSM US LLP
- James Inman – Wipfli Corporate Finance Advisors, LLC
- Jessica Swanson – Ballard Spahr LLP
- Joe Morris – Medallion Capital
- John Jorgenson – Dorsey & Whitney, LLP
- JT Paine, CFA – AlTi Tiedemann Global
- Kate Woodcock – BDO
- Lynn Astrup – Vermilion Group
- Nathan Gajewski – True North M&A
- Quinn Schoenfelder – Pioneer Management Consulting
- Robert Vaupel – Eide Bailly LLP
- Roxanne Thorelli – Fredrikson
- Seth Vogelsang, MBA – Bridgewater Bank
- Taylor Hansen – RSM US LLP
- Thomas Cravens – PNC
- Tom Hansen, CFA – Quazar Capital
- William Borwege – Norwest Equity Partners
- Zach Huston – Tonka Bay Equity Partners
Cameron Wood, Board Member and Chair of Young Professionals at ACG Minnesota, stated, “The Rising Stars program exemplifies ACG Minnesota’s commitment to fostering leadership and growth within the M&A community. We are excited to recognize this exceptional group of professionals and anticipate their significant contributions to the future of our industry.”
For further details about the Rising Stars program, please visit https://lnkd.in/gcxntwx2.
