CLA Meridian Capital Adds Greg Powell as Managing Director
Published September 6, 2024
CLA Meridian Capital Adds Greg Powell as Managing Director & Co-Lead of CLA Meridian Capital’s Engineering, Construction & Building Products Team
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – September 6, 2024 – CLA Meridian Capital (“CLA Meridian Capital”), a leading independent middle market M&A advisory firm, is pleased to announce the addition of Greg Powell as Managing Director and co-lead of our Engineering, Construction, & Building Products Team (ENC&BP). Greg is based in Raleigh, North Carolina, and will work collectively with CLA Meridian Capital’s offices in Seattle, Salt Lake City, Portland, and the Bay Area.
The addition of Greg, and the added presence in Raleigh, further deepens CLA Meridian Capital’s sub-sector coverage of ENC&BP and strengthens the firm’s ability to serve clients across the U.S. and internationally.
“Greg is a tremendous addition to the CLA Meridian Capital team. His track record of serving clients across the AEC Services and Building Products sectors is an exciting addition to our ENC&BP practice. We are enthusiastic about the coverage he and co-lead Brandon Leyert will offer ENC&BP companies,” said Brian Murphy, President, and Managing Director at CLA Meridian Capital.
Greg brings over 20 years of experience in investment banking and corporate finance. Prior to joining CLA Meridian Capital, Greg founded and led the Architecture, Engineering, and Environmental Services M&A practice at FMI Capital Advisors for nearly a decade. Previously, Greg worked in investment banking at Deutsche Bank in New York City and for the boutique M&A firm Wiley Capital Advisors. Greg received his MBA from New York University’s Stern School of Business. Prior to earning his MBA, Greg received a BA in Economics from UCLA. He holds his Series 63 and Series 79 licenses with FINRA.
“I’m pleased to join CLA Meridian Capital and become part of this talented team known for outstanding client service. The firm has an impressive M&A track record in the architecture, engineering, construction & building products markets, and I look forward to helping them build on those successes,” said Greg Powell.
The addition of Greg Powell in Raleigh expands CLA Meridian Capital’s presence on the East Coast and continued growth momentum for CLA Meridian Capital after adding Matt Rechtin in San Francisco, and our office expansion into Portland, and Salt Lake City.
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About Meridian Capital
Meridian Capital LLC is a leading independent middle market M&A advisory firm with locations in Seattle, Portland, Salt Lake City, the Bay Area, Raleigh, and Orange County. Meridian has served as a trusted advisor to business owners on complex corporate finance, M&A and strategic challenges for over 30 years. The firm differentiates itself through its deep industry insights, highly customized service approach, and end-to-end commitment to execution. With a unique combination of financial, transactional, and operational professionals on your side, Meridian offers the depth and breadth of experience required to serve leading middle market companies in multiple sectors including aerospace defense & space, food, beverage & agribusiness, business services, consumer, diversified industrials, engineering & construction, building products, technology, and telecommunications. Meridian also offers clients unparalleled cross-border capabilities through its REACH M&A Partners network.
