Elizabeth Schanz

1 week ago | crainscleveland.com | Elizabeth Schanz

The latest $3.5 million gift will allow for an additional staff member and expanded support offerings at UH Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital. “Joanie and Tom recognize the importance of supporting families through the unimaginable loss of a child,” Dr. Cliff Megerian, UH CEO and Jane and Henry Meyer Chief Executive Officer Distinguished Chair, said in a news release.

1 week ago | crainscleveland.com | Elizabeth Schanz

“I’m proud of what we’ve accomplished together," Osiecki said in a statement on the board’s website. "I will leave knowing that the ADAMHS Board is positioned well for the future."  The ADAMHS Board of Cuyahoga County will search for a new CEO and prepare for Osiecki’s departure over the next several months, according to the announcement on March 31. “When we heard of his decision to retire, we asked him to stay, but understand that his retirement is well-earned and well-deserved,” J.

1 week ago | crainsgrandrapids.com | Elizabeth Schanz

YOUNG DEALMAKER OF THE YEARZach Wiersma is diligent when it comes to the details of dealmaking. Starting with Charter Capital Partners six years ago as an associate and working his way into his current position as director, the 30-year-old has honed in on the importance of communication that honors the goals of each deal. Each of those deals, he says, takes a “unique and customized solution,” and those solutions are what drive Wiersma’s approach to handling mergers and acquisitions.

1 week ago | crainsgrandrapids.com | Advanced Manufacturing Expo |Elizabeth Schanz

Lambert Global’s sale to a Spanish corporate affairs and marketing consulting firm not only boosted the Grand Rapids communications company’s international presence, but also put Grand Rapids on the international dealmaking map, executives say. Madrid-based LLYC, which has offices in 12 countries, acquired Lambert Global for an initial 70% stake for a price based on EBITDA performance in the next two years.

1 week ago | crainsgrandrapids.com | Advanced Manufacturing Expo |Elizabeth Schanz

Patrick Robey has spent his career working on mergers and acquisitions. Along the way, Robey has seen how important good advisers are to the people involved in the deals. Originally from Jackson, Mich., Robey attended Hope College. After graduating, he started his career with JP Morgan and later worked for Grand Rapids-based Blackford Capital in a private equity position. Now, Robey serves as a director at Calder Capital, a position he has held since 2016.