Jordan Knauff & Company Announces Promotion of David A. Kakareka to Managing Director

Middle-market investment bank Jordan Knauff & Company (JKC) is pleased to announce Mr. David A. Kakareka has been named a Managing Director of the firm. Throughout his tenure with JKC, Mr. Kakareka has demonstrated a passion for his work, a commitment to mentoring his colleagues and a drive to deliver successful outcomes for clients.

Commenting on the announcement, Mr. G. Cook Jordan, Jr., Managing Principal of JKC, said, “This promotion is an important event that reflects the role Dave has played in the success and growth of the firm. He has made real connections with our clients, delivered valuable insights and exhibited the commitment to excellence that clients seek from their best advisors. I am highly confident in his success as a Managing Director of our firm.”

Since joining the firm in 2006 as an Analyst, Mr. Kakareka has worked on projects in a wide array of industries, including energy logistics and distribution, building products and services, packaging, real estate, business services, manufacturing and general distribution.

In his new role, Mr. Kakareka will continue to work closely with clients to develop transaction strategies, execute sale and capital raise mandates, structure purchase agreements and negotiate transaction terms. In addition, he will provide direction and leadership to JKC personnel in the creation of firm and client marketing materials, along with any regulatory requirements of the firm.

Mr. Kakareka is a graduate of Eastern Illinois University (B.S. – Business) and Loyola University Chicago Graduate School of Business (M.B.A.). He was named an Emerging Leader by The M&A Advisor and Top 50: Americas Rising Dealmakers by the Global Mergers & Acquisitions Network. Mr. Kakareka can be reached at 312-254-5907 and dkakareka@jordanknauff.com, or connect with him on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-kakareka-6635613/.

 

About Jordan Knauff & Company

Jordan Knauff & Company is a knowledgeable and experienced provider of a comprehensive line of investment banking services to private companies.  Services include mergers and acquisitions advisory, debt and equity capital formation, and strategic financial advisory services to companies in a variety of industries.  Typical transaction sizes range from $10 million to $300 million in total consideration.  Mr. G. Cook Jordan, Jr. has over 30 years of private equity and investment banking experience, and seven years of executive and operations experience in middle-market companies.  JKC’s entire professional team have spent their careers in the middle-market and offer that expertise and knowledge to their clients. It is their mission to provide the best transaction advisory support services along with in-depth industry research to middle-market companies and the entrepreneurs who lead them.

To learn more about Jordan Knauff & Company, please visit www.jordanknauff.com or contact Mr. Jordan at cj@jordanknauff.com or 312-254-5901.  Jordan Knauff & Company is a member of FINRA.