End of Year Update 2025

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2025 marked a milestone year for CCA as we celebrated our 20th anniversary. Throughout the year, we advised business owners through complex strategic and transactional decisions while staying true to what matters most, people and community. We were especially proud to complete our 20 Good Deeds initiative, a meaningful opportunity to give back to the communities we’re fortunate to be part of.

Managing Directors, Mike Zuidema and Tim Brasel share their perspectives on the year behind us and the priorities guiding CCA as we look ahead.

Team Announcements

Welcome New Team Members

We are excited to have welcomed five new team members to CCA. Each brings valuable experience that will contribute to our continued work serving clients.

New Hires 2025: Chris Oven, Dave Morrison
New Hires 2025: Harrison Trainor, Sean Ketchen, Oliver Hogg
Mitchell Gallo

Mitchell Gallo, Promoted to Sr. Analyst

We are excited to promote Mitch Gallo to the role of Sr. Analyst. Mitch will continue to assume more responsibility for managing engagements and developing custom solutions for clients. Mitch will take a more active role in advising clients as they consider their strategic alternatives for growth and value creation or preparing for a future exit or liquidity event.

Transaction Highlights

CCA served as the exclusive financial advisor on 8 transactions across multiple industries, supporting clients in achieving liquidity and strategic growth through sales, acquisitions, and recapitalizations.

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Insights

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Explore insights we shared in I-95 Business, offering perspectives on trends and strategies shaping the middle market.

20 Good Deeds for 20 Years

In recognition of CCA’s 20th anniversary, our 20 Good Deeds initiative has allowed us to support a range of organizations making a meaningful impact in our community. The organizations below represent those efforts.

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