Mesirow Welcomes New Managing Directors, Expands Sector Expertise Chicago, Illinois based Mesirow, an independent, employ- ee-owned financial services firm, today announced the appointment of William “Bill” Lynch and Garry Vaynberg as Managing Directors in its Investment Banking group. These additions underscore Mesirow’s ongoing commit- ment to strengthening its sector coverage strategy with senior talent while delivering thoughtful advice across its ten industry verticals. Bill Lynch will partner with Nathan Moeri in Mesirow’s Industrial Technology practice, further expanding the firm’s experience and relationships in the safety and se- curity sector. Garry Vaynberg will focus on distribution and supply chain, bringing decades of expertise in client man-
agement, deal execution, and new business development within the sector. “The addition of Bill and Garry reflects Mesirow’s focus on growth and our dedication to bringing in senior talent whom have broad deal expe- rience, sector level expertise, strong relationships, and fit well within our culture,” said Rocky Pontikes, Co-Head of Mesirow Investment Banking. “These strategic hires also expand our industry breadth and qualifica- tions across our Industrial Tech- nology and Distribution & Sup- ply Chain sectors, both of which remain active and a core focus for growth going into 2026.” Bill Lynch brings more than 20 years of investment Bill Lynch
banking experience, with a strong track record in security, maritime technology, and recurring revenue service business- es. He joins Mesirow from Imperial Capital and previously served as Vice President at ProFinance Associates, leading M&A and financing transactions across high-margin, service-oriented sectors. Earlier in his ca- reer, Bill held leadership roles in industrial manufacturing at USG Corporation. Garry Vaynberg joins Mesirow after more than 20 years at Piper Sandler, where
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