Managing Director

“My role in advising and representing M&A clients is rooted in both strategic consultation and proactive advocacy. As a consultant, I work to establish realistic, actionable goals, while as an advocate, I aim to surpass them. At the core of my approach is my ability to deliver insightful, objective guidance that drives optimal, comprehensive outcomes.”

Jamie brings more than 25 years of experience across finance, law, and capital markets, with deep expertise in consumer goods and services, health and wellness, and related growth sectors. He is a trusted advisor to founders, executives, and boards navigating strategic growth, capital formation, and complex transactions.

As a Managing Director at Progress Partners, Jamie advises clients on mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, growth capital, and corporate structuring. His multidisciplinary background allows him to approach transactions from both a strategic and financial perspective, helping businesses navigate complex decisions and pursue sustainable growth.

Prior to joining Progress Partners, Jamie led the Functional Nutrition & Wellness Group at Tully & Holland, where he advised clients including Vermont Coffee, Indie Lee, Nikon USA, and BedJet. Earlier in his career, he spent more than a decade at William Blair & Company, where he helped establish the firm’s Boston office and played a key role in the equity capital markets group.

Jamie earned his J.D. from Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law and his B.A. from Colgate University.