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Patrick O’Keefe Named Deal Professional of the Year by M&A Advisor

Patrick O’Keefe Named Deal Professional of the Year by M&A Advisor

November 20, 2017

The M&A Advisor announced the winners of the 16th Annual M&A Advisor Awards on Monday, November 13th at the 2017 M&A Advisor Awards Gala to a sold-out crowd at the Metropolitan Club, New York, NY. At the gala, Patrick O’Keefe… Continue Reading  

Amanda Rymiszewski Announced as Winner of Oakland University Award

Amanda Rymiszewski Announced as Winner of Oakland University Award

October 11, 2017

Amanda Rymiszewski of O’Keefe has received the Alumni Community Service Award presented by The Oakland University Alumni Association. The award recognizes distinctive service of a humanitarian nature or citizenship through community, public or OU service activities. Friday, October 13th, the… Continue Reading  

Patrick O’Keefe Named CEO of Grow Michigan, LLC

Patrick O’Keefe Named CEO of Grow Michigan, LLC

October 3, 2017

Patrick O’Keefe, founder and CEO of O’Keefe has been named CEO of Grow Michigan, LLC. The consulting firm, O’Keefe has been retained to provide administrative and loan management functions for Grow Michigan. “On behalf on Grow Michigan, we are excited… Continue Reading  

Katie Gerdes Joins O’Keefe as Associate

Katie Gerdes Joins O’Keefe as Associate

September 12, 2017

O’Keefe is pleased to announce Katie Gerdes has joined the firm as an Associate. Prior to joining O’Keefe, Ms. Gerdes served as assistant controller for a $1 billion tier one auto-supplier. She began her career in public accounting as an… Continue Reading  

O’Keefe Promotes Riegler and Wallace to Managing Directors

O’Keefe Promotes Riegler and Wallace to Managing Directors

July 26, 2017

O’KEEFE, a leading financial and strategic advisory firm specializing in enterprise consulting, litigation support, strategic advisory, and turnaround and restructuring, announced the promotions of Carolyn Riegler and Judy Wallace from Directors to Managing Directors. “Carolyn and Judy are vital to… Continue Reading  

Patrick O’Keefe to Speak at FBA Bankruptcy Seminar

Patrick O’Keefe to Speak at FBA Bankruptcy Seminar

July 21, 2017

Patrick O’Keefe, Founder and CEO of O’Keefe, is scheduled to speak at the Federal Bar Association for the Western District of Michigan’s 29th Annual Bankruptcy Seminar. Mr. O’Keefe will participate in the panel discussion “Advanced Chapter 11/Asset Sale.” The panel… Continue Reading  

Matthew Rizzo of O’Keefe Announced as Winner of  the M&A Advisors’ 8th Annual Emerging Leaders Awards

Matthew Rizzo of O’Keefe Announced as Winner of the M&A Advisors’ 8th Annual Emerging Leaders Awards

July 12, 2017

Matthew Rizzo of O’Keefe has been named an Emerging Leader by The M&A Advisor as part of their 8th annual “Emerging Leaders” awards. Rizzo was chosen for his industry accomplishments and expertise from a pool of nominees by an independent… Continue Reading  

Patrick O’Keefe to Speak at M&A Advisor Summit

Patrick O’Keefe to Speak at M&A Advisor Summit

March 21, 2017

Patrick O’Keefe, Founder and CEO of O’Keefe, is scheduled to speak at the M&A Advisor 2017 Distressed Investing Summit Thursday, March 23rd. Mr. O’Keefe will participate in the panel discussion “The Amazon Effect on Retail (and Everything Else).” The panel… Continue Reading  

O’Keefe Adds Automotive Recall Practice Group to Strategic Advisory Services

O’Keefe Adds Automotive Recall Practice Group to Strategic Advisory Services

February 15, 2017

Financial and strategic advisory firm O’Keefe announced today the expansion of its advisory services with its Automotive Recall Practice Group. The announcement was made by Patrick O’Keefe, firm founder and CEO. The team is comprised of the following professionals: •… Continue Reading  

O’Keefe Hires Anson Smuts as Senior Associate

O’Keefe Hires Anson Smuts as Senior Associate

February 3, 2017

Anson Smuts has joined the organization as a Senior Associate. Mr. Smuts has strong knowledge of accounting and finance principles, mergers and acquisitions, business valuation, intellectual property, and data analysis to identify strategies for business growth and development. Prior to… Continue Reading