The Executive Board
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Daniel Dykstra
President [email protected] Daniel is a Junior studying Finance and Accounting. He currently works at Auxo Investment Partners as a Private Equity Junior Analyst and previously held an M&A role at Calder Capital. In summer 2026, he will join Piper Sandler as an Investment Banking Summer Analyst in the Services and Industrials group. After graduation, Daniel plans to pursue a full-time career in Investment Banking. He’s always happy to connect and help however he can. |
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Aidan Dowdell
VP of Operations [email protected] Aidan is a Senior pursuing a degree in Finance; with a minor in Accounting. Upon graduation, he plans to join Clarkston Capital as a Research Analyst in Rochester, MI. His prior work experiences include interning at Blackford Capital, Red Cedar Investment Management, and Calder Capital. Aidan is always open to helping his fellow peers, so please reach out to him with any questions. |
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Christopher Sharrar
Vice President of Portfolio Management [email protected] Christopher is a Senior Finance and Economics student. He is currently a Private Equity Junior Analyst at Blackford Capital and has previously interned at Calder Capital, a Grand Rapids based M&A firm. Christopher is always open to helping his fellow peers, so please reach out to him with any questions. After graduation, he will start as an Analyst at Blackford Capital. |
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Blake Buchanan
Vice President of Analyst Development [email protected] Blake is a Senior studying Finance and Accounting. Blake’s experiences include being a private equity junior analyst at Blackford Capital, and a transaction advisory services intern at Plante Moran. Post Graduation Blake would like to pursue a career in mergers and acquisitions financial due diligence. Blake loves to help others learn, and would love to answer any questions. |
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Gabrielle Snider
Vice President of Marketing [email protected] Gabrielle is a student at Grand Valley State University pursuing degrees in Marketing and Finance. Her prior experience includes a Sales Enablement Internship with Stryker in the summer of ’25, as well as a role as an Investor Relations Junior Analyst with Blackford Capital during the ’24–’25 academic year. Following graduation, Gabrielle is exploring opportunities to continue building her career in finance and marketing. |
THE PORtfolio MANagers
