Dustin supports senior team members through a variety of functions, including financial analysis and modeling of valuation and transaction alternatives, evaluating business operations, ownership capital structure and competitive landscape, developing presentations for use in client meetings, conducting industry, market, and competitive research, and assisting with business development and origination opportunities. 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 

Prior to joining Verit, Dustin was an Investment Banking Associate at Uplift Partners, a boutique investment bank specializing in M&A transactions and capital raises for middle market clients. He previously interned at Hilco Corporate Finance, contributing to multiple M&A transactions, and at Sterling Partners, a middle market private equity firm, where he conducted add-on acquisition analysis. In addition, Dustin served as an Investment Consultant in Aon Investments USA Inc.’s Wealth Management group, constructing multi-asset model portfolios for high-net-worth clients. 

Specific responsibilities included leading financial and business due diligence, building and reviewing detailed financial models, managing the full diligence process, and developing comprehensive marketing materials. Additionally, oversaw client relationship management to drive successful transaction execution.  

Dustin received his MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and is also a CFA® Charterholder. 

AFFILIATIONS 

The CFA Institute; the CFA Society of Chicago. 

EDUCATION 

MBA from The University of Chicago Booth 

Bachelor of Science in Commerce with a major in Finance and a minor in Accountancy from DePaul University.