ACG Announces Meritorious Service Award Recipients

February 4, 2026: CHICAGO—The Association for Corporate Growth® (ACG), a global organization focused on driving middle-market growth, announced today the recipients of the prestigious 2026 Meritorious Service Awards. The award recipients will be recognized at DealMAX on April 27-29 at the ARIA Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.

Meritorious Service Awards are given annually to ACG members who have provided distinguished volunteer service and leadership. The Meritorious Service Award recognizes ACG leaders who have contributed to the success of ACG through extraordinary achievement and service.

“These honorees embody the leadership and commitment that fuel middle-market growth,” said Brent Baxter, CEO of ACG. “Their contributions extend well beyond their chapters, strengthening ACG’s global network and the broader middle-market community. These awards reflect our appreciation for the lasting impact they continue to deliver.”

2026 Meritorious Award Recipients:

Tony Banks
RSM US LLP
ACG Dallas

Steve Castino
Rehmann
ACG Orlando

Ann Cox
Citi Private Bank
ACG Atlanta

Bryan Cummings
Canaccord Genuity
ACG New York

David Gershman
Trivest
ACG South Florida

Kim Easterle-Mattes
Aon
ACG Detroit

Ari Roloff
Kaufman Rossin & Co., P.A.
ACG South Florida

John Surrette
KLR
ACG Boston

“ACG thrives because of members who step up and invest their time, expertise, and energy,” said Baxter. “These honorees help build the momentum that keeps our community relevant, resilient, and growing.”

About ACG (Association for Corporate Growth)
Founded in 1954, ACG is the premier M&A dealmaking community with a mission of driving middle-market growth. ACG’s global network operates within 61 local markets worldwide and comprises more than 100,000 middle-market professionals who invest in, own, and advise growing companies. ACG’s DealMAX conference is the association’s flagship event, bringing together the best and brightest dealmaking professionals in the industry. Learn more about ACG and become a member at acg.org.

Contact:  Katie Maloney, Vice President, Communications & Content
Email:  kmaloney@acg.org