STL Emerging 20

Congratulations to the class of 2025!

This leadership development program is geared towards rising young professionals in the M&A community.  The three-part program will offer participants educational sessions, networking opportunities and alumni advisors.  The STL Emerging 20 class represents the next generation of deal-makers supporting corporate growth including private equity investors, intermediaries, corporate development professionals, lenders, M&A advisors and service providers. 

The program will run from January 2026 to May 2026 and the cost is $1,295, which includes a one-year membership to ACG ($650 value).  Applications will open October 1st, 2025.

Do you have someone to nominate for the next STL Emerging 20 class? Click here to fill out the nomination form.

"We believe the STL Emerging 20 program is a great professional development tool and have seen the participants in the program not only grow their intellect, but their networks too. Definitely an opportunity you wouldn't want to miss." - John Huhn, Managing Partner, Compass Group Equity Partners

Interested in learning more? Contact Emerging Leaders Chair, Ryan Meesey, at Ryan.Meesey@RubinBrown.com or ACG St. Louis Chapter Administrator, Olivia McCarty, at omccarty@acg.org.

STL Emerging 20 Committee
Ryan Meesey, RubinBrown
Kelsey McGonigle, UB Greensfelder
Abby Graham, Holleway Capital
Max Barretto, Parkside Financial
Carter Smith, ButcherJoseph