Bio

Mr. Kakareka is a Managing Director of Jordan Knauff & Company. He works closely with clients to develop transaction strategies, execute sale and capital raise mandates, structure purchase agreements and negotiate transaction terms. In addition, he provides direction and leadership to JKC personnel in the creation of firm and client marketing materials, along with any regulatory requirements of the firm. Since joining the firm in 2006 as an Analyst, Mr. Kakareka has worked on projects in a wide array of industries, including energy logistics and distribution, building products and services, packaging, real estate, business services, manufacturing and general distribution. Mr. Kakareka is a graduate of Eastern Illinois University (B.S. – Business) and Loyola University Chicago Graduate School of Business (M.B.A.). He was named an Emerging Leader by The M&A Advisor and Top 50: Americas Rising Dealmakers by the Global Mergers & Acquisitions Network.