Generational Group Announces Dealmaker of the Year Finalist

By Generational Group

03/05/2019

Generational Group, a leading mergers and acquisitions advisor for privately held businesses, is pleased to announce that Michael Goss, the firm’s Executive Managing Director of M&A – Central US, is one of 18 finalists for D CEO Magazine’s Dealmaker of the Year in their 2019 Mergers and Acquisitions Awards.

D CEO and the Texas Association for Corporate Growth recently announced the top mergers and acquisitions in North Texas and the dealmakers who made them happen. The program has been expanded this year to recognize more outstanding professionals playing key roles in M&A deals. All finalists will be featured in the May issue of D CEO Magazine and honored at a private awards ceremony on May 2, where winners will be revealed.

Michael Goss holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a concentration in finance from California State University, Fresno. He also holds a Master of Business Administration with a dual concentration in accounting and finance from the University of Texas. He began his career with Generational over a decade ago leading a team of evaluation associates as Valuation Manager.

According to Brenen Hofstadter, Chief M&A Officer with Generational Group, “Michael has established himself as a top M&A practitioner and leader of our Central US Region. His ability to adeptly handle both elements of his role really sets him apart in our organization.”

As Executive Managing Director of M&A – Central US, Michael Goss works directly with middle market business owners to develop and execute exit strategies. He also serves on Generational Group’s M&A Executive Committee.

Ryan Binkley, CEO & President of the firm, added, “I am thrilled that Michael is getting the recognition he deserves.”

“His dedication to our clients and hard work with his group is demonstrated by the success of our central region since Michael became Executive Managing Director. We are very pleased to have a member of our team as one of the finalists for this award.”


About Generational

Generational Group, headquartered in Dallas, TX, is a leading, award winning full-service M&A advisory firm. Generational has over 300 professionals across 16 offices in North America. The firm empowers business owners to unlock the full value of their companies through a comprehensive suite of services—including strategic growth consulting, exit planning education, business valuation, value enhancement strategies, M&A advisory, digital solutions, and wealth management.

Celebrating its 20th year, Generational has successfully closed over 1,700 transactions and has ranked #1 or #2 in all LSEG league tables for deals valued between $25 million and $500 million in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

The firm was named 2024 USA Investment Banking Firm of the Year by the Global M&A Network and recognized as Investment Banking Firm of the Year by The M&A Advisor in both 2024 and 2022.