Capstone Partners Promotes Crista Gilmore to Managing Director

BOSTON, March 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Capstone Partners, a leading middle market investment banking firm, is pleased to announce that Crista Gilmore has been promoted to Managing Director within the firm's Building Products & Construction Services Group. This appointment reflects the exceptional dedication and expertise she has contributed to the firm and its clients over her tenure.

Gilmore joined the firm in 2017 and has over 15 years of experience in mergers & acquisitions advisory, public accounting, valuation, and corporate finance assignments. She specializes in working with businesses in Architecture, Engineering, and various trades sectors on sell-side transactions.

As a Certified Public Accountant, Gilmore began her career at KPMG LLP, where she audited a wide range of businesses from small non-profits to large Fortune 100 companies. She also previously worked at a multi-strategy hedge fund within fund accounting and valuation, and is a CFA Charterholder.

Since joining Capstone, Gilmore's industry knowledge and expertise has helped many clients navigate exits and strategic transactions. Most recently, she advised full-service electrical contractor RK Electric on its sale to private equity firm Huron Capital and land planning and civil engineering firm Poulos & Bennett on its partnership with Pape-Dawson Engineers.

In 2021, Gilmore was named an Emerging Leader by The M&A Advisor—the premier global network of M&A, turnaround, and finance professionals. The honor recognizes the achievements of outstanding young professionals who have reached a significant level of success and celebrates their accomplishments and contributions to progress in the industry.

Gilmore commented, "I am excited to step into the role of Managing Director at Capstone Partners and look forward to the challenge. I am committed to delivering exceptional results for our clients in the Construction industry and eager to contribute to the firm's continued growth."

Darin Good, Managing Director and Head of Capstone's Building Products & Construction Services Group, added, "Crista is a thoughtful and tireless advocate for our clients. This promotion is well deserved as she is a key component for our team's continued growth and success." 

ABOUT CAPSTONE PARTNERS

For over 20 years, the firm has been a trusted advisor to leading middle market companies, offering a fully integrated range of investment banking and financial advisory services uniquely tailored to help owners, investors, and creditors through each stage of the company's lifecycle. Capstone's services include M&A advisory, debt and equity placement, corporate restructuring, special situations, valuation and fairness opinions, and financial advisory services. Headquartered in Boston, the firm has 175+ professionals across the U.S. With 12 dedicated industry groups, Capstone delivers sector-specific expertise through large, cross-functional teams. Capstone is a subsidiary of Huntington Bancshares Incorporated (NASDAQ: HBAN). For more information, visit www.capstonepartners.com.

SOURCE Capstone Partners