Calder Capital proudly announces that Patrick Robey, a key member of its mergers and acquisitions advisory team, has been recognized by Crain’s Grand Rapids Business in their prestigious 2025 M&A Deals and Dealmakers Awards. As an investment banker who advised on numerous notable or complex deals over the last year, Patrick has been recognized as Dealmaker of the Year in the Adviser category. This honor highlights Patrick’s outstanding leadership, creativity, and financial expertise in facilitating successful transactions in the middle market and the lower middle market.
The Crain’s Grand Rapids Business M&A Deals and Dealmakers Awards celebrate individuals and firms that drive mergers and acquisitions across West Michigan. Patrick’s inclusion in this year’s list as Dealmaker of the Year in the Adviser category reflects his expertise, dedication, and impact.
Patrick’s success at Calder Capital is rooted in his steadfast work ethic, kindness, and client-focused approach. He is known for his ability to structure complex deals and guide clients through intricate transactions. Patrick’s contributions to Calder’s growth, especially his role in high-profile deals like Floorguard Products and SERVPRO of Saginaw, demonstrate his capabilities. In 2024 alone, Patrick’s deals contributed significantly to Calder’s record-breaking performance, solidifying his status as a cornerstone of the firm.
In response to receiving this award, Patrick Robey shared, “I am truly honored and humbled to be recognized by Crain’s Grand Rapids as Dealmaker of the Year in the Adviser category. Doing what we do every day is only possible with the trust placed in us by our clients and the incredible team, culture, and infrastructure we have here at Calder. I am grateful for the support of my family, colleagues, and friends (many of whom happen to also be colleagues!). I am humbled by the opportunity to help business owners achieve their goals, and I certainly do not take this role lightly. When advising a client, whether it be the seller or buyer, you can’t just look at it as a transaction; the business is something that oftentimes has taken a generation (or two or three) to build. Therefore, it’s not just about getting the numbers or legal paperwork right, but also ensuring the employees and their families are taken care of, the many customers and vendors are in good hands, and that the culture and reputation that has been built over many years is sustained and continued. Because of these things, my career is not only highly enjoyable, it is also extremely fulfilling. I look forward to all the growth that lies ahead at Calder Capital in the years to come!”
“Patrick’s recognition is a testament to his excellence in M&A advisory,” said Max Friar, Founder and Managing Partner at Calder Capital. “Patrick has delivered exceptional results for our clients. He has been instrumental in strengthening Calder’s reputation as a mergers and acquisitions firm that can effectively handle transactions from $1-100M. We are incredibly proud of his achievements.”
Complete results for Crain’s Grand Rapids Business 2025 M&A Deals and Dealmakers Awards may be viewed at: https://www.crainsgrandrapids.com/news/banking-finance/ma-deals-and-dealmakers-awards-2025/.
About Crain’s Grand Rapids
Crain’s Grand Rapids Business is a leading source of business news, analysis, and insights for professionals across West Michigan. Covering industries such as finance, healthcare, real estate, and manufacturing, Crain’s provides in-depth reporting on key economic trends, major deals, and influential leaders shaping the region’s business landscape. To learn more, visit www.crainsgrandrapids.com.
About Calder Capital
Founded in 2013, Calder Capital is a lower middle-market investment bank providing mergers and acquisitions advisory services to business owners, entrepreneurs, family offices, and investors across the United States. Our dedicated team of professionals combines extensive industry experience, technological innovation, negotiation savvy, and key relationships to exhibit exceptional execution. Calder’s services include mergers and acquisitions advisory, private funds and capital markets advisory, and business valuations. To learn more, please visit http://caldergr.com.