Identifying high-net-worth individuals in need of financial guidance is central to growth in the wealth management industry.
While advisors and sales teams use many signals to guide outreach, one of the strongest and most time-sensitive is often overlooked, the sale of a private business. A liquidity event instantly transforms business owners into high-net-worth individuals, creating a narrow window where the need for financial planning is at its peak.
We track more than 2,000 private company transactions each month in Dakota Marketplace and map those deals directly to key executives. This allows firms to gain a clear, actionable view into who has recently gone through a buyout and is likely navigating newfound liquidity, all in one place where you can view and act on every transaction.
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Top 10 CEOs in Minneapolis
1. Peter Herman – Resolution Medical
Recent Transaction: Buyout / Private Equity | 1/27/2026 | Undisclosed
Arcline Investment Management agreed to sell Resolution Medical, a Minnesota-based developer and manufacturer of complex medical devices, to Resonetics. The acquisition will expand Resonetics’ capabilities in device design, engineering, and manufacturing for high-growth medical technology markets such as structural heart, electrophysiology, and neuromodulation.
Peter Herman is the Chief Executive Officer of Resolution Medical, a contract development and manufacturing organization focused on complex medical technologies. He brings more than 35 years of experience in engineering and medical device manufacturing, with prior leadership roles at Resonetics, JunoPacific, and Lake Region Medical.
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2. John Strosahl – JAMF
Recent Transaction: Buyout / Private Equity | 1/30/2026 | $2.2B
Francisco Partners acquired Jamf in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $2.2 billion, purchasing the Apple device management and security company for $13.05 per share. Following the deal, Jamf will operate as a privately held company while continuing to expand its platform for managing and securing Apple devices worldwide.
John Strosahl is the Chief Executive Officer of Jamf Holding Corp., a software company focused on Apple device management and security. He joined the company in 2015 and rose through leadership roles including Chief Revenue Officer, Chief Operating Officer, and President before being appointed CEO in 2023.
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3. Tom Westling – Integrity Orthopaedics
Recent Transaction: Growth Equity | 1/21/2026 | $350M
Smith+Nephew acquired Integrity Orthopaedics to strengthen its sports medicine portfolio, adding the company’s Tendon Seam™ system designed to improve outcomes in rotator cuff repair procedures. The acquisition expands Smith+Nephew’s shoulder repair offerings by pairing the technology with its REGENETEN Bioinductive Implant to deliver a more comprehensive solution for tendon repair.
Tom Westling is the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Integrity Orthopaedics, a company focused on advancing soft tissue repair technologies for procedures such as rotator cuff surgery. He previously co-founded Rotation Medical, where he led development of the bioinductive implant technology later acquired by Smith & Nephew for $210 million in 2017.
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4. Greg Pickert – Pride Engineering, Llc
Recent Transaction: Buyout / Private Equity | 1/9/2026 | Undisclosed
Arcline Investment Management sold its portfolio companies American Holt and Pride Engineering, collectively known as AmHolt, to packaging machinery provider ProMach. The acquisition expands ProMach’s portfolio of engineered aftermarket parts and consumables for the food and beverage packaging industry while strengthening its ability to support customers across the equipment lifecycle.
Greg Pickert is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Pride Engineering, a Minneapolis-based manufacturer of components used in the production of two-piece metal cans for the food and beverage industries. Under his leadership, the company develops specialized bodymaking components and equipment designed to improve efficiency and performance for can manufacturers worldwide.
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5. Travis Harvego – ROOFLE Technologies
Recent Transaction: Strategic Acquisition | 1/6/2026 | Undisclosed
SalesRabbit acquired Roofle to integrate e-commerce capabilities into its field sales platform, creating a unified system for roofing and home improvement contractors. The combined platform connects online buying, in-field sales, and production workflows, enabling contractors to manage the entire customer journey (from pricing and proposals to inspections and project execution) within a single operating system.
Travis Harvego is the Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of ROOFLE Technologies, where he leads the company’s strategic direction and growth. He has served in this executive role since co-founding the company and most recently maintained the position following a role update in January 2026.
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6. Yasameen Sajady – Maazah
Recent Transaction: Seed Venture | 2/23/2026 | $2M
Minneapolis-based food brand Maazah raised $2 million in seed funding from a group of Minnesota-based family offices to support nationwide retail growth and expanded distribution. The capital will help the company scale production, strengthen retail execution, and expand its portfolio of globally inspired dips and sauces as it grows placements with retailers like Whole Foods, Sprouts, and Costco.
Yasameen Sajady is the CEO and Co-Founder of Maazah, a food company known for its Afghan-style chutneys and condiments inspired by her family’s recipes. Under her leadership, the brand has grown from local farmers markets to national retail distribution in stores such as Target, Whole Foods, and Costco.
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7. Kevin Kallmes – Nested Knowledge
Recent Transaction: Venture Series B | 1/7/2026 | $4.2M
Saint Paul, Minnesota–based Nested Knowledge raised $4.2 million in venture funding from undisclosed investors. The company develops meta-analytical research software that helps academic researchers, biotech firms, and pharmaceutical companies automatically generate living evidence libraries from published medical literature.
Kevin Kallmes is the CEO and Co-Founder of Nested Knowledge, where he leads efforts to modernize how clinicians and researchers access and interpret meta-analytical medical research through interactive data visualization software. He previously served as CEO of Marblehead Medical, leading the company to acquisition, and founded Superior Medical Experts, bringing extensive experience in healthcare technology, research, and clinical data analysis.
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8. Dan Juntunen – The Wells Companies, Inc.
Recent Transaction: Buyout / Private Equity | 2/10/2026 | Undisclosed
Dan Juntunen is the Chief Executive Officer of The Wells Companies, Inc., where he has led the organization since 2011, overseeing operations, sales, product development, and multiple production facilities across the United States. Under his leadership, the company has expanded its national footprint (including the 2024 acquisition of Gate Precast) and strengthened its position in the architectural and structural precast concrete industry.
KPS Capital Partners agreed to acquire The Wells Companies, Inc., a Minnesota-based designer, manufacturer, and installer of above-grade architectural and structural precast concrete solutions. The deal, expected to close in the first quarter of 2026, will support Wells’ next phase of growth as it expands its manufacturing capabilities and market presence across the U.S. construction industry.
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9. Cale Johnston – Onsetto
Recent Transaction: Credit Direct Lending | 12/2/2025 | $20M
Main Street Capital announced a $20 million follow-on first lien, senior secured term debt investment in Chamberlin Holding LLC to support its strategic acquisition of a commercial roofing contractor in the Southeastern U.S. The investment expands Houston-based Chamberlin’s geographic footprint beyond its Southwest stronghold, building on Main Street’s original 2018 investment in the company.
Cale Johnston is the founder and CEO of Onsetto, a Minneapolis-based fintech company focused on automating business account transitions for banks and credit unions. He previously founded ClickSWITCH, a platform used by more than 600 financial institutions, which was acquired by Q2 Holdings for $70 million in 2021.
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10. Jason Cramer – Twin Cities Home Buyers
Recent Transaction: Venture Seed | 1/8/2026 | $2.2M
Minneapolis-based fintech company Onsetto raised $2.2 million in seed funding led by EJF Ventures, with participation from Idea Fund of La Crosse, The Perch Fund, and several angel investors. The funding will support product development and go-to-market expansion as the company grows its AI-driven platform that helps banks and credit unions automate business account switching and accelerate deposit activation.technology, capital, and operational platform to scale its real estate investment activities.
Jason Cramer is the owner of Twin Cities Home Buyers, a Minnesota-based real estate investment firm specializing in purchasing and rehabilitating properties in the Minneapolis–St. Paul area. With more than two decades of industry experience, he has built the company around providing homeowners with fast, fair cash offers for properties in situations such as foreclosure, relocation, or inherited homes.
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Where Liquidity Events Become Prospecting Signals
Finding prospects may not be the challenge, it’s knowing when to reach them.
Private company transactions are one of the clearest signals of imminent need. They turn operating executives into newly liquid decision-makers almost overnight. Firms that align outreach to these moments gain a real advantage in timing, relevance, and conversion.
Dakota Marketplace delivers that edge.
Our combination of real-time private company transaction data and “likely to transact” signals allows RIAs and advisors to engage in timely, highly relevant outreach to individuals with newly acquired, or soon-to-be-acquired, wealth.
You’ll see all private company transactions in one place, updated continuously, so your team can prioritize outreach, engage with confidence, and convert at the right moment.
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