2024 Dealmakers of the Year Honorees

Presented By: Dickinson Wright

 

 

 

Steve Carrel & David Mitchell 
Partner; Managing Partner       
TRP Capital

The private equity firm invests in the commercial and consumer segments of the transportation industry.

• Since its founding in 1997, TRP has invested over $1.2 billion in 31 platform investments and nearly 200 follow-on investments.
• Over the past 12 months, TRP has had four portfolio company exits, raised its’ sixth fund, and executed three refinancings to support portfolio growth.

 

Mike Klein          
CEO       
Genomenon, Inc.

Created a genome interpretation software designed to improve cancer diagnosis and treatment.

• The company has been active over the past 24 months—it acquired Boston Genetics, a genomics interpretation and curation company.
• Expanded the company's commercial operations and the development of its genomic data hub.
• Continued evolution of AI-driven genomic engine, as well as the incorporation of collaborative features for community-based variant interpretation.
• Launched Curate-Pro, a rapid on- on-demand evidence curation and variant classification service for genetic testing labs.

 

Deidra Mitchell
President & CEO       
Waséyabek

A tribally-owned non-gaming economic development firm of the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi Indians, a Michigan-based tribe.

• Part of Deidra’s strategic five-year plan included growth of the firm’s Federal Group, which targeted organic growth, joint ventures, and acquisitions.
• Last year, Waséyabek purchased majority interest in two companies:  VES, an innovative software systems integration firm operating in the defense sector, and BLDI, a Michigan-based environmental engineering firm.

 

 

Tom Saeli & Jason Tunney
CEO; Former EVP & General Counsel 
Duro-Last Inc.

One of the nation’s premier manufacturers of prefabricated roofing systems intended for flat or low-sloped applications.

• Not only were the two responsible for the hypergrowth and expansion of the company, but most recently, they engineered the sale of Duro-Last and its affiliates to Holcim in a more than $1.2 billion deal.

 

Stephane Vedie               
CEO       
LUXIT Group

A world-leading technology expert in vehicle small lamp, with a mission to inspire and guide the evolution of lighting for styling, branding, performance, and safety.

• The company recently acquired Proper Group International LLC, which was the fifth of five recent acquisitions.
• Under Stephane’s leadership, the company is slated to reach $250 million in revenue this year and now, with a new acquisition in Mexico, has set its sights on organic growth to reach—and surpass—$300 million.