Summary

Brent is an Associate at Paralign Capital Partners with over six years of experience in corporate development, investment banking, and business valuation. He brings a strong foundation in financial analysis, deal execution, and cross-functional collaboration. Brent is passionate about helping clients achieve their strategic objectives through thoughtful, data-driven decision-making, and disciplined transaction management.

Experience

Before joining Paralign Capital Partners, Brent was a Senior Corporate Development Analyst at HomeServices of America, where he led the execution of the company’s M&A strategy. He worked closely with executive leadership to evaluate acquisition opportunities, develop financial models, coordinate diligence efforts, and support integration planning across functional teams.

Earlier in his career, Brent was an investment banking analyst at TripleTree, advising healthcare clients on M&A transactions. He also held valuation roles at Ernst & Young and Shenehon Company, where he focused on financial modeling, fair market valuation analyses, and appraisal support across a variety of industries and asset types.

Education & Credentials

Brent earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Finance with a minor in Accounting from Winona State University, graduating with honors.

Personal

Outside of work, Brent enjoys exploring the Minneapolis-St. Paul area through its vibrant local restaurant and brewery scene, unique architecture, and live music venues. He takes full advantage of Minneapolis’ parks system for walking, hiking, and running. Brent’s hobbies include fly fishing, horticulture, and amateur birding. When he’s not outdoors, he enjoys spending time with friends and family.