Esther Lainis

Senior Vice President – Commercial Banking
Esther is a Senior Vice President for Capital One Bank’s Middle Market Commercial Lending team in metro New York. Esther leads a team of commercial bankers focused on delivering a wide range of innovative financial solutions and superlative customer service to middle market banking customers.

Ms. Lainis brings more than 30 years of experience...

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John Miscione

Senior Advisor
John facilitates business relationships on behalf of Duff & Phelps with clients, prospects, law firms and financial institutions. He maintains deep relationships with industry professionals and trade groups which specialize in ESOP’s and employee ownership.

Mr. Miscione is a professional independent director, experienced board advisor and middle market investment banker, former private company business owner and senior executive with...

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Tom Nastos

Co-Founder
Tom is currently serving as the Co-Founder of BluEnsign, the fashion industry’s premier omnichannel apparel show organizer. BluEnsign is a strategic advisory firm serving consumer brands and event planning organizations across the entire global value chain.

Throughout his career, Tom has developed and demonstrated extensive executive skills in C-level positions including organizational change and...

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Josh Goldberg

Managing Director
Josh Goldberg is a Managing Director in the Investment Banking division of Threadstone. Joshua has worked on and completed deals with leading consumer, retail and apparel companies including MISSION, Independent Pet Partners, Perry Ellis International, and Roots Canada. Prior to joining Threadstone, Josh was a Research Analyst at Pioneer Alternative Investments covering Macro and Systematic hedge fund strategies....

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Karen Giberson

President
A genuine style insider, Karen has years of experience in merchandising, marketing and public relations. As President of the Accessories Council, a non-profit national advocacy group, she represents nearly 300 dynamic companies in the fashion footwear, accessory and jewelry industry.

Beyond current members, Karen works with hundreds of brands, retailers and industry support executives. Interacting mainly with C-level...

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Michael Sacco, CPA

Partner & National Consumer and Industrial Products Leader

Michael Sacco is national leader of Marcum’s Consumer Products group. He provides accounting, auditing, tax, and business advisory services to privately held companies and their owners. Michael services clients in such industries as apparel, consumer products, e-commerce, manufacturing, import/distribution, food and beverage, architecture & engineering, and professional service companies.

As a trusted advisor, Michael...

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