Andrew Popescu

Dr. Popescu is a driven, multidisciplinary professional with nearly a decade of clinical dentistry and healthcare management experience. With a strong background in dentistry and a natural inclination towards business management and consulting, he made a seamless transition to the realm of financial restructuring. Since joining the field, Dr. Popescu has worked on numerous projects […]
Patrick Burel

Mr. Burel is a widely diversified financial services professional and veteran, with experience in equity research, investment management, financial modeling & valuation, financial & equity analysis and management consulting. He brings a curious mind and unwavering perseverance to the Province team, along with experience in the aerospace, chemicals & materials, consumer products, financial services, government […]
Kirsten Lee

Kirsten Lee is a skilled financial services professional with expertise in credit analysis, investment-grade credit, and US banks. Her analytical, collaborative and problem-solving skills have enabled her to excel in her career. Kirsten’s professional accomplishments include leading the purchase activity and coverage of US banks, as well as conducting liquidation analysis following the collapse of […]
Hughes Congleton

Mr. Congleton’s extensive background in private equity encompasses roles as both a GP and LP, fostering a strong foundation in financial and technical expertise. Within the mining industry, he gained a proficiency in navigating intricate cross-border transactions and successfully orchestrating debt and equity financing. Prior to Province, Mr. Congleton served as an Associate at Pandion Mine Finance, specializing […]
Oscar Strieter

Mr. Strieter is a highly qualified operator, critical thinker, and decision-maker with experience in mergers and acquisitions, distressed financings, liquidations, litigation-oriented investigations, and buyside investments which have taken place both in- and out-of-court. Throughout his career, Mr. Strieter has advised companies and investors in mergers, acquisitions, and restructurings. Serving as a Senior Associate at Province, […]
Keith Piwowar

Keith brings considerable financial and credit analysis experience to clients and creditors. Prior to joining Province, Keith was a Director of Credit & Risk Solutions at S&P Global. While at S&P, Keith served as a generalist evaluating entities and instruments across the financial and non-financial sectors. In his role, Keith served as subject matter expert […]
Garo Khachikian

Mr. Khachikian brings an analytical and solution-oriented mindset to the Province team, after gaining prominent experience within the banking and financial services industries. In his prior roles, he was involved in the origination of syndicated and bilateral credit facilities across various industries, including aerospace, aviation, defense, industrial products & services, and commercial real estate. Prior […]
Hunter Thompson

Mr. Thompson joined Province in February 2023. He has experience in mergers & acquisitions, liability management transactions, asset sales and valuation. He has advised on numerous transactions across multiple industries including technology, aerospace, healthcare and retail. Mr. Thompson works extensively within Province’s UCC practice. His representative experience includes work on the Wesco Aircraft restructuring, where […]
Byron Groth

Mr. Groth has more than 12 years of professional experience providing quantitative analysis and research to various industries. He provides litigation support services and has investigated insider trading and conflicting business relationships of international firms accused of fraudulent accounting. Mr. Groth has analyzed M&A activity for over 1,300 companies to categorize opportunities for transaction services […]