Principal Advisors
Joseph T. DiGiacomo
PRESIDENT
Joseph T. DiGiacomo is Founder and President of D5 Capital Advisors LLC. During his 35+ year career as an investment banker, certified public accountant and corporate executive, Joe has worked on an extensive list of merger & acquisition transactions. Joe has advised clients on matters relating to sales and acquisitions of businesses, private equity recapitalization transactions, management buy-outs, ownership transition planning, business valuations and other management consulting services.
Joe previously served as President and CFO of a $135 million multimodal transportation and logistics business. He also provided merger & acquisition services as a Corporate Development Director for Penske Truck Leasing and Penske Logistics. In addition, Joe was previously a Partner with a regional CPA firm.
Education
BLOOMSBURG UNIVERSITY
B.S. Business Administration, Accounting
Certifications
• Certified Public Accountant (inactive)
• Certified Business Appraiser (inactive)
Professional Organizations
Association for Corporate Growth
Alliance of Merger & Acquisition Advisors
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Kristi Lutes-Posluszny
Managing DIRECTOR
Kristi Lutes-Posluszny is a Managing Director at D5 Capital Advisors LLC. Throughout her career, Kristi has been involved with companies ranging in revenue size from several hundred million dollars to several hundred thousand, across the globe. Previously, Kristi spent 8 years in middle market investment banking with a focus on advising business owners with the sale of their businesses to strategic and financial acquirers. She spent much of this time in New York City where she advised on over 50 transactions in the education, healthcare, pharmaceutical, technology, financial institution, and publishing industries. Prior to joining D5 Capital Advisors, Kristi was partnered with a merger & acquisition advisory firm, where her focus was primarily selling micro and small businesses in a variety of industries, working directly with entrepreneurs. Kristi prides herself in the relationships she builds and manages with business owners, and strives to truly make an impact in their lives with a client-first service mindset.
In her spare time, Kristi enjoys spending time with her husband and family. She enjoys anything in the outdoors, remodeling her home and traveling.
Education
UNIVERSITY of COLORADO
Leeds School of Business
Master of Business Administration
Concentrations in Entrepreneurship and Finance
LEHIGH UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Science
Major: Finance; Minor: Japanese
Jeffrey L. Papach
Managing DIRECTOR
Jeffrey L. Papach directs the Corporate Advisory Services practice of D5 Capital Advisors. Jeff also focuses on originating, managing and executing investment banking transactions in manufacturing and other industry sectors. As a corporate executive, Jeff understands the structure and dynamics necessary for large organizations to succeed in a global arena. As an entrepreneurial business owner, he knows firsthand the speed, flexibility, and versatility required to convert opportunities into results.
Early in his career, Jeff was employed by LTV Steel Corporation, a Fortune 100 fully integrated steel producer. Later, Jeff was a Divisional President for Hille & Mueller Group, a manufacturing company based in Dusseldorf; President/COO of the TBS Division of InterWire Group/New York; and Vice President of Sales & Marketing for Lynn Hudd Steel/New Jersey. In 2010, Jeff formed JP Venture Group to acquire a regional powder coating business which Jeff returned to profitability and later sold.
Education
LEHIGH UNIVERSITY
B.S. Business & Economics
Professionals Organizations
Association for Corporate Growth
Alliance of Merger & Acquisition Advisors
BENG Business Executive Networking Group - Board Member
BEACON (formerly GPSEG – Greater Philadelphia Senior Executive Group)