About Us

Eric has been providing Government and Defense M&A advisory services for 10+ years. Prior to WISTLR he worked at Houlihan Lokey advising on some of the largest GovCon deals in the country. At WISTLR he supports business owners in all aspects of their sell-side and buy-side M&A requirements.

Outside of work Eric enjoys running, reading great history (especially David McCullough and stories of American Industry), hiking with his wife across the United States, and playing his home golf course at Oakmont Country Club.

Alex has been with WISTLR since the early days of the company. Before joining WISTLR Alex worked as a director in the live events and sporting industries for over 10 years. In his role at WISTLR, Alex supports both sell-side and buy-side endeavors for clients and has a propensity for discovering fantastic companies.

Out of the office Alex enjoys working on classic automobiles and spending time on his ranch in northern New Mexico. As a former Alaskan, Alex has an appreciation for the outdoors and is a staunch believer in the quote, “Wilderness is not a luxury but necessity of the human spirit.”

Bailey joined WISTLR in 2026 with investment banking experience across technology, business services, government, and defense. At Houlihan Lokey, he specialized in GovCon M&A, advising clients with diverse exposure across the DoD and developing a deep interest in the sector. At WISTLR, Bailey supports clients across M&A strategy and execution.
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A former wildland firefighter, Bailey believes in challenging oneself, learning constantly, and elevating those around him. Outside the office, he enjoys exploring the western U.S., hunting, hiking, physical training, and studying philosophy and theology.

Will joined WISTLR after graduating from Colorado College in 2023. Prior to WISTLR he worked as a summer analyst In Stepstone Group’s Venture Capital office. Will supports the WISTLR team as a business analyst. 

Outside of work, Will enjoys reading sci-fi and historical fiction, finding new spots to fly fish, and skiing the I70 resorts in Colorado. While home in Maryland, he spends time duck hunting with his black Lab. 

Olivia serves as a Due Diligence Support Specialist, where she focuses on supporting clients and helping create a smooth, organized diligence process. She values collaboration and enjoys working closely with both clients and team members to make complex processes more manageable and efficient.

Olivia is currently pursuing her MBA and enjoys reading nonfiction, cooking, and running in her free time. She believes persistence and consistency are essential to long-term success.