Sumeet is the Founder of HighPoint Associates and directs company strategy. He is dedicated to creating transformational change for HighPoint client partners. His focus on growth has resulted in measurable, positive outcomes, and high rates of client retention. Sumeet’s breadth of experience and keen sense of intuition allow him to partner with clients to identify the roots of their challenges and how best to tackle them.

Prior to founding HighPoint in 2001, Sumeet was the head of Strategy & Business Development at an early stage venture firm that operated at the intersection of technology, media and entertainment. Before that, he served dozens of clients across industry and functional sectors from McKinsey & Company’s New York and Los Angeles offices.

Sumeet holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a BS from the Wharton School of Business.

Sumeet is based in Los Angeles, where he runs (and runs and runs) almost every morning. After a half-dozen attempts, he gave up on breaking a four-hour marathon and instead now focuses his attention on coaching his son’s sports teams, while cheering on his daughter in skating competitions – and avoiding cursing in front of either of them when his Philadelphia teams let him down…again (save for little blips of happiness in 2018 and 2009).

Richard is a Partner with HighPoint Associates and runs the firm’s East Coast office. He joined HighPoint in 2008 and has since been working with consultants across industries to solve problems, elevate conversations, and deliver breakthrough results.

Prior to joining HighPoint, Richard spent nearly 20 years in a variety of consulting, operating, and start-up leadership positions. Prior to joining HighPoint, he was a principal at Katzenbach Partners, a boutique management consulting firm, where he led client engagements and developed new business in the consumer, healthcare, telecommunications, and financial services sectors. Prior to that, Richard led acquisition and consumer marketing for the largest customer segment within AT&T Wireless. Earlier in his career, he was part of the leadership team at two venture-backed start-ups. He started his career serving in brand management and finance roles at Procter & Gamble.

Richard holds an MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business and a BS from Washington University in St. Louis. He and his wife have two children with whom they enjoy exploring the world.

Kristel is a Partner with HighPoint Associates based in Boston. She joined HighPoint in 2025 and works with consultants across industries to help business leaders develop and communicate strategic plans, operating model shifts, and M&A targets and implementations.

Kristel brings extensive experience in sales and financial management to her role, which she has gained as a Sales Leader and CFO with 25+ years of strategy and management consulting with Accenture and boutique firms. She advises on and leads strategic imperatives such as Market Entry, Sales Force Optimization, Restructuring, and Merger Integrations. She utilizes her expertise and works with consultants to scenario play, to develop change programs, and to implement smart strategic choices.

Kristel holds an M.B.A. in Analytics and Finance from the MIT Sloan School of Management and a B.S. in Chemistry from Wellesley College. Kristel and her husband have two active teenage boys and two beloved rescue dogs. She and  family spend time running, cycling, and skiing (as east coast skiers we believe ice makes you faster).

Justin is Chief Operating Officer and Partner at HighPoint Associates. He devotes much of his time to running internal operations, including HPA partner business development and client delivery support, HR, Finance, contracting, and IT, as well as serves several clients as lead partner.

Prior to joining HighPoint, Justin spent over 20 years in general management, finance, strategy, and marketing leadership roles, first as a senior consultant with Bain & Company, and then in progressive CPG-retail responsibilities at Mattel, Inc.  Most recently, he served as Group CFO and Senior Vice President for Mattel’s Global FP&A, Investor Relations, Commercial Finance, Brand Finance, and Investment Finance organizations.  Previously, Justin helped build out Mattel’s global e-retail and Amazon operations as General Manager of its North America Online business, and headed Mattel’s Corporate Strategy and Development capability.

Justin holds an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, where he was an Austin Scholar, and a BA in Math-Economics from Pomona College.

Justin is based in Los Angeles with his wife and three children. He attempts to maintain a respectable athletic career in all high school / middle-school competitions, and enjoys making music with his family.  When he is not chasing his children’s extracurriculars, you’ll find him cheering on his beloved UConn Huskies basketball teams…or returning to his liberal arts roots with philosophy and theology reading.

Stephen is a Senior Project Leader leading project teams delivering impact for clients. He has 20 years of strategy and operations experience driving large scale programs in transformation, post-merger integration, M&A, and change management across industry sectors.

He is a former McKinsey Associate Principal and leader in the firm’s Operations practice where he led strategy, Lean transformation, post-merger integration, and operations excellence efforts. Stephen then moved to United Technologies where he led strategy and M&A and managed a multibillion-dollar post-merger integration initiative. After United Technologies, Stephen joined Capital One leading a Process Excellence rollout. His more recent roles include VP of Program Management at CSC Service Works, a private equity owned consumer service business, and Chief Transformation Officer at Club Corp, a private equity-owned private clubs and lifestyle business, before taking on a number of transformational HPA leadership opportunities.

Stephen holds a PhD in Physics from University of California, Berkeley, and a BA and MA in Natural Sciences from Cambridge University.

Stephen is based in Dallas, where he enjoys sailing and serving with the Coast Guard Auxiliary.

Chris is an Operations and Finance Associate at Highpoint Associates. In this role, Chris works closely with our Operations Director across a variety of functions to support business operations, including procurement, marketing, office administration, and business development. In addition, he also supports our Controller with financial and accounting matters.

Prior to joining HPA in April 2023, Chris served as a Client Partner Associate for a Los Angeles based agency delivering AR/VR solutions for Fortune 500 companies. Chris also managed day-to-day operations and sales for a premium swing set company in Massachusetts. Chris graduated from the University of Massachusetts Lowell in 2020 and holds a BA in Finance and Management.

Chris grew up in a small town in Massachusetts and currently resides in Santa Monica, CA. Outside of work Chris enjoys exploring the city for new restaurants, going thrifting at flea markets, staying active, and listening to true crime podcasts.

Lia Bathauer is an Executive Assistant for Sumeet Goel at High Point Associates. In this role, Lia works closely with leadership to ensure they have the time and freedom to focus on innovation and growth. With over 15 years of experience in executive support, she brings an unwavering commitment to the fast-growing company’s vision and a passion for facilitating her leaders’ success.

Lia was formerly an Executive Assistant at BCG Digital Ventures where she supported multiple Managing Directors & Partners simultaneously. She has a track record of optimizing executive workflows and enhancing organizational efficiency. She is proficient in calendar management, travel coordination, and project execution. She is committed to driving productivity and fostering seamless collaboration between executives and their teams. Prior to working at BCG, she worked as an Executive Assistant and Office Manager for a Healthcare Cost Containment Company for over 11 years. Having held positions in Real Estate, Medical, Healthcare and Business fields, Lia is able to tailor her skills to meet the needs of various clients here at HPA.

Lia was born and raised in Los Angeles, where she enjoys spending time with her daughter, son and husband. Outside the office, you’ll often find her exploring the riding trails with her horses, indulging in culinary adventures, volunteering at her children’s schools and, most recently, acting as coach or referee for her kids’ various sports teams.

Dilshaan (Shaan) Bhullar is an Associate at HighPoint Associates (HPA), where he contributes to a wide range of internal growth initiatives and client projects. He works alongside Partners and consultant teams to develop insights and implement solutions that help clients navigate complex business challenges.

Shaan earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Southern California’s Marshall School of Business, with an emphasis in Finance. While at USC, he was actively involved on campus, serving as a campus ambassador for a nationally recognized CPG brand and holding various executive board positions at one of the largest student organizations on campus.

Before joining HPA, Shaan worked in the Turnaround and Restructuring practice at Alvarez & Marsal. There, he contributed to engagements across industries, including a $4 billion consumer packaged goods company and a multi-billion-dollar retail pharmacy chain. His responsibilities included building robust financial and predictive models to support restructuring strategies and business transformation efforts. These experiences deepened his industry knowledge and strengthened his ability to navigate intricate financial environments.

Originally from the Bay Area, Shaan grew up in a multicultural household with Filipino, Spanish, and Indian roots. This diverse upbringing sparked a lifelong passion for exploring new cultures, whether through travel, food, or everyday experiences. He now resides in Los Angeles, where he enjoys playing basketball, discovering unique coffee shops, and planning his next international adventure.

James is the Vice President of Strategy and Client Development, where he leads strategic initiatives and drives thought partnership across client-facing and internal efforts. He brings a hands-on approach, broad experience, and a knack for connecting the dots to help clients – and HPA – solve complex problems and grow.

James brings over a decade of experience in strategy, operations, and team leadership, with a proven track record of guiding organizations through complex challenges and transformational change. Most recently, James served as an Engagement Manager at McKinsey & Company, where he led high-impact projects across crisis management, customer experience enhancement, and procurement redesign for a wide spectrum of Fortune 500 companies and public sector clients.

Prior to McKinsey, James held leadership roles at McMaster-Carr, overseeing large frontline teams and optimizing fulfillment operations across a 250,000+ sq ft warehouse. He began his career as a Special Education teacher through Teach for America – an experience that continues to inform his empathetic, people-first approach to leadership and problem solving.

James holds an MBA from Columbia Business School, a Master’s in Special Education from Loyola Marymount University, and a BA in Political Science from UC Berkeley.

James lives in Northridge, CA, and spends his weekends hanging with his wife and friends / family, trying to train his Pomeranian, cheering on L.A. sports teams, and planning his next visit to Yosemite.

Mikaela Celeste is a Talent Associate at HighPoint Associates. As a member of the Talent team, she collaborates with HPA Partners, consultants, and members of both the Talent and Business Development teams to staff all HighPoint projects. She also contributes to network development initiatives to recruit top-tier independent consultants to the HighPoint network.

Prior to joining HighPoint Associates in February 2024, Mikaela graduated from the University of California, San Diego with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Psychology in June 2023. In college, Mikaela was on the NCAA Division 1 Women’s Soccer Team that participated in the Big West Conference. While playing on the team for four years, she earned various academic awards including Big West Commissioner’s Honor Roll, participated in the Triton Athletes’ Council, and received CCAA Freshman of the Year for her rookie season in 2019. Mikaela brings work experience, prior to HPA, in marketing and research & development.

Mikaela is a Southern California native, currently residing in Pasadena. She has an older brother who lives in Charleston, South Carolina. Half of her family, on her mother’s side, resides in Spain and the other half in the United States. Mikaela enjoys traveling, cooking, baking, painting, exercising, and spending time with friends and family.

Solina Chi is the Director of Human Resources at HighPoint Associates, where she drives the firm’s critical talent initiatives. She is particularly focused on supporting the various “moments that matter” across the employee experience journey, from talent acquisition and onboarding to learning and development and performance management.

Prior to joining HighPoint Associates, Solina worked in the Human Capital Advisory practice at KPMG and primarily led organizational change management as well as learning and adoption efforts for organizations across industries. She previously held roles in healthcare organizations, where she has extensive experience building out learning and development programs and partnering with leaders to design toolkits and playbooks aimed to support best practices in improving the care experience.

Solina holds a MA in Industrial Organizational Psychology from New York University and a BA in Psychology from the University of California, Irvine.

Solina is currently based in Torrance, where she enjoys biking, hiking new trails, and training for races by running along the beach. She currently has a goal of running at least one race per year, whether it’s a half marathon or a marathon!

Verrels Eugeneo serves as a Business Development Associate at HighPoint Associates (HPA), working alongside Associates and Partners to advance the firm’s growth through strategic initiatives that strengthen long-term client relationships. He also plays a key role in supporting consultant teams, helping deliver impactful solutions and drive execution for clients across multiple industries.

Verrels is a graduate of Pomona College, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science. His undergraduate experience included a range of hands-on opportunities across both technical and educational fields. He held software engineering internships at Dimensional Fund Advisors and participated in research through Amazon’s SURE Program in collaboration with Columbia University, where he honed his technical skills and analytical thinking. In addition, Verrels served as a teaching intern with Breakthrough Collaborative, supporting educational initiatives for low-income students and developing his passion for mentorship and community engagement.

Originally from New Mexico, Verrels now brings his diverse perspective to the HPA team. Outside of work, he enjoys playing basketball, spending time outdoors, and traveling to different countries. In his free time, he is remotely involved in community-driven projects in Bali, furthering his interest in global impact and cross-cultural collaboration. Verrels also stays engaged with emerging developments in artificial intelligence and technology, particularly their implications for marginalized communities.

Mackenzie Gruver is a Sr. Business Development Associate at HighPoint Associates. As a member of the Business Development (BD) team, she collaborates closely with her colleagues and HPA partners to foster robust client relationships. Mackenzie dedicates her efforts to nurturing client connections and plays a pivotal role in the firm’s growth through lead generation and cultivation initiatives. Additionally, she aids consultant teams in delivering strategic solutions and accelerating execution for clients.

Prior to her tenure at HighPoint Associates, Mackenzie earned her BA in Government and Psychology from Claremont McKenna College in July 2023. Her profound interest in Law and Public Policy steered her Senior Thesis, “Reforming Police in The Post-George Floyd Era: The Role of Public Opinion and Bureaucratic Police Community in Reform Outcomes,” which delves into diagnoses for the stagnated state of the Chicago Consent Decree. Beyond academics, she also served as the Director of Marketing for Claremont Marketing Group and a member of the D3 NCAA CMS Women’s Lacrosse team.

Mackenzie brings strong prior work experience to HPA, having worked in multiple roles across client services, Health Benefit consulting, project sales, product marketing, and academic research. In her free time, Mackenzie enjoys surfing, pickleball, discovering new running trails, and testing out new restaurants around LA.

Earl is a VP who works closely with HPA Partners and consultants to lead staffing for all HighPoint projects. He also drives network development initiatives to recruit top-tier independent consultants into the HighPoint Network.

In addition to his work within the HPA talent function, Earl continues to contribute across areas including contracting, proposals, business development / marketing, and operations. Earl has worked with HighPoint for over 6 years, initially joining the firm as a Business Development Associate before transitioning to the network development and staffing side of the firm.

Earl holds a BA in International Relations from the University of Southern California. Earl is based in Los Angeles and is originally from North Carolina, where he grew up a fan of and participant in all things sports, with an emphasis on baseball. Today, he is an avid cyclist, golfer, and surfer who also enjoys cooking (especially pizza), and playing music.

Erica Jackey is the Vice President of Business Development at HighPoint Associates. In this role, she leads the Business Development team to collaborate with HPA Partners on go-to-market strategy, lead generation, cultivation of client relationships, and winning project opportunities.

Prior to joining HighPoint, Erica worked in strategy consulting at L.E.K. Consulting and was part of the Tech, Media, Telecom (TMT) practice in LA. She previously held roles in account management and content development at GLG in their New York office. Erica also spent several years as a writing and debate teacher in Hong Kong with Capstone Educational Group.

Erica holds an MBA from UCLA Anderson and a BA from Washington University in St. Louis, where she was a Danforth Scholar and a 6-time All-American in Cross Country and Track & Field.

Erica is based in Los Angeles where she enjoys playing beach volleyball, skiing, and traveling (40+ countries visited). She is one trip away from reaching her goal of visiting all 50 U.S. states (Alaska).

Ria Jain is a Business Development Associate with the HighPoint Associates team, working closely with fellow associates and HPA leadership to cultivate strong client relationships and drive growth. She contributes efforts towards several development initiatives and supports consulting teams in efficiently executing client solutions.

Ria is a graduate of the University of California, Los Angeles, with a Bachelor of Science in Human Biology and Society and minor in Entrepreneurship. At UCLA, Ria was an executive board member of Bruin Medical Entrepreneurs through which she organized workshops and speaker events revolving around healthcare and business. She was also the editor of the Society and Genetics Research Journal through which she wrote about ethical topics in healthcare such as male birth control and the rising prices of insulin. Additionally, she was an executive board member of The Bruin Experiment through which she worked with Title I middle schools in Los Angeles to foster scientific learning within youth.

Professionally, Ria has had multiple experiences in business development and consulting. Ria worked as a business development intern at Xenon Health, where she drove client acquisition through organizing and optimizing online content across 20+ websites. She also researched and presented content strategies to increase customer interaction. Ria worked as a healthcare consulting intern the summer afterwards at West Monroe where she developed digital strategy and analyzed consumer usage data to support a client in achieving legal compliance with transparency legislature. She contributed to increasing efficiency and reaching several execution milestones as well as supporting team social events.

Ria is originally from the Bay Area and has lived in Los Angeles for the past 5 years. In her free time, she enjoys reading and writing about new technologies and trends in healthcare. She also loves exploring new restaurants, coffee shops, and dessert shops and spending time with her friends at the beach and movie theater.

Rojean is a healthcare strategy and operations leader who partners with executive teams to drive clarity, alignment, and measurable impact. She brings more than a decade of experience leading enterprise-wide transformations, organizational redesigns, growth strategies, and large-scale operational improvements across payers, providers, health systems, and digital-health innovators.

Most recently, she has led complex, multi-workstream engagements—including major operational transformations across various healthcare providers, as well as clinician retention and workforce strategy efforts for large FQHCs. She has also supported virtual care companies with provider referral strategy development.

Previously, Rojean served as Senior Director at SCAN Health Plan, where she led corporate strategy and healthcare services initiatives, shaping enterprise growth priorities and cross-functional execution. Before SCAN, she held multiple senior roles at UCLA Health, overseeing international business development, strategic program marketing, and large-scale partnerships across the health system. She also spent time at L.E.K. Consulting supporting healthcare strategy, M&A diligence, and provider-focused operating models.

Rojean holds a BA from UCLA and a Master of Public Health from Columbia University. She also serves on the boards of LA Jewish Health (formerly the Jewish Home for the Aging) and Gateways Mental Health Hospital.

She is based in Los Angeles, where she loves spending time with her family, her husband, and their dog Tito.

Tom joined HighPoint Associates as a Business Development (BD) Associate in June 2024. As a member of the BD team, he collaborates with fellow associates and HPA partners to propel the firm’s growth through tactical initiatives and strong client relationships. Tom also supports consultant teams to deliver strategic solutions and accelerate client success.

Tom earned his BA from Claremont McKenna College, where he dual majored in Biology and Economics. His interest in these sectors led to a senior thesis project where he worked as a student consultant for Alexion Pharmaceuticals, focusing on minimizing waste and optimizing their clinical supply chain. Outside of academics, Tom was a member of the NCAA Division 3 Football Team for CMS and a Claremont McKenna College Senator.

Before joining HPA, Tom held a variety of roles across academia and business. These experiences include working as a research intern at the UCSF Institute of Regeneration Medicine, where he focused on developing more effective treatments for musculoskeletal diseases. He also served as a business strategy and development fellow at Share Ventures, where he was essential in driving strategy and development for their health and wellness eCommerce startup.

Tom grew up in a military family and has lived in many states on the East Coast. Before moving to California for college, he and his family resided in New Hampshire. Outside of work, Tom spends his time weightlifting and playing sports with friends. You will find him mostly on the basketball and pickleball courts, but he also loves to golf, hike, and explore new places.

Rahul Mehra is an Associate within the Business Development Team at HighPoint Associates (HPA), where he collaborates with fellow associates and HPA partners to drive the firm’s growth by cultivating lasting client relationships. In this role, he supports business development efforts, identifies new opportunities, and helps consultant teams deliver high-impact strategic solutions to clients across various industries.

Rahul earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with an emphasis in Finance from the University of Southern California (USC). During his time at USC, he developed a strong foundation in financial analysis, business strategy, and data-driven decision-making. He was actively involved in various academic and professional organizations that deepened his interest in consulting, technology, and financial services.

His professional experience spans both business technology and consulting, with a focus on leveraging data and technology to optimize operations. He previously interned as a Business Technology Analyst at Warner Bros., where he assisted in implementing digital solutions to improve efficiency across multiple business functions. He later worked as a Salesforce Business Analyst at McKesson, where he played a key role in streamlining CRM processes, enhancing data reporting capabilities, and supporting strategic initiatives within the organization. Through these roles, Rahul gained valuable experience in systems implementation, process improvement, and stakeholder collaboration.

Originally from Orange County, California, Rahul has always been drawn to an active lifestyle. He enjoys spending time at the beach, playing basketball and pickleball, and exploring new restaurants. He also has a strong interest in financial markets and enjoys exploring investment strategies.

Denise is a Senior Director of Operations and Finance at HighPoint Associates.  She oversees the day-to-day internal operations with a focus on client contracting, insurance, forecasting, and partnering with the Controller on invoicing and consultant payroll processes. She also manages special projects and technology enablement, and leads PMO efforts.

Prior to joining HighPoint, Denise enjoyed a 25-year career with Mattel that spanned various functions such as corporate FP&A, financial reporting, treasury, brand finance, European finance, indirect procurement, and licensing finance.  Most recently, she was a consultant at American Honda Finance Corporation leading an indirect procurement purchase-to-pay system implementation.

Denise holds an MBA from the University of Southern California Business School and a BA in Finance from California State University, Fullerton.

Denise is based in Los Angeles with her husband and three kids.  She is the biggest cheerleader and videographer of her kids when they’re climbing hills on the dusty cross country trails, driving the basket on the basketball court and running 3,200 meters on the track.  She enjoys her annual trips to Maui and Napa Valley.

Seanna is a Business Development Associate at HighPoint Associates (HPA), working closely with fellow Associates and Leadership to strengthen client relationships and drive firm growth. She contributes to internal development efforts while also supporting consulting teams to deliver tailored solutions across a range of industries.

Seanna earned her BA from the University of California, Los Angeles, where she studied Public Affairs and Entrepreneurship. As part of her senior capstone, she worked across marketing and sales with Green Econome, a boutique environmental consulting firm, to develop a go-to-market strategy. She also participated in the Social Entrepreneurship Academy, where her nonprofit business plan placed second in a competitive pitch event. Outside the classroom, she was a member of the UCLA Cheerleading Team.

Since 2021, Seanna has also founded and operated Hollywood Tumble & Cheer (HTC), a private coaching business in Los Angeles. She built the company from the ground up, managing branding, website design, marketing, and client acquisition. HTC has experienced consistent year-over-year growth and now employs multiple coaches throughout the LA area.

Originally from Ann Arbor, Michigan, Seanna has called Los Angeles home for the past five years. Outside of work, she enjoys yoga, sunsets, and cooking vegan recipes. Plus, she is a passionate traveler – visited 32 countries and counting.

Elizabeth is the Talent Development Specialist at HighPoint Associates where she is responsible for bringing high quality independent consultants into the HPA network. She is a key point of contact for the consultants that drive HighPoint’s success and their champion for client project engagements.

Prior to joining HighPoint in 2021, Elizabeth was a consultant herself at Accenture and led recruiting efforts for Bain & Company.  Her extensive talent development and recruiting background includes work with Warner Bros., Walt Disney Studios, LegalZoom, NBC Universal and Dreamwork Studios. She holds a BA in Communication Studies with a Business Emphasis from the University of California, Los Angeles.

A native of Los Angeles, she now splits her time between Atlanta and Southern California. Outside of HighPoint, you can find her working in film, TV, and voiceover as an actor and following her real estate investing passion.

Nikesh is an Associate within the Business Development Team at HighPoint Associates (HPA), where he collaborates closely with fellow associates and HPA partners to foster the firm’s growth through initiatives that cultivate enduring client relationships. Nikesh also supports consultant teams to deliver strategic solutions and accelerate execution for clients.

A graduate of the University of California, Irvine, Nikesh holds a B.S. in Business Information Management. At UCI, he held leadership roles and made significant contributions to the Undergraduate Finance Association and 180 Degrees Consulting, a premier university-based consultancy for nonprofits and social enterprises.

Nikesh’s professional journey reflects diverse experiences spanning consulting, financial services, technology, startups, and law. Before joining HPA, he served as an M&A Consulting Intern at West Monroe, performing buy-side diligence work for prominent private equity firms, refining his skills and deepening his industry understanding.

Originally from Nepal and raised in the Bay Area, Nikesh currently resides in Los Angeles. Outside of work, he enjoys staying informed about the startup and venture capital ecosystem, exploring the diverse offerings of Los Angeles, enjoying outdoor activities such as hiking and tennis, and spending quality time with friends and family.

Stone Sacks is an Associate at HighPoint Associates (HPA), where he works with fellow associates and HPA partners to drive the firm’s growth through strategic initiatives and client engagement. He also collaborates with consultant teams to deliver data-driven solutions that accelerate client success.

Stone earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Southern California’s Marshall School of Business, where he graduated magna cum laude with an emphasis in Leadership and Innovation. During his time at USC, he was actively involved in business and finance, completing coursework in financial valuation, artificial intelligence, and private banking.

Before joining HPA, Stone gained experience in financial analysis, restructuring, and investment research. He worked as a Financial Analyst at Britepath Trading, where he developed financial models and managed trading positions. He also served as a Corporate Finance Summer Associate at Berkeley Research Group, supporting clients in the Turnaround and Restructuring division. Additionally, Stone held investment and consulting roles at Manole Capital Management, Vanderbilt Accelerator, and Gideon Strategic Partners, where he constructed financial models, conducted industry analysis, and engaged in business strategy development.

Originally from Florida, Stone now resides in Los Angeles. Outside of work, he enjoys DJ-ing, competitive weightlifting, and exploring new cities.

Dan joined HighPoint Associates as a Business Development (BD) Associate in July 2023. He works alongside the BD team and HPA partners to nurture client relationships and drive growth in the firm’s topline. Dan furthers efforts in developing lead generation strategies to achieve broader and more effective outreach.

Dan graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from Pomona College in Claremont, California, where he completed a double major in Physics and Sociology. During his time in college, Dan was the lead student researcher in a Physics laboratory developing custom low-cost fabrication techniques for cutting-edge solar technology; conducted sociology research in organizational teamwork and modern constructions of masculinity; and transformed two manufacturing firms through applying lean principles and concepts in engineering management. He was the engineering team lead for a mechanical design engagement with a local F&B equipment manufacturer, which led to the filing of a provisional patent for the team’s work in early 2023.

Born and raised on the sunny island of Singapore, Dan completed two years of military service prior to starting college and left the army a full lieutenant in 2019. He served a full year as a platoon commander in the 40^th Battalion, Singapore Armored Regiment, where he fondly remembers working with the 31 soldiers under his command, travelling from Brunei to Northern Australia for peacetime training.

Outside of work, Dan was an avid baritone in the Pomona College Choir and enjoys a good jam session on the guitar and drums. When he’s not in the office, you can find him in the gym working on his powerbuilding routine; rock climbing on natural and indoor walls; or rallying on a badminton court. He loves all things mountaineering, hiking and camping, and having solo conquered the three tallest peaks in Southern California – Mount San Antonio (Baldy), San Jacinto and San Gorgonio – Dan’s now turning his attention to bigger and bolder climbs. Stay tuned for his next adventure!

Tom is the Controller at Highpoint Associates. He oversees the Accounting/Finance operations and manages the firm’s financial statements, payroll, budget, and tax compliance process.

Prior to joining HighPoint, Tom spent over 13 years in Public Accounting and industry accounting with internal audit consulting roles at Protiviti and RSM focusing on internal audit and SOX compliance consulting, and an external audit role focusing on Banking/Asset Management audit at PricewaterhouseCoopers. Tom most recently served as the Audit/Accounting Manager at MGM Resorts International, where he managed a team of eight accountants performing month-end closing and auditing work for MGM’s ten subsidiaries.

Tom holds an MS in Finance from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, a BS in Accounting from USC Leventhal School of Accounting, and a BS in Business Administration from USC Marshall School of Business.

Tom is based in Los Angeles with his wife and two children. Tom enjoys exploring nature with his kids on the weekend and having Chinese hotpot with his family at least twice a month, and KBBQ at least once a month.

Wesley is a Senior Operations Manager at HighPoint Associates, orchestrating firmwide operations and driving efficiency throughout the firm. He works with Leadership to streamline internal processes, oversees HPA’s CRM and analytics dashboards, and drives special projects.

Before joining HPA, Wesley served as an Operations Associate at Bregal Sagemount, a growth-focused private equity firm based in NYC, where he supported business development functions and firmwide operations. Prior to Sagemount he was an EA managing projects within Heidrick & Struggles’ Global Healthcare & Life Sciences practice, and with Investors Trust, a boutique wealth management firm in Newport Beach specializing in commercial real‑estate investments.

Wesley holds a BA in English, Critical Theory from the University of California, Irvine. A Southern California native, Wesley is currently based in Los Angeles, where he devotes most of his free time to golfing, exploring new neighborhoods and restaurants, discovering new music & movies, or spending time with his dog.

Zach Zawacki is a Business Development Associate at HighPoint Associates (HPA), where he works alongside colleagues and HPA partners to propel the firm’s growth through high-impact initiatives, research, and client collaboration. He also partners with consulting teams to deliver insight-driven strategies that advance client outcomes.

Zach earned his Bachelor of Science in Management from Boston College’s (BC) Carroll School of Management (CSOM) with a concentration in Marketing and Entrepreneurship and a minor in Managing for Social Impact and the Public Good. During his time at BC, he was the president of the Fulton Leadership Society, a student run continuation of CSOM’s Honors Program. He was also in the Campus Activities Board, where he put on various events for the student body, Best Buddies, and was a devoted Intramural Sports Athlete.

Before joining HPA, Zach gained experience in marketing, strategy, and consulting. He worked as a Strategic Marketing Intern at Data Axle, where he developed research on generative AI, programmatic media campaigns, and attribution analyses. He also served as a Health and Benefits Consultant at Mercer in Nashville, supporting clients in analyzing benchmarking data to provide cost-saving solutions, populating a contact database for client/vendor outreach, and organizing a charity event for the office to donate cleaning supply kits to foster homes.

Outside of work, Zach, a lifelong Californian, loves to travel, cook (eat), and explore the outdoors. In his free time, he plays beach volleyball, weightlifts, surfs, and serves the communities around him through volunteering.