Empowering Growth Through Strategic Clarity.
At Walnut Lake Partners, we believe that the right financial strategy is the catalyst for enduring success. We provide middle-market companies with the senior-level investment banking expertise, precision, and personal attention necessary to navigate complex M&A, recapitalizations, and capital raises. We don’t just close deals; we create value for your company’s future.
Our Approach: Senior-Level Attention, Proven Results.
Unlike larger firms that may pass your account to junior associates, Walnut Lake Partners operates on a model of direct partnership. When you engage with us, you work with seasoned experts at every step. We leverage deep, cross-industry experience to lead efficient transaction processes, ensuring that your objectives remain the priority from start to finish.
Managing Director: Jon Doehr
With over 25 years of corporate finance experience, Jon Doehr has guided founders and companies through the most pivotal moments of their lifecycles. Having led complex transactions—from company sales and growth capital placements to majority and minority recapitalizations—Jon brings an institutional-grade toolkit to the middle market.
Prior to founding Walnut Lake Partners, Jon held senior roles at Cascade Partners, BlackTorch Capital, and KPMG Corporate Finance. He holds an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University and a BA from Colby College. Jon is also a dedicated community leader, currently serving as Vice President of the Hobey Baker Memorial Award Foundation.
** If you are interested in learning about partnership opportunities with the HBMAF, please reach out to Jon for more information.
Our Advisory Network
Behind every successful transaction is a team of specialized expertise. Walnut Lake Partners leverages a curated group of senior advisors with deep domain knowledge across manufacturing, healthcare, business services, financial services, technology, telecom, and agriculture. Our network provides critical functional insights—from strategy and operations to marketing and finance—ensuring our clients are prepared for every phase of their growth.
Why Walnut Lake Partners?
Institutional Expertise, Personal Touch: Benefit from top-tier banking strategies without the bureaucratic overhead of larger firms.
Broad Industry Reach: Deep experience across a range of industries.
Process-Driven Success: We take a disciplined, hands-on approach to M&A and capital advisory, minimizing friction and maximizing value.
Integrity-First Partnership: We value long-term relationships over transactional gains.