Sam Hershman is a Director in Mesirow Investment Banking. He is responsible for leading the day-to-day transaction execution process across a wide range of industries including aerospace and defense, business services, consumer and retail, distribution and supply chain, food, beverage and agribusiness, industrials, paper, plastics and packaging and technology, among others.

Sam began his career as an Analyst in Mesirow Investment Banking in 2013, where he worked in roles of increasing responsibility until 2018. He rejoined the firm in 2021 from William Blair, where he served as an Associate in the Investment Banking group. Before that, he worked at Harris Williams.

Sam earned a Bachelor of Science in finance from the University of Illinois, where he graduated with high honors. He earned a Masters in Business Administration from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management. Sam holds FINRA Series 63 and 79 licenses.