NEW YORK, NY – STV today announced that Justin Ramirez, Esq., has joined the firm as vice president of mergers and acquisitions (M&A). He will lead the identification and execution of strategic acquisitions with long-term enterprise value as STV accelerates growth in high-priority markets and services.
“In today’s infrastructure market, growth is defined by judgment, alignment and trust,” said Garo Hovnanian, executive vice president of Advisory Services at STV. “Justin brings a disciplined, relationship‑driven approach that will help STV expand and strengthen our business while preserving the culture and client focus that differentiate our firm.”
Ramirez brings deep experience advising dozens of M&A clients on buy‑side and sell‑side transactions. Most recently, he led M&A at a leading consultancy, partnering with founders, executives and boards, to perform negotiations and diligence. He has also advised professional services firms on succession planning, governance and transaction strategy.
Ramirez earned a Juris Doctor from the University of Arkansas School of Law and a bachelor’s degree in business administration with a concentration in finance from the University of Arkansas Sam M. Walton College of Business. He is a member of the Arkansas State Bar.
STV continues to expand its capabilities and geographic reach through targeted M&A, including recent acquisitions in Northern California, Florida, Kentucky and Georgia, and Texas and Oklahoma.
