George Apfelbach Joins TKO Miller, LLC
MILWAUKEE, WI. – TKO Miller, LLC, a middle-market investment banking firm based in Milwaukee, WI, today announced that George Apfelbach has joined as Vice President of Business Development.
“George is a force multiplier and brings valuable experience and strategic direction to our marketing initiatives,” said Tammie Miller, Managing Director. “He brings a track record of business and relationship management and I look forward to his strengthening of both our business opportunities and market position in the near future.”
Prior to joining TKO Miller, George spent seven years working for a large family office in Tulsa, OK, overseeing Kaiser Supply and Trading, a physical oil trading and logistics business, as well as directing midstream investments in the energy sector. While in Tulsa, George was responsible for more than $400 million in total investments in the energy industry and has significant experience navigating companies through volatile market conditions. In addition to direct investing, George also managed the firm’s oil and natural gas trading, risk management, and market hedging strategies.
George was also an Analyst in the Global Healthcare Investment Banking Group at Barclays, advising on high yield and equity financing transactions, as well as more than $50 billion of announced M&A transaction value.
In addition to his role at TKO Miller, George serves on the Board of Directors for PianoArts of Wisconsin. George earned a B.S. in Physics and a B.A. in Philosophy, both from Boston College.
George’s appointment builds upon the recent growth of the firm’s mergers and acquisitions practice. In 2022, TKO Miller experienced a record-breaking year, executing 12 transactions.
About TKO Miller
TKO Miller, LLC is an independent, advisory-focused, middle-market investment bank. With over 130 years of collective transaction experience, TKO Miller provides merger and acquisition and financial advisory services for businesses nationwide, with a special focus on family- and founder-held businesses.
TKO Miller aims to bring value to clients by combining outstanding people with a results-oriented, flexible approach to transactions. Our services include company sales, recapitalizations, asset divestitures, and management buyouts. TKO Miller has a generalist focus but a strong industry specialization in several applications, including manufacturing, business services, consumer products, and industrial products and services. For more information, visit our website