2025 Dealmakers of the Year Honorees
Presented By: Bumper Lanes
Diego Cuevas
Managing Partner
Pinnacle Capital Partners LLC
Diego completed his firm’s first acquisition with the purchase of Southern Illinois Piping Contractors on May 21, 2024. Rebranded from Pinnacle Construction, this deal marks Diego’s entry into the M&A arena and establishes a platform for future roll-ups in the construction and home services sectors. By executing a seamless transition, rebranding strategically, and laying the foundation for a $200M acquisition pipeline, Diego has positioned Pinnacle as a growth engine for Illinois’ mid-market community and beyond.
Tom McDonough
Founder & Managing Partner
TJM Capital Partners
Tom is recognized for an impressive series of acquisitions over the past two years. Under his leadership, TJM has invested in companies such as Edwards Engineering, Fore-Front Mechanical, Firebird Sign Company, Newman Machine Company, Bridgeport Machine Tool Company, Bourn & Koch, and Mollart Engineering. With a focus on profitable lower middle market businesses poised for long-term growth, Tom leverages his deep experience in finance, strategy, and operational excellence to drive value. These investments underscore TJM’s commitment to building strong platforms and accelerating industry transformation.
Bryan Schwartz
President
Trim-Tex Inc.
Bryan guided the company’s first acquisition in its 56-year history with the purchase of Plastic Components, Inc. Finalized on February 28, 2025, the deal expands Trim-Tex’s reach into exterior-grade PVC profiles, creating the industry’s most complete source for finishing solutions. This adjacent investment allows Trim-Tex to do what it already does best — but on a broader scale. By acquiring an underinvested business with strong products, structuring the real estate separately, and accelerating growth that would have taken years to build organically, Schwartz delivered a transformative win.
Michael Sheng
Chief Technology Officer
ABCS Insights
ABCS Insights is a market leader in measuring ads, and providing transactional level data for targeting and advertising. With a panel of over 40 million households, ABCS has the largest first-party SKU-level transaction data in North America. Most recently, ABCS has expanded into Canada and LATAM.
The company is No. 59 on the annual Inc. 5000 list, number 3 in advertising and marketing. ABCS Insights raised $50 million of Series A venture funding from Volition Capital in February 2025, putting the company's pre-money valuation at $151 million.
Steve Xu
Co-Founder & CEO
Sibel Health
Sibel Health raised $38.25 million of Series C venture funding in a deal led by Drägerwerk and Steele Foundation for Hope. Samsung NEXT and Maruho Co., Ltd. also participated in the round. The funds will be used to accelerate commercial deployment of Sibel's advanced wearable sensors.
Social Impact Award
Roscoe Uniform Company
Jim Buik
CEO
Barbara Polk
Office Team Leader
Our Social Impact Investing honorees are Jim Buik, CEO and Barbara Polk, Office Team Leader of Roscoe Company, a family-owned company proudly serving Chicago for more than 100 years with image enhancing uniforms and floor mats. Roscoe has built its legacy on sustainability, innovation, and community commitment, expanding operations with strategic building acquisitions and investments in cutting-edge technology, while also prioritizing the hiring and training of neighborhood residents. With an extraordinary retention rate, Roscoe demonstrates how a thriving business can also be a force for community development.
Jim Buik was instrumental in forming the Lawndale Business Renaissance Association, a neighborhood business group to attract and retain companies to North Lawndale & Little Village, amplifying the impact of Roscoe’s investment. Beyond Roscoe, Jim serves as Chair of the Rotary/One Foundation, providing job opportunities for Chicago teens through the Job1 internship program, and is active in several business and family enterprise organizations. Together, the Buik family and Roscoe leadership actively support United Way of Chicago, Chicago Scot’s Caledonia Senior Living, and Sarah’s Circle, an organization helping women experiencing homelessness. Roscoe’s team members exemplify growth, stewardship, and social responsibility.