Our cohesive team of strategic and transaction advisory consultants brings decades of knowledge and experience to each advisory engagement. Clients know that the most senior members of the CSP team will be deeply involved in every engagement, bringing perspectives and experience that other advisory firms often cannot match. While every engagement is unique, clients come to CSP because we have successfully executed on hundreds of similar strategic and transaction advisory challenges, and can rapidly leverage our experience and domain knowledge to deliver insightful, high-value results.
Proven Strategic and M&A Advisors In Our Served Markets
We recognize that the learning curve is short and that clients have choices when they select an advisor. Every CSP consultant brings relevant prior government or industry experience in our served markets: Defense, Commercial Aviation, Government Technical & Professional Services, and Space Launch & Satellite Services. Every engagement team is actively led by a CSP Senior Managing Director or Managing Director – ensuring the hands-on commitment that clients deserve from the premier advisors in our served markets.
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Eric leads the defense, intelligence, security and government services practice at the firm supporting transaction due diligence and strategy engagements for private equity sponsors, corporate clients and institutional lenders active in the defense and aerospace sectors. Prior to joining CSP Associates, Eric worked at Toffler Associates where he helped form the emerging national security technology practice.
Eric's passion for aerospace & defense began nearly 20 years ago in the Marine Corps where he served in numerous command and staff roles including the Marine Corps Intelligence Activity, the Defense Attaché Service, and the newly formed Marine Innovation Unit (MIU) where he continues to serve today as the Head of Defense Engagement as a reservist in conjunction with his private sector work. Eric received his undergraduate degree from Princeton University and earned a M.A. in Security Studies from Georgetown's School of Foreign Service and a M.S. in Business Administration from Boston University.
Matt leads CSP’s aerospace practice, supporting transaction due diligence and strategy engagements for private equity sponsors, corporate clients and institutional lenders. Prior to joining CSP, Matt worked at a Boston-based investment management firm and was in the Finance and Internal Audit departments at BAE Systems, Inc. Matt holds a B.A. in Accounting from Lynchburg College and an M.S. in Finance from the Carroll School of Management at Boston College.
Marc leads transaction advisory engagements in the aviation components, soldier systems, homeland security and defense sectors. Prior to joining CSP, Marc was an International Credit and Country Risk Analyst for the Bank of New England in Boston, and a geophysical exploration technologist for AMOCO Oil Company. He received his M.A.L.D. from The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, and his B.A. from Lewis & Clark College.
Logan manages CSP’s defense electronics portfolio, leading strategy and transaction advisory engagements for both corporate and financial clients, and serves as head of business development and strategy for CSP’s market-data subsidiary, Tamarack Defense, which he co-founded with Theo Egan in 2023. Prior to joining CSP Associates in 2021, Logan was a director at Avascent, where he led dozens of electronics-related engagements across the commercial aerospace and national security markets. Logan also served as Senior Director, Corporate Strategy, at Rockwell Collins, where he played a central role in the merger with UTC Aerospace Systems to form Collins Aerospace. His other experience at Collins included leading the strategy team within Rockwell Collins Government Systems, and managing finance, engineering, and operations for the company’s secure navigation business. Logan’s early career was spent at The Cohen Group, along with stints as a U.S. Senate and U.S. State Department aide. Logan holds an M.A. in Security Studies from Georgetown’s School of Foreign Service, as well as a B.A. in Political Science (International Affairs) from Columbia University.
Theo leads the Tamarack Defense business unit at CSP, delivering best-in-class customizable international defense market data and forecasts. He began his career specializing in analysis and modeling at Sage Analysis Group, where he created detailed, complex forecasts that enabled defense program stakeholders to run simulations and make informed decisions. Theo earned his undergraduate degree from Boston University.
Andrew Penn leads the firm's space transaction and strategy advisory practice. A trusted advisor in the space sector, his work spans the space value-chain from launch and spacecraft manufacturing, to satellite operations, managed services, and data analytics. Over the course of his career, he has led nearly 200 engagements ranging from market growth and entry strategies, adjacent market studies, joint venture standups, organizational restructurings, and numerous M&A transactions – including the two largest space take-privates of the last decade: Inmarsat and Maxar Technologies.
Andrew is a frequently sought-after contributor in leading space and SATCOM industry press for his market commentary and analysis, having contributed perspectives in Via Satellite, SpaceNews, TechCrunch, and Avionics Today, amongst many others. He has authored numerous white papers on topics ranging from space SPAC valuations and in-flight connectivity business models, to government space acquisition strategies and national security space spending.
Prior to joining CSP, Andrew led space transaction advisory work at Oliver Wyman.
Andrew holds a B.A. from Northwestern University in economics and mathematics and completed the certificate program in financial economics from the Kellogg School of Management.
Scott supports strategic and transaction advisory engagements across the aerospace, defense, intelligence, security and government services markets for private equity sponsors, corporate clients and institutional lenders. Prior to joining CSP Associates, Scott spent 8 years as a private equity investor at Odyssey Investment Partners and J.F. Lehman & Company, with a focus on aerospace, military and industrial investments. Scott began his career in investment banking and private equity consulting at MHT Partners and Dean & Company. A native of Texas, Scott received his undergraduate degree from Dartmouth College.
Ari leads strategic and transaction advisory engagements across the aerospace, defense, intelligence, security, and government services sectors for private equity sponsors, corporate clients, and institutional lenders. Prior to joining CSP, he led the Growth Operations and Business Intelligence team at Elbit Systems of America. Earlier in his career, Ari was a Director in the Aerospace and Defense practice at Avascent (now part of Oliver Wyman). He holds a B.A. in History and International Studies from Emory University and an M.A. in Security and Diplomacy from Tel Aviv University.
Sean supports transaction due diligence and strategic advisory engagements for private equity and corporate clients across the aerospace and defense industry. With nearly 20 years of leadership experience, including stints at Oliver Wyman at L.E.K. Consulting, Sean has worked on numerous high-impact projects, advising clients on strategic initiatives across aerospace, defense, industrials, and other industries. Sean also serves as a Commanding Officer in the US Navy Reserve, where his roles have kept him engaged at the forefront of defense technology in the maritime, air, space, and cyber domains. He holds an MBA from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management, a Masters in Systems Analysis from the Naval Postgraduate School, and a Bachelor of Science from the United States Naval Academy.
Nate supports strategic and transaction advisory engagements across the commercial aerospace and defense markets. Prior to joining CSP, Nate was a consultant within the private equity practice at Stax Inc., where he focused on M&A, growth strategy and operational improvement initiatives across multiple industries. Previously, he worked in finance at Lockheed Martin. Nate holds a B.A in Economics from the University of Southern California.
Ryan supports strategic and transaction advisory engagements across the aerospace, defense and government services sectors. Prior to joining CSP, Ryan was an Associate at Wolf Den Associates providing transaction advisory and strategic consulting services to corporate and financial clients across the federal market. He previously worked as a member of the Raymond James Defense and Government Services Investment Banking team. Ryan holds a B.B.A. from the Stephen M. Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.
Kevin supports strategic and transaction advisory engagements across the commercial aerospace and defense markets. Prior to joining CSP, Kevin was a consultant at AeroDynamic Advisory, a boutique aerospace consulting firm specializing in strategy and transaction advisory services. Previously, he worked at GE Aviation in their leadership development program. Kevin holds both a B.S.E. and M.S.E. from the University of Michigan College of Engineering.
Dan supports commercial aviation and aerospace transaction due diligence and strategic advisory services at the firm. Prior to CSP, Dan worked in aviation consulting and airline corporate development at Alton Aviation Consultancy and WestJet, engaging in transaction due diligence, fleet advisory, and aircraft leasing for private equity and institutional investors, aircraft lessors, OEMs, and various operators. Dan also gained consulting and commercial diligence experience while advising clients at PwC and Deloitte. Dan is a CFA charterholder, with a BASc in Chemical Engineering and an MASc in Management Sciences from the University of Waterloo in Canada.
Stephen supports strategic and transaction advisory engagements across the aerospace, defense and federal services markets. Prior to joining CSP Associates, Stephen was an Analyst at Renaissance Strategic Advisors where he provided transaction advisory and strategic consulting services with a focus on the technology, space and defense sectors. Stephen holds a B.A. in International Affairs and Physics from George Washington University.
Tyler supports strategic and transactions advisory engagements across all verticals. Prior to joining CSP, Tyler was an investment banker at KippsDeSanto & Co.— a Washington D.C. area-based investment bank and wholly owned subsidiary of Capital One — where he focused on providing comprehensive transaction advisory services, including M&A, financing, and strategic consulting to growth-oriented aerospace, defense, government technology solutions and enterprise technology firms. Tyler graduated cum laude from Appalachian State University with a B.S.B.A. in Finance & Banking and holds a Master of Science in Finance from American University in Washington D.C.
Mike supports strategic and transaction advisory engagements with an emphasis on the defense market. Prior to joining CSP, Mike was a Senior Analyst with Aviation Week Intelligence Network’s Defense team, where he tracked the military aircraft market across multiple continents. Previously, he worked in Strategy and Analysis at Collins Aerospace. Mike holds a B.A. in Political Science from Cornell University.
Lucas supports strategic and transaction advisory engagements across the commercial aerospace and defense markets. Prior to joining CSP, he was an Analyst at Pipaya Partners, where he provided financial due diligence and transaction advisory services on various sell-side and buy-side transactions within the Aerospace, Defense, and Government Technology & Services industry. Lucas holds a B.S. in Business Administration, with concentrations in Finance and Information Systems, from Boston University.
Max supports strategic and transaction advisory engagements across aerospace, defense, and federal services markets. Prior to joining CSP, Max was an investment banker at KippsDeSanto, where he focused on providing comprehensive transaction advisory services, including M&A, financing, and strategic consulting to growth-oriented aerospace, defense, government technology solutions, and enterprise technology firms. Max holds a B.B.A. in Finance from the McCombs School of Business at The University of Texas at Austin.
Ryan supports strategic and transaction advisory engagements across multiple verticals. Prior to joining CSP, Ryan worked in private equity as an Associate in Portfolio & Fund Management at The Meridian Group, where he focused on portfolio analytics, financial reporting, and fund performance systems. He previously worked in investment banking at KippsDeSanto & Co., where he supported M&A transaction execution across the aerospace, defense, and government technology solutions sectors. Ryan holds a B.A. in Economics and Public Policy & Leadership from the University of Virginia.
Matthew supports strategic and transaction advisory engagements across the aerospace and defense markets. Prior to joining CSP, Matthew was an investment banking analyst in Harris Williams’ Aerospace, Defense & Government Services, where he advised clients on mergers and acquisitions and other strategic transactions. Previously, he worked in public accounting. Matthew holds a B.A. in Russian and Post-Soviet Studies and a Master of Accounting from William & Mary.
Evan supports strategic and transaction advisory engagements across the aerospace, defense, and government services markets. Prior to joining CSP, Evan was an Analyst at Pipaya Partners, where he provided financial due diligence and advisory services on buy-side and sell-side transactions within the sector. Evan holds a B.S. in Finance from the University of Maryland.
Ruby supports the firm’s strategic and transaction advisory practice by ensuring the seamless, day-to-day functioning of the organization. In her capacity as Director of Operations, she oversees the full spectrum of CSP’s operational infrastructure, including administrative management, human resources, finance and accounting, IT initiatives, and internal process optimization, enabling the CSP team to focus on client service and strategic execution. Ruby holds a B.A. in English from the University of Massachusetts Boston.
Abby brings a background in event management, client relations, and project coordination to her role as Associate Operations Coordinator at CSP. She supports the team across a range of operational and administrative initiatives, helping keep projects organized, processes running smoothly, and internal priorities on track. Abby holds a B.S. from Johnson & Wales University.
Brian serves as CSP’s Director of Research, supporting strategic and transaction due diligence and advisory engagements for corporate clients, private equity sponsors and institutional lenders active in the commercial aerospace, defense and government services markets. Prior to joining CSP, Brian was an Analyst with Technology Business Research, an IT market and competitive analysis firm in Hampton, New Hampshire, where he covered large companies in the U.S. federal government technology services sector. Brian holds a B.S. in Economics from Salve Regina University.
Emily supports research and analysis efforts for Tamarack Defense forecasts. She previously worked with the L3Harris Government and Customer Relations team supporting the defense budget and policy analysis function, and also has gained experience at Pallas Advisors, Renaissance Strategic Advisors, CSIS, and Boeing. Emily holds a B.S.F.S. in International Politics and an M.A. in Technology and Security Studies from Georgetown’s School of Foreign Service.
Dr. Brad Meslin is a founder of CSP, advises the firm’s strategic and transaction advisory practices, and manages CSP’s private equity co-investment affiliate, CSP Equity Partners. He has served on the Boards of Directors of several client portfolio companies, including CMC Electronics, Inc., Sentient Jet, Berkshire Manufactured Products, Primus Aerospace, and Spacehab, Inc. Dr. Meslin was a co-founder of Spacehab, the first privately-financed commercial space habitat, which flew 22 missions aboard the U.S. Space Shuttle fleet, and also served as acting CEO of eBizJets, Inc., the predecessor of Sentient Jet, which is the largest U.S. business aviation charter provider. Dr. Meslin holds graduate degrees from The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy (M.A.L.D., Ph.D.), and York University, Toronto (B.A. in Political Science), and serves as a member of the Board of Advisors of The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy.
