Sean Ostrander Named Vice President at Novelty Hill Capital
We are very pleased to introduce Sean Ostrander as Vice President at Novelty Hill Capital. With 10 years of experience in handling transactions across various industries during his time at Merit Investment Bank in Seattle, Sean joins us with a wealth of expertise.
At Novelty Hill, Sean will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the transaction process, utilizing his extensive knowledge and experience to enhance our client relationships and results. His proven skills and strategic insights bring great value to our team.
Sean is a native to the south Puget Sound area. Outside of work, he has served in multiple roles with Young Life, a para-church outreach organization for middle and high schoolers. He and his wife Amy are avid travelers, who enjoy making the most of stunning Pacific Northwest summers.
Sean graduated with a bachelor’s degree in business administration from The Master’s University and is licensed by FINRA with Series 63 and Series 79 certifications.
We are thrilled to welcome Sean to the team and look forward to the contributions he will make as we strive for excellence in serving our clients.
Nick DeVaney Joins Novelty Hill Capital as Managing Director
Nick DeVaney has recently joined Novelty Hill Capital as Managing Director, bringing deep expertise and leadership to the growing firm. With experience spanning two decades in investment banking and entrepreneurship, Nick is an experienced, trusted and recognized leader serving middle-market privately held companies in their M&A endeavors.
Prior to his role at Novelty Hill, Nick was a co-founder and president of a regional boutique investment bank focused on M&A for middle-market companies. A leading advisor to the Built Environment and Professional Services industries, Nick has successfully navigated difficult transaction obstacles, market challenges and industry dynamics for both domestic and cross-border clients.
Beyond his professional achievements, Nick is a dedicated husband and dad, raising his three kids with his wife Lauren, coaching competitive youth sports, both travel and high school, while enjoying the outdoors with his family and friends whenever possible.
Nick holds a bachelor's degree in business administration from Washington State University and is fully licensed with Series 24, 62 and 63 FINRA certifications.
We're looking forward to the impact of Nick’s leadership within the firm and in guiding our clients to successful outcomes!
Nathan Miller Promoted to Director at Novelty Hill Capital LLC
Nathan Miller was recently promoted to Director at Novelty Hill Capital. Since joining us as Vice President in January 2022, Nathan has been an essential part of the firm, bringing strategic leadership and instrumental guidance in steering complex transactions to successful completion while showcasing his exceptional command over the intricacies of financial analysis. Miller joined Novelty Hill from Meridian Capital, a Seattle-based investment bank, where he served as Vice President supporting consumer-focused transactions.
Before joining Novelty Hill, Nathan honed his financial services expertise at Arlington Capital Advisors and KPMG. Miller is an alumnus of the University of Alabama’s Culverhouse College of Business where he earned a Bachelor’s degree with a dual focus on Finance and Accounting.