James Wimpress is a Vice President of Investment Banking at Skytale Group, where he guides clients through selling their business or raising capital to fuel growth. With experience on both the buy side and sell side of M&A, James brings a genuine understanding of how buyers evaluate and value businesses, and how to position a client’s practice to stand out in a competitive process.

Prior to joining Skytale, James served on the buy side at a private equity portfolio company, where he completed domestic and international M&A transactions across the full deal lifecycle. Before that, he worked at an investment bank where he developed deep expertise in sell-side M&A advisory. His earlier career in financial services gave him a strong foundation in financial analysis and capital markets.

At Skytale, James advises clients on everything from pre-sale preparation and marketing to negotiations and closing. He is known for building trust with clients, managing complex stakeholder dynamics, and ensuring his clients are set up for success.

James holds a B.B.A. in Finance from Saint Louis University and an MBA from the Cox School of Business at Southern Methodist University. Outside of work, he enjoys golf, sports, and travel.