Environmental Financial Consulting Group (EFCG) was the exclusive financial advisor to Olsson, a provider of infrastructure engineering design and consulting services, on its sale to Morgan Stanley Capital Partners in December 2025.
Employee-owned and Nebraska-based Olsson, led by CEO Brad Strittmatter, was founded in 1956 and has more than 2,000 employees in 35 offices throughout the United States.
Founded in 1990, EFCG is a Denver-headquartered investment bank and management consultant that specializes in the architecture, engineering, and consulting (AEC) sector. Leading the Olsson transaction for EFCG was Managing Partner Jessica Zofnass Barclay, Director Trevor Casey, and SVP Emily Shaw.
“It was an honor to work alongside Brad and the entire Olsson team throughout this engagement. Olsson’s unwavering focus on its people and exceptional culture made finding the right partner the cornerstone of this process,” said Ms. Zofnass Barclay. “Olsson marks a tremendous success for EFCG and highlights our ability to run competitive processes that achieve outstanding outcomes for our clients.”
“The entire EFCG team was instrumental in driving a successful outcome,” said Mr. Strittmatter. “EFCG’s deep knowledge of the AEC industry, disciplined approach, and strategic guidance enabled us to identify the right partner and navigate the process with confidence and precision.”
Since its founding in 1990, EFCG has provided consulting services to more than 550 AEC firms and acted as financial advisor on more than 240 M&A transactions.
