Korte, managing director, has joined the firm’s Chicago office, where he will focus on working with middle market industrial companies.

"Craig’s advisory track record and strong relationships with industrial executives and private equity firms make him a great addition to our team and the Chicago office"

"Craig’s advisory track record and strong relationships with industrial executives and private equity firms make him a great addition to our team and the Chicago office," said Rory McKinney, co-head of investment banking at D.A. Davidson. "He adds unique experience to our broader industrial practice and brings specialized expertise in the environmental services sector."

Brian Boyle, managing director in the firm’s Chicago office, added, "Craig is a great addition to our growing Chicago middle market industrial practice. He has the experience, knowledge and client-centric approach that will help us provide our clients the service that D.A. Davidson is known for."

Korte brings to D.A. Davidson more than 15 years of experience in investment banking and corporate finance, most recently with Lazard Ltd., where he served as a director in the firm’s middle market industrials group.

His previous experience was with Brown Gibbons Lang & Company and Bank of America. He graduated from Georgetown University and earned his MBA from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business.