Jacob Johansen
Jacob joined Fairmont’s Boston office in 2021 and focuses on the space and defense sectors. He is the author of Fairmont’s satellite and launch vehicle market models that are used in all space-related engagements for market sizing, trend analysis, and competitive assessments.
Jacob’s previous experience includes roles as a Summer Analyst at Fairmont in 2020 and with Collins Aerospace in 2019. At Collins Aerospace, Jacob worked within the Missile and Systems team supporting competitive intelligence and corporate strategy objectives. Major initiatives included price-to-win strategies, technology roadmapping, and opportunity assessments.
Jacob graduated in 2021 from Cornell University with a Bachelor of Science in Policy Analysis & Management. His studies included research on U.S. infrastructure policy and public-private partnerships. Jacob held positions as President of the Global Economics & Finance Society, as well as Business Development Lead for the Cornell Hyperloop engineering project team.
Macy Blyskal
Macy Blyskal is a Senior Analyst at Fairmont based out of its Boston office. Since joining in January 2023 following an internship the previous summer, Macy has contributed to over 25 buy-side, sell-side, and strategic engagements spanning aerospace, defense, and government services. Over the course of her time at Fairmont, Macy has cultivated a specialization in artificial intelligence and has developed numerous AI tools used internally by Fairmont. Macy leads efforts to further the Firm’s ability to leverage AI and plays a pivotal role in engagements centering on artificial intelligence and autonomy.
Prior to joining Fairmont, Macy interned at Setna iO, a Chicago-based commercial aircraft aftermarket parts supplier, where she coordinated aircraft part outs. Macy has also previously interned on the Aerospace & Defense team at Springhill Consulting Group. Macy’s research has been published in Science for her work aiding in the development of a catalyst for coupling of propane dehydrogenation to selective H2 combustion at Northwestern University’s McCormick College of Engineering.
Macy graduated early with Honors from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Grainger College of Engineering with a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering, focusing on autonomous systems and sustainable aviation. While in college, she led a team to place second in the 2022 AIAA Undergraduate Design Competition with a concept for a novel aerial firefighter. Macy also led the prototyping and flight testing of a sub-scale eVTOL air shuttle and participated in Army ROTC. Additionally, she has completed the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Artificial Intelligence: Implications for Business Strategy certificate program.
Outside of work, Macy volunteers as an English tutor with ENGin, which pairs Ukrainian students with volunteers for speaking practice and cross-cultural exchange. She is also a mentor with Minds Matter Boston.
John Scrocco
John joined Fairmont in the DC office as an Analyst in 2023, after having interned with the firm in the prior summer. In addition to his responsibilities with Fairmont, John is a 2LT in the U.S. Army Reserves serving as a Platoon Leader in the 323rd Military Intelligence Battalion at Fort Meade. John graduated in 2023 from Georgetown University with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Economy. While attending Georgetown, John was a four-year cadet in the Hoya Battalion and served as Company Commander his senior year. In ROTC, he was thoroughly engaged in research efforts focusing on global threats in NORTHCOM and SOUTHCOM. Additionally, John served as the treasurer of the Georgetown University Armed Forces Association (GUAFA) securing external sponsorships and organizing charity events.
Jake Magaldi
Jake joined Fairmont’s Washington Office as an Analyst in 2023. Jake’s experience at Fairmont spans all practices and is highlighted by areas of work including electronics and battery products for sea-, air-, land-, and space-based defense platforms, commercial and general aviation market research, and support services for military bases and federal civilian agencies. Prior to joining the firm, Jake worked as a contract management specialist and finance intern for Boeing’s Defense, Space, and Security division, managing contracts and correspondence pertaining to Boeing’s B-1 and B-52 bomber programs. Jake also worked for a family office focused on private equity investments across a variety of sectors, including aerospace.
Jake graduated from Georgetown University in 2023 with a Bachelor of Science in Business and Global Affairs, an inaugural joint degree from the Business and Foreign Service Schools, and a minor in economics. He was also an early leader in Georgetown Student Capital Partners, Georgetown’s first private equity and venture capital advisory group connecting students with the world of private investing.
Emily Lewis
Emily joined Fairmont in the Boston office as an Analyst in 2024. Prior to joining the firm, Emily was an Investment Banking Analyst at KippsDeSanto & Co., a subsidiary of Capital One. While at Kipps, she was staffed on several live deals and was responsible for creating marketing materials, helping build financial models, and assisting with data room management. As a member of the Government Technology Services team, she led monthly industry overview presentations and oversaw the M&A transaction database. Emily also served as a Summer Analyst mentor and previously interned with the firm in 2021.
Emily graduated from Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business (“MSB”) in 2022. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with majors in Finance & Management and a minor in Classics. While at Georgetown, Emily was an intern for Athletics Communications, Vice President of Hoya Blue, and an MSB Peer Ambassador.
Mariana McManus
Mariana joined Fairmont’s Boston Office as an Analyst in 2023, where she has since supported both strategic and diligence engagements across the commercial aerospace, government services and defense electronics markets. Prior to joining the firm, Mariana worked as an engineer for Pratt and Whitney, upholding a design role supporting the F135 Engine Core Upgrade for the F-35 Lightning II flown by the U.S Air Force, and a project role supporting Pratt and Whitney’s F117/PW200, V2500 and PW4000 112″ programs. Most noteworthy was Mariana’s position as an integrated project team leader on a F117 combustor durability improvement for the C-17 Globemaster flown by the U.S Air Force. Throughout her tenure, Mariana received three project awards, nominations for two company-wide leadership awards and was recognized as a top new hire.
Prior to Pratt and Whitney, Mariana interned at TEAM Inc. as a project engineer and supported R&D of Carbon Matrix Composite (CMC) airfoils for United Technologies and Pratt & Whitney.
Mariana graduated Summa Cum Laude from Syracuse University in 2022 with a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering and a minor in Business. While at Syracuse, Mariana was a member of both the Varsity Women’s Track Team, Alpha Chi Omega Fraternity and Sigma Gamma Tau, The National Aerospace Engineering Honors Society.
Jack Marquardt
Jack joined Fairmont’s Boston office as an Analyst in 2024. Prior to joining the firm, Jack worked as an intern at Audax Private Equity, where he worked on all parts of the investment process —including sourcing, due diligence, and post-acquisition value creation projects. During his time with Audax, he contributed to a live platform deal related to the cybersecurity space and worked with portfolio companies in the Industrial Services, Cybersecurity, and Business Services industries. Jack has also worked for two LP investment teams (medical foundation and family office), and for a Search Fund which successfully acquired an Industrial Services business.
Jack graduated cum laude from Williams College in 2024. He was a member of the Varsity Williams Swim Team where he earned All-NESCAC Academic honors. He was also involved with the Williams Consulting Club where he served on a range of projects that included the launch of a localized digital currency, several consumer businesses, and an education non-profit. Jack also worked for the Williams Accessible Education Office, volunteered for an environmental organization, and taught swim lessons.
Joseph Bonvie
Joseph joined Fairmont’s Boston Office as an Analyst in 2024. Before joining Fairmont, Joseph interned as a Private Equity Summer Analyst on the investment team at Graham Partners. In this role, he was staffed on multiple live deals, where he was responsible for creating investment committee presentation materials, completing customer and supplier due diligence, and helping build financial models. Joseph has also previously interned as an Investment Banking Analyst with AGC Partners.
Joseph graduated from Dartmouth College in 2024 with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Philosophy, and Economics. As a student, he participated in various pre-professional organizations such as Dartmouth’s Social Impact Non-profit Consulting club and TAMID Group’s consulting team. Additionally, Joseph spent a semester at the London School of Economics where he completed coursework in the International Political Economy, Policy Writing, and Migration Policy.
Frank Sipala
Frank joined Fairmont in 2024 after interning with the firm the previous summer. Since then, he has supported strategic and due diligence projects across the aerospace, defense, space, and government services sectors. Before Fairmont, Frank performed as a Business Intelligence Analyst at LookingGlass Cyber Solutions, where he analyzed cybercrime trends and contributed to intelligence reports on emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, quantum computing, space, and next-generation communications. He also served as an Intelligence Analyst in the US Navy, focusing on the Middle East during heightened tensions with Iran. Frank graduated cum laude from Columbia University with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a Special Concentration in Business Management and was a member of Pi Sigma Alpha, the National Political Science Honor Society.
Matthew Leblanc
Matthew joined Fairmont’s Washington office as an Analyst in 2024. Prior to joining Fairmont, Matthew was an intern at aerospace and defense-focused private equity firm AE Industrial Partners in the summer of 2023. He supported the deal team and operating partners in their oversight of the firm’s investments. Matthew also interned with Western Alliance Bank in the summer of 2022, working in the equipment finance division.
Matthew Graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 2024 with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics, and an inter-school minor with the Wharton School of Business in Consumer Psychology. He was a member of Penn’s varsity swim team, achieved NCAA Academic All-American status in 2023, and competed on the Ivy League Championship team.
