Evergreen Advisors, an investment bank and corporate finance firm, announced the promotion of Griffin Cole to investment banking associate.

With this promotion, Cole will be taking on an expanded role in the Washington/northern Virginia office developing and executing transaction strategies for clients.

“Griffin plays a critical role in supporting our clients in this market. His analytical ability and dedication to our clients will contribute greatly to our service focused culture,” stated Joseph E. Statter, managing director.

Cole started his career in Evergreen’s Corporate Advisory Practice focusing on business valuations including valuing ownership interests in entities holding real property and investment assets, as well as companies engaged in industries such as technology, healthcare, defense and construction. Cole holds a Bachelor of Sciences degree in Finance, from Virginia Tech, with a focus in Corporate Finance.

Evergreen Advisors is an investment banking and corporate finance firm focused on assisting emerging growth and middle-market companies in the areas of corporate finance, growth and exit strategies, business valuations and advisory services.