Generational Group, a leading mergers and acquisitions advisory firm for privately held businesses, is pleased to announce the sale of JMPE Electrical Engineering to Agathos AEC, a portfolio company of Hunter Forest Capital. The acquisition closed February 2, 2026.

Based in Santa Barbara, California, JMPE Electrical Engineering is a full-spectrum electrical engineering and lighting design firm serving commercial, industrial, government, and residential clients. Founded in the mid 1990s, the company specializes in power, lighting and signal system design, distribution system engineering, short circuit and coordination studies, Title 24 lighting calculations, arc flash analysis and photovoltaic solar design, all aimed at delivering efficient, code-compliant solutions for built environments. With additional offices in Bakersfield and Santa Maria, JMPE combines technical expertise with personalized service to support architects, facility managers and owners in achieving practical, energy-efficient electrical and lighting outcomes across diverse project types.

Headquartered in Galveston, Texas, Agathos AEC is currently executing a strategy to build a diversified, nationwide architecture and engineering design firm. The platform is actively seeking to partner with small, entrepreneurial firms that are at a critical inflection point and can benefit from the professional services brought to the table by the Agathos corporate team.

Agathos AEC is backed by Hunter Forest Capital, a private investment firm located in Chicago, Illinois that partners with growing companies in critical-needs industries to drive long-term operational and financial value, along with capital partners Aldine Capital Partners, Petra Capital Partners, Pine Street Capital and Patriot Capital.

Generational Group Executive Managing Director, M&A, Western Region – Lori Galloway, and her team led by Managing Director, M&A, Mike Meredith, with the support of Senior Vice President, M&A, Amy Wall successfully closed the deal. Senior Managing Director, Ashok Tandon and Senior M&A Advisor, Ken Beckrich established the initial relationship with JMPE Electrical Engineering.

Mike Meredith stated, “JMPE will be an excellent addition to the Agathos AEC platform.”

Ryan Binkley, CEO of Generational Group, stated, “This transaction highlights our approach to forming strong, collaborative relationships that support lasting value creation. By uniting partners around a clear direction, it sets the stage for continued progress and long-term success.”

About Generational Group

Generational Group, headquartered in Dallas, TX, is a leading, award winning full-service M&A advisory firm. Generational has over 300 professionals across 16 offices in North America. The firm empowers business owners to unlock the full value of their companies through a comprehensive suite of services—including strategic growth consulting, exit planning education, business valuation, value enhancement strategies, M&A advisory, digital solutions, and wealth management.

Celebrating its 20^th year, Generational has successfully closed over 1,800 transactions and has ranked #1 or #2 in all LSEG league tables for deals valued between $25 million and $1 billion in 2024 and 2025.

The firm was named 2025 USA Investment Banking Firm of the Year by the Global M&A Network and recognized as Investment Banking Firm of the Year by The M&A Advisor in both 2022, 2024, and 2025.

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