Josh Putterman is a transportation executive with broad management experience and a career of equal parts in finance, operations, strategy development, and relationship management. Prior to co-founding Bluejay Advisors, he spent 22 years in the railroad industry working at CSX Transportation, a Class I publicly-traded freight railroad, and in the short line railroad industry at RailAmerica, a company that was taken private by a private equity firm and subsequently went public.
Josh is a deal maker and experienced negotiator with customers and counterparties of varied size and motivation and a recognized industry leader, able to energize teams and improve processes. Josh is an experienced strategic thinker, able to clearly define, communicate and solve complicated issues. He has created partnerships with industry peer companies, customers, and government entities, from federal agencies to states and municipalities. Additionally, he has lead several teams that successfully developed and ingrained technology solutions to business problems, saving millions of dollars.
Josh is a graduate of the Johns Hopkins University with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics.
Elizabeth Bower is a results-driven editor, writer, and project manager dedicated to helping clients achieve their goals. With extensive experience in academic and technical writing, as well as more than eight years as an educator, she excels at transforming complex ideas into clear, compelling narratives that deliver measurable outcomes.
Specializing in Federal and state grant application processes, Elizabeth has guided clients through intricate requirements to develop comprehensive application packages. Her efforts have directly contributed to securing nearly $30 million in transportation and infrastructure funding for her clients. Beyond grant writing, Elizabeth leverages her technical expertise and creative design skills to strengthen the Bluejay brand and expand its reach through strategic outreach initiatives.
Elizabeth holds a Bachelor of Arts in Professional Writing and American Studies from Purdue University and a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of West Florida.
Oliver Lopez is a financial professional with more than three years of M&A advisory experience. He has supported the closing of more than three transactions and more than $125 million in enterprise value.
Oliver works closely with business owners and management teams on sell-side transactions from engagement through closing. He provides comprehensive transaction support, including financial and operational analysis, due diligence, and process management, ensuring a successful outcome that maximizes value for clients.
Oliver earned a Bachelor’s degree in Finance with Summa Cum Laude distinction from the University of North Florida.
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