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Jacob Mercer

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Director at Altivera Medical
📍 Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area, United States

Jacob Mercer is the Partner and Head of Special Situations and Restructuring at Whitebox Advisors LLC. A CFA Charterholder and Certified Turnaround Professional, he leverages his Bachelor of Arts from Saint Johns University to guide companies through complex financial situations, often serving on their boards.

He holds multiple directorships in the energy and materials sectors, including at Vertex Energy, HC-Minerals, Hornbeck Offshore, and Hi-Crush.

Jacob is a Certified Turnaround Professional, a specialized credential for experts in corporate renewal and saving troubled companies.

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Current Role
Director
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area, United States
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Priorities

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Corporate Restructuring
His primary role at Whitebox Advisors involves leading restructuring efforts. He is also a Certified Turnaround Professional, specializing in distressed companies.
Energy Sector
He serves as a director for multiple energy and materials companies like Vertex Energy and Hornbeck Offshore, indicating deep industry involvement.
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Career

Work history

3-2026
Director
Altivera Medical
1-2025 - 2-2025
Director
Vertex Energy Inc.
3-2024
Director
HC-Minerals Inc.
7-2023
Director
HORNBECK OFFSHORE®
10-2020 - 3-2024
Director
Hi-Crush
In the press

Media appearances

Altivera Medical Board of Directors announcement: Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Ronald J. Place, MD joins as the MedTech company enters its next growth phase.. Featured in Altivera Medical (official news release)
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Education
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Saint John's University
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