Our Team
90 Years of Investing & Operating Experience
We have over nine decades of investing and operating experience. We have invested $700 million in equity, have run 10 businesses (as CEO or President), and have acquired over 100 companies in our careers. Our journey has been marked by significant
successes and valuable learning experiences from the mistakes we've made along
the way. This blend of success and hands-on learning shapes our robust approach
to business growth and investment.
Our Core Values
Be a Great Partner in Good Times and Bad
Constant Learning
Enjoy the Grind
Treat People with Respect and Over-Communicate
Do the Right Thing, Even When No One Is Looking
Oriented Towards Profitable Growth
Focused on Culture of Customer Service and Associate Engagement
Fundamental Beliefs
Great service companies share several attributes: a strong commitment to employees, an intense focus on delivering a superior customer experience, a solid plan that defines future success, and a drive to execute and continuously improve. We seek to partner with management teams that share these beliefs and are committed to building great companies.
Relationships Matter
We enjoy developing close, collegial relationships with owners and management teams and collaborating on building even more successful enterprises. We seek situations where we can get to know the management team and the management team gets to know us - and comes to see us a partner as much as an investor.
Taking Our Time to Get It Right
We aren't in a rush, and believe that a longer period of time to get to know each other is beneficial to both parties. In addition, we encourage our potential company owners and CEOs to talk with anyone we have worked with - we are very proud of our long-term relationships and believe that they will gain a good understanding of how we operate.
Partnerships are Based on Trust
Trust is the foundation of our partnerships. We believe in fostering open communication, ensuring complete transparency, and committing to prompt, decisive decisions. As true partners, we work collaboratively to achieve mutual success. By prioritizing efficiency and aligning our efforts with your business objectives, we create a dynamic trustworthy partnership that drives long-term success for both parties.