Bart is an Operating Partner for Hallador Investment Advisors. In this role, Bart focuses on operational, governance, and policy advisory services to portfolio companies. Before joining Hallador, Lomont was President of Principal Investments, a firm focused on investing in the American way of life. Prior to Principal, Bart co-founded Robin Technologies and served as Chief Operating Officer for the Dallas-based, robotic lawn mowing company serving 16 markets across the country. Mr. Lomont is a veteran of the United States Air Force. He served from 2003 to 2012, including a deployment to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom from 2010-2011. After serving as a Governor's Fellow for Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels, Lomont worked as a Special Assistant and Policy Director. Following his return from Afghanistan, Lomont served as Personal Aide to then Congressman Mike Pence during his successful 2012 gubernatorial campaign. Bart Lomont graduated from Purdue University with a BS in Agricultural Economics. Mr. Lomont stays active in the veteran community, having been chosen as one of the "Top 40 Under 40 Veterans in Transition” and as one of the inaugural scholars of the George W. Bush Presidential Center’s Veteran Leadership Program. He enjoys travel, skiing, mountain biking, hunting and hiking with his wife and three children. The family attends St. Monica Catholic Church in Dallas, Texas.