SBJ Capital is a private investment firm with approximately $600 million of capital under management, focused on investing in founder and family-owned consumer and services companies. SBJ provides thoughtful strategic advice, domain expertise and a partnership-oriented approach to support the goals of entrepreneurs, owners and management teams. SBJ was founded by an experienced team of professionals with a track record of growing companies both as principal investors and as operating executives.

Tide Rock manages a diversified holding company that invests in profitable B2B businesses and provide investors with regular cash distributions and long-term equity growth. Tide Rock targets economically resilient companies with $2-7m in EBITDA, attractive margins, and reoccurring revenues. Tide Rock leverages its multi-functional team and shared back-office resources to remove any artificial growth constraints and realize the businesses'​ potential.Select Responsibilities: - Match proven executives with acquisition targets post transaction- Create a talent bench of growth-oriented CEOs and Presidents who Tide Rock can partner with to identify and acquire new portfolio companies- Build and manage a Network of Advisors to help drive deal flow- Identify opportunities for management buy-outs and work with the management teams to facilitate successful transactions- Support due diligence of prospective acquisitions by speaking with industry leaders about the industry and any opportunities / threats- Support the creation of investment themes- Help recruit additional members of the Tide Rock Holdings team- Participate as a member of the executive team to help grow Tide Rock and its operating companies

Bespoke Partners is a retained executive search firm dedicated to partnering with leading private equity firms to recruit software talent at every stage of the investment lifecycle, from growth equity to buyout. We partner with leading private equity firms including Thoma Bravo, Apax Partners, Francisco Partners, WCAS, Insight Venture Partners, GI Partners, General Atlantic, and TA Associates.Over the last year, Bespoke Partners conducted 100+ searches and has conducted 400+ searches since inception. Our expertise includes CEO, CFO, C-level and VP-level searches across functions, as well as Board of Directors and internal private equity Operating Partner searches. Our proprietary approach to talent acquisition in combination with disciplined resource planning has resulted in 86 days to close for searches completed in 2018.Bespoke Partners has offices in San Diego, California and Austin, Texas.www.bespokepartners.com

Founded in 1987, Manta Resources provides executive and management search services throughout the US. The Private Equity Search Team was developed and established in 2016, supplying a broad range of expert services and executive search solutions to lower-middle market private equity and their portfolio companies. Our understanding of the expectations and goals that exist in sponsor-backed businesses proved invaluable when locating premier executive talent. Industries Served: Consumer Products, HVAC, Apparel, Cosmetics, Rotating Equipment, Automotive, Agriculture, Packaging, Healthcare, Retail, and Technology. Select Roles: CEO, CFO, COO, CMO, CIO, VP of Operations, VP of Engineering, VP of Sales, & VP of IT

Operating a business can be a very rewarding experience. It can also offer complex challenges that a business owner may not always know how to solve. Milestone Advisors’ comprehensive list of services is focused on helping business owners make better decisions, increase profits, and grow their businesses. Services are provided in three key business functions: Management Accounting, Corporate Finance and Business StrategyStrategy Consultant Responsibilities: - Developed and co-authored business plans- Engaged in market research- Assisted clients through strategy meetings and company analysis- Polished financial models and forecasts

Vector Marketing is the direct sales arm of Cutco Corporation, a $200M manufacturer of fine home cutlery. As Branch Manager:- Established LLC and self-funded all start-up costs including office space, equipment and furniture, and advertising - Full P&L responsibility - Recruited and developed the sales and administrative staff with a peak headcount of 40+ individuals - Invested in advertising across print, display, and web- Managed personnel through key staff meetings, two weekly sales meetings, and daily one-on-one calls - Led three-day sales training sessions which were a combination of classroom instruction, individual guidance, role-playing, self-study, and review- Training Sales Reps on topics such as sales strategy, cold calling, cultivating referrals, goal setting, product mastery, and lead generation Titles: Branch Manager - Muncie Branch Office (1/2007 - 9/2007) Sales Manager - Indianapolis District Office (5/2006 - 1/2007)Assistant Manager - Indianapolis District Office (8/2005 - 5/2006) Sales Rep - Indianapolis District Office (5/2005 - 8/2005)Accomplishments:The Muncie Branch reached national recognition as the #2 office in sales (out of 190 branches). The office's top ten individual sales reps in were ranked both regionally and nationally, a few of them broke records.