Our team has a proven track record of investing, restructuring and building companies
Our companies leverage our deep acquisition and operating expertise to achieve their strategic initiatives, while addressing operating challenges and/or transitional risk. We’ve executed in excess of 40 transactions over 20 years in the following selected industries:
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Jason Neimark
PartnerJason Neimark
Over 20 years of buyout, capital market and operational experience
Jason has completed over 40 transactions across a broad range of industries.
Prior Experience
- SCP, Managing Director
- K&D Distributors, President
- Midwest Mezzanine Fund, Principal
- KPMG Peat Marwick, Audit / Tax
Board Representation – Public/Private
- Gordmans Stores, Inc. (Nasdaq: GMAN)
- Vince Holdings (NYSE: VNCE)
- Accuride Corporation (NYSE: ACW)
Education
Indiana University, Bachelors of Science in Accounting
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Brian McGee
PartnerBrian McGee
Over 15 years of buyout, restructuring and investment banking experience
Brian has completed multiple transactions across a broad range of industries.
Prior Experience
- SCP, Principal
- Chanin Capital Partners, Restructuring Advisory
- Banc of America Securities, Investment Banking
Education
Davidson College, BA Economics and Political Science
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John Disa
PartnerJohn Disa
Over 30 years of operational experience across multiple C-suite functions
John has a retail and consumer focus.
Prior Experience
- Ashley Furniture, President Global Retail
- Wickes Furniture, President/CEO
- Lady & Kids Foot Locker, COO
- Foot Locker, SVP Merchandise Planning
- Casual Corner, President
- Casual Corner Group, CFO
Board/Advisor Representation
- SavvyCard, Inc.
- LumaStream, Inc.
Education
Western New England College, MBA and Bachelors of Science in Business Administration
Western New England College, Adjunct Professor
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Anuj Singh
PrincipalAnuj Singh
Over 15 years of buyout and investment banking experience
Prior Experience
- Incline Equity Partners, Vice President
- Trivest Partners, Vice President
- SCP, Vice President
- Wachovia Securities, Investment Banking
Education
University of Evansville, BS Business Administration
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Dwight Closson
Managing Director of OperationsDwight Closson
Over 25 years of global manufacturing experience in executive positions of increasing responsibility, with expertise in strategic planning, multi-site operations, financial management, cost optimization and lean manufacturing. Awards and recognition include the Toyota Contribution Award, Ford Gold World Excellence Award, and Industry Week Top Ten Best Plants in America Award.
Prior Experience
- Quality Metalcraft – Tier 1 Automotive Stamping, Assemblies, and Prototype Manufacturer
- Midway Products Group – Tier 1 Automotive Stamping, Assemblies and Module Manufacturer
- Faurecia Automotive – Tier 1 Automotive Exhaust Systems Manufacturer
Education
ESSEC University – Paris, France – Executive Management
Vanderbilt University – Executive Management Program
University of Michigan – Lean Manufacturing Certification
Rhodes State College – Associates Applied Business – Business Management
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Brian Pawlowski
Chief Financial OfficerBrian Pawlowski
Over 15 years of private equity accounting experience
Brian has worked on over 30 funds, which include direct private equity funds, private equity fund of funds, and hedge fund of funds, across a broad range of strategies and legal entity structuring.
Prior Experience
- Khronos, LLC
- Comvest Investment Partners
- SCP
- Credit Suisse
- Palmeri Fund Administrators
Education
Sacred Heart University
Accounting
Bachelors of Science
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Matthew Carlos
Vice PresidentMatthew Carlos
Solid private equity background including expertise in transaction due diligence and portfolio management
After graduating from University of Florida, Matthew spent his early career in corporate banking and middle market private equity.
Prior Experience
- Deutsche Bank, Derivatives Analyst
- BB&T Capital Markets, Corporate Banking Analyst
- Mangrove Equity Partners, Associate
- Joined New Water Capital January 2017
Education
University of Florida
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Nathan Douglas
Senior AssociateNathan Douglas
Private equity background with experience in transaction execution, due diligence and portfolio management.
Nathan has completed and supported transactions in the manufacturing, specialty rental, consumer products and consumer services sectors.
Prior Experience
- Mangrove Equity Partners, Private Equity Analyst
- Joined New Water Capital in 2018
Education
University of Florida, BS Industrial and Systems Engineering; Business Administration Minor
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Nick LaRosa
Senior AssociateNick La Rosa
Investment banking analyst, with transaction experience in industrial manufacturing and business service verticals
Prior Experience
- RBC Capital Markets, Global Investment Bank
Education
Fordham University, Gabelli School of Business (GSB), Bachelor of Science, Finance
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Walker Bettison
Senior AssociateWalker Bettison
Investment banking background with transaction experience across the consumer and retail sector
Prior Experience
- Houlihan Lokey, Consumer and Retail Group
- Lazard, Consumer and Retail Group
Education
Berry College, Bachelor of Science, Finance; Economics minor
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Sandy Fleming
Senior AssociateSandy Fleming
More than 5 years of experience in private equity, real estate, and hedge fund investment analysis.
Prior Experience
- JM Family Enterprises Inc., Senior Investment Analyst
- Dimension Capital Management, Investment Analyst
- Brighton House Associates, Research Analyst
Education
Wake Forest University, BA Economics
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Felicia Gannacone
Executive AssistantFelicia Gannacone
Highly experienced Executive Assistant specializing in administrative support to Senior Executives in the private equity and financial services industries.
Felicia’s expertise includes project and budget management and administrative support of business acquisitions.
Prior Experience
- Consol Capital, Executive Assistant
- SCP, Executive Assistant
- Mesirow Financial, Executive Assistant
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