Steering Committee

Andy Zacharias
+1 817 332 3235

Andrew D. Zacharias is a Partner of LKCM Headwater Investments.  Mr. Zacharias currently serves on the boards of Relevant Solutions and Heads Up Technologies, along with several civic and…

Eliot Kerlin

Eliot serves as Managing Partner of Broadwing Capital, which he co-founded after 20 years of operational private equity experience. He is responsible for overall direction of the firm and ensuring…

William Badarak
214-777-6640

As a Vice President, William Badarak is responsible for supporting deal sourcing and execution as well as portfolio company growth initiatives. William's previous roles include positions with Peak…

DuprePhoto
+1 214 699 4967

Chris Dupré is a seasoned private equity executive and strategic advisor.  He brings over 16 years of experience investing in middle market private market companies across a range of industries…

Jay Turner
+1 214 224 0907

Jay has extensive experience as a commercial lender, investment banker and private equity investor. In these roles, he developed skills in credit analysis, mezzanine and equity investing, valuing…

Robert Covington

Robert Covington is the Founder and Managing Partner of Braemont Capital. Robert is responsible for finding and executing new deals, monitoring and growing the portfolio as an active board member…

Jeff Peterson
+1 214 922 1050

Jeff Peterson joined A.G. Hill Partners in 2012 as Managing Director and serves on the Investment Committee. His principal responsibility is overseeing the investment activities of Galatyn Private…

AmirYoffeePhoto
+1 214 871 6860

Amir is a Partner of CIC and has been with the Firm since 2002. Prior to joining CIC, Amir worked in JP Morgan's Mergers and Acquisitions group in New York, where he completed transactions in the…

Muskat
+1 214 969 8097

Kevin Muskat, a Partner in Ernst & Young’s Transaction Advisory Services practice, has over 20 years of transaction, finance and accounting experience, including approximately 15 years in the…

Brian Hegi
214.763.8356

As a co-founder and managing partner of Crossplane Capital, Brian is responsible for sourcing and closing transactions with significant cash and profitability improvement opportunities and…

James Kay

James Kay serves as a Principal for Crux Capital. He has spent his career investing in lower middle market companies. During that time, James has partnered with family-owned businesses, and…

Pete Stein
214.777.6602

Pete Stein is a Senior Partner and Co-Founder of Trinity Hunt and serves on the Fund’s Investment Committee. He is responsible for deal origination, portfolio company monitoring, and the overall…

Pierce Edwards
214-420-1113

As Principal with Valesco, Pierce Edwards’ primary role in this position includes new investment origination, financial & business analysis, due diligence, and investment process management.…

Honorary Steering Committee Lifetime Members
Mary Bass
+1 713 393 3926

Mary Bass is a leader in Spencer Stuart’s Private Equity practice with nearly 30 years of private equity experience. She focuses on board director, CEO, COO and CFO roles and their direct reports…

Patrick Hamner
+1 214 679 5034

Patrick Hamner joined Patriot Capital as Managing Director – Southwest in November 2012. Previously, Pat served for 24 years with Capital Southwest Corporation, a Dallas-based SBIC, rising to…