Leading deal evaluation, deal structuring/negotiation, and due diligence execution for agricultural and agribusiness assets.

Founder of Davie Poplar Capital which is a search fund focused on buying and operating small businesses in North and South Carolina.

Associate responsible evaluating and executing investments in domestic middle market manufacturing, distribution, and services businesses. Responsibilities also included supporting portfolio companies across financial, strategic and operational matters. Portfolio companies included Smith Cooper (pipes, valves, fittings distributor), US Drinks (beverage co-packer), and Cook & Boardman (architectural doors and framings value-added distributor).

Analyst responsible for executing debt, equity and M&A transactions for middle-market public and private companies in the consumer, retail, and food & beverage verticals. Executed over $8 billion in debt, equity and M&A engagements. Representative clients include Revlon, Gibson Guitar, Bluestem Brands, Post, Lowes, and Party City, among others.

Analyst responsible for supporting portfolio companies across financial, strategic and operational matters. Selected portfolio companies included Assurance Operations Corp (metal stamping), Orange Line Oil (distributor of lubricants, oils and additives), and Construction Trailer Specialists (manufacturer of construction/agricultural trailers).