DALLAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–CenterOak Companions LLC (“CenterOak”), a Dallas-based personal fairness agency, at present introduced the promotion of six people, together with two further Managing Companions, efficient July 1, 2020.
Lucas Cutler and Jason Sutherland have joined CenterOak’s CEO and Founder, Randall Fojtasek, as Managing Companions. Eric Holter, Blake Richardson and Carrie Hamilton have all been promoted to Principal, and Mark Izlar has been elevated to Senior Affiliate.
Mr. Fojtasek stated, “CenterOak has a large team of talented and dedicated professionals who work tirelessly and productively for our investors and portfolio companies. In particular, Lucas Cutler and Jason Sutherland have worked alongside me for almost 20 years. During that time, they have exhibited exceptional investment acumen and remarkable deal-making skills and have contributed substantially to the firm’s strong performance and growth. Lucas and Jason have been great Partners, and I could not be happier that we will continue to work together as co-Managing Partners of CenterOak.”
Mr. Fojtasek added, “Eric Holter, Blake Richardson, Carrie Hamilton, and Mark Izlar have all progressed nicely in their careers at CenterOak and are well-qualified to elevate to new positions inside our firm. My Partners and I are confident that Eric, Blake, Carrie, and Mark, together with all other CenterOak personnel, will continue to help build the firm’s reputation as a leading partner to middle market businesses.”
About CenterOak Promotions
Lucas Cutler has been promoted from Companion to a Managing Companion. He serves on CenterOak’s Funding Committee and the Board of Administrators of varied CenterOak portfolio firms, together with Cascade Home windows, Wetzel’s Pretzels, FullSpeed Automotive, and Service Champions. Previous to becoming a member of CenterOak as a Companion, Mr. Cutler held a number of senior funding positions at Brazos Non-public Fairness Companions, the place he most lately served as a Managing Director. Beforehand, Mr. Cutler was employed as an funding skilled at Bank of America Securities LLC within the Leveraged Finance Group. He acquired a Bachelor of Enterprise Administration diploma from the College of Texas at Austin.
Jason Sutherland has been promoted from Companion to a Managing Companion. He serves on CenterOak’s Funding Committee and the Board of Administrators of varied CenterOak portfolio firms, together with Aakash Chemical substances, Shamrock Environmental, SurfacePrep and beforehand TruRoad. Previous to becoming a member of CenterOak as a Companion, Mr. Sutherland held a number of senior funding positions at Brazos Non-public Fairness Companions, the place he most lately served as a Managing Director. Beforehand, Mr. Sutherland was employed as a Vice President within the Specialty Lending Group of Goldman, Sachs & Co. Previous to that, Mr. Sutherland was employed as an funding skilled at Bank of America Securities LLC and Raymond James & Associates. He acquired a Grasp of Enterprise Administration diploma from the Harvard Enterprise Faculty and a Bachelor of Arts diploma from Harvard Faculty.
Eric Holter has been promoted from Vice President to Principal. He actively helps all facets of the agency’s analysis, execution, and monitoring of funding alternatives. Previous to becoming a member of CenterOak, Mr. Holter served as a Vice President with Linsalata Capital Companions. He beforehand labored as an funding skilled at Keystone Capital, Duff & Phelps Securities and A.G. Edwards Capital Markets. Mr. Holter acquired a Grasp of Enterprise Administration diploma from the Kellogg Faculty of Administration at Northwestern College and a Bachelor of Science diploma from Indiana College with a focus in finance.
Blake Richardson has been promoted from Vice President to Principal. He actively helps all facets of the agency’s analysis, execution, and monitoring of funding alternatives. Previous to becoming a member of CenterOak, Mr. Richardson served as an funding skilled at Trinity Hunt Companions, Solar Capital Companions and Stephens Inc. Mr. Richardson acquired a Grasp of Enterprise Administration diploma from the Kellogg Faculty of Administration at Northwestern College and a Bachelor of Science diploma from Wake Forest College with a focus in finance.
Carrie Hamilton has been promoted from Vice President to Principal. She actively helps the agency’s enterprise growth actions and investor relation capabilities. Previous to becoming a member of CenterOak, Ms. Hamilton served as an funding skilled at NGP Vitality Capital Administration and Credit score Suisse. Ms. Hamilton acquired a Bachelor of Enterprise Administration diploma from Texas A&M College with a focus in finance.
Mark Izlar has been promoted from Affiliate to Senior Affiliate. He actively helps all facets of the agency’s funding and monitoring actions. Previous to becoming a member of CenterOak, Mr. Izlar served as an funding skilled at Simmons & Firm (a division of Piper Sandler). Mr. Izlar acquired a Bachelor of Enterprise Administration diploma from the College of Texas with concentrations in finance and accounting.
About CenterOak Companions LLC
CenterOak Companions LLC is a personal fairness agency with a concentrate on making control-oriented investments in center market firms organized or working in the USA. The Agency focuses on three key trade sectors: Industrial Progress, Shopper, and Enterprise Companies. Primarily based in Dallas, Texas, the funding and portfolio administration staff has a powerful historic observe file creating important value via operational enchancment. CenterOak and its senior leaders have managed over $2.2 billion of fairness capital commitments throughout CenterOak Fund I and Fund II, along with predecessor funds. For extra data, please go to www.centeroakpartners.com.
