Proven Investors and Operators of Small Businesses
Houston Stokes
Partner
Houston co-leads origination, investing, and portfolio management efforts. He has significant experience executing transactions, and working with teams to grow sales and identify and execute operational improvements.
Previously, Houston served as Director of M&A and Strategy at EnPro Industries, where he led acquisitions and strategy across several divisions. Houston was also an investment professional at Summit Park, a private equity firm investing in companies across the Southeast. Houston began his career at BB&T Capital Markets, where he advised owners of middle market companies through selling their business.
Houston graduated from Wake Forest University with a degree in finance and accounting. He currently lives in Charlotte with his wife.
William Blair
Partner
William co-leads origination, investing, and portfolio management efforts. He has significant experience executing transactions, transitioning businesses from family ownership, and aligning people and resources for growth.
Previously, William served as Director of M&A and Strategy at EnPro Industries. William was also an advisor at Brookwood Associates, where he guided company owners on acquisitions, strategic alternatives and shareholder recapitalizations. William grew up working in a family business has particular expertise in the industrial service and manufacturing industries.
William graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill with a degree in business and finance. He currently lives in Charlotte with his wife.