Name

Position

Haley C. Abate

Vice President

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Haley C. Abate

Vice President


Education: University of Richmond (BS)

Prior Experience: Harris Williams Investment Banking Program


Haley Abate, Vice President, joined Sentinel in 2020 as an associate. Previously, she spent three years in Harris Williams' Investment Banking Analyst Program. She holds a BS in business administration, magna cum laude, from the University of Richmond.

Trevor W. Anderson

Senior Associate

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Trevor W. Anderson

Senior Associate


Education: University of Chicago (BA)

Prior Experience: Citigroup Investment Banking Program


Trevor Anderson, Senior Associate, joined Sentinel in 2021 as an Associate. Previously, he spent two years in Citigroup’s Investment Banking Analyst Program. He holds a BA in economics from the University of Chicago, where he was a member of the varsity football team.

George B. Appling

Vice President

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George B. Appling

Vice President


Education: University of Richmond (BS; BA)

Prior Experience: Wells Fargo Securities Investment Banking Program


George Appling, Vice President, joined Sentinel in 2018 as an associate. Previously, he spent three years in Wells Fargo Securities' Investment Banking Analyst Program. He holds a BS in business administration and a BA in environmental studies, magna cum laude, from the University of Richmond.


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CLS Management Services
L2 Brands
MCA

 

Owen M. Basham

Partner

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Owen M. Basham

Partner


Education: The University of Virginia, McIntire School of Commerce (BS)

Prior Experience: Macquarie Capital's Restructuring and Special Situations Group; Nancy Creek Capital


Owen Basham, Partner, joined Sentinel in 2012 as an Associate. Previously, he was an Associate in Macquarie Capital's Restructuring and Special Situations Group. Before Macquarie, he was an analyst at Nancy Creek Capital, a lower midmarket private equity and mezzanine debt firm. Owen holds a BS degree in commerce from The University of Virginia's McIntire School of Commerce.


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Empire Auto Parts
High Bar Brands
Holley
L2 Brands
RefrigiWear

Altima Dental Centers
Fazoli's
GSM Outdoors
MB2 Dental Solutions
SONNY'S Enterprises

Kamryn Bloh

Associate

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Kamryn Bloh

Associate


Education: University of South Carolina (BSBA)

Prior Experience: Piper Sandler Investment Banking Program


Kamryn Bloh joined Sentinel in 2023 as an Associate from Piper Sandler's Investment Banking Analyst Program, where she spent two years. She holds a BSBA in international business and finance, summa cum laude, from the University of South Carolina.

Eric D. Bommer

Partner

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Eric D. Bommer

Partner


Education: Brown University (BA)

Prior Experience: Kaizen Breakthrough Partnership; CS First Boston


Eric Bommer, Partner, joined Sentinel in 1997. Before Sentinel, Eric was an Associate at Kaizen Breakthrough Partnership, a private equity fund that specialized in investing in underperforming midmarket companies. Before Kaizen, he was an Analyst at CS First Boston and a financial analyst at LaSalle Partners. For a year after he graduated college, he was captain of the Livingston Kings, a Scottish professional hockey team that he helped lead to the Scottish First Division Championship. Eric holds a BA from Brown University with a double major in business economics and organizational behavior. He was also an assistant captain on Brown's varsity hockey team.


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CLS Management Services
Recreational Group
RefrigiWear
Revenew International
Spectrum Safety Solutions
TranSystems

Alemite
Apex Companies
Chromalox
CINgroup
ECM Industries
Engineered Controls
Floral Plant Growers
GSM Outdoors
Hollander Sleep Products
IEP Technologies
LTI Boyd
The Luminaires Group
Madill
Met Merchandising
NorSun Food Group
PlayCore
Power Products
Precision Pipeline
SONNY'S Enterprises
Spinrite
Strategic Partners
Tony Roma's
Trinity Consultants
Trussbilt
WellSpring Pharma

Louis A. Brotherton

Principal

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Louis A. Brotherton

Principal


Education: Wake Forest University School of Business (BS)

Prior Experience: Brookwood Associates' Investment Banking Analyst Program


Louis Brotherton, Principal, joined Sentinel in 2014 as an Associate. Previously, he was an analyst in Brookwood Associates' Investment Banking Analyst Program. He holds a BS degree, cum laude, from Wake Forest University School of Business.


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Corporate Visions
MCA
Online Labels Group
SmartSign
TTG Imaging Solutions

Holley
Nekoosa

Marc A. Buan

Principal

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Marc A. Buan

Principal


Education: Columbia Business School (MBA); Harvard University (BA)

Prior Experience: Thomas Weisel Partners' Analyst Program


Marc Buan is a Principal at Sentinel Capital Partners, which he rejoined as a Vice President after completing his MBA. He previously spent four years in Sentinel’s associate program, most recently as a Senior Associate. Before joining Sentinel, Mr. Buan spent three years in Thomas Weisel Partners’ investment banking analyst program. He holds an MBA from Columbia Business School and an AB Honors degree in economics from Harvard University. Mr. Buan, who played on Harvard’s varsity soccer team, was a member of Canada’s national Olympic soccer team and a gold medalist in the Francophone Games in Madagascar.


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AmWest Restaurant Group
Bandon Holdings
Cabi

ECM Industries
Hospice Advantage
The Luminaires Group
PlayCore
Pet Supplies Plus
Power Products
Southern California Pizza
Spinrite

Rachel C. Cantor

Vice President

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Rachel C. Cantor

Vice President


Education: University of Virginia (BS; MS)

Prior Experience: SunTrust Robinson Humphrey Investment Banking Analyst Program


Rachel Cantor, Vice President, joined Sentinel in 2015 as an Associate. Previously, she spent three years in SunTrust Robinson Humphrey’s Investment Banking Analyst Program. She holds an MS in finance from University of Virginia’s McIntire School of Commerce and a BS in economics from University of Virginia.


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New You Bariatric Group

 

James D. Coady

Partner

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James D. Coady

Partner


Education: Northwestern University's J.L. Kellogg Graduate School of Business (MBA); Harvard University (BA)

Prior Experience: First Chicago Equity Capital; Alex. Brown & Sons


James Coady, Partner, joined Sentinel in 1998. Over the past two decades, he has established himself as a successful midmarket private equity investor. Before joining Sentinel Capital Partners, Mr. Coady spent three years as an Associate at First Chicago Equity Capital, the private equity division of First Chicago NBD which specialized in investing in midmarket companies. Previously, he spent two years as an Analyst at Alex. Brown & Sons. Mr. Coady holds an MBA from Northwestern University's J.L. Kellogg Graduate School of Business and an AB from Harvard University where he was a member of Harvard's NCAA Championship hockey team.


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AmWest Restaurant Group
Empire Auto Parts
High Bar Brands
Holley
Spectrum Safety Solutions

Cabi
Chase Doors
Checkers
Colson
Cottman Transmission
Engineered Controls
Falcon Holdings
Fasloc
Huddle House
Interim Healthcare
Massage Envy
Metro Dentalcare
Mid-West Wholesale
Newk's Eatery
Nivel
NorSun Food Group
Pet Supplies Plus
Quick Weight Loss Centers
RotoMetrics
Southern California Pizza
Vintage Parts

Callum Cusinato

Associate

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Callum Cusinato

Associate


Education: St. Lawrence University (BS)

Prior Experience: Moelis Investment Banking Program


Callum Cusinato joined Sentinel in 2024 as an associate from Moelis's Investment Banking Analyst Program, where he spent two years. Previously, he was an analyst at Stifel Nicolaus. Mr. Cusinato holds a BS in mathematics and economics, summa cum laude, from St. Lawrence University, where he was captain of St. Lawrence's ECAC Hockey Championship team in 2021.

George Estrada

Associate

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George Estrada

Associate


Education: University of Richmond (BA)

Prior Experience: Piper Sandler Investment Banking Program


George Estrada joined Sentinel in 2024 as an associate from Piper Sandler's Investment Banking Analyst Program, where he spent two years. He holds a BA in politics, summa cum laude, from the University of Richmond.

Michael J. Fabian

Partner

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Michael J. Fabian

Partner


Education: University of Notre Dame (BBA); New York University (MA)

Prior Experience: Blue Point Capital Partners; Brown, Gibbons, Lang & Co.; Deutsche Banc Alex Brown; Conway, DelGenio, Gries & Co.


Michael Fabian, Partner, joined Sentinel in 2006 as a Senior Associate. Before Sentinel, Michael was an Associate at Blue Point Capital Partners, a midmarket private equity firm; an Associate at Brown, Gibbons, Lang & Co., a midmarket investment banking firm; an Analyst at Deutsche Banc Alex Brown; and an Analyst at Conway, DelGenio, Gries & Co., a restructuring advisory boutique. Michael holds an MA in economics from New York University and a BBA degree, summa cum laude, from the University of Notre Dame.


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Apex Companies
Bandon Holdings
Bridgeview Eye
CLS Management Services
New Era Technology
New You Bariatric Group
TranSystems
UBEO Business Services

Captain D's
Checkers
Corporate Visions
Hollander Sleep Products
Hospice Advantage
Huddle House
IEP Technologies
Inscape Publishing
Marketplace Events
Massage Envy
National Spine & Pain
Newk's Eatery
Northeast Dental
Precision Pipeline
ReachOut Healthcare
Trinity Consultants

Claire Fletcher

Associate

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Claire Fletcher

Associate


Education: Wake Forest University (BS)

Prior Experience: BlackRock Private Equity Partners


Claire Fletcher joined Sentinel as an Associate in 2023. Previously, she completed BlackRock's two-year Analyst Program, then was promoted to associate of BlackRock Private Equity Partners. Her responsibilities included a six-month rotation as secondee to BlackRock investor Teacher Retirement System of Texas. She holds a BS in mathematics and business, magna cum laude, from Wake Forest University.

Joshua J. Garrett

Managing Director

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Joshua J. Garrett

Managing Director


Education: University of Notre Dame's Mendoza College of Business (BBA)

Prior Experience: Oppenheimer's Investment Banking Analyst Program


Joshua Garrett, Managing Director, joined Sentinel in 2013 as an Associate. Previously, he was an Associate in Oppenheimer's Investment Banking Analyst Program. He holds a BBA degree, magna cum laude, from the University of Notre Dame's Mendoza College of Business.


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AmWest Restaurant Group
Bridgeview Eye
Market Performance Group
Spectrum Safety Solutions

Apex Companies
Captain D's
Pet Supplies Plus
Quick Weight Loss Centers

Michael A. Gebicki

Managing Director, Credit Strategies

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Michael A. Gebicki

Managing Director, Credit Strategies


Education: University of Notre Dame (BBA); New York University Stern School of Business (MBA)

Prior Experience: Bank of Ireland; JPMorgan


Michael Gebicki joined Sentinel as Managing Director, Credit Strategies in 2024. From 2003 until joining Sentinel, Mr. Gebicki was a managing director in the Leveraged Acquisition Finance group of Bank of Ireland, where he originated senior debt transactions with middle market private equity clients. Previously, Mr. Gebicki spent five years in the Technology, Media & Telecom group at JPMorgan, most recently as a vice president. He holds a BBA in economics and finance from the University of Notre Dame and an MBA from New York University’s Stern School of Business.

Michael J. Griffin

Senior Associate

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Michael J. Griffin

Senior Associate


Education: University of Notre Dame (BS; BA)

Prior Experience: Jefferies Investment Banking Program


Michael Griffin, Senior Associate, joined Sentinel in 2021 as an Associate. Previously, he spent two years in Jefferies’ Investment Banking Analyst Program. He holds a BS in chemical engineering and a BA in political science from the University of Notre Dame, where he was a member of the rowing team.

Jeffrey C. Groves

Managing Director, Head of Debt Capital Markets

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Jeffrey C. Groves

Managing Director, Head of Debt Capital Markets


Education: Dalhousie University (BComm); University of Western Ontario (MBA)

Prior Experience: Raymond James; UBS Investment Bank


Jeffrey Groves joined Sentinel as Managing Director and Head of Debt Capital Markets in 2023. Mr. Groves joined Sentinel from Raymond James, where he had been a managing director in the Capital Structure Advisory group since 2020. At Raymond James, Mr. Groves was responsible for private debt and capital markets origination. Previously, Mr. Groves spent 15 years in the Leveraged Finance group at UBS, most recently as a managing director. Mr. Groves holds a Bachelor of Commerce from Dalhousie University and an MBA from The University of Western Ontario.

Adam W. Jacobs

Senior Associate

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Adam W. Jacobs

Senior Associate


Education: Vanderbilt University (BA)

Prior Experience: Prospect Hill Growth Partners; Harris Williams' Investment Banking Program


Adam Jacobs, Senior Associate, joined Sentinel in 2022 from private equity firm Prospect Hill Growth Partners. Previously, he spent two years as an analyst in Harris Williams' Investment Banking Analyst Program. He holds a BA in medicine, health, and society, cum laude, from Vanderbilt University.

Patrick D. Knise

Principal

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Patrick D. Knise

Principal


Education: Middlebury College (BA)

Prior Experience: Macquarie Capital's Investment Banking Analyst Program


Patrick Knise, Principal, joined Sentinel in 2014 as an Associate. Previously, he was an analyst in Macquarie Capital's Investment Banking Analyst Program. He holds a BA degree, magna cum laude, from Middlebury College. He was also co-captain of Middlebury men's varsity tennis team, who were the 2010 NCAA Champions and ranked first nationally in Division III.


Sentinel Board Affiliations


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CLS Management Services
Recreational Group
TranSystems

ECM Industries

Samuel Lettes

Associate

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Samuel Lettes

Associate


Education: Vanderbilt University

Prior Experience: Harris Williams Investment Banking Program


Sam Lettes joined Sentinel in 2023 as an Associate from Harris Williams' Investment Banking Analyst Program, where he spent two years. He holds a BA in economics and history, cum laude, from Vanderbilt University.

Devon Lis

Associate

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Devon Lis

Associate


Education: Georgetown University (BS)

Prior Experience: Citigroup Investment Banking Program


Devon Lis joined Sentinel in 2024 as an associate from Citigroup's Investment Banking Analyst Program, where she spent two years. She holds a BS in business administration from Georgetown University, where she was a member of the varsity women's soccer team.

David S. Lobel

Founder & Managing Partner

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David S. Lobel

Founder & Managing Partner


Education: Stanford University (MBA, MS); University of the Witwatersrand (B.Sc.(Hons))

Prior Experience: Smith Barney Private Equity; Bain & Company


David Lobel is the Founder and Managing Partner of Sentinel Capital Partners. Over more than four decades, he has established a successful midmarket private equity record. Before establishing Sentinel, David spent 15 years at Smith Barney's private equity affiliate. Before Smith Barney, he was a Consultant at Bain & Company. David received an MBA and an MS with distinction from Stanford University. He currently serves on the Stanford Graduate School of Business Advisory Council. David, who was born in South Africa, received a B.Sc. (Hons) with highest honors from the University of the Witwatersrand. He served with distinction in the South African Navy, where he graduated first in his class.

Tyler G. Lowenstein

Vice President, Business Development

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Tyler G. Lowenstein

Vice President, Business Development


Education: University of Minnesota (BA)

Prior Experience: Piper Jaffray Investment Banking Analyst Program


Tyler Lowenstein, Vice President, joined Sentinel in 2018 as an associate. Previously, he spent three years in Piper Jaffray’s Investment Banking Analyst Program. He holds a BA in Economics from the University of Minnesota where he was the captain of the varsity men's golf team.

Greg E. Markovitz

Senior Associate

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Greg E. Markovitz

Senior Associate


Education: Emory University (BBA)

Prior Experience: Raymond James' Investment Banking Program


Greg Markovitz, Senior Associate, joined Sentinel in 2022 as an Associate. Previously, he spent two years at Raymond James' Investment Banking Analyst Program. He holds a BBA with a concentration in finance from Emory University.

Liam D. McCabe

Associate

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Liam D. McCabe

Associate


Education: University of Richmond (BS)

Prior Experience: Harris Williams Investment Banking Program


Liam McCabe joined Sentinel in 2023 as an Associate from Harris Williams' Investment Banking Analyst Program, where he spent three years. He holds a BS in business administration, cum laude, from the University of Richmond.

John F. McCormack

Co-Founder & Senior Partner

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John F. McCormack

Co-Founder & Senior Partner


Education: Boston College (BS); CPA (NY)

Prior Experience: Smith Barney Private Equity; Coopers & Lybrand


John McCormack is a cofounder of Sentinel and serves as a Senior Partner. Over more than three decades, he has established a successful, long-term midmarket private equity record. Before cofounding Sentinel, John spent six years as a vice president of Smith Barney's private equity affiliate, where he worked closely with David Lobel.

Before Smith Barney, John spent eight years at Coopers & Lybrand, where his principal assignments included conducting due diligence and acquisition reviews of target investment opportunities for private equity firms and strategic buyers. He holds a BS in accounting from Boston College.


Sentinel Board Affiliations


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AmWest Restaurant Group
Online Labels Group
New Era Technology
SmartSign
TriMech

Alemite
Border Foods
Captain D's
Checkers
Chromalox
Colson
Cottman Transmission
Falcon Holdings
Fazoli's
Floral Plant Growers
Growing Family
Holley
Huddle House
Inscape Publishing
LTI Boyd
Madill
Massage Envy
Met Merchandising
Nekoosa
Nivel
NorSun Food Group
Power Products
Strategic Partners
Tony Roma's
Southern California Pizza
TGI Fridays
Trinity Consultants
WellSpring Pharma

Paul F. Murphy

Partner

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Paul F. Murphy

Partner


Education: Georgetown University (MBA); United States Military Academy at West Point (BS)

Prior Experience: Dilmun Investments; Chase Manhattan Merchant Banking Group


Paul Murphy, Partner, joined Sentinel in 2000. Over the past three decades, he has established himself as a successful midmarket private equity investor. Before Sentinel, Paul was a Director at Dilmun Investments, the U.S. private equity affiliate of Bahrain International Bank. At Dilmun, he focused on originating, structuring, and executing private equity investments in lower midmarket companies.

Prior to Dilmun, Paul was a Vice President in the Financial Buyers Group at NationsBanc Capital Markets, where he focused on providing debt and equity financing for leveraged buyouts and recapitalizations. Previously, he was an Associate in the Merchant Banking Group of Chase Manhattan Bank, where he focused on private equity and subordinated debt investments in lower midmarket companies. Paul holds an MBA from Georgetown University and a BS from the United States Military Academy at West Point. He served in the U.S. Army for five years as an Artillery officer in a Light Infantry Division, where he attained the rank of captain.


Sentinel Board Affiliations


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123Dentist
Elevate Care
Midwest Eye
New You Bariatric Group
Total Military Management
TTG Imaging Solutions
Vital Care

AirBoss Defense Group
Altima Dental Centers
Castle Dental Centers
Corporate Visions
Fasloc
Hospice Advantage
Inscape Publishing
Interim Healthcare
MB2 Dental Solutions
Metro Dentalcare
National Spine & Pain
North American Rescue
Northeast Dental
ReachOut Healthcare
Trussbilt

Conor W. Murphy

Senior Associate

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Conor W. Murphy

Senior Associate


Education: University of Michigan (BBA)

Prior Experience: AEA Investors; Houlihan Lokey's Investment Banking Program


Conor Murphy, Senior Associate, joined Sentinel from private equity firm AEA Investors. Previously, he spent two years as an analyst in Houlihan Lokey's Investment Banking Analyst program. He holds a BBA in finance and accounting from the University of Michigan.

Elizabeth Nichols

Associate

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Elizabeth Nichols

Associate


Education: University of Notre Dame (BA)

Prior Experience: William Blair Investment Banking Program


Elizabeth Nichols joined Sentinel in 2024 as an associate from William Blair's Investment Banking Analyst Program, where she spent three years. She holds a BA in applied mathematics and business, cum laude, from the University of Notre Dame.

Will M. Nicklaus

Associate

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Will M. Nicklaus

Associate


Education: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (BS)

Prior Experience: BlackArch Partners Investment Banking Program


Will Nicklaus joined Sentinel in 2024 as an associate from BlackArch Partners' Investment Banking Analyst Program, where he spent two years. He holds a BS in business administration from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he was a member of the varsity men's lacrosse team.

Lucy S. Pearce

Associate

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Lucy S. Pearce

Associate


Education: University of Pennsylvania (BA)

Prior Experience: BlackArch Partners Investment Banking Program


Lucy Pearce joined Sentinel in 2023 as an associate from BlackArch Partners' Investment Banking Analyst Program, where she spent two years. She holds a BA in economics from the University of Pennsylvania, where she was a member of the varsity swimming team.

C. Scott Perry

Partner

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C. Scott Perry

Partner


Education: The University of Virginia, McIntire School of Commerce (BS)

Prior Experience: Wachovia Securities


Scott Perry, Partner, joined Sentinel in 2004 as an Associate. Previously, he was an Analyst in the M&A Group at Wachovia Securities, where he worked on transactions with midmarket private equity firms. Scott holds a BS in finance and accounting with honors from the University of Virginia, McIntire School of Commerce.


Sentinel Board Affiliations


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MCA
Recreational Group
SPL
Total Military Management
UBEO Business Services

Chase Doors
Colson
Engineered Controls
LTI Boyd
Nekoosa
PlayCore
RotoMetrics
SONNY'S Enterprises
Vintage Parts

Garrett B. Schires

Partner, Business Development

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Garrett B. Schires

Partner, Business Development


Education: Harvard University (BA)

Prior Experience: Enhanced Equity Funds; TA Associates; Morgan Stanley


Garrett Schires, Partner, Business Development, joined Sentinel Capital Partners in 2013 as a Senior Associate. Prior to Sentinel, Mr. Schires spent two years as a Senior Associate with Enhanced Equity Funds, a lower midmarket private equity firm. From 2008 to 2011, he was an Associate with TA Associates, a growth-focused private equity firm. Previously, Mr. Schires was an Investment Banking Analyst with Morgan Stanley. He holds an AB in economics from Harvard University where he was a member of Harvard’s varsity football team.

Cameron A. Smith

Vice President

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Cameron A. Smith

Vice President


Education: University of Kansas (BS)

Prior Experience: UBS's Investment Banking Analyst Program


Cameron Smith, Vice President, joined Sentinel in 2017 as an associate. Previously, he spent two years in UBS's Investment Banking Analyst Program. He holds a BS degree, highest distinction, with a double major in finance and accounting from the University of Kansas.


Sentinel Board Affiliations


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Prior Boards

Empire Auto Parts
High Bar Brands
Recreational Group
SPL

 

Erika K. Stanford

Vice President

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Erika K. Stanford

Vice President


Education: Georgetown University (BA)

Prior Experience: Jefferies' Investment Banking Analyst Program


Erika Stanford, Vice President, joined Sentinel in 2017 as an associate. Previously, she spent three years in Jefferies' Investment Banking Analyst Program. She holds a BA in economics, magna cum laude, from Georgetown University.


Sentinel Board Affiliations


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New Era Technology
Online Labels Group
RefrigiWear
TriMech
UBEO Business Services

 

Carter M. Thompson

Senior Associate, Business Development

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Carter M. Thompson

Senior Associate, Business Development


Education: University of Pennsylvania (BA)

Prior Experience: Stifel, Nicolaus' Investment Banking Program


Carter Thompson, Senior Associate, joined Sentinel in 2022 as an Associate. Previously, he spent three years in Stifel, Nicolaus' Investment Banking Analyst Program. He holds a BA in economics from the University of Pennsylvania where he was the captain of the varsity men's golf team.

John C. Van Sickle

Partner

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John C. Van Sickle

Partner


Education: Harvard Business School (MBA); Emory University (BA)

Prior Experience: Wachovia Securities' Analyst Program; Castle Harlan


John "Dutch" Van Sickle, Partner, joined Sentinel in 2009 as a Senior Associate. Before Sentinel, Dutch was an Associate at Castle Harlan, a midmarket private equity firm, and an Analyst in Wachovia Securities' Analyst Program, where he worked on M&A transactions with midmarket private equity firms. He holds an MBA from the Harvard Business School and a BA, summa cum laude, from Emory University, where he graduated as a member of Phi Beta Kappa. He was also a member of Emory's NCAA tennis team.


Sentinel Board Affiliations


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Prior Boards

L2 Brands
Market Performance Group
RefrigiWear

Altima Dental Centers
Chromalox
ECM Industries
Fazoli's
GSM Outdoors
IEP Technologies
MB2 Dental Solutions
North American Rescue
Northeast Dental
Power Products
TGI Fridays
WellSpring Pharma

Grant M. Wilson

Vice President

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Grant M. Wilson

Vice President


Education: Northwestern University (BA)

Prior Experience: Goldman Sachs Investment Banking Program


Grant Wilson, Vice President, joined Sentinel in 2020 as an associate. Previously, he spent two years in Goldman Sachs' Investment Banking Program. Prior to investment banking, he was an analyst in Goldman Sachs' Equity Solutions Group focused on equity derivatives. He holds a BA in economics from Northwestern University, where he was a member of Northwestern's Big 10 Championship soccer teams.


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Spectrum Safety Solutions

 

Josiah O. Wilson

Associate, Portfolio Talent

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Josiah O. Wilson

Associate, Portfolio Talent


Education: Denison University (BA): Endicott College (MBA)

Prior Experience: Spencer Stuart; The Fallon Company


Josiah Wilson joined Sentinel in 2023 as an Associate, Portfolio Talent from Spencer Stuart's Private Equity group, where he spent more than two years. Previously, he was an Analyst at The Fallon Company. He holds a BA in political science from Denison University and an MBA from Endicott College.


At a Glance

  • Broad and deep private equity experience
  • Responsible stewards of businesses
  • Friendly and supportive investment partners
  • Focus on midmarket
  • Fully integrated, deep investment team
  • Equipped to execute a variety of private equity transactions