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We have built a cross-functional team with diverse skillsets and experience across principal investing, investment banking, operations, and relationship development.

Investment Team

Robert Covington

Robert Covington

Founder and Managing Partner
Jeff Volling

Jeff Volling ​

Partner
Eliza Calihan

Eliza Calihan

Principal
Max Green

Max Green

Vice President
Ben Eckholm

Ben Eckholm

Senior Associate

Baron Holmes

Associate
Tom McMillin

Tom McMillin

Operating Partner
Clyde Tuggle Headshot

Clyde Tuggle

Operating Partner

Entrepreneur and Family Office Network

Herb May

Herb May

Partner

Caroline Stevens

Caroline Stevens

Associate

Finance and Operations

Steve Sims

Steve Sims, CFA

Chief Operating Officer and Chief Compliance Officer
Carolyne Baber

Carolyne Baber, CPA

Controller
Courtney Calloway Headshot

Courtney Calloway

Executive Assistant

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Robert Covington

Founder and Managing Partner

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, and helping to manage the firm. He has invested in growth equity for over two decades, most recently at RedBird Capital Partners where he was Co-Managing Partner for three years and Partner for four years. He was previously with The Stephens Group and SSM Partners. Additionally, he founded and was CEO of Firstdoor Software, an early software as a service (“SaaS”) company. Robert earned his BS degree in Natural Sciences and Mathematics at Washington and Lee University and his MPH at Yale University.

Education:
  • MPH, Yale University
  • BS, Washington and Lee University
Former Experience:
  • RedBird Capital Partners
  • The Stephens Group
  • SSM Partners
  • Firstdoor Software
Robert Covington

Robert Covington

Founder and Managing Partner

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, and helping to manage the firm. He has invested in growth equity for over two decades, most recently at RedBird Capital Partners where he was Co-Managing Partner for three years and Partner for four years. He was previously with The Stephens Group and SSM Partners. Additionally, he founded and was CEO of Firstdoor Software, an early software as a service (“SaaS”) company. Robert earned his BS degree in Natural Sciences and Mathematics at Washington and Lee University and his MPH at Yale University.

Education:
  • MPH, Yale University
  • BS, Washington and Lee University
Former Experience:
  • RedBird Capital Partners
  • The Stephens Group
  • SSM Partners
  • Firstdoor Software

Jeff Volling

Partner

Jeff Volling is a Partner with Braemont Capital. Jeff is responsible for finding and executing new deals and monitoring and growing the portfolio as an active board member. Previously, he was with Bessemer Investors, AEA Investors, Madison Dearborn, and Credit Suisse. Jeff earned his BS degree, graduating summa cum laude, in Finance at Georgetown University and his MBA at the Stanford Graduate School of Business.

Education:
  • MBA, Stanford Graduate School of Business
  • BS, Georgetown University
Former Experience:
  • Bessemer Investors
  • AEA Investors
  • Madison Dearborn
  • Credit Suisse
Jeff Volling

Jeff Volling

Partner

Jeff Volling is a Partner with Braemont Capital. Jeff is responsible for finding and executing new deals and monitoring and growing the portfolio as an active board member. Previously, he was with Bessemer Investors, AEA Investors, Madison Dearborn, and Credit Suisse. Jeff earned his BS degree, graduating summa cum laude, in Finance at Georgetown University and his MBA at the Stanford Graduate School of Business.

Education:
  • MBA, Stanford Graduate School of Business
  • BS, Georgetown University
Former Experience:
  • Bessemer Investors
  • AEA Investors
  • Madison Dearborn
  • Credit Suisse

Eliza Calihan

Principal

Eliza Calihan is a Principal with Braemont Capital. Eliza is responsible for finding and executing new deals and monitoring and growing the portfolio. Previously, she was with Reverence Capital Partners and Goldman Sachs. Eliza earned her BA in Economics at Harvard College and her MBA, graduating with High Distinction, Baker Scholar, at Harvard Business School.

Education:
  • MBA, Harvard Business School
  • BA, Harvard College
Former Experience:
  • Reverence Capital Partners
  • Goldman Sachs
Eliza Calihan

Eliza Calihan

Principal

Eliza Calihan is a Principal with Braemont Capital. Eliza is responsible for finding and executing new deals and monitoring and growing the portfolio. Previously, she was with Reverence Capital Partners and Goldman Sachs. Eliza earned her BA in Economics at Harvard College and her MBA, graduating with High Distinction, Baker Scholar, at Harvard Business School.

Education:
  • MBA, Harvard Business School
  • BA, Harvard College
Former Experience:
  • Reverence Capital Partners
  • Goldman Sachs

Max Green

Vice President

Max Green is a Vice President with Braemont Capital. Max is responsible for finding and executing new deals and monitoring and growing the portfolio. Previously, he was with UpEquity, RedBird Capital Partners, and Cain Brothers & Company. Max earned his BA in Finance at The University of Texas.

Education:
  • BA, The University of Texas
Former Experience:
  • UpEquity
  • RedBird Capital Partners
  • Cain Brothers & Company
Max Green

Max Green

Vice President

Max Green is a Vice President with Braemont Capital. Max is responsible for finding and executing new deals and monitoring and growing the portfolio. Previously, he was with UpEquity, RedBird Capital Partners, and Cain Brothers & Company. Max earned his BA in Finance at The University of Texas.

Education:
  • BA, The University of Texas
Former Experience:
  • UpEquity
  • RedBird Capital Partners
  • Cain Brothers & Company

Ben Eckholm

Senior Associate
Ben Eckholm is a Senior Associate with Braemont Capital. Ben is responsible for finding and executing new deals and monitoring and growing the portfolio. Previously, he was with White Deer Energy, Piper Sandler, and Wells Fargo Securities. Ben earned his BBA degree in Accounting, graduating summa cum laude at Texas A&M University, and his Master’s in Financial Management at Texas A&M University.
Education:
  • MFM, Texas A&M University
  • BBA, Texas A&M University
Former Experience:
  • White Deer Energy
  • Piper Sandler
  • Wells Fargo Securities
Ben Eckholm

Ben Eckholm

Senior Associate

Ben Eckholm is a Senior Associate with Braemont Capital. Ben is responsible for finding and executing new deals and monitoring and growing the portfolio. Previously, he was with White Deer Energy, Piper Sandler, and Wells Fargo Securities. Ben earned his BBA degree in Accounting, graduating summa cum laude at Texas A&M University, and his Master’s in Financial Management at Texas A&M University.

Education:
  • MFM, Texas A&M University
  • BBA, Texas A&M University
Former Experience:
  • White Deer Energy
  • Piper Sandler
  • Wells Fargo Securities

Baron Holmes

Associate
Baron Holmes is an Associate with Braemont Capital. Baron is responsible for finding and executing new deals and monitoring and growing the portfolio. Previously, he was an Investment Banking Analyst at Goldman Sachs. Baron earned his BBA degree in Finance at The University of Texas at Austin.
Education:
  • BBA, The University of Texas at Austin
Former Experience:
  • Goldman Sachs
Ben Eckholm

Ben Eckholm

Associate

Ben Eckholm is an Associate with Braemont Capital. Ben is responsible for finding and executing new deals and monitoring and growing the portfolio. Previously, he was with White Deer Energy, Piper Sandler, and Wells Fargo Securities. Ben earned his BBA degree in Accounting, graduating summa cum laude at Texas A&M University, and his Master’s in Financial Management at Texas A&M University.

Education:
  • MFM, Texas A&M University
  • BBA, Texas A&M University
Former Experience:
  • White Deer Energy
  • Piper Sandler
  • Wells Fargo Securities

Tom McMillin

Operating Partner

Tom McMillin is an Operating Partner with Braemont Capital. Tom brings over 30 years of operating and board member experience in the technology, media, and communications industries. He is currently the Founder and Managing Partner of Nevis Advisors. Previously, he was the President and Chief Operating Officer of Cequel III and its portfolio company TierPoint. Prior to TierPoint, Tom served as an executive for a diverse group of communications companies, including Suddenlink (EVP, COO), First Broadcasting (CFO), Clearwire Technologies, Inc. (CFO), AMFM, Inc. (CFO), Marcus Cable (CFO), and Novo Networks, Inc (COO).

He currently serves on the Board of Directors of WOW! Communications (Symbol: WOW) as Chairman of the Audit Committee and member of the Compensation Committee, Service Express, Inc., Keeley Companies (Board of Advisors), Cultivation Capital Tech Fund III (Investment Committee Advisory Board), and is a member of the Board of Governors and Finance Committee for the SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Foundation. Tom earned his BS in Accountancy from the University of Missouri – Columbia.

Education:
  • BS, University of Missouri – Columbia
Former Experience:
  • Cequel III / TierPoint
  • Suddenlink
  • Various Communications Companies
  • Arthur Andersen & Co
Tom McMillin

Tom McMillin

Operating Partner

Tom McMillin is an Operating Partner with Braemont Capital. Tom brings over 30 years of operating and board member experience in the technology, media, and communications industries. He is currently the Founder and Managing Partner of Nevis Advisors. Previously, he was the President and Chief Operating Officer of Cequel III and its portfolio company TierPoint. Prior to TierPoint, Tom served as an executive for a diverse group of communications companies, including Suddenlink (EVP, COO), First Broadcasting (CFO), Clearwire Technologies, Inc. (CFO), AMFM, Inc. (CFO), Marcus Cable (CFO), and Novo Networks, Inc (COO).

He currently serves on the Board of Directors of WOW! Communications (Symbol: WOW) as Chairman of the Audit Committee and member of the Compensation Committee, Service Express, Inc., Keeley Companies (Board of Advisors), Cultivation Capital Tech Fund III (Investment Committee Advisory Board), and is a member of the Board of Governors and Finance Committee for the SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Foundation. Tom earned his BS in Accountancy from the University of Missouri – Columbia.

Education:
  • BS, University of Missouri – Columbia
Former Experience:
  • Cequel III / TierPoint
  • Suddenlink
  • Various Communications Companies
  • Arthur Andersen & Co

Clyde Tuggle

Operating Partner

Clyde Tuggle is an Operating Partner with Braemont Capital. Clyde brings over 30 years of operating and management experience from The Coca-Cola Company, where he was a Senior Vice President and member of the Executive Committee. He is currently a Co-Founder and Partner at Pine Island Capital Partners. Previously, Clyde held several senior management roles at The Coca-Cola Company and was most recently Senior Vice President and Chief Public Affairs and Communications Officer. In this role, he managed Coca-Cola’s global public affairs and reported directly to the Chairman and CEO. He was also President of the Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus Division, Deputy Division President of Central Europe, and Chief of Staff to former CEO Roberto C. Goizueta.

He currently serves as a Member of the Board of Directors at the Georgia Power Company and Oxford Industries, Inc. Clyde received his B.A. from Hamilton College and M.Div. from Yale University. He also studied at the Ludwig-Maximillian Universität in Munich, Germany and the University of Virginia’s Darden Business School.

Education:
  • MDiv, Yale University
  • BA, Hamilton College
  • Ludwig-Maximillian Universität
  • University of Virginia
Former Experience:
  • The Coca-Cola Company
Clyde Tuggle Headshot

Clyde Tuggle

Operating Partner

Clyde Tuggle is an Operating Partner with Braemont Capital. Clyde brings over 30 years of operating and management experience from The Coca-Cola Company, where he was a Senior Vice President and member of the Executive Committee. He is currently a Co-Founder and Partner at Pine Island Capital Partners. Previously, Clyde held several senior management roles at The Coca-Cola Company and was most recently Senior Vice President and Chief Public Affairs and Communications Officer. In this role, he managed Coca-Cola’s global public affairs and reported directly to the Chairman and CEO. He was also President of the Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus Division, Deputy Division President of Central Europe, and Chief of Staff to former CEO Roberto C. Goizueta.

He currently serves as a Member of the Board of Directors at the Georgia Power Company and Oxford Industries, Inc. Clyde received his B.A. from Hamilton College and M.Div. from Yale University. He also studied at the Ludwig-Maximillian Universität in Munich, Germany and the University of Virginia’s Darden Business School.

Education:
  • MDiv, Yale University
  • BA, Hamilton College
  • Ludwig-Maximillian Universität
  • University of Virginia
Former Experience:
  • The Coca-Cola Company

Herb May

Partner

Herb May is a Partner with Braemont Capital. Herb is responsible for developing and maintaining Braemont’s EFO Network through idea generation and coinvest opportunities as well as sourcing new investment opportunities. Previously, he was with DH Capital, Signal Hill Capital, Wachovia Securities, Deutsche Bank, and Alex. Brown & Sons. Herb earned his BA degree in History at the University of Virginia.

Education:
  • BA, University of Virginia
Former Experience:
  • DH Capital
  • Signal Hill Capital
  • Wachovia Securities
  • Alex. Brown & Sons / Deutsche Bank
Herb May

Herb May

Partner

Herb May is a Partner with Braemont Capital. Herb is responsible for developing and maintaining Braemont’s EFO Network through idea generation and coinvest opportunities as well as sourcing new investment opportunities. Previously, he was with DH Capital, Signal Hill Capital, Wachovia Securities, Deutsche Bank, and Alex. Brown & Sons. Herb earned his BA degree in History at the University of Virginia.

Education:
  • BA, University of Virginia
Former Experience:
  • DH Capital
  • Signal Hill Capital
  • Wachovia Securities
  • Alex. Brown & Sons / Deutsche Bank

Caroline Stevens

Associate

Caroline Stevens is an Associate with Braemont Capital. Caroline is responsible for developing, maintaining, and growing Braemont’s EFO Network. Previously, Caroline was a Private Bank Analyst at J.P. Morgan. Caroline earned her BS in Commerce and French at The University of Virginia, graduating with distinction as an Echols Scholar.

Education:
  • BS, The University of Virginia
Former Experience:
  • J.P. Morgan
Caroline Stevens

Caroline Stevens

Associate

Caroline Stevens is an Associate with Braemont Capital. Caroline is responsible for developing, maintaining, and growing Braemont’s EFO Network. Previously, Caroline was a Private Bank Analyst at J.P. Morgan. Caroline earned her BS in Commerce and French at The University of Virginia, graduating with distinction as an Echols Scholar.

Education:
  • BS, The University of Virginia
Former Experience:
  • J.P. Morgan

Steve Sims, CFA

Chief Operating Officer and Chief Compliance Officer

Steve Sims is the COO and CCO of Braemont Capital. Steve is responsible for all financial, human resources, and compliance activities. Previously, he was with New Republic Partners, J.P. Morgan, The Stephens Group, and Harris Williams & Co. Steve earned his BA degree in Economics at Princeton University and his MBA at Duke’s Fuqua School of Business.

Education:
  • MBA, Duke’s Fuqua School of Business
  • BA, Princeton University
Former Experience:
  • New Republic Partners
  • J.P. Morgan
  • The Stephens Group
  • Harris Williams & Co.
Steve Sims

Steve Sims, CFA

Chief Operating Officer and Chief Compliance Officer

Steve Sims is the COO and CCO of Braemont Capital. Steve is responsible for all financial, human resources, and compliance activities. Previously, he was with New Republic Partners, J.P. Morgan, The Stephens Group, and Harris Williams & Co. Steve earned his BA degree in Economics at Princeton University and his MBA at Duke’s Fuqua School of Business.

Education:
  • MBA, Duke’s Fuqua School of Business
  • BA, Princeton University
Former Experience:
  • New Republic Partners
  • J.P. Morgan
  • The Stephens Group
  • Harris Williams & Co.

Carolyne Baber, CPA

Controller

Carolyne serves as the Controller of Braemont Capital and is responsible for all financial accounting and tax reporting functions. Previously, she worked for PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as a Senior Tax Manager in the Private Company Services practice. Carolyne earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Finance at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville and a Master in Accounting at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.

Education:
  • MACC, University of North Carolina at Charlotte
  • BS, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Former Experience:
  • PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
  • Enterprise Fleet Management
Carolyne Baber

Carolyne Baber, CPA

Controller

Carolyne serves as the Controller of Braemont Capital and is responsible for all financial accounting and tax reporting functions. Previously, she worked for PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as a Senior Tax Manager in the Private Company Services practice. Carolyne earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Finance at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville and a Master in Accounting at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.

Education:
  • MACC, University of North Carolina at Charlotte
  • BS, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Former Experience:
  • PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
  • Enterprise Fleet Management

Courtney Calloway

Executive Assistant

Courtney Calloway is an Executive Assistant with Braemont Capital. Courtney is responsible for organizing and prioritizing information and communication. She previously worked with a family office and a real estate brokerage firm. Courtney earned her BSBA in Business Administration from the University of Arkansas.
Education:
  • BSBA, The University of Arkansas
Courtney Calloway Headshot

Courtney Calloway

Executive Assistant
Courtney Calloway is an Executive Assistant with Braemont Capital. Courtney is responsible for organizing and prioritizing information and communication. She previously worked with a family office and a real estate brokerage firm. Courtney earned her BSBA in Business Administration from the University of Arkansas.
Education:
  • BSBA, The University of Arkansas