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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
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
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
Herb May
Partner, Head of Entrepreneur and Family Office (“EFO”) and Capital Partnerships
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
Partner, Head of Entrepreneur and Family Office (“EFO”) and Capital Partnerships
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
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
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
Beau Allen
Principal, Entrepreneur and Family Office (“EFO”) and Capital Partnerships
Beau Allen is a Principal with Braemont Capital. Beau is responsible for transaction sourcing as well as developing and maintaining Braemont’s EFO Network through idea generation and coinvest opportunities. Previously, he was with JAM Capital Partners, RSE Ventures, and Rizvi Traverse Management. Additionally, Beau is an investor in, advisor to, and Board member of a number of private companies. Beau was an Owings Fellow and earned his BA degree at Washington and Lee University and his MBA at Columbia Business School.
Education:
MBA, Columbia Business School
BA, Washington and Lee University
Former Experience:
JAM Capital Partners
RSE Ventures
Rizvi Traverse Management
Beau Allen
Principal, Entrepreneur and Family Office (“EFO”) and Capital Partnerships
Beau Allen is a Principal with Braemont Capital. Beau is responsible for transaction sourcing as well as developing and maintaining Braemont’s EFO Network through idea generation and coinvest opportunities. Previously, he was with JAM Capital Partners, RSE Ventures, and Rizvi Traverse Management. Additionally, Beau is an investor in, advisor to, and Board member of a number of private companies. Beau was an Owings Fellow and earned his BA degree at Washington and Lee University and his MBA at Columbia Business School.
Education:
MBA, Columbia Business School
BA, Washington and Lee University
Former Experience:
JAM Capital Partners
RSE Ventures
Rizvi Traverse Management
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, 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
Eliza Calihan
Vice President
Eliza Calihan is a Vice President 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
Vice President
Eliza Calihan is a Vice President 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
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
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
Max Green
Senior Associate
Max Green is a Senior Associate 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
Senior Associate
Max Green is a Senior Associate 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
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
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
Akaash Parimeru
Associate
Akaash Parimeru is a Associate with Braemont Capital. Akaash is responsible for finding and executing new deals and monitoring and growing the portfolio. Previously, Akaash was a Investment Banking Analyst at Lazard. Akaash earned his BBA in Finance at The University of Texas.
Education:
BBA, The University of Texas
Former Experience:
Lazard
Akaash Parimeru
Associate
Akaash Parimeru is a Associate with Braemont Capital. Akaash is responsible for finding and executing new deals and monitoring and growing the portfolio. Previously, Akaash was a Investment Banking Analyst at Lazard. Akaash earned his BBA in Finance at The University of Texas.
Education:
BBA, The University of Texas
Former Experience:
Lazard
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, 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.
Caroline Stevens
Associate, Entrepreneur and Family Office (“EFO”) and Capital Partnerships
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.
Education:
BS, The University of Virginia
Former Experience:
J.P. Morgan
Caroline Stevens
Associate, Entrepreneur and Family Office (“EFO”) and Capital Partnerships
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.
