Our Team - Blackford Capital
Blackford Capital, Midwest Private Equity, Michigan Private Equity, Michigan Prosperity Fund, Deal of the Year, Middle Market, Lower Middle Market
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Our Team

Blackford Capital’s team combines new perspectives and creative approaches to develop sustainable and profitable businesses. We build trust with our clients through our industry expertise and innovative ideas – we know your business and what it takes for it to reach its full potential. For our portfolio companies, Blackford Capital provides the chance to grow under the management of some of the nation’s most successful leaders who have the vision and commitment to successfully grow their business. 

Senior Leadership

Martin Stein

Founder and Managing Director

Jeff Johnson

Managing Director

Operating Partners

Dennis Dunn

Operating Partner

Allen Palles

Operating Partner

Rob Leonard

Operating Partner

Steve Parker

Operating Partner

Deal Execution Team

Joseph Presutti

Vice President

Jordan Orringer

Associate

Nathan Gillespie

Analyst

Matthew Pfennig

Analyst

Portfolio Company Operations Team

James Cook

Vice President

Andrew Hakim

Associate

Dan Shuart

Analyst

Investor Relations

Eric Kamstra

Director of Investor Relations

Chris Turner

Director of Investor Relations

Melanie Jaroch

Communications Manager

Shawna Pendergrass

Investor Relations Coordinator

Administration

Nicole Schwarb

Controller

Megan Scheid

Human Resource Manager

Emily Heist

Executive Assistant

Alexis Tuffs

Accountant

Lisa Long

Administrative Assistant

2018 Junior Analyst Class