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

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Martin Stein

Founder and Managing Director
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Jeff Johnson

Managing Director
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Carmen Evola

Managing Director

Operating Partners

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Steve Parker

Operating Partner
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Paul Doyle

Operating Partner
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Rob Leonard

Operating Partner
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Keith McAslan

Operating Partner
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Steve Feniger

Operating Partner

Investment Experts

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Andrew Hakim

Senior Associate
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Matthew Pfennig

Associate
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Kent Walters

Associate
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Sarah Pagel

Analyst

Shared Services

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Garry Charles

Controller
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Kiera Lutke

Investor Relations Assistant
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Emily Heist

Manager of Investor Relations
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Lisa Long

Office Manager

Junior Analyst Class

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John Gutmann

Summer Junior Analyst
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Jake Stewart

Summer Junior Analyst
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Jared Lambert

Summer Junior Analyst
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Ethan Zainea

Summer Junior Analyst
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Laasya Poola

Summer Junior Analyst