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Howard Milstein

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22 Vanderbilt Ave, Suite 6A1
New York, NY 10017
917-262-5243

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129 Miller Ave, Suite 822
Mill Valley, CA 94941
917-262-5245

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Jordan Campbell

Associate

Office: 917-262-5249

Email: campbellj@emigrant.com

Experience

Jordan Campbell is an Associate at Emigrant Capital Corp., where he is responsible for transaction analysis, due diligence, and financial and operational modeling. Prior to joining ECC, he interned with Wells Fargo & Company as an Analyst for an Investment Manager.

Education

Jordan received a B.A. in Political Science from Brown University.

Duncan Rogers

Senior Associate

Office: 917-262-5244

Email: rogersd@emigrant.com

Experience

Duncan Rogers is an Senior Associate at Emigrant Capital Corp., where he is responsible for transaction analysis, due diligence, and financial and operational modeling. Prior to joining ECC, he was an Investment Banking Analyst in the Consumer & Industrial Products Group at Matrix Capital Markets Group.

Education

Duncan received a B.A. in Finance from the University of Richmond.

Chris Staudt

President

Office: 917-262-5245

Email: staudtc@emigrant.com

Experience

Chris is the President of Emigrant Capital Corp., which he joined in 2007. Prior to joining ECC, he was a founding member of Environmental Capital Partners, a middle-market private investment firm funded in part by Emigrant Bank. Before joining Emigrant, he spent the majority of his career in middle-market private equity and investment banking. In addition to his investing experience, Chris worked in rural Haiti as a Peace Corps Volunteer where he designed and implemented numerous community-based programs.

Education

Chris received a B.A. in Physics from Pomona College and an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School.

Bill Staudt

Vice Chairman

Office: 917-262-5242

Email: staudtw@emigrant.com

Experience

Bill Staudt is Vice Chairman of Emigrant Capital Corp. and an active member of its investment team. Prior to joining ECC in 2007, he was the Managing Partner of Environmental Capital Partners, a middle-market private investment firm founded by Emigrant Bank. Before joining Emigrant, Bill spent the majority of his career as an entrepreneur, acquiring and operating multiple businesses. He also led leveraged buyouts of middle-market companies in the United States and Europe and has experience as a commercial and residential real estate developer.

Education

Bill received a B.A. in Economics from Yale University and a J.D. from the University of Michigan Law School

Rafael Romero

Managing Director

Office: 917-262-5243

Email: romeror@emigrant.com

Experience

Rafael is a Managing Director at Emigrant Capital Corp. and has responsibilities for deal origination, transaction execution, and portfolio management. Prior to joining ECC in 2016, he was an Investment Professional at Prospect Capital Management, a $5 billion publicly traded business development company where he was responsible for originating, executing and managing private equity and debt investments in a variety of industries. Prior to joining Prospect, he was an Analyst at Rockwood Equity Partners, an operationally orientated private equity fund, where he was responsible for transaction sourcing, analysis, due diligence and financing of lower-middle market industrial and service companies.

Education

Rafael received a B.A. in Business Administration from Augustana College and an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School.

Howard Milstein

Experience

Howard Milstein is Chairman and CEO of New York Private Bank and Trust, Emigrant Bank, Milstein Properties, and various Milstein Brothers operations throughout New York and Chicago.

His civic and philanthropic efforts include Chairman of the American Skin Association, Trustee Emeritus and Presidential Counsellor of Cornell University, Overseer of Cornell Medical College, among others. He is a member of the Harvard Law School Visiting Committee and of the Executive Committee of the HLS Dean’s Advisory Board. Mr. Milstein earned a B.A. in Economics, summa cum laude, from Cornell University and earned J.D./M.B.A. degrees from Harvard University.

Barry Friedberg

Experience

Barry Friedberg is Co-Chairman of the Boards of Directors of New York Private Bank & Trust and Emigrant Bank. Prior to joining the Milstein Organization, he was an Executive Vice President and member of the Executive Committee of Merrill Lynch. From 1985 to 1994 Mr. Friedberg ran the Global Investment Banking Division of Merrill Lynch. Prior to joining Merrill Lynch, he was head of the mergers and acquisitions group of A. G. Becker and Co. Mr. Friedberg is a member of the Board of Directors, the Executive Committee, and the Investment Committee of the New York City Ballet. He also served as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the New York City Ballet from 2003 to 2008. Mr. Friedberg is a graduate of Princeton University and a member of the Council on Foreign Relations.

Emsar

Investment Date:

2016

Investment Type:

Majority Recapitalization

Industry:

Majority Recapitalization

Emsar is a national provider of installation, repair and preventative maintenance of medical devices, laboratory testing equipment, security systems and self-service kiosks. It delivers technical repair and maintenance services to clients across the healthcare, power, retail and security industries.

Medterra

Investment Date:

July 2020

Investment Type:

Minority Growth Capital

Industry:

Consumer Health & Wellness

Website:

https://medterracbd.com/

Medterra is the largest privately owned provider of premium branded hemp-based cannabidiol (CBD), non-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) consumer products serving the health and wellness industry. Customers regularly utilize its organically grown products for a variety of wellness purposes.

Ryze

Investment Date:

March 2023

Investment Type:

Minority Growth Capital

Industry:

Consumer Health & Wellness

Website:

https://www.ryzesuperfoods.com/

Ryze is a preeminent health & wellness superfoods brand offering adaptogenic mushroom-based products including coffee, matcha, decaf, and creamers that serve as alternatives to traditional beverages.

Turf Solutions

Investment Date:

April 2024

Investment Type:

Minority Growth Capital

Industry:

Residential and Commercial Services

Website:

https://turf-solutions.us

Turf Solutions is a regional provider of artificial turf installation services for largely non-sports applications such as backyards and playgrounds, serving residential and light commercial customers.

Boylan Bottling Co, Inc.

Investment Date:

2003

Investment Type:

Majority Recapitalization

Industry:

Consumer Lifestyle

Website:

https://boylanbottling.com/

Boylan Bottling is a producer and marketer of premium bottled carbonated beverages. The company manufactures a range of products including soft drinks, sodas, birch beers, seltzers and other sweetened beverages.

Golf

Investment Date:

February 2018

Investment Type:

Corporate Carve-out

Industry:

Consumer Lifestyle

Website:

https://golf.com

EB Golf Media owns and operates Golf.com and GOLF Magazine, which maintains the largest monthly audience in golf with millions of viewers. Its content keeps golfers informed with news and comprehensive service content.

Miura

Investment Date:

December 2018

Investment Type:

Majority Recapitalization

Industry:

Consumer Lifestyle

Website:

https://miuragolf.com/

Miura Golf LP is a manufacturer and retailer of premium golf clubs, golf accessories and apparel created by Katushio Miura. Utilizing a patented forging process developed over the course of 40 years, Miura designs and constructs each of its clubs in Japan for superior quality and durability.

AC Label

Investment Date:

2005

Investment Type:

Minority Growth Capital

Industry:

Industrial Technology

AC Label is a leading provider of pressure-sensitive labels, stickers, coupons and packaging solutions. The company provides its service to a diverse customer base including companies in distilled spirits, specialty beverages, food, nutraceuticals and health and beauty.

East West Manufacturing

Investment Date:

April 2016

Investment Type:

Minority Growth Capital

Industry:

Industrial Technology

Website:

https://www.ewmfg.com

Global manufacturer, designer, and engineer of air/water electrical motor systems and specialty components for OEMs and distributors in the HVAC, refrigeration, and robotics end markets.

BJG Electronics

Investment Date:

September 2019

Investment Type:

Co-Investment

Industry:

Industrial Technology

Website:

http://bjgeelectronics.com/

BJG Electronics is a leading value-added distributor and light manufacturer of high reliability electronic components serving the defense, commercial aerospace and business aviation markets. Its product line includes cable assemblies, fiber optics, cable accessories, and distributon networks.

Cascade Drilling

Investment Date:

2009

Investment Type:

Majority Recapitalization

Industry:

Business Services

Website:

https://www.cascade-env.com/

Cascade Drilling, L.P. is the national leading provider of environmental testing, soil remediation and geotechnical drilling. The company’s capabilities also include direct imaging and in situ remediation.

Fire Door Solutions

Investment Date:

February 2018

Investment Type:

Minority Growth Capital

Industry:

Business Services

Fire Door Solutions, LLC is a category leader in life safety compliance and repair for the healthcare facilities management space, serving hospitals, ambulatory care, assisted living/skilled nursing and mental health centers. FDS operates as a one-stop shop for services related to fire-rated doors, frames, fire dampers, fire stopping and life safety plans.

M3 Technologies

Investment Date:

2000

Investment Type:

Minority Growth Capital

Industry:

Industrial Technology

M Cubed Technologies has developed a variety of advanced materials targeting mission critical applications in the armor, semiconductor capital equipment, chip manufacturing and electronics packaging markets.

Intechra

Investment Date:

2009

Investment Type:

Minority Growth Capital

Industry:

Industrial Technology

Intechra helps Fortune 1000, large- and medium-sized businesses retire IT assets such as personal computers, servers, networking equipment and data center equipment in compliance with federal privacy regulations, environmental laws and internal corporate security policies.

Primetime Healthcare Compliance Services

Investment Date:

February 2022

Investment Type:

Majority Recapitalization

Industry:

Business Services

Website:

https://primetimehcs.com/

Primetime Healthcare Compliance Services is a respected regional provider of nondiscretionary regulatory repair & maintenance, emergency response, and environment of care services for healthcare facilities.

ShipSigma

Investment Date:

June 2021

Investment Type:

Minority Growth Capital

Industry:

Business Services

Website:

https://shipsigma.com/

ShipSigma is a leading provider of cloud-based parcel spend management, carrier renegotiation and supply chain technology services to small and medium-sized high volume shippers. Its wide array of data integration and analytics enables its clients to maximize profits by reducing their shipping and logistical expenses.

Abacus Finance

https://abacusfinance.com/

Partners with private-equity sponsors to provide cash flow-based, classic senior-debt solutions exclusively to lower middle-market companies nationwide.

Personal Risk Management Solutions

https://www.theprmspromise.com/

A boutique personal insurance brokerage focused on the unique needs of successful individuals and families.

Emigrant Bank Fine Art Finance

https://emigrantbankfineart.com/

Loans to clients, individuals, art dealers, trusts and estates, foundations and museums on art with a minimum value of $2 million.

Galatioto Sports Partners

https://gspcap.com/

Provides best in class advisory, lending, capital raising and other services to clients in the professional sports industry.

Abacus Finance

https://abacusfinance.com/

Partners with private-equity sponsors to provide cash flow-based, classic senior-debt solutions exclusively to lower middle-market companies nationwide.

Aperture Media Partners

https://www.aperturemediapartners.com/

A media finance, advisory and production company focused on feature films and episodic entertainment.

Company

https://company.co/

With 1 million+ square feet, Company houses a curated community of top-tier companies that span the innovation spectrum from venture-backed startups to large enterprises.

New York Private Finance

https://nyprivatefinance.com/

Advises active private investors on the best ways to finance strategic investments, and partners with them by making direct, tailored personal loans to fund such investments.

Summitas

https://www.summitas.com/

Wealth management portal to create virtual family office with secure email, digital vault and access to unique services.

Emigrant Partners

https://emigrantpartners.com/

A capital and advisory services partner that makes non-voting minority investments into wealth, asset and alternative asset managers to help them achieve their goals.

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