After more than two decades,
the best is yet to come
When it comes to building long-term relationships, we have a history of success. Anchored by a senior leadership team that has long worked together and fully appreciates the value of commitment, collaboration, character and community, we understand what it means to partner with clients, investors and employees—in good times and bad.
Whit EdwardsManaging PartnerWhit Edwards
Managing Partner
WORK HISTORY
- Joined Five Points Capital in 2006
- Danaher (Gilbarco Veeder-Root)
- FairPoint Communications
- Bowles Hollowell Conner
OUTSIDE OF WORK
Whit enjoys spending time with his wife and their three sons. Most of his free time revolves around family travel, hunting, golfing, and taking in sunny days at the North Carolina coast. Born and raised in North Carolina, Whit is a loyal Tar Heel and an avid UNC sports fan. He also serves in various leadership capacities at local nonprofits.
EDUCATION
- MBA from the University of Virginia Darden School of Business
- BA in economics from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
PORTFOLIO COMPANY EXPERIENCE
Ad.net, ARC Health, Avantus, BCORE, Blake & Pendleton, Bravida Medical, Citrus Health Group, Corsica Technologies, Eden Brothers, Executive Information Systems, Fertility Specialists Network, GPSTrackit, The Industrial Service Group, Livanta, Planet Fitness, Rhodian, T-BEV, The Winebow Group, Westwood Laboratories
Jonathan BlancoManaging PartnerJonathan Blanco
Managing Partner
WORK HISTORY
- Joined Five Points Capital in 2002
- Carousel Capital
- Bowles Hollowell Conner & Co. (BHC)
- JPMorgan Chase & Co. (Chemical Securities)
OUTSIDE OF WORK
Jonathan spends time with his wife and three children boating, fishing, hunting, and skiing. He and his wife are active in the community, volunteering and serving in leadership positions with several local nonprofit organizations. Jonathan currently serves as a trustee of the Crossnore Communities for Children and as the Chairman of the Crossnore Foundation Board. He holds or has held volunteer leadership positions with St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, RJR High School Boosters Club, and the YMCA Adventure Guides program.
EDUCATION
- MBA from the University of Virginia Darden School of Business (William Michael Shermet Award and Faculty Award for Academic Excellence)
- BA in economics with minor in business from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
PORTFOLIO COMPANY EXPERIENCE
Ad.net, ATRO Engineered Systems, Bevolution, Dynamic Access, Fit-It, Gen4 Dental Partners, Glo Skin Beauty, Godwin Formwork Solutions, Hirebotics, JSI, The Lewis Group, MojoTech, Screen Engine, Rhodian, Rumble Pest Solutions, SignatureMD, Splash Plumbing, SQAD, ToxStrategies, Vektek
Brad BurtonPartnerBrad Burton
Partner
WORK HISTORY
- Joined Five Points Capital in 2008
- McColl Partners (now Deloitte Corporate Finance)
- Bank of America Corporation
OUTSIDE OF WORK
Brad enjoys spending time with his wife and four children, serving in his church and community, and exploring the beaches and mountains of North Carolina. Given his weekend schedule typically includes cheering his kids on at swim meets or dance competitions, he has postponed any realistic hopes of developing his golf game or scheduling fishing trips. Brad is a lifelong fan of the Atlanta Braves and will almost never turn down an opportunity to watch a baseball game. He also enjoys supporting the UNC Tar Heels, especially when they take on any of their in-state rivals.
EDUCATION
- BS in Business Administration from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (Morehead Scholar)
PORTFOLIO COMPANY EXPERIENCE
ARC Health, Avantus, BCORE, Bevolution, Blake & Pendleton, Bravida Medical, CASE, Citrus Health Group, Executive Information Systems, FCAH Aerospace, Fertility Specialists Network, Gen4 Dental Partners, Glo Skin Beauty, The Industrial Service Group, Livanta, Pay4Leads, Raptor Scientific, SignatureMD, T-BEV, ToxStrategies, Westwood Laboratories
Marshall WhiteManaging PartnerMarshall White
Managing Partner
WORK HISTORY
- Joined Five Points Capital in 2014
- American Capital
- JP Morgan
OUTSIDE OF WORK
Marshall enjoys spending time with his wife and three children. He is an active member of his church and involved with his children’s sports teams, the YMCA Adventure Guides program, and YPO. He is a Dallas native, a loyal Texan, and an avid sports fan, including all things Georgetown basketball, SMU football, and Texas Rangers baseball.
EDUCATION
- BS in finance and accounting from Georgetown University
Jason PratherPrincipalJason Prather
Principal
WORK HISTORY
- Joined Five Points Capital in 2021
- Woodforest National Bank
- OneWest Bank (acquired by CIT)
- MFC Capital Funding
OUTSIDE OF WORK
Jason enjoys spending time with his wife, Becci, and their four children, Olivia, Joah, Drake and Asher. The Prather family can be found hanging out at the beach, exploring the national parks across the West, or participating in various activities at their local church. When he is able to sneak away for rare personal time, Jason enjoys a good cup of coffee, running and cycling. He is an avid fan of Seinfeld and cheering for the Ohio State Buckeyes.
EDUCATION
- BS in business from Miami University (Ohio)
PORTFOLIO COMPANY EXPERIENCE
Bravida Medical, Dynamic Access, FCAH Aerospace, Pay4Leads, Westwood Laboratories
Jeff TianiPrincipalJeff Tiani
Principal
WORK HISTORY
- Joined Five Points Capital in 2021
- GarMark Partners
- Headwaters MB (now Capstone Partners)
OUTSIDE OF WORK
Jeff enjoys spending time with his wife and two young sons as well as reading, continuously learning, traveling, and rooting for New York sports teams—Giants, Knicks and Yankees. He also relishes staying active and can often be found missing three-point shots and slicing golf balls into the woods.
EDUCATION
- MBA with Honors from the University of Connecticut
- BA in public relations from Quinnipiac University
PORTFOLIO COMPANY EXPERIENCE
Glo Skin Beauty, Fertility Specialists Network, Godwin Formwork Solutions, Hirebotics, The Lewis Group, Mojotech, Rhodian, T-BEV, ToxStrategies
Ryan HennesseeVice PresidentRyan Hennessee
Vice President
WORK HISTORY
- Joined Five Points Capital in 2018
- PWP Growth Equity
- Bank of America Merrill Lynch
OUTSIDE OF WORK
Ryan stays busy trying to tire out his hound dog and raising his three young children with his wife. He enjoys cycling around town, hiking the mountains of North Carolina, and playing tennis with friends.
EDUCATION
- MBA from the University of Virginia Darden School of Business
- BS in economics, summa cum laude, from Duke University
PORTFOLIO COMPANY EXPERIENCE
Ad.net, ARC Health, ATRO Engineered Systems, Avantus, BCORE, CASE, Citrus Health Group, Eden Brothers, Executive Infomation Systems, Fix-It Group, Gen4 Dental Partners, Heartland Home Services, Linkage, Livanta, Raptor Scientific, Rumble Pest Solutions, SignatureMD, SuperStroke
Brad StoneAssociateBrad Stone
Associate
WORK HISTORY
- Joined Five Points Capital in 2024
- Progress Partners
- Two Roads Advisors
OUTSIDE OF WORK
Brad enjoys spending his free time hiking, running, and golfing anywhere from the Carolina mountains to the beaches. Rhode Island born and Carolina raised, Brad is an avid fan of the New England Patriots, Boston Red Sox, Boston Celtics, and NC State athletics.
EDUCATION
- BS in Finance and Financial Management Services from Bentley University
PORTFOLIO COMPANY EXPERIENCE
Ad.net, ATRO, Corsica Technologies, Executive Information Systems, Godwin, GPSTrackit, Hirebotics, Rhodian
Dillon GoochAssociateDillon Gooch
Associate
WORK HISTORY
- Joined Five Points Capital in 2025
- Fifth Third Bank
OUTSIDE OF WORK
Dillon enjoys spending his free time traveling, trying new restaurants, and maintaining an active lifestyle through fitness and sports. Originally from Charlotte, NC, he proudly supports the Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets and UNC-Wilmington athletics.
EDUCATION
- BS in Finance from the University of North Carolina Wilmington
PORTFOLIO COMPANY EXPERIENCE
ARC Health, Belmont Instrument, BioDerm, Gen4 Dental, MojoTech, Screen Engine, SignatureMD, ToxStrategies
Jack MurrayAssociateJack Murray
Associate
WORK HISTORY
- Joined Five Points Capital in 2024
- Ernst & Young
OUTSIDE OF WORK
Jack enjoys spending quality time with his wife, Megan, and their Aussiedoodle, Winston. Jack is an avid golfer, likes to relax by reading historical fiction and watching movies and loves to travel to new places. He is also a fan of the Carolina Panthers, Manchester City and the Wake Forest Demon Deacons.
EDUCATION
- BS and MS in Accountancy from Wake Forest University
PORTFOLIO COMPANY EXPERIENCE
Blake & Pendleton, Dynamic Access, Eden Brothers, FCAH Aerospace, Fertility Specialists Network, Fix-It Group, Glo Skin Beauty, List Partners, Rumble Pest Solutions, The Winebow Group
Taghi AmundsonAssociateTaghi Amundson
Associate
WORK HISTORY
- Joined Five Points Capital in 2025
- Citizens Bank
OUTSIDE OF WORK
Taghi enjoys spending his free time in the outdoors, watching movies, exploring music and local concerts, and unsuccessfully learning how to golf. Born and raised in San Francisco, he is a diehard fan of the Warriors, Giants, 49ers, and Sharks, as well as all Wake Forest teams.
EDUCATION
- BS in Finance from Wake Forest University
PORTFOLIO COMPANY EXPERIENCE
B/CORE, CASE Consulting, Citrus Health Group, Livanta, Pay4Leads, Splash Plumbing
Brent KulmanManaging Director of Business DevelopmentBrent Kulman
Managing Director of Business Development
WORK HISTORY
- Joined Five Points Capital in 2005
- Charlotte Angel Partners (CAP)
- Raymond James
- Interstate/Johnson Lane (later Wachovia Securities)
- Bank of Boston
- ACG Global Board of Directors as the Director at Large for Charlotte, NC
OUTSIDE OF WORK
Brent has served as a board member and Treasurer of the Greensboro Farmers Market. He also enjoys boating and kayaking with his family on Lake Norman.
EDUCATION
- MBA with a concentration in finance from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania
- BA in English from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (Phi Beta Kappa)
Dudley CommanderMarketing Manager – Business DevelopmentDudley Commander
Marketing Manager – Business Development
WORK HISTORY
- Joined Five Points Capital in 2017
- IMG
- Goldman Sachs
OUTSIDE OF WORK
Dudley is an avid supporter of local charities. Her greatest joy is spending time with her husband and two young sons. She also enjoys playing golf, pickleball and beating her husband in tennis.
EDUCATION
- BS in psychology, magna cum laude, from Florida State University (Phi Beta Kappa)
- MA in industrial/organizational psychology from Appalachian State University
Brad ClarkPartner / CFO / CCOBrad Clark
Partner / CFO / CCO
WORK HISTORY
- Joined Five Points Capital in 2011
- The Carlyle Group
- Ernst & Young
OUTSIDE OF WORK
Brad enjoys traveling with his wife and two sons.
EDUCATION
- MAC from the UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School
- BS in business administration with a concentration in finance and a minor in public policy from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Ashley EverhardtCorporate ControllerAshley Everhardt
Corporate Controller
WORK HISTORY
- Joined Five Points Capital in 2019
- Atlantic Capital Advisors, LLC (an external manager for Hatteras Financial and ACM Financial Trust, Inc.)
OUTSIDE OF WORK
Outside of the office, Ashley enjoys spending time with her family, cooking, going on long walks, and listening to true crime podcasts.
EDUCATION
- BS in finance with a minor in accounting from the University of Maryland Global Campus
Mary Lou CianciAdministrative ManagerMary Lou Cianci
Administrative Manager
WORK HISTORY
- Joined Five Points Capital in 2009
- Neighborhood of Warwick Grove in Warwick, New York
- Mountain Creek Resort (an Intrawest property)
OUTSIDE OF WORK
Mary Lou enjoys golfing, yoga, gardening and baking. During the pandemic she decided to try her hand at watercolor painting and enjoys painting landscapes as well as abstract flowers.
EDUCATION
- Executive assistant certification from the Berkeley School of Business
Mack FlanaganSenior Fund AccountantMack Flanagan
Senior Fund Accountant
WORK HISTORY
- Joined Five Points Capital in 2021
- PwC
OUTSIDE OF WORK
Mack enjoys camping, reading, exercising, watching movies, hunting and spending time with his wife and young son.
EDUCATION
- BS in finance from the University of St. Thomas, Minnesota
- MS in accounting from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro
- North Carolina-licensed CPA
Cherie GuoSenior Fund Accountant
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