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 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, Adar, Avantus, BioDerm, Blake & Pendleton, Corsica Technologies, Executive Information Systems, Fertility Specialists Network, GPSTrackit, The Industrial Service Group, T-BEV, The Winebow Group, Westwood Laboratories, Inc.
Jonathan 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, Adar, ATRO Engineered Systems, Bevolution, Gen4 Dental Partners, Glo Skin Beauty, Godwin Formwork Solutions, JSI, Screen Engine, SignatureMD, SQAD, ToxStrategies, Vektek
Brad 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 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
Avantus, Bevolution, Blake & Pendleton, Executive Information Systems, Fertility Specialists Network, Gen4 Dental Partners, Glo Skin Beauty, The Industrial Service Group, Raptor Scientific, SignatureMD, T-BEV, ToxStrategies, Westwood Laboratories
Scott Snow
Managing Partner
WORK HISTORY
- Joined Five Points Capital in 2005
- Wachovia Securities (now Wells Fargo Securities)
- GE Capital/GE Plastics
OUTSIDE OF WORK
Scott enjoys spending time with his wife and four children. He is an active member of his church, serving in various leadership capacities, including overseeing a self-reliance initiative directed at helping individuals improve job prospects, gain additional education, start and grow businesses and better manage their personal finances. Scott is a Seattle native and long-time North Carolina transplant who maintains his allegiances to Seattle sports but prefers the warmth and sun of the Carolinas. He is an avid snow skier and water sports enthusiast and attempts to play golf.
EDUCATION
- MBA from Harvard Business School
- BS in business administration with a concentration in finance from Brigham Young University
PORTFOLIO COMPANY EXPERIENCE
Belmont Medical Technologies, Godwin Formwork Solutions, Linkage, Welcome Dairy
Marshall 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
PORTFOLIO COMPANY EXPERIENCE
BioDerm, List Partners, Raptor Scientific, SEAM Group
Jason 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
Bioderm, Westwood Laboratories, Inc.
Jeff Tiani
Vice President
WORK HISTORY
- Joined Five Points Capital in 2021
- GarMark Partners
- Headwaters MB (now Capstone Headwaters)
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
Adar, Glo Skin Beauty, Fertility Specialists Network, Godwin Formwork Solutions, Mojotech, T-BEV, ToxStrategies
Ryan 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 two 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, ATRO Engineered Systems, Avantus, Executive Infomation Systems, Gen4 Dental Partners, Heartland Home Services, Linkage, Raptor Scientific, SignatureMD, SuperStroke
