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 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, BioDerm, Blake & Pendleton, Corsica Technologies, Executive Information Systems, Fertility Specialists Network, GPSTrackit, The Industrial Service Group, Rhodian, 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, ATRO Engineered Systems, Bevolution, Gen4 Dental Partners, Glo Skin Beauty, Godwin Formwork Solutions, JSI, Screen Engine, Rhodian, 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
ARC Health, Avantus, Bevolution, Blake & Pendleton, Executive Information Systems, Fertility Specialists Network, Gen4 Dental Partners, Glo Skin Beauty, The Industrial Service Group, Raptor Scientific, SignatureMD, 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, Revela Foods
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
Glo Skin Beauty, Fertility Specialists Network, Godwin Formwork Solutions, Mojotech, Rhodian, 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, ARC Health, ATRO Engineered Systems, Avantus, Executive Infomation Systems, Gen4 Dental Partners, Heartland Home Services, Linkage, Raptor Scientific, SignatureMD, SuperStroke
Cam Mulhall
Senior Associate
WORK HISTORY
- Joined Five Points Capital in 2019
- SunTrust Robinson Humphrey
- Capstone Headwaters
OUTSIDE OF WORK
Cam is an active member of the Deacon Club, a fundraising organization that supports Wake Forest University Athletics. A native of the Jersey Shore, he enjoys spending much of his free time on the water, whether it involves fishing for billfish and tuna or racing sailboats.
EDUCATION
- BS in finance, magna cum laude, from Wake Forest
PORTFOLIO COMPANY EXPERIENCE
AllOver Media, Analytical Technologies Group, Avantus, Gen4 Dental Partners, Godwin Formwork Solutions, List Partners, Screen Engine, SEAM Group, SQAD, ToxStrategies
Daniel Buckley
Senior Associate
WORK HISTORY
- Joined Five Points Capital in 2020
- Fifth Third Securities
OUTSIDE OF WORK
Daniel enjoys spending time with his wife and friends, watching UVA sports, golfing, and playing pick-up basketball.
EDUCATION
- BS in commerce with concentrations in finance and information technology from the University of Virginia McIntire School of Commerce
PORTFOLIO COMPANY EXPERIENCE
Bevolution Group, Blake & Pendleton, Corsica Technologies, Fertility Specialists Network, GPS Trackit, Raptor Scientific, Westwood Laboratories, Inc., The Winebow Group
Andrew Howell
Associate
WORK HISTORY
- Joined Five Points Capital in 2024
- Midwest Growth Partners
- MiddleGround Capital
- CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)
- Deloitte
OUTSIDE OF WORK
Andrew enjoys spending time with his family at the beach and hiking in the mountains of North Carolina. In his free time, you can find Andrew on the golf course, probably in a bunker or in the woods, or at a coffee shop enjoying a good cup of coffee while cheering for the Iowa Hawkeyes.
EDUCATION
- MS in Accounting from Drake University
- BS in Accounting and Finance from Drake University
PORTFOLIO COMPANY EXPERIENCE
Ad.net, BCORE, CITRUS Health Group, Family First Adolescent Services
Alex Millman
Associate
WORK HISTORY
- Joined Five Points Capital in 2022
- TFA Capital Partners
OUTSIDE OF WORK
Alex enjoys traveling, training Jiu Jitsu, and grilling on his Big Green Egg. Having lived in Texas, he sports a 6-pair cowboy boot collection.
EDUCATION
- BBA in Business Honors and Finance from the University of Texas at Austin
PORTFOLIO COMPANY EXPERIENCE
ARC Health, Belmont Medical Technologies, BioDerm, Glo Skin Beauty, Linkage, Revela Foods, Rhodian, SignatureMD
Stephen Cone
Associate
WORK HISTORY
- Joined Five Points Capital in 2023
- Hill Path Capital
- Halstatt
- Morgan Stanley
OUTSIDE OF WORK
Stephen is a lifelong fisherman who loves to spend time fly fishing the mountain streams and coastal waters of NC. When not out on the water, you can find Stephen watching Carolina basketball, working out, or golfing with his wife.
EDUCATION
- BA in Public Policy from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (Phi Beta Kappa, Morehead Scholar)
Brent 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 Commander
Marketing Manager – Business Development
WORK HISTORY
- Joined Five Points Capital in 2017
- IMG
- Goldman Sachs
OUTSIDE OF WORK
Dudley is on the board of the Junior League of Winston-Salem and support other various 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
Lily Parada Rios
Marketing Analyst
WORK HISTORY
- Joined Five Points Capital in 2022
- Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools
- Lowes Foods Inc.
- Banco Davivienda (in Colombia)
OUTSIDE OF WORK
Lily enjoys spending time with her family, practicing yoga and meditation, and learning new languages. She has a passion for animals and currently owns a dog and three cats that fill her days with joy.
EDUCATION
- BE in industrial production engineering from Universidad de La Sabana in Colombia
- MA in management from Wake Forest University
Ben Roberts
Investor Relations Associate
WORK HISTORY
- Joined Five Points Capital in 2023
- Plexus Capital, LLC
- Ernst & Young
OUTSIDE OF WORK
Ben enjoys spending time with his wife, young son and dog Boone, while trying to preserve any last shreds of golf and basketball skills remaining. Ben and his family can be found traveling to the mountains and beach, staying active in their church, and cheering on the Demon Deacons.
EDUCATION
- BS in Finance (Cum Laude) | MS in Accountancy from the Wake Forest University School of Business
- North Carolina-licensed CPA
Brad 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 Everhardt
Financial Operations Manager
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
Patrick O’Rourke
Vice President, Strategy & Operations
WORK HISTORY
- Joined Five Points Capital in 2021
- P10 Holdings
- Dixon Hughes Goodman
OUTSIDE OF WORK
Patrick enjoys mountain biking, traveling and exploring new places with his Goldendoodle, Teddy. In early 2019, he bought a small camper and has since traveled to 12 states, with his ultimate goal being to visit all the lower-48 states. He is a South Jersey native and long-time North Carolina transplant who remains a die-hard Philadelphia sports fan.
EDUCATION
- BS, summa cum laude, and an MS in accountancy with Distinction from Wake Forest University
- North Carolina-licensed CPA
Mack 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
Maggie Dunn
Fund Accountant
WORK HISTORY
- Joined Five Points Capital in 2022
- National General Insurance
OUTSIDE OF WORK
Maggie enjoys hiking and getting outdoors, going to concerts, and spending time with her family, friends, and two cats.
EDUCATION
- BS in accounting from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Mary 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
David Townsend
Founding Partner
WORK HISTORY
- Founded Five Points Capital (originally BB&T Capital Partners then Five Points Capital) in 1997
- Stephens, Inc.
- Ernst & Young
OUTSIDE OF WORK
David enjoys spending time with his wife and their three grown children, traveling, and playing golf. He also likes to watch all college sports, especially UNC athletics, and Formula 1 racing. He is an active member of Centenary United Methodist Church and serves on its Investment Committee.
EDUCATION
- MBA with concentrations in finance and accounting from the UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School
- BA in history from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
PORTFOLIO COMPANY EXPERIENCE
Action Target, ASL, Cadence Education, Marketplace Events
Tom Westbrook
Founder Partner
WORK HISTORY
- Joined Five Points Capital in 2005
- Allied Capital Corporation
- North Carolina Enterprise Fund
- NationsBank (now Bank of America)
OUTSIDE OF WORK
Tom enjoys spending time with Anne, his wife of 30 years, and their two sons. He is a passionate fly fisherman and enjoys saltwater and freshwater fly fishing. When not fishing, Tom can often be found kayaking the salt marsh and tidal creeks along North Carolina’s beautiful Atlantic coast with Anne. Tom enjoys ACC basketball and is an avid skier. He is also a loyal supporter of Young Life and is an active member of Centenary United Methodist Church, where he serves on the Finance Committee.
EDUCATION
- MBA with a concentration in finance from the UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School
- BA in economics, cum laude, from Wofford College
PORTFOLIO COMPANY EXPERIENCE
Avantus, Belmont Medical Technologies, Curt Manufacturing, Executive Information Systems, JSI, Linkage, List Partners, Screen Engine, SeraCare, SignatureMD, StrataTech, Superstroke, Vektek, Worldwide Express
Martin Gilmore
Founder Partner
WORK HISTORY
- Joined Five Points Capital in 1998
- Ernst & Young
- Green Capital Investors
- Wells Fargo & Co. (NYSE: WFC)
OUTSIDE OF WORK
Martin enjoys traveling with his wife, two grown children and son-in-law. Martin is active in fundraising for the Piedmont Triad Chapter of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. He is also an eight-time Ironman finisher, including two successful finishes at the Ironman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii. When not training, Martin enjoys golf and fishing.
EDUCATION
- BA in finance from the University of South Carolina
PORTFOLIO COMPANY EXPERIENCE
AllOver Media, ASPEQ, Aurora, Blake & Pendleton, Caldwell & Gregory, CARSTAR, Heartland Home Services, List Partners, PF Atlantic, Precision Aviation Group, SEAM Group, Service Center Metals, Winebow
Chris Jones
Founder Partner
WORK HISTORY
- Joined Five Points Capital in 1997
- Mega Force, Inc.
- Ernst & Young
- Kidder, Peabody & Company
OUTSIDE OF WORK
Chris enjoys spending time with his three grown children, traveling, sailing and Crossfit training. He serves as President of the board for the Center for the Creative Economy, a business start-up accelerator in Winston Salem. He is also active in the United Way of Winston Salem.
EDUCATION
- MBA with Distinction from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania (Palmer Scholar)
- BS in mathematics from Davidson College (Phi Beta Kappa)
PORTFOLIO COMPANY EXPERIENCE
Bevolution, Corsica Technologies, Eckler’s, GPSTrackit, Northwest Plan Services, Rainbow Early Education, Resonetics, SQAD, Workplace Options
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