Category: People
Gridiron Capital Promotes Ryan Gardner to Vice President and Jason Atwell to Tax Director
Gridiron Elevates Internal Talent to Recognize Outstanding Performance NEW CANAAN, CT, April 19, 2023 – Gridiron Capital, LLC (“Gridiron Capital”), an investment firm focused on partnering with founders, entrepreneurs, and management teams, is thrilled to announce the promotions of Ryan Gardner to Vice President and Jason Atwell to Tax Director. Mr. Gardner was previously an […]
Gridiron Capital Enhances Centers of Excellence with the Addition of Sean Crane as Operating Partner
Crane’s Operational Expertise and Leadership Will Bolster Gridiron’s Success in Creating High-Performance Teams Across the Portfolio NEW CANAAN, CT, April 12, 2023 – Gridiron Capital, LLC (“Gridiron Capital”), an investment firm focused on partnering with founders, entrepreneurs, and management teams, is pleased to announce that Sean Crane has joined the team as Gridiron’s newest Operating […]
Gridiron Capital Portfolio Company Leaf Home Appoints Jon Bostock Chief Executive Officer
A leader with a strong track record of success at hypergrowth companies, Bostock has served as Leaf Home CEO on an interim basis since August 2022 NEW CANAAN, CT, MARCH 21, 2023 – Gridiron Capital, LLC (“Gridiron Capital”), an investment firm focused on partnering with founders, entrepreneurs, and management teams, today announced that its portfolio […]
Gridiron Capital Portfolio Company Erie Home Appoints Jenilee Common as Chief Executive Officer
Common’s Proven P&L Leadership and Roofing Expertise Will Amplify Erie’s Continued Momentum New Canaan, CT, March 14, 2023 – Gridiron Capital portfolio company Erie Home, a leading direct-to-consumer home solutions platform focused on providing residential re-roofing solutions in North America, today announced that it has appointed Jenilee Common as Chief Executive Officer. Erie Home’s Founder […]
Gridiron Grows Associate Team with Alumni and New Talent
NEW CANAAN, CT, October 11, 2022 – Gridiron Capital, LLC (“Gridiron Capital”), an investment firm focused on partnering with founders, entrepreneurs, and management teams, is pleased to welcome Ryan Gardner back to the firm as a Senior Associate. In addition, Gridiron adds to its team Eric Albright and Virginia “Jinx” Charman. Mr. Gardner was previously an […]
Gridiron Capital Promotes Hank Barrett & Kirk Wawrzyniak to Senior Associate
NEW CANAAN, CT, September 27, 2022 – Gridiron Capital, LLC (“Gridiron Capital”), an investment firm focused on partnering with founders, entrepreneurs, and management teams, is pleased to announce that Hank Barrett and Kirk Wawrzyniak have been promoted to Senior Associate. Mr. Barrett originally joined Gridiron Capital in 2019 as an Associate. He focuses on new […]
Gridiron Capital Promotes Aaron Stoppelmann to Vice President
NEW CANAAN, CT, July 28, 2022 – Gridiron Capital, LLC (“Gridiron Capital”), an investment firm focused on partnering with founders, entrepreneurs, and management teams, is pleased to announce that Aaron Stoppelmann has been promoted to Vice President. Mr. Stoppelmann originally joined Gridiron Capital in 2016 as an Associate, followed by two years of business school, where he received […]
Gridiron Capital Bolsters Centers of Excellence with the Addition of Alison Watts
NEW CANAAN, CT, July 21, 2022 – Gridiron Capital, LLC, an investment firm focused on partnering with founders, entrepreneurs, and management teams, is pleased to announce that Alison Watts has joined as Gridiron’s latest Operating Partner. Alison has extensive experience as a finance executive and CFO with more than 20 years of experience in financial […]
Gridiron Capital Expands its Team of Operating Partners With the Addition of Barry Dark
NEW CANAAN, CT, June 28, 2022 – Gridiron Capital, LLC, an investment firm focused on partnering with founders, entrepreneurs, and management teams, is pleased to announce that Barry Dark has joined the team as an Operating Partner and CEO in Residence. As Gridiron’s newest Operating Partner, Barry’s extensive experience with tech-enabled business services companies will […]
Gridiron Capital Continues to Build Digital Acceleration Capabilities and Direct to Consumer Expertise
NEW CANAAN, CT, May 24, 2022 – Gridiron Capital, LLC (“Gridiron Capital”), an investment firm focused on partnering with founders, entrepreneurs, and management teams, continues building capabilities with the addition of Daria Lupinacci as an Operating Partner focused on Digital Acceleration. Gridiron Capital continues to invest in its Direct to Consumer (“DTC”) capabilities in technology, […]