Gridiron Capital Expands Its Team with New Talent

Gridiron Focuses on New Hires to Support Firm Growth

NEW CANAAN, CT, October 24, 2024 – Gridiron Capital, LLC (“Gridiron Capital”), an investment firm focused on partnering with founders, entrepreneurs, and management teams, is pleased to announce the following Investment and Accounting & Finance team additions: Caroline Sizer as Vice President of Portfolio Analytics, Paul Addeo as Accounting Manager, Elisa Gashaj as Tax Manager, and Will Atkins and Jemarc Walters as Investment Associates. These new hires reaffirm Gridiron’s commitment to expanding investment team resources and driving value creation across its portfolio.

Ms. Sizer, Mr. Addeo, and Ms. Gashaj will join the Gridiron Accounting & Finance team, where they will promote operational efficiencies and streamline workflows. Ms. Sizer most recently served as Vice President of Investing and Portfolio Management at RSE Ventures, where she was responsible for supporting RSE’s existing portfolio and identifying, evaluating, and executing new investment opportunities. Prior to that, Caroline worked at Next Street and Analysis Group. Mr. Addeo most recently served as Assistant Vice President at Blackstone on the Global Fund Finance team, where he managed multiple funds within the firm’s real estate debt strategy. Lastly, Ms. Gashaj held previous roles at Dorilton and RSM, focusing primarily on private equity serving the middle market.

Mr. Atkins started his career at Deutsche Bank as an Analyst in the Technology Investment Banking Group. Prior to joining the Gridiron team, Will worked as a Private Equity Associate at MidOcean Partners. Mr. Walters joins Gridiron from Bank of America, where he worked as an Analyst in the Mergers & Acquisitions Group. Will and Jemarc focus on new investment opportunities, due diligence, and value creation across Gridiron portfolio companies.

Tom Burger, Co-Founder and Managing Partner, said, “Gridiron is dedicated to expanding team capabilities as the firm continues to grow. By adding strong talent to our investment and finance teams, we continue to provide a deep bench of resources for our portfolio as they execute their distinct strategic plans and growth initiatives.”

Kevin Jackson, Managing Partner, added, “At Gridiron, building a high-performance team and fostering a strong culture are top priorities. We are pleased to welcome our new team members, each bringing diverse experiences, skills and perspectives. Their expertise will enhance our capabilities and strengthen our partnerships with portfolio companies.”

About Gridiron Capital

Gridiron Capital is an investment firm focused on partnering with founders, entrepreneurs, and management teams, and creating value by building middle-market companies into industry-leaders in consumer products & services, industrial growth, and business services segments in the United States and Canada. in the United States and Canada. We help transform growing companies by winning together through hard work, partnerships grounded in shared values and a unique culture that comes from hands-on experience building and running businesses. As a team led by former operators and entrepreneurs, we know what it takes to run successful businesses on a day-to-day basis. Additional information is available on the firm’s website: www.gridironcapital.com.

Contacts

Gridiron Capital, LLC

Thomas A. Burger Jr.

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

tburger@gridironcapital.com