Our Experienced Investment Team

Drew co-founded Gauge Capital, and works primarily in the firm’s healthcare and consumer verticals. Drew serves as a Director of Wireless Vision, Beauty Industry Group, Comprehensive EyeCare Partners, American Nuts, Chaac Foods, LashCo, and Urology America and is a former Director of Veridicus Health, Pediatric Dental Providers, and Miami Beach Medical Group. Previously, Drew co-founded and was Managing Partner at CIC Partners, where he worked for 16 years, primarily in the food and healthcare industries, and where he served as a Director of SPG, Innerchange, CTI Foods, Quiznos, Combs Produce, OmniSYS, and Industrial Container Services. Earlier in his career, Drew worked at McKinsey & Co., with a focus on healthcare. Drew also serves on the National Advisory Council for BYU’s Marriott School of Management. Drew obtained his MBA from Harvard Business School and a BA in economics from Brigham Young University.

Tom co-founded Gauge Capital and leads the firm’s business services and technology vertical. Previously, Tom spent over 25 years leading, advising and investing in high growth enterprises. Most recently, he was with STG Partners, a leading private equity firm focused on technology and services investments, and led one of their portfolio companies through a highly successful turnaround and exit. Tom began his career at KPMG, where he spent 16 years and served as Managing Partner for Banking, Insurance & Investment Services and subsequently Technology, Communications & Media advisory businesses. Tom currently serves on the boards of CENTEGIX, Circa, eDynamic Learning, NINJIO, Teachers of Tomorrow, TVC Pro-Driver, irth Solutions, Schlesinger Group, and Concept3D, and formerly served as a Director for several other companies. Tom received his BS and MS in accounting at Oklahoma State University and completed the Program for Leadership Development at Harvard Business School.

David is a Partner at Gauge Capital. His responsibilities include identifying and evaluating investment opportunities, deal execution and portfolio company monitoring. He serves as a Director of Comprehensive EyeCare, Urology America and EMSAR and is a former Director of Miami Beach Medical Group.  Prior to joining Gauge, David worked at Silver Oak Services Partners where he led several investments in the healthcare services and business services sectors and was a Director for six investments.  Previously, David worked at Bain & Co. and started his career in investment banking at Keybanc Capital Markets and Houlihan Lokey. David received his MBA with distinction from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University and his BBA in finance and marketing from Ohio University.

James is a Partner at Gauge Capital.  He leads the firm’s efforts in the industrial services, government services and beauty and personal care sectors.  He also spends significant time in the business services sector.  He serves as a Director of Circa, Schlesinger Group, TVC Pro-Driver, and LashCo.  He previously served on the boards of Beauty Industry Group, Teachers of Tomorrow and eDynamic Learning.  Prior to joining Gauge, James worked at Insight Equity, where he led several investments in the industrial services space.  Prior to Insight, James worked at Audax Group, a middle-market focused investment firm where he completed investments in the business services, healthcare and industrial services industries.  Earlier in his career, he worked at McKinsey & Company, where he advised clients on a variety of strategic issues.  James received his MBA from Harvard Business School and a BA in economics from Brigham Young University.

Dana is the Managing Director, Talent at Gauge Capital. He leads the firm’s human capital efforts, advising the firm and portfolio on building and enhancing leadership teams and boards to drive value-creation. Prior to joining Gauge, Dana was an executive search consultant at Spencer Stuart and at Russell Reynolds, partnering with clients across multiple industries. His early career includes industry operating experience from PepsiCo, Nestle, and Staples. Dana has an MBA from the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan and a BS in economics from Santa Clara University.

After 30 plus years of executive leadership experience with some of the nation’s largest health systems, health plans, and physician’s groups, Stan joined Gauge to help lead the firm’s healthcare investments. He serves as Executive Chairman of Comprehensive Eyecare Partners and as a Director of Urology America. He is also a former Director of Miami Beach Medical Group. Prior to joining Gauge, Stan served as an operating partner at Welsh, Carson, Anderson and Stowe (“WCAS”). Prior to WCAS, Stan was an Executive Vice President for Optum, responsible for over $10 billion in Physician Services, Post Acute-care, and Specialty Network Businesses. He joined Optum following 16 years in executive leadership roles with Texas Health Resources (THR) and Allina Health System. At THR, Stan led the creation of a physician strategy that drove the formation of one of the state’s largest physician’s groups, and created one of the first Pioneer Accountable Care Organizations (“ACO”). Stan also served as a Market CEO for Phycor/NAMM and Anthem Health Plan/Arcadia Benefits of Florida. Stan earned an MBA from Rivier College and a BS in business administration from Bowling Green University.

Brandon is a Managing Director at Gauge Capital and leads the investments within Case 5 Capital. Prior to joining Gauge, Brandon was a Partner at Q Investments where he led the investment team and managed portfolios consisting of leveraged loans, high yield bonds, collateralized loan obligations and investment grade debt. Brandon also created and led Triple Net Financial, a leading real estate construction finance business for the single tenant net lease developers. Brandon received his B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Texas A&M University.

Andrew leads Gauge Capital’s business development efforts. He focuses on deal origination and developing intermediary relationships. Prior to joining Gauge, Andrew was a Vice President at Serent Capital. Previously, Andrew was a Director of Business Development at Riverside Partners, where he sourced a number of investment opportunities in the healthcare and technology sectors. Earlier in his career, Andrew worked for General Electric Capital in the Global Sponsor Finance group, which provides debt for private equity-backed transactions. Andrew has an MBA with distinction from the Johnson Graduate School of Management at Cornell University and a BA in economics and classical civilization with highest honors from Boston University.

Sam is responsible for identifying and evaluating investment opportunities, deal execution and portfolio company monitoring. Sam serves as a Director of Pediatric Dental Providers, American Nuts and Chaac Foods. Prior to joining Gauge, Sam was an Associate at Charlesbank Capital Partners, where he completed middle market private equity investments in the business services and consumer services industries. Earlier in his career, Sam worked at Bain & Company in both the Dallas and Houston offices, assisting clients in the energy, technology, and transportation sectors. Sam received his MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business and a BS and BA in chemical engineering and managerial studies, respectively, from Rice University.

Reid is responsible for identifying and evaluating investment opportunities, transaction execution and portfolio company monitoring. Reid currently serves on the boards of TVC Pro-Driver and Exigo, and previously served on the board of Irth Solutions (sold to Blackstone in December 2021). Prior to joining Gauge, Reid was an Associate at the Carlyle Group. Earlier in his career, Reid worked in the investment banking division at Bank of America Merrill Lynch, where he focused on mergers and acquisitions and debt and equity offerings for clients. Reid received his MBA from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and his BS in mathematics from Carnegie Mellon University.

Tristan is responsible for identifying and evaluating investment opportunities, deal execution and portfolio company monitoring. He serves as a Director of LashCo and RoofCo. Prior to joining Gauge, Tristan was a Senior Associate at Stone Arch Capital, where he focused on middle market private equity investments in the industrials, business services and consumer products industries. Earlier in his career, Tristan worked in the investment banking division at Lazard, where he focused on leveraged buyouts and mergers and acquisitions. Tristan received his MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University and his BA in economics from Macalester College.

Sam is responsible for identifying and evaluating investment opportunities, deal execution and portfolio company monitoring. Sam serves as a Director of CENTEGIX, eDynamic Learning, NINJIO, Teachers of Tomorrow, and Schlesinger Group. Prior to attending business school, Sam was a Senior Associate at Gauge. Earlier in his career, Sam worked as an Analyst in the investment banking division of RBC Capital Markets in New York where he focused on leveraged buyouts, mergers and acquisitions, and debt offerings for clients in the business services, automotive, and transportation sectors. Sam received his MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University and his BBA in finance and economics from Baylor University.

Alex is a Vice President at Gauge Capital and is responsible for identifying and evaluating investment opportunities, executing investments and supporting portfolio company management teams. Prior to joining Gauge, Alex worked at Robert W. Baird in Chicago, where he focused on mergers and acquisitions for clients in the technology and business services sectors. Alex received his BBA in finance and marketing from Baylor University.

Chris is responsible for identifying and evaluating investment opportunities, deal origination and developing intermediary relationships within the Healthcare sector. Prior to joining Gauge, Chris worked for National Spine & Pain Centers, where he was the Senior Vice President leading M&A for the organization. Earlier in his career, Chris worked in the Corporate Development functions at Dignity Health and CHRISTUS Health and with Moelis & Company as an Analyst in their Investment Banking Division. Chris received his MBA from the W.P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University and his BS in Finance from University of Arizona.

Kevin is responsible for identifying and evaluating investment opportunities, deal execution and portfolio company monitoring. Prior to joining Gauge, Kevin was an Associate at Insight Equity, where he completed middle market private equity investments in manufacturing and industrials. Earlier in his career, Kevin worked at Bain & Company in both the Dallas and Brussels offices, assisting clients in the consumer, industrials, and energy sectors. Kevin received his MBA from Harvard Business School and a BS and BA in aerospace engineering and Plan II, respectively, from The University of Texas at Austin.

Colin is responsible for identifying and evaluating investment opportunities, deal execution and portfolio company monitoring. Prior to joining Gauge, Colin was an Associate at Trinity Hunt Partners, where he completed middle market private equity investments in the business services, consumer, and healthcare services industries. Earlier in his career, Colin worked at Harris Williams, where he focused on mergers and acquisitions in the industrials sector. Colin received his MBA from Harvard Business School and a BSBA in economics and finance from the University of Richmond.

Brent White is responsible for identifying and evaluating investment opportunities, deal origination and developing intermediary relationships in the Food & Consumer space. Prior to joining Gauge, Brent worked for Capital One’s Leveraged & Sponsor Finance (Food & Beverage) Group, which provides debt for private equity-backed transactions. Earlier in his career, Brent worked for BBVA’s Syndicated & Leverage Finance Group, which structures and executes syndicated credit facilities for middle and large middle market companies. Brent received his MBA from University of North Texas and a BA in Communications, from University of Texas at Arlington.

Hannah is a Senior Associate at Gauge Capital and is responsible for identifying and evaluating investment opportunities, executing investments and supporting portfolio company management teams. Prior to joining Gauge, Hannah worked as an Associate at Align Capital Partners in Dallas, a growth-oriented lower middle market private equity firm that partners with founders and managers of business services companies. She started her career as an Analyst at Raymond James where she focused on mergers and acquisitions and financing transactions in the energy sector. Hannah graduated Magna Cum Laude from Baylor University with a BBA in finance and accounting.

Alexander is an Associate at Gauge Capital and is responsible for identifying and evaluating investment opportunities, deal origination and developing intermediary relationships. Prior to joining Gauge, Alexander worked in the Investment Management Division at Goldman Sachs. Alexander received his BA in political science, economics and business with distinction from the University of Oklahoma.

Mackenzie is an Associate at Gauge Capital and is responsible for identifying and evaluating investment opportunities, executing investments, and supporting portfolio company management teams. Prior to joining Gauge, Mackenzie worked as an analyst at Cain Brothers, a middle-market healthcare focused investment bank where she focused primarily on HCIT M&A transactions. Mackenzie received her BA in Economics and Accounting as well as her MA in Finance from The Robert Day School of Economics and Finance at Claremont McKenna College.

John is an Associate at Gauge Capital and is responsible for identifying and evaluating investment opportunities, executing investments, and supporting portfolio company management teams. Prior to joining Gauge, John was a Senior Associate Consultant at Bain & Company in Dallas where he worked with private equity clients to evaluate investment opportunities, specifically within the business services and industrial spaces, as well as advised businesses across a variety of industries on strategy and performance initiative projects. John graduated Magna Cum Laude from Washington University in St. Louis’s Olin Business School where he received a BSBA in economics and operations.

Jackson is an Associate at Gauge Capital and is responsible for identifying and evaluating investment opportunities, executing investments and supporting portfolio company management teams. Prior to joining Gauge, Jackson worked as an Analyst at Houlihan Lokey, where he focused on mergers and acquisitions in the healthcare sector. Jackson graduated from Southern Methodist University with a BBA in Finance.

Jordan is an Associate at Gauge Capital and is responsible for identifying and evaluating investment opportunities, executing investments and supporting portfolio company management teams. Prior to joining Gauge, Jordan worked as an associate at US Oral Surgery Management, a private equity-backed healthcare investment firm where she focused primarily on M&A and capital raising activities. Jordan received her BBA in finance and economics from Southern Methodist University and is a CFA charterholder.

Samuel is an Associate at Gauge Capital and is responsible for identifying and evaluating investment opportunities, executing investments, and supporting portfolio company management teams. Prior to joining Gauge, Sam was an Associate Consultant at Bain & Company, assisting private equity funds as well as clients across a variety of industries including defense, mining, and telecom. Sam graduated Summa Cum Laude from Southern Methodist University where he received a BBA in Finance and BAs in Psychology and Economics.

Louie is an Associate at Gauge Capital and is responsible for identifying and evaluating investment opportunities, executing investments, and supporting portfolio company management teams. Prior to joining Gauge, Louie worked as an Analyst in the investment banking division of Lazard in New York, where he focused on leveraged buyouts and mergers and acquisitions. He started his career as an Analyst in the investment banking division of Stifel where he focused on mergers and acquisitions and equity offerings for clients in the technology sector. Louie graduated from Brigham Young University where he received a BA in economics.

Vinesh is an Associate at Gauge Capital and is responsible for identifying and evaluating investment opportunities, executing investments, and supporting portfolio company management teams. Prior to joining Gauge, Vinesh was an Associate at The Boston Consulting Group, serving clients across various industries including consumer, automotive, and technology. Vinesh graduated from the University of Texas where he received a BBA in Business Honors and a BA in Plan II Honors.

Jack is an Associate at Gauge Capital and is responsible for identifying and evaluating investment opportunities, executing investments, and supporting portfolio company management teams. Prior to joining Gauge, Jack worked as an Associate at Stephens, where he focused on mergers and acquisitions in the Media sector. He began his career at KPMG, where he focused on third-party valuation analysis for business combinations and intangible asset valuations. Jack graduated from Oklahoma State University with a BA in Finance and Accounting.

Todd is an Operating Partner at Gauge Capital, where he focuses on consumer investments. Outside of Gauge, Todd currently serves as the Chief Revenue Officer of Vivint Smart Home, a tech-enabled home security solutions provider. Previously, Todd was President of 2GIG Technologies, a pioneer in the smart home industry that created the first home automation platform for the mass market. Todd earned an MBA from Harvard Business School and a BA in English from Brigham Young University.

Bill is an Operating Partner at Gauge Capital, where he focuses on education investments. Outside of Gauge, Bill currently serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of Strada Education Network, a national social impact organization dedicated to helping all students build more purposeful pathways to and from post-secondary education. Prior to Strada, he worked for 15 years in the public sector and 20 years in the education business and nonprofit sectors, most notably serving as U.S. Deputy Secretary of Education from 2001-2003. While serving as Deputy Secretary, Bill acted as the department’s chief operating officer and managed 5,000 employees and a $100 billion annual budget. Bill earned a BA in economics from George Mason University.

Ron is an Operating Partner at Gauge Capital, where he focuses on education investments. Outside of Gauge, Ron currently serves as the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Pansophic Learning, a global technology-based education company. Prior to Pansophic, he was the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of K12 Inc, a developer of innovative curricula and technology to help students reach their full potential through technology-based education.  He is also the author of the well received book, Education Transformation.  Ron earned an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and a BA in Economics and a BS in Engineering from University of California at Berkeley.

Frank is an Operating Partner at Gauge Capital, where he focuses on financial technology investments. Outside of Gauge, Frank is the Head of Strategic Growth at Venmo, a mobile payment services company. Prior to Venmo, Frank was the Head of Customer Success and Strategic Programs at PayPal, a company that operates a worldwide online payments system. Frank earned his MBA from the Lubin School of Business at Pace University and an AB in international political economy from Fordham University.

Scott is an Operating Partner for Gauge Capital, where he focuses on restaurant and food investments. Scott currently serves on the board of Chaac Foods, a Gauge portfolio company. Outside of Gauge, Scott serves as the CEO of SAC Enterprises and is a Swenson’s Drive-In Restaurants board member. Previously, Scott was CEO of RAVE Restaurant Group, as well as President & CEO of Smashburger. Scott obtained his BA in Business Administration and Management from University of Missouri-Kansas City.

Kirk is a Board Member at Gauge Capital, where he focuses on food investments. Kirk currently is a Director of American Nuts, a Gauge portfolio company. Outside of Gauge, Kirk is the Chief Executive Officer of SSI Foods, a beef processing company focused on the foodservice end-market. Prior to SSI, Kirk was the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of CTI Foods, a leading custom foodservice manufacturer supplying top U.S. restaurant chains and branded food companies. Kirk earned a BBA in accounting from Boise State University.

Bruce is an Operating Partner at Gauge Capital, where he focuses on healthcare investments. Dr. Given is a veteran in the healthcare industry with approximately 30 years of experience in the pharma services sector. Most recently, he was the Chief Operating Officer of Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals (Nasdaq: ARWR), a business developing medicines that treat intractable diseases. Previously, Dr. Given served as the Chairman of the Board for ICON (Nasdaq: ICLR), the 7th largest global CRO. Additionally, Dr. Given held multiple leadership roles with Johnson and Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) including head of U.S. Sales & Marketing and Head of U.S. R&D. Dr. Given received his M.D. with honors from the University of Chicago and completed his clinical and research fellowship at Harvard Medical School.

Rich is an Operating Partner at Gauge Capital, where he focuses on healthcare investments. Outside of Gauge, Rich is the Founder / CEO of Goode Advisory Services, a strategic, operational, and financial advisory firm focused on healthcare and technology companies. Previously, Rich served as President of corporate services and CFO at Dallas-based Children’s Health, the nation’s eighth-largest pediatric healthcare provider. Prior to joining Children’s Health, Rich served as CFO of Cook Children’s Health Care System. Rich earned an MBA from the Red McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas and a BS in accounting from University of Utah.

Austin is an Operating Partner at Gauge Capital, where he focuses on healthcare investments. Prior to Gauge, Austin held multiple key executive roles at UnitedHealth Group, including Chief Executive Officer of OptumCare, the largest ambulatory care and physician organization in the U.S., and Chief Executive Officer of United HealthCare Community & State, one of the largest Medicaid platforms in the country. Previously, Austin was with PacifiCare Health Systems where he was President of the Texas and Oklahoma markets. Austin earned an MS in healthcare delivery science from the Tuck School of Business/Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth College, an MS in business & human relations at Amberton University, and a BA in sociology from McMurry University.

Jim is an Operating Partner at Gauge Capital, where he focuses on healthcare investments. Outside of Gauge, Jim is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Prime Therapeutics, the fourth largest pharmacy benefit manager in the US with over $16 billion in revenues and 28 million members. Prior to Prime Therapeutics, Jim was the Chief Financial Officer of Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, a provider of health benefit plans, programs, and services to more than 3 million customers in New England. Jim earned an MBA from the Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business at the University of Pittsburgh and a BA in political science and government from Dickinson College.

Dr. Milford is an Operating Partner at Gauge Capital, where he focuses on healthcare investments. Outside of Gauge, Dr. Milford currently serves as the Chief Medical Officer for Healthcare Highways, an innovative health plan and services company. Previously, he served as the CEO of FullWell, a Medicare Advantage Managed Services Organization.  He has served as an attending physician and Medical Director at Massachusetts General Hospital, where he focused on population health management and health IT.  Dr. Milford is nominated as a Fellow of the National Academies of Medicine.  He earned an MPH from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, a D.O. from the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine at Midwestern University, and a BA from the University of Colorado.

Sanjoy is an Operating Partner at Gauge Capital where he focuses on healthcare investments. Outside of Gauge, Sanjoy currently serves as Founder and Partner of SM Healthcare Advisory Group, a professional services company with a focus on payer and managed care strategy as well as value-based programs. Previously, Sanjoy held executive roles at naviHealth, Humana, WellCare and Aetna. Sanjoy earned an MBA and a BA in biology from Boston University.

David is an Operating Partner at Gauge Capital, where he focuses on healthcare investments. David was a former Director of Veridicus Health, a former Gauge portfolio company. Prior to Gauge, David was Founder and President of Granite Alliance Insurance, a Medicare Part D program provider. Prior to Granite, David was President and Chief Executive Officer of Smith Administrators, a benefit administrator, which was acquired by Meritain Health. Dave earned his BS in marketing from the University of Utah.

Stephen is an Operating Partner at Gauge Capital, where he focuses on logistics, transportation, and environmental services investments. Stephen currently is a Director of TVC Pro-Driver, a Gauge portfolio company. Prior to Gauge, Stephen led the turnaround as interim Chief Executive Officer of publicly traded Horizon Lines. Before that, he led a revitalization of GENCO’s reverse logistics business, and led several private equity-backed platforms in the logistics and transportation space. Prior to his tenure in private equity, Fraser built a third-party bulk logistics business for GATX Corporation, having previously sold his environmental transportation business to GATX Capital. Stephen earned a BA in economics and political science from Columbia University.

Billy is an Operating Partner at Gauge Capital, where he focuses on marketing investments. Outside of Gauge, Billy serves as a C-level and board-level advisor to marquee data-driven marketing firms. Previously, Billy was with Epsilon where he served as the Chief Revenue Officer, as well as Targetbase where he was the Chief Operating Officer. Billy obtained his MBA from Harvard Business School and a BA in Religion from Baylor University.

John is an Operating Partner at Gauge Capital, where he focuses on beauty investments. John currently is a Director of Beauty Industry Group, a Gauge portfolio company. Prior to Gauge, John was the President of Beauty Systems Group, a network of stores and Direct Sales Consultants selling exclusive professional salon brands to licensed beauty professionals. John is also a retired Director of Sally Beauty, the world’s largest distributor and retailer of professional beauty products based on a store count of more than 3,700 stores in 12 countries. John earned a BS in biology from the University of Kentucky.

David is a Senior Advisor at Gauge Capital, where he focuses on business services & technology investments. Outside of Gauge, David currently serves as the Chief Financial Officer of Stewart Information Services, a technology-enabled real estate information, title insurance, and transaction management company. Prior to Stewart, David served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Nationstar Mortgage, one of the largest home loan servicers in the country. David earned his BBA in accounting and finance from James Madison University.