DALLAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–CenterOak Partners LLC (“CenterOak”), a Dallas-based private equity firm, today announced the expansion of its team with the addition of Rich Reuter as Managing Director and Chris Golz as Chief Financial Officer. These new hires further strengthen CenterOak’s investment and operational capabilities as the firm continues to grow. CenterOak currently manages more than $2.5 billion of equity capital commitments across three Funds and has completed more than 180 transactions.
Mr. Reuter will provide senior support for all aspects of the firm’s investment process, including deal origination, execution, and portfolio company value enhancement strategies. He previously served as a Managing Director at Garnett Station Partners, a lower middle market investment firm. Earlier in his career, he was an investment professional at KarpReilly, a consumer growth focused firm, and began his career in the investment banking group at Barclays Capital. Mr. Reuter received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Williams College and is a CFA charterholder.
Mr. Golz joins CenterOak as Chief Financial Officer, overseeing and managing all finance, accounting, and compliance related matters for the firm. He brings more than a decade of experience in fund operations, financial reporting, and compliance. Most recently, he served as Chief Financial Officer & Chief Compliance Officer at Latticework Capital Management, a Dallas-based lower middle market private equity firm. Previously, he was Assistant Controller at Maverick Capital and held roles in transaction services at Baker Tilly and audit at KPMG. Mr. Golz is a CPA and earned both his Master of Professional Accounting degree and Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the University of Texas at Austin.
“We are pleased to welcome both Rich and Chris to CenterOak,” said Randall Fojtasek, CenterOak’s CEO & Founder. “Rich brings extensive middle market investing experience that aligns with CenterOak’s strategy, and Chris adds deep expertise in finance and compliance. Together, they will strengthen our team and play a key role in supporting strong outcomes for our investors.”
“The addition of two senior professionals reflects the continued momentum following the close of our oversubscribed Fund III,” said Jason Sutherland, Managing Partner of CenterOak. “In the last twelve months, we’ve closed approximately 20 platform and add-on acquisitions and an exit. Strengthening both our investment and operations functions positions us well to build on that success.”
About CenterOak Partners LLC
CenterOak Partners LLC is a Dallas, Texas based private equity firm managing $2.5 billion of equity capital commitments with a focus on making control-oriented investments in middle market companies. The Firm invests in Business Services, Industrial Services and Consumer Services. CenterOak has a history of creating significant value through organizational development, operational improvements and transformational growth. For additional information, please visit www.centeroakpartners.com
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