Jeff Baker
Former practicing attorney with Locke Lord and DLA Piper. Represented private equity funds in leveraged recapitalizations and management buyouts. BA and JD, University of Texas at Austin.
jeff@evolvecapital.comOur Team
Partners who answer their own emails.
When you call Evolve, you get a partner, not an analyst, not an associate. Direct relationships are how we do business.
Ryan Shultz
Five years with Glass & Associates advising middle-market boards on divestitures, financings, cash management, and valuation; served as interim CFO. Earlier with Ernst & Young's M&A and audit practices. BBA and MPA, McCombs at UT Austin.
ryan@evolvecapital.com
Matt Becker
Former CEO of Volex's Data Division and turnaround CEO of KVT Koenig. Spent 13 years at Siemens VDO / Continental in operating roles. BS Physics, UNC Chapel Hill.
matt@evolvecapital.com
Ben Mackay
Former Wells Fargo Business Credit, focused on sub-$25M loans. Founded the Rosebud Group, a real estate fund for emerging western recreational towns. MBA Babson, BA Colby.
ben@evolvecapital.com
Heidi Noppinger
Background in accounting, administration, and HR with Transition Capital Partners and Renshaw Davis & Ferguson. Texas A&M Commerce.
heidi@evolvecapital.com
Carlyn Lenihan
Formerly led research teams supporting venture capital and growth equity clients before transitioning to oversee development and membership for a leading nonprofit and cultural institution. Kelley School of Business, Indiana University.
carlyn@evolvecapital.com
David Becker
Former CFO of three U.S. and one Canadian publicly traded companies. Led Adams Respiratory Therapeutics through its IPO — the most successful healthcare IPO of 2005 per the WSJ. Earlier with Ernst & Young's audit and M&A practices. CPA and CTP.
Brent Anderson
Former leader within SSAB focused on internal audit, IT service delivery, and cybersecurity. Earlier experience with KPMG in Information Risk Management, including technology due diligence for M&A transactions. BBA MIS, University of Texas at Austin.
Advisors
Industry operators we call when an opportunity needs a deeper look.
Consumer Products
Dave Watts
30+ years in consumer products. Sales, marketing, operations, and executive roles at Miller Brewing, Häagen-Dazs, Kraft Foods, Mission Foods, and former portfolio company Future Food. BS Business, Cal State LA. Graduate Certificate in Food Industry Management, USC.
Home Health
Sandy Bell
30+ years in home care. Executive roles at Amedisys, AccentCare, Guardian, Texas Home Health, former portfolio company Aspire Home Care, and current portfolio company Doctor's Choice Home Care. BSN, UT Health Science Center Houston. M.Ed., Arizona.
Operations & Growth
Andy Greenawalt
C-level operator and board member focused on EBITDA growth, margin expansion, and disciplined strategic planning. Currently Board Member and Operational Advisor at Impetus Wellness Group. Two-time Inc. 500 SaaS founder (Perimeter eSecurity, Continuity Control) and former CEO of OdinText.