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Chris Gibson

Managing Partner

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Chris Gibson, Managing Partner

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Chris has spent his career assisting lower-middle-market business owners in achieving value proposition and growth goals. As a Managing Partner and member of the Investment Committee, he manages day-to-day operations, fundraising, and debt capital partner relations while supporting portfolio leadership in strategic execution.

experience

  • Extensive career spanning investment banking, restructuring, and various leadership roles
  • Active board member across numerous industries and end-markets
  • Strategic and collaborative thought partner to C-level suite leaders

hobbies & interests

Whether he’s hitting the slopes in the winter or the fairways in the summer, Chris stays active—though he always makes time to cheer on Notre Dame and his favorite St. Louis teams.

Portfolio Companies

realized Companies

joined cgep

2016

hometown

St. Louis, MO

education

  • University of Tulsa (BSBA)
  • University of Notre Dame (MBA)

Nonprofit Interests

  • Mighty Oaks Foundation; active in children’s school and sports fundraising

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  • January 30, 2026

    Jonathan Babcock Promoted to Vice President
  • October 21, 2025

    Mason Oberg Promoted to Vice President
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7701 Forsyth Boulevard

Suite 700

St. Louis, MO 63105

314.721.2800

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