ABOUT
Stuart leads business development and works closely with founders, executives, and intermediaries to build enduring partnerships. He is driven by the belief that successful investing starts with trust, alignment, and long-term thinking. Stuart focuses on developing meaningful relationships and identifying opportunities where Compass can provide strategic support beyond capital. He is energized by helping management teams scale responsibly while preserving the culture and legacy that made their businesses successful.
experience
- Over a decade of experience underwriting, structuring, and deploying debt and equity investments across lower middle-market companies through public-private partnership investment vehicles
- Multiple decades of developing and maintaining a broad network of founders, intermediaries, and capital providers, sourcing proprietary investment opportunities and fostering long-term partnerships across multiple industries
hobbies & interests
Outside the office, Stu is a devoted family man and enjoys time on the golf course or on the water whenever possible.
joined cgep
2019
hometown
St. Louis, MO
education
- Washington and Lee University (BS)
Nonprofit Interests
- Mission: St. Louis
- March of Dimes
7701 Forsyth Boulevard
Suite 700
St. Louis, MO 63105