Management Team Bios
Who We Are
John Sabol
Managing Director
With thirty years of investor, director, and C-level experience with both Fortune 1000 and equity-backed B2B & consumer products businesses, John is usually called on in periods of strategic upheaval due to his ability to apply big business sensibilities to smaller, more entrepreneurial organizations . The consummate strategist and EQ disciple, John is expert at identifying leverage points, prioritizing issues and opportunities and motivating teams to deliver on goals and objectives.
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Always with an eye on people, process, and systems, John focuses on more “front-of-the-house” functions like strategy, branding, sales, and HR/performance management. He has served as CEO/President/director for companies including:
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Dapper & Dashing – formalwear rental/sales retailer
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HPI – corporate uniform manufacturer
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Pinnacle Promotions - e-commerce promotional products distributor
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Hartwell Apparel - branded apparel with in-house custom decoration
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ListK- email marketing technology start-up
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Russell Athletic – sporting goods/apparel manufacturer
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Ford Motor Co – automotive sales, marketing & product
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Coca-Cola Co – beverage marketing and sales
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Bank of America – investment banking
In his spare time this Duke MBA can be found with his wife and two college-aged boys traveling the world or with his buddies in pursuit of playing the 100 best golf courses.
Jason Burr
Managing Director
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With twenty-five years of investor, director, and C-level experience with equity-backed technology and consumer products businesses, Jason is usually called on in periods of transition, moving from an entrepreneurial to established business, seeking to complete a distressed turnaround, swapping founders for next level leadership, exploring growth through acquisition, or positioning to be acquired.
Always with an eye on the numbers, Jason focuses on more “back-of-house” functions like strategy, data modeling/business intelligence, corporate and investment finance, technology, and supply chain management. He has served as advisor/executive/director for companies including:
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ZeeWise – franchise software
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Dapper & Dashing – tuxedo rentals retailer
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Rock N Roll Sushi – casual dining franchise
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Spin Media – rock music media brand
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The 30A Company – beach lifestyle brand
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Inked Brands - influencer commerce company
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Pinnacle Promotions - promotional products distributor
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Hartwell Apparel - promotional apparel brand with in-house decoration
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Tail Activewear - women’s golf and tennis apparel
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Arbor Partners – early-stage tech venture capital fund
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MAXFunds.com – mutual fund metrics/analytics
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Intermagic – entertainment software developer
In his spare time the Duke/UGA graduate can be found at either one of his Rock N Roll Sushi restaurants located in Alpharetta and Duluth, Ga, at a concert, in the garage making guitars, or on Lake Hartwell wake surfing with the family.
John Connell
Director
With thirteen years of investor, manager, and C-level exposure to equity-backed manufacturing, business services, SaaS, and logistics companies, John is usually called on during periods of restructuring, recapitalization, mergers & acquisitions, and integration to get operators and investors rowing together toward a specific goal.
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With the ability to dig into the numbers alongside management teams but also back out of the weeds and provide guidance, John focuses on bridging “back-of-house” functions toward strategic goals/objectives. Examples include using data modeling/business intelligence efforts to improve valuation at exit, restructuring financial reporting for investment due diligence and post-transaction integration, and underwriting and forecasting for raising capital. He has been involved with over 50 companies and recently served as CEO, financial/M&A advisor, board member, or strategic partner for the following:
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Dixie Tank Company – pressurized tank manufacturer
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DJ Powers Company – 3rd party logistics broker
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Cape Cod Stone – landscape materials supplier
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Emerald Transportation – refrigerated truck manufacturer
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CreekfFire RV Resort – real estate and consumer amenities provider
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StrainSeekr – inventory and supply chain predictability software provider
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Green & Clean Lawn Solutions – recurring revenue landscape services
In his spare time, the Alabama graduate can be found cheering on the Tide in Tuscaloosa, boating on Lake Lanier, traveling the U.S., or listening to the All-In podcast.