A Dedicated Team of Experienced Professionals.
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Patrick Galleher
Partner
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Prior to joining Boxwood, Patrick was CEO of WILink plc (now known as PrecisionIR),
an international investor relations and webcasting communications business with
operations in the U.S., Canada, U.K., Continental Europe, and Sweden. During
Patrick's 12 year tenure with the Company, he quickly progressed from a top
salesperson to product management to Chief Operating Officer to CEO, and was
actively involved in all aspects of the business. He led the development and
launch of several innovative products and services relating to lead generation,
corporate communications, webcasting, and product fulfillment / distribution for
the Company's international client base. Patrick was COO at the time WILink went
public on the London Stock Exchange, and led and integrated 5 acquisitions during
his tenure to expand the Company's capabilities and client base. In 2006,
as CEO, he successfully led the Company through a public-to-private sale to a
NY-based private equity group.
Patrick holds a B.S. in Business Administration
from the University of Richmond and attended the Accelerated Development Program
at London Business School as well as the Centre for Creative Leadership in
Belgium. He sits on the University of Richmond's President's Council for
Emerging Leaders and is a member of the Young President's Organization (YPO).
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Bobby Morris
Partner
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Bobby has broad investment banking and operating experience. Prior to founding Boxwood
Partners, he was a senior banker with Harris Williams & Co., working in the Cobblestone
Advisors group. At Cobblestone, he focused on and led middle market transactions for
private equity groups, family-owned and other private companies, and publicly traded
clients in the U.S. and abroad. He has also worked in the investment banking departments
of Wheat First Butcher Singer (now Wachovia Securities) and Scott & Stringfellow, Inc.
(now BB&T Capital Markets). In addition to his extensive middle market investment banking
experience, Bobby was a co-founder of a private equity-backed automotive services
business with locations throughout the Southeast, where he served as President
and Chief Financial Officer. He holds an M.B.A. from the Darden School at the University
of Virginia and B.S. in Commerce from the McIntire School at the University of
Virginia.
Mr. Morris is also a registered representative of Foreside Investment Services, LLC which is not affiliated with Boxwood Partners, Boxwood Capital Partners, or its affiliates.
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Chris Deel
Partner
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Prior to Boxwood, Chris was Chief Technology Officer at WILink plc, where he focused
on delivering long term business success through effective IT operations management and
rapid application development. In his former role he oversaw all aspects of
IT infrastructure and security while managing technology sourcing relationships,
with additional areas of expertise in eCommerce, new media, and internal process
management. He also participated directly in the technology aspects of the due
diligence and integration processes surrounding WILink's acquisitions. Although Chris
spends a majority of his time with Boxwood Capital Partners' portfolio companies, his
M&A experience is a valuable asset that is readily available to Boxwood Partners. Prior to
WILink, Chris held technology-related positions at national retailers Circuit City
and CarMax.
Chris holds a B.S. from Virginia Polytechnic Institute (Virginia Tech)
and attended the Centre for Creative Leadership in Belgium. He is a member of
the Mid-Cap CIO Forum in Richmond, Virginia.
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Connor McMahan
Associate
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Connor joined Boxwood in 2009 and as a Financial Analyst. He is responsible for providing analytical and research support for Boxwood's private equity and M&A business divisions. Connor graduated from the University of Richmond with a B.S in Business Administration with concentrations in both Management and Marketing. At Richmond, he was a running back for the UR's 2008 National Championship football team. In addition, Connor was a writing Fellow, served as an admissions representative for prospective students, and was an ambassador for the Student-Athlete Advisory Council. He is a native of Katy, Texas.
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