Bobby Morris
Partner

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. He lives in Richmond with his wife and family.

Chris Deel
Partner

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, where he lives with his wife and family.

Prior to joining Boxwood, Matt was an Associate at Harris Williams & Co., where he executed M&A engagements for leading private equity firms and corporations in a diverse range of industries including energy and power, light manufacturing, infrastructure services, consumer products, and healthcare. Previous experience includes work as a Management Consultant at Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc. where he advised senior executives on a variety of strategic planning projects as part of the Organizational Change Group and as a Military Intelligence Officer in the U.S. Army. Matt earned his M.B.A. from the McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University and a B.A. in Biology and Psychology from Washington & Jefferson College. He lives in Richmond with his wife and family.

Joe joined Boxwood after having successfully completed the Analyst program at Harris Williams & Co.'s Cobblestone Advisors group. During his tenure at Cobblestone, Joe executed sell-side M&A assignments for leading private equity groups, corporations, and closely held businesses operating in a diverse range of industries, including business services, industrial, light manufacturing, and consumer products. Joe earned his B.A. in Economics from the University of Virginia and lives in Richmond with his wife and family.