O2 Investment Partners Announces Appointment of Rob Hays as Head of Investor Relations
O2 Investment Partners Announces Appointment of Rob Hays as Head of Investor Relations March 2026 Bloomfield Hills, Michigan O2 Investment Partners (www.o2investment.com) announced today the appointment of Rob Hays as the firm’s Head of Investor Relations. Luke Plumpton announced the addition saying, “On behalf of O2, we are excited to have Rob join us. We […]
O2 Investment Partners Announces Appointment of Ben Stemmet
O2 Investment Partners Announces Appointment of Ben Stemmet March 2026 Bloomfield Hills, Michigan O2 Investment Partners (www.o2investment.com) announced today the appointment of Ben Stemmet as the firm’s newest Associate. Luke Plumpton announced the addition saying, “On behalf of O2, I’m excited to welcome Ben to the firm. Ben brings valuable experience in analyzing and executing […]
O2 Investment Partners Announces Appointment of Nick Lemire
O2 Investment Partners (www.o2investment.com) announced today the appointment of Nick Lemire as the firm’s newest Associate. Luke Plumpton announced the addition saying, “On behalf of O2, it is my pleasure to welcome Nick to the team. Nick brings valuable experience in transaction analysis and execution, which will be a significant asset to our team. We anticipate he’ll quickly add value to our portfolio and support our pursuit of new acquisitions.”
Flip Electronics Names Todd McAtee as Global Chief Revenue Officer
O2 Investment Partners (www.o2investment.com) is pleased to announce that Flip Electronics (www.flipelectronics.com), an authorized specialty distributor of obsolete electronic components to customers across the U.S. and internationally, has named Todd McAtee as Global Chief Revenue Officer. Mr. McAtee will lead Flip’s sales organization and oversee the Company’s global sales and marketing strategy.
Ben Stemmet
Ben Stemmet Associate phone: (248) 963-5526 email: bstemmet@o2investment.com Ben is an Associate at O2 Investment Partners. He is responsible for evaluating new transactions, due diligence, underwriting, and working with O2’s portfolio companies. Before joining O2, Ben was an Investment Banking Analyst at Houlihan Lokey, where he covered Business Services M&A. Before Houlihan Lokey, Ben worked at […]
Rob Hays
Robert Hays Head of Investor Relations phone: (248) 233-4062 email: rhays@o2investment.com Rob has over 25 years experience in private equity, real estate, and public equity fund-raising. Prior to joining O2, he was with CleanBridge, a capital placement services firm. Before joining CleanBridge, Rob was Managing Director and co-head of Investor Relations at Levine Leichtman Capital […]
O2 Investment Partners Closes Oversubscribed Fund V at $670 Million
O2 Investment Partners, LP (“O2” or the “Firm”) — a private equity firm investing in growth-oriented, privately-held businesses in the North American lower middle market — announces the final closing of O2 Investment Partners Fund V (“Fund V”) with $670 million in capital commitments. Metric Point Capital (“Metric Point”) served as exclusive advisor for the fundraise. Kirkland & Ellis LLP provided legal counsel.
Flip Electronics Appoints David Kalinske to Board of Directors
O2 Investment Partners (www.o2investment.com) is pleased to announce that Flip Electronics (www.flipelectronics.com), an authorized specialty distributor of obsolete electronic components to customers across the U.S. and internationally, has added David Kalinske to its Board of Directors to assist the business in achieving its growth plans.
Straightaway Tire & Auto Announces Partnership with Silverlake Automotive, Expanding Its Mountain West Footprint and Reaching 87 Shops Nationwide
O2 Investment Partners (www.o2investment.com) is pleased to announce that Straightaway Tire & Auto (www.gostraightaway.com), a leading independent, full-service aftermarket automotive repair and service platform, has acquired Silverlake Automotive, a five-location automotive repair brand. Silverlake currently serves the Coeur d’Alene, Idaho market with active growth plans to expand into both Spokane, Washington & broader Idaho.
O2 Investment Partners Announces Promotion of Thomas Girdler to Vice President
O2 Investment Partners (www.o2investment.com) is excited to announce the promotion of Thomas Girdler to Vice President. Luke Plumpton, O2’s Managing Partner, commented: “I am delighted to announce the promotion of Thomas to Vice President, a testament to his performance and dedication.