The Credit Solutions (Mezzanine Lending) group typically provides $5 million to $15 million in subordinated debt and equity investments to companies in need of capital for organic growth, acquisitions, recapitalizations or management buyouts.
We look for investment opportunities characterized by a management team with a demonstrated track record, sufficient cash flow to service debt, growth potential and a viable exit strategy.
Mr. Harrison joined Harbert Management Corporation in 2000 and serves as Senior Managing Director of its Mezzanine Capital Team. His responsibilities include the daily functions of the Mezzanine investing activities and chairing the Investment committee. He is a member of the board of directors for Harbert Management Corp. Previously, he worked for Finova Mezzanine Capital as Vice President and Eastern Regional Manager. He is also the former Vice President of Sirrom Capital Corporation. Mr. Harrison has experience in the commercial banking industry with a focus on lending and credit management prior to joining HMC. He received his degree in Finance from the University of Tennessee.
Mr. Scott is responsible for sourcing, executing and monitoring investments. He formerly served with Sirrom Capital Corporation as Eastern, North, West, and Midwestern Regional Manager. He is also a former Commercial Bank Officer for Ameritrust Corporation, Citizens Bank and First American National Bank. Mr. Scott is a graduate of the University of Kentucky.
jscott@harbert.netRob Bourquin is responsible for sourcing, executing, and monitoring investments for Harbert Mezzanine Partners II (“HMP II”). Mr. Bourquin has over 17 years of experience investing in middle market mezzanine debt transactions and was also a partner in Harbert Mezzanine Partners, the predecessor fund to HMP II. Prior to working with HMC, he held the position of Vice President with Sirrom Capital Corporation and with Finova Mezzanine Capital. He began his finance career with the investment bank George K. Baum in Kansas City. He received a Master of Business Administration degree from the Owen School at Vanderbilt University and a Bachelor of Arts from Dickinson College.
rbourquin@harbert.netPrior to joining HMC, Mr. Davis worked in the Mergers & Acquisitions – Technology, Media and Telecommunications Group at Lazard Freres & Co. in New York. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Virginia.
jdavis@harbert.netPrior to joining HMC, Ms. Ory worked at Finova Mezzanine Capital and in the Healthcare Investment Banking Group at SunTrust Equitable Securities. She received her undergraduate degree from Vanderbilt University.
aory@harbert.netPrior to joining HMC, Mr. Henry worked for Health Warrior, a fast growing private-equity-backed natural food company, in a variety of roles including finance, operations, and business analytics. Previously, he worked in the Healthcare and Life Sciences Group at Harris Williams & Co., a middle-market investment bank focused on sell-side M&A advisory. He received his undergraduate degree from Vanderbilt University.
thenry@harbert.netPrior to joining HMC, Mr. Crace worked in the Mergers & Acquisitions Group at SunTrust Robinson Humphrey in Atlanta. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Georgia.
tcrace@harbert.netPrior to joining HMC, Mr. Harrell worked for Advanced Core Concepts, a sponsor-backed service provider to the federal space, defense, and intelligence markets. Previously, he served as an investment banking analyst with the Diversified Industrials Group at Cowen and Company in New York, focusing on M&A advisory. Mr. Harrell received his undergraduate degree from the University of Georgia.
bharrell@harbert.netThe Credit Solutions (f/k/a Mezzanine Lending) group provides financing to private middle market companies. We seek investment opportunities where we believe the risk of principal loss is limited and the prospective equity appreciation is high. We also seek long-term returns competitive with those of venture capital and private equity transactions.
Preferred Investment Structure:
618 Church Street, Suite 500
Nashville, TN 37219
Contact:
Jennifer Schanhals
jschanhals@harbert.net
615.301.6400