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Sam Livers selected as Controller with gusto!

The Grant Partners collaborates with gusto!, the rapidly growing Atlanta-based restaurant chain, to expand their leadership team, appointing Sam Livers as Controller.

With almost 20 years of financial leadership experience in the restaurant industry, Sam has a comprehensive background in financial management, reporting and analysis across multi-brand restaurants, most recently with Huddle House. Sam brings a strong skillset in financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting.

We extend our congratulations to Sam and the entire gusto! team on this exciting appointment. Best wishes for continued success from The Grant Partners!

The Grant Partners Named One of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies by Inc. Magazine

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Company joins prestigious list of brands to be honored on the Inc. 5000.

ATLANTA, August 15, 2023 – The Grant Partners, an Atlanta-based executive search firm, was named one of the fastest-growing private companies in America by Inc. Magazine, coming in at No. 1226 on their annual Inc. 5000 list. The prestigious ranking provides a data-driven look at the most successful companies within the economy’s most dynamic segment—its independent, entrepreneurial businesses. The Grant Partners joins the long list of recognizable brands that gained their first national exposure as honorees on the Inc. 5000., including Facebook, Chobani, Under Armour, Microsoft, Patagonia, and many others.

“We are incredibly honored to be named as one of the country’s fastest growing companies by Inc. 5000,” said Ryan Grant, president and founder of The Grant Partners. “This recognition is really a testament to our incredible clients, who have entrusted us with recruiting their most important asset, their people. It also validates the hard work done by our amazing team, who work tirelessly every day to help our clients build their award-winning organizations.”

The Inc. 5000 class of 2023 represents companies that have driven rapid revenue growth while navigating inflationary pressure, the rising costs of capital, and seemingly intractable hiring challenges. Among this year’s top 500 companies, the average median three-year revenue growth rate ticked up to an astonishing 2,238 percent. In all, this year’s Inc. 5000 companies have added 1,187,266 jobs to the economy over the past three years.

For complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, location, and other criteria, go to www.inc.com/inc5000. The top 500 companies are featured in the September issue of Inc. magazine, available on newsstands beginning Tuesday, August 23.

“Running a business has only gotten harder since the end of the pandemic,” says Inc. editor-in-chief Scott Omelianuk. “To make the Inc. 5000—with the fast growth that requires—is truly an accomplishment. Inc. is thrilled to honor the companies that are building our future.”

The Nashville Entrepreneur Center announces Sam Davidson as CEO

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The Grant Partners, in partnership with the Nashville Entrepreneur Center (NEC) board of directors, announces the appointment of Sam Davidson as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). A seasoned serial entrepreneur, author, and keynote speaker, Davidson brings a wealth of experience and a deep understanding of the entrepreneurial journey to the organization with a strong emphasis on the importance of community. He succeeds NEC CEO Jane Allen, who led significant expansion of the non-profit’s reach, impact and revenue over the past three and a half years.

Davidson joins the NEC after co-founding Batch Gifts, a full-service corporate gift company that sources curated gifts from small businesses around the United States. Founded in 2013 by three friends as a subscription box service, Batch now sells its gifts online and via its corporate sales team. Davidson spearheaded the company’s rapid growth and strategic expansion before a successful acquisition by a private equity firm in 2022.

Davidson is a four-time entrepreneur with 17 years’ experience starting, growing, and exiting companies across three industries while overseeing sales, operations, and financial management. Throughout his career, Davidson has received numerous accolades, including being named a “Most Admired CEO” by the Nashville Business Journal on two occasions. He has been featured in reputable media outlets such as USA Today, NPR, Inc., and Southern Living, among others. Davidson’s insights and expertise have made him a sought-after speaker, addressing audiences at various events and conferences, where he shares his profound knowledge on community, leadership, and the entrepreneurial spirit.

Davidson’s appointment as CEO follows an extensive search process led by EC Board Chair and Colliers Nashville CEO Janet Miller and an eight-member board search committee. “We are thrilled to welcome Sam Davidson as our new CEO,” said Janet Miller. “His exceptional track record that spans leading companies through every stage of business, combined with his resolute belief in the power of collaboration within the entrepreneur community, make him the ideal leader to take the EC to the next level.”

“The NEC’s mission is central to my core beliefs,” said Sam Davidson. ”It’s a privilege to serve as the new CEO and I’m excited to work with the board, the team and community to build on the organization’s legacy of supporting and celebrating the entrepreneurial community in Nashville. I’m committed to cultivate the city’s entrepreneurial spirit, help the next generation bring more great ideas to market, scale their impact and take their companies – and the NEC–to new heights.”

NEC’s Vice Chair Robert A. Frist, Jr. shares, “Sam’s passion for empowering small businesses and his commitment to fostering a sense of community will strengthen the Center’s role in growing Nashville’s vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem.”

Nashville EntrepreneurCenter (EC) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) founded in 2010 by business leaders who wanted to support the next generation of entrepreneurs and to celebrate the spirit and tenacity of the entrepreneurial community. The EC serves as Nashville’s center for entrepreneurship, supporting visionaries—from every background, in any industry, and at all phases—by connecting them to critical resources and championing their desire to change the world. Learn more about the EC by following @entrecenter on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and at www.EC.co.

Voltyx announces Mark Landry’s new role as Chief Human Resources Officer

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The Grant Partners is happy to share Mark Landry’s new role as Chief Human Resources Officer with Voltyx.

Mark, a highly experienced and accomplished human resources executive, has a track record of consistently delivering exceptional results in optimizing human capital and driving culture change in dynamic and complex environments with Fortune 150 and ASX 100 tier organizations. Most recently, he led HR for a rapidly growing financial services firm preparing for an IPO. Mark brings comprehensive HR expertise and a keen customer focus, with commercial and operating proficiency in start-up, acquisition and mature settings combined with global leadership experience to the role. A champion for engaged, diverse and inclusive workplace cultures, his industry experience spans engineering, construction, energy, infrastructure, and advanced manufacturing.

Voltyx (https://www.voltyx.com/), a family of companies, is one of the largest and most skillful power industry workforces in North America. Its network of operating companies: EPS, NASS, NOMOS, EPST and TLS, ensure world-class service and solutions for all projects.

Jennie Zimmerman joins Kings III Emergency Communications as Vice President, Human Resources

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With 15 years of HR leadership experience, Jennie joins the Kings III Emergency Communications team, bringing her expertise in fostering an employee-oriented, high-performance culture. Her track record in strategic organizational structuring, program development, employee relations and HR best practices gained from executive roles at Omega Holdings and ACIS demonstrates her ability to align HR strategies with business objectives and deliver impactful results across departments and companies.

Founded in 1989, Kings III prides itself on providing class-leading, unmatched emergency communication services while delivering peace of mind to its customers.

Kings III monitors more than 80,000 emergency phones across the United States and Canada. Its service is fully integrated; not only engineering and manufacturing emergency phones but also providing one-stop-shop solutions that include installation, maintenance, and 24/7 monitoring.

Congratulations to Jennie and Kings III – we know your addition will contribute to the continued success of Kings III Emergency Communications.

HeatTrak Selects Chip Allen as head of Commercial Sales

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HeatTrak, the industry’s foremost manufacturer of snow and ice melting mats for residential and commercial use, welcomes Chip Allen as its new Vice President of Commercial Sales. With a remarkable legacy spanning over two decades, HeatTrak has honed its expertise in crafting exceptional outdoor heating products. Chip brings with him a distinguished career, having served as a prominent leader at Corporate Environments and DeKalb Office. Recognized for his results-oriented approach, Chip possesses an innate ability to drive revenue and foster enduring client relationships. With his proven track record of accomplishments, Chip is poised to fortify and elevate HeatTrak’s position as the pinnacle of excellence in the industry.

Congratulations to Chip and HeatTrak from all of us at The Grant Partners.

Matt Hobbs named Regional Sales Manager with Hyperion Solutions

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The Grant Partners is happy to share the announcement of Matt Hobbs’ new role as a Regional Sales Manager with Hyperion Solutions, the leading integrated provider of systems and components, digital solutions, and technical services for the vertical transportation industry.

Hobbs brings a wealth of experience to the role, having previously held key account management and business development positions with prominent elevator industry companies ThyssenKrupp Elevator and Oracle.

Congratulations to Matt and Hyperion from all of us on The Grant Partners team.

Jimenez joins Glebar as operations leader

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Together with Glebar, an MMT company and global leader and innovator in the centerless grinding industry, we are excited to announce Edgardo Jimenez as their new operations leader.

Jimenez brings with him over 15 years of experience, having previously led international industrial engineering at IDEMIA, a world leader in identity technologies. He also managed engineering and production projects across North America, Asia, and the EU while working with SAI Hydraulics. In addition, he has product engineering experience in the railroad and transportation industry.

Congratulations to Edgardo and Glebar from all of us at The Grant Partners!

Northbow welcomes Chris MacConnell as its new Controller

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Northbow welcomes Chris MacConnell as its new Controller. As a co-GP-oriented real estate private equity firm, Northbow supports sponsors through equity, debt solutions, balance sheet assistance, legal and accounting services. With his extensive experience in real estate investment, development, management, and business operations, MacConnell brings valuable expertise to the Northbow team.

We are excited to have Chris join the Northbow team and know his addition will contribute toward their continued growth and success.

Wishing Chris and Northbow our best!

Todd Smith named Senior Director of Operations at gusto!

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gusto!, the rapidly expanding Atlanta-based restaurant chain, has appointed Todd Smith as its new Senior Director of Operations.

With a distinguished career in the industry, Todd most recently served as the Head of Operations at the esteemed nationwide chain First Watch. His exceptional leadership skills and proven track record in driving organizational transformation and growth make him an excellent addition to the gusto! team.

We extend our congratulations to Todd and the entire gusto! team on this exciting appointment. Best wishes for continued success from The Grant Partners!