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“Our third-generation business is growing very rapidly, and we believe Valesco’s expertise and capital can help us further accelerate that growth and strengthen our fundamentals. We love their philosophy of Commitment Beyond Capital and empowerment of management teams. While some PE firms focus on cost cutting to grow value, Valesco has a proven track record of growing jobs in their investments. This focus on human capital growth was important to me because I care deeply about the future of every one of our employees and the legacy of our company. They truly “get it,” fit with our culture and will be a partner of great integrity and trust.”
Jeff Huntley, Sr – CEO, T-H Marine
OPERATIONS TEAM:
Patrick Floeck | Jack Sadden | Grant Norris
T-H Marine Supplies is a market leader in the recreational marine, boating, and fishing accessories industry. The Company provides part to every recreational boat platform produced in the United States – including bass boats, offshore fishing boats, pontoon boats, ski boats and runabouts.
T-H Marine, a family-owned and operated business since 1975, spent the last few decades building the brand into an icon within the fishing and boating industry. Facing its next phase of growth, the family thought the time was right to bring in a partner to reinforce the already strong infrastructure and to help them achieve personal goals beyond the business. Valesco was invited to be that partner. A majority buyout not only provided the family with estate liquidity and security but also left them with meaningful equity and day-to-day operating control to continue their strategy.