Who we are, and.what we stand for.Meet your partners.

Cole brings industry experience in private equity, having previously served on the Investment Team at Levine Leichtman Capital Partners ("LLCP"). He has experience in executing buy-and-build strategies and founded Alta with the goal of improving the add-on process. Prior to LLCP, Cole gained experience at various early-stage companies and spent the beginning years of his career working at Barclays Investment Bank in New York City. Cole received a B.S.B.A in finance from the University of Pittsburgh.

Andrew McGruer brings a blend of software development, AI-enabled operations, data infrastructure, and finance experience. At Alta, Andrew leads operational and technology initiatives, building internal systems that improve sourcing, market mapping, data enrichment, analytics, and execution workflows. Previously, Andrew worked at Byte in the medical device and orthodontic sector, developing data schemas, warehouse structures, and automatable analytics to support strategic decision-making. Prior to Byte, he worked as an investment associate at Truist Bank. Andrew received an M.S. in Finance from Vanderbilt University.

Adam brings meaningful industry experience in M&A advisory, having started his career at Bank of America and TD Securities in New York City. He has also advised high-growth startups and specialized consulting firms on transaction diligence and valuation in the context of acquisitions, capital raises, and strategic initiatives. Adam holds a B.S.B.A. in Finance from the University of Pittsburgh.

John brings extensive experience in business partnerships, technology, and accounting. Before joining Alta, he worked at FloQast and AuditBoard, where he specialized in financial technology solutions for both private and public companies. He began his career in public accounting at Deloitte, focusing on assurance services for institutions in the Los Angeles region. John holds degrees from the University of Southern California and the University of Pittsburgh.

Hanna supports Alta by managing strategic outreach and operational processes that facilitate acquisition sourcing and deal execution. She has experience working for Sirius XM as an NFL Radio Sports Programmer and managing football operations for the Washington Commanders. Hanna's background also includes a Master of Science in Management from Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business and a Bachelor of Arts in Media Studies with a concentration in Digital Studies from UC Berkeley, where she was a Division I lacrosse student-athlete.

Tim brings experience in GTM strategy and automations, pricing, and operational leadership from his tenure in Revenue Operations at Settle, a FinTech business offering Working Capital and Inventory Management Solutions. Tim has implemented and owned rigid workflows and infrastructure across sales, solution architects, customer success, and executives and has played a key role in steering sales and churn reduction initiatives. Tim's rigor in data hygiene and analytics has helped shape key decisions and operational efficiency. Prior to Settle, Tim has worked in RevOps Consulting and at David Yurman in the Product Procurement Costing Team where he specialized in working with vendors to ensure precious metals and jewelry was priced in alignment with expected margin percentages. Tim received a B.S.B.A in Finance from the University of Pittsburgh.

Tyler brings industry experience in buy-side advisory, having started his career at Harvey & Company. He has experience in acquisition sourcing and deal execution, supporting clients from initial outreach through transaction close. Tyler received a B.B.A. in Real Estate from the University of San Diego.

Frank is a CPA with a background in Big 4 consulting and external audit, complemented by private-sector experience in corporate accounting management with a focus on financial and operational risk management, and process improvement. Throughout his career, he has developed a strong ability to assess business performance through both a financial and operational lens, identifying key risks, value drivers, and opportunities for improvement. His experience provides a deep understanding of quality of earnings, underlying business processes, and the factors that influence scalability, profitability, and long-term growth. Frank holds a B.S.B.A. in Accounting and Business Information Systems from the University of Pittsburgh.