Amy Brandt












Amy Brandt joined Falfurrias Management Partners as a Partner in 2023 to help lead Falfurrias Growth Partners. Prior to joining the Firm, she was Operating Executive Director at Serent Capital.  Serent Capital is a leading lower-middle market private equity firm focused on investing in high growth service and technology businesses.

Most recently Amy was the President and Chief Executive Officer of First American Docutech, providing an end-to-end integrated digital mortgage experience that enables lenders to accelerate the real estate closing process.  She currently sits on the First American Advisory Council. In addition to her executive career, Amy currently serves on the boards of Studio Designer, Quisitive Technologies, InhabitIQ, and the Institute of International Education.

Amy has over 20 years of successful experience as an accomplished entrepreneur and senior executive with multiple successful private equity backed exits.  She is a multi-award winner, including Housing Wire’s Vanguard Award and Institute of International Education’s Centennial Medal.

Prior to First American Docutech, Amy was the President of Originations and Corporate Technology at New Penn Financial, and prior to Penn Financial, the Chief Operating Officer of Prospect Mortgage, Chief Executive Officer of Vantium Capital and head of GE Money Mortgage North America.

Amy earned a JD from Arizona State College of Law and a BA in Political Science from the University of Southern California.







Michael Clifton









Michael Clifton joined Falfurrias Management Partners as a Partner in 2022. He helps lead Falfurrias Growth Partners and serves on its Investment Committee. He has more than 20 years of private equity and finance experience including helping lead technology and business services investing for The Carlyle Group’s flagship U.S. Buyout Private Equity group and co-founding Supernova Partners, a sponsor of multiple blank-check companies. He has significant experience investing in software, business services, and fintech companies. He is currently a Director of Rigetti Computing (NASDAQ:RGTI) and has served on several private company and non-profit boards.

Michael earned an AB, Cum Laude, in Classics from Davidson College, and an MBA with High Distinction from the Harvard Business School where he was a Baker Scholar.









Cam Dyer










Cam Dyer began working with Falfurrias Management Partners in 2021 as Co-Investor and Lead Advisory Board member for Crosslake Technologies.  Since that time, he has worked closely with Ed McMahan and the FMP partners to develop and launch FGP I.  Mr. McMahan and Cam first worked together more than twenty years ago in lower-middle-market private equity and investment banking.  Cam previously served as Managing Director and Partner of The Carlyle Group, which he joined in 2002.  During his 19 years with Carlyle, in which he became Global Co-head of Carlyle’s TMT sector, Cam successfully completed investments across application software, data and information technology, IT Services and infrastructure businesses.

Prior to joining Carlyle, Cam was an Associate with the private equity firm William Blair Capital Partners, a Consultant with Bain & Company, and an Investment Banking Analyst in the M&A Group of Bowles, Hollowell, Conner & Co.  He earned his MBA with High Distinction from Harvard Business School, where he was a Baker Scholar, and his BS, Magna Cum Laude, from Washington & Lee University.

Cam currently serves as a Director on the boards of Cadence RX, Carolina Tractor & Equipment Company, and non-profit Aspire Community Capital.  He also serves on the Advisory Boards of Melior Equity Partners (formerly Carlyle Ireland), WSC & Co. and Crosslake Technologies.









Jeff Hardcastle

 Jeff Hardcastle is the capSpire Co-Founder and serves as a Board Member, bringing 29 years of experience in the commodity trading and risk management industry to his role.  

Kevin Hesselbirg





Kevin Hesselbirg is a three-time CEO and experienced leader of growth-oriented technology and tech-enabled service organizations within the financial services sector. Kevin’s operating experience includes FinTech, Enterprise Software, Financial Services, Start Ups, and growth companies demonstrated through the Chief Executive Officer roles at:

    • OpenLink Financial (former Carlyle and TA portfolio company) a leading software developer of financial and energy trading and risk management solutions. During his 12-year tenure, he helped establish the company as the clear market leader in its industry, servicing a world-class customer base with approximately 30,000 users spread across 500 global firms. He grew the company from less than $10 million in revenue and 100 professionals to over $325 million in revenue and a global team of over 1,250 professionals.

    • Primatics Financial (former Carlyle portfolio company) a leading provider of complex loan accounting software solutions utilized by mid-tier banks, where he helped lead the company through a transformation from a tech enabled services company to a SaaS provider of complex accounting solutions for the banking sector.

    • Gemini Fund Services (former TA portfolio company) a leading fund Administrator. Kevin returned the company to profitability and growth trajectory and successfully led carve out form the Orion group and transitioned the business to Ultimus Fund Solutions.





Kevin also serves as an Entrepreneur in Residence for Hofstra University, sponsoring the Hofstra Veterans Venture Challenge a business development and mentoring program for military veterans, as a Board Member for Ultimus Fund Solutions and Labsoft, and as an Executive Advisor for Good United and WorkRails.








Jim Kiser









Jim Kiser, Global CEO of capSpire, brings over 30 years of experience in building high-performing teams and organizations that tackle some of the world’s most complex energy and commodity challenges. 

With a distinguished career at industry-leading software and consulting firms such as SAP and Deloitte, Jim has honed a passion for guiding companies in establishing their brands, defining markets, and crafting strategies that drive global scale.

Jim is a firm believer in the power of relationships as the cornerstone of both successful business and fulfilling personal lives. He is dedicated to setting a clear vision and empowering individuals to reach their highest potential. His experience includes growing companies like SolArc and FuelQuest, as well as serving on the boards of nonprofits including Habitat for Humanity and the Women’s Energy Network.









Hugh McColl IV










Hugh McColl IV joined Falfurrias Management Partners as a Senior Associate in 2022.  Previously, Hugh served as an Executive Director of Strategy and Chief of Staff to the CEO at Parexel, a leading global clinical research organization and biopharmaceutical services company.  While at Parexel, Hugh focused on corporate strategy initiatives and helped lead the company’s sale process in 2021.

Prior to Parexel, Hugh served as an Associate with Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe, a New York based private equity firm, where his work was focused on the execution of leveraged buyout transactions in the healthcare and technology sectors.  Prior to Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe, Hugh served as an Analyst in the Mergers & Acquisitions group at Credit Suisse in New York.









Mike Scharf










Mike Scharf, Chief Executive Officer and co-founder of Gravitate, brings over 20 years of experience in the energy industry to his role as both CEO and Product Owner of the Gravitate software suite. Known for his rare blend of business acumen and technical expertise, Mike is dedicated to addressing the complex challenges faced by energy organizations, driving innovation, and ensuring that Gravitate delivers exceptional value to its clients. His leadership and vision continue to shape Gravitate’s path in developing AI-driven solutions for the industry.