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Intrepid Capital Appoints Nick Elias As Head of Investor Relations

Apr 25, 2026 | By Startuprise io

Intrepid Capital Management, an independent investment firm based in Jacksonville Beach, Florida, announced that Nick Elias has joined as Head of Investor Relations. He will report to Hunter Hayes, Chief Investment Officer and Portfolio Manager.

In his role, Elias will lead the firm’s investor engagement strategy, build relationships with institutional clients and advisors, and support the growth of Intrepid’s credit platform. The Intrepid Income Fund (ICMUX) was recently named the Best Short High Yield Fund at the 2026 LSEG Lipper Fund Awards for both the five-year and ten-year periods.

Before joining Intrepid Capital, Elias had nearly 10 years of experience in fundraising and client relationship management. Most recently, he was Senior Vice President of Institutional Sales and Consultant Relations at Raymond James Investment Management, where he built and managed relationships with institutional investors and consultants. He also helped raise capital and deliver investment solutions across different strategies.

"Nick brings a rare combination of institutional sales experience, deep investor relationships, and a sophisticated understanding of investment strategies exactly the profile we needed to accelerate our next phase of growth," said Hunter Hayes, CFA Chief Investment Officer and Portfolio Manager at Intrepid Capital Management. "We are confident he will be a driving force as we continue to scale the firm and deepen our presence across institutional and advisor channels."

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"We are pleased to welcome Nick at a pivotal time for the firm," said Mark Travis CEO and Co Founder of Intrepid Capital Management. "As we expand across client channels his experience will be key to strengthening partnerships, and clearly articulating the value of our disciplined investment approach."

"Joining Intrepid Capital Management at this stage of the firm's growth is a tremendous opportunity," said Elias. "The team has built a truly differentiated credit platform with a compelling track record and I am eager to help broaden its reach, and forge deeper connections with investors who are looking for exactly what Intrepid delivers."

About Intrepid Capital Management

Founded in 1994 Intrepid Capital Management is an independent investment firm based in Jacksonville Beach Florida. It focuses on disciplined investing in parts of the market often overlooked by larger institutions. The firm manages mutual funds, separate accounts, and other investment strategies for a wide range of investors.

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