O2 Investment Partners Appoints of Micah Dawson as Operating Partner

In his new role, Micah will help create value and support growth across O2 Investment Partners' portfolio companies.

Before joining O2 Investment Partners, Micah Dawson led the Portfolio Support Group at Trivest Partners, a private equity firm focused on founder- and family-owned businesses. In that role, he helped portfolio companies improve profitability and create long-term value.

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Earlier in his career, Dawson worked at HBM Holdings, where he focused on mergers and acquisitions before joining Tru-Flex, one of HBM's portfolio companies. At Tru-Flex, he took on increasingly senior leadership roles and eventually oversaw two business divisions. Dawson earned a JD/MBA from the University of Virginia and a Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) from the University of Miami.

Luke Plumpton announced the addition, saying, "Micah brings the kind of value creation mindset, and operating depth that we believe helps companies reach their full potential. His experience building portfolio support capabilities, executing strategic initiatives, and leading operational improvement efforts firsthand will make him a tremendous resource to our portfolio companies and investment team."

About O2 Investment Partners

O2 Investment Partners is a Midwest-based private equity firm that invests in lower middle-market companies in the services, technology, and select industrial sectors. The firm partners with management teams to help businesses grow, improve performance, and create long-term value for shareholders.

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