Eric Essary

Private Equity Investor at McKinney Capital LLC

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Eric is CEO of McKinney Capital and serves on its Investment Committee.
He is responsible for the overall management of the group as well as sourcing and executing new investments and advising portfolio companies.
He spends the majority of his time identifying new investment opportunities, evaluating potential investments, structuring transactions, and partnering with portfolio company management teams on growth, strategy and execution.
Prior to joining McKinney, Eric served as CFO of EBSCO Industries, Inc, an international family-owned holding company encompassing 20 operating companies, 6,000 employees and $2.9 billion in annual revenue.
During his career at EBSCO, he also served as a Group President, Managing Director of EBSCO Capital, and board member for several EBSCO companies.
Prior to EBSCO, Eric worked with industry leading companies Wells Fargo Securities, Houlihan Lokey, Harbert Private Equity Funds and Mars, Inc. Eric holds a BA in Economics from the University of the South (Sewanee) and a MBA from The Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.
In his spare time, Eric enjoys spending time outdoors with his wife and son and following the trials and tribulations of Tennessee Volunteer football.

Eric Essary active positions

Companies	Position	Start
McKinney Capital LLC McKinney Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance McKinney Capital LLC (McKinney Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2010 by Danny McKinney. The firm is headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama.	Private Equity Investor	2023-12-31

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EBSCO Industries, Inc. EBSCO Industries, Inc. Publishing: NewspapersConsumer Services EBSCO Industries, Inc. engages in the provision of information, publishing, digital media, manufacturing, distribution, real estate, and insurance services. The company was founded by Elton Bryson Stephens Sr. and Alys Robinson Stephens in 1944 and is headquartered in Birmingham, AL.	Director of Finance/CFO	2020-12-31
EBSCO Capital LLC EBSCO Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance EBSCO Capital LLC (EBSCO Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 1944. The firm is headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama.	Private Equity Investor	2018-09-29
EBSCO Industries, Inc. EBSCO Industries, Inc. Publishing: NewspapersConsumer Services EBSCO Industries, Inc. engages in the provision of information, publishing, digital media, manufacturing, distribution, real estate, and insurance services. The company was founded by Elton Bryson Stephens Sr. and Alys Robinson Stephens in 1944 and is headquartered in Birmingham, AL.	Private Equity Investor	2013-08-29
Mars, Inc. Mars, Inc. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Mars, Inc. engages in the production of confectionery and animal food products. Its brands include M&M?s, Snickers, Twix, Milky Way, Dove, Pedigree, Whiskas, Extra, Skittles, Uncle Ben's, and Cocoavia. The company was founded by Franklin Clarence Mars in 1911 and is headquartered in McLean, VA.	Corporate Officer/Principal	2011-12-30
Harbert Private Equity Group Harbert Private Equity Group Investment ManagersFinance Harbert Private Equity Group is a Private Equity firm, a subsidiary of Harbert Management Corp. founded in 1993. The firm is headquartered in Alabama, Birmingham.	Private Equity Analyst	2008-02-28

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Sewanee-The University of the South	Undergraduate Degree
Kellogg School of Management	Masters Business Admin

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Houlihan Lokey Capital, Inc. Houlihan Lokey Capital, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Houlihan Lokey Capital, Inc. is a registered broker/dealer headquartered in Los Angeles, California. The firm was founded in 1996 and they are a subsidiary of Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (NYSE: HLI). Houlihan Lokey Capital provides an array of trading and execution services for their clients. They also have the ability to serve as underwriter or bookrunner with respect to traditional debt and equity offerings, including leveraged loans and public offerings of debt, equity-linked, and equity securities.	Finance
Harbert Private Equity Group Harbert Private Equity Group Investment ManagersFinance Harbert Private Equity Group is a Private Equity firm, a subsidiary of Harbert Management Corp. founded in 1993. The firm is headquartered in Alabama, Birmingham.	Finance
EBSCO Capital LLC EBSCO Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance EBSCO Capital LLC (EBSCO Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 1944. The firm is headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama.	Finance
Mars, Inc. Mars, Inc. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Mars, Inc. engages in the production of confectionery and animal food products. Its brands include M&M?s, Snickers, Twix, Milky Way, Dove, Pedigree, Whiskas, Extra, Skittles, Uncle Ben's, and Cocoavia. The company was founded by Franklin Clarence Mars in 1911 and is headquartered in McLean, VA.	Consumer Non-Durables
Wells Fargo Securities LLC Wells Fargo Securities LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Wells Fargo Securities LLC (WFS) is the broker/dealer subsidiary of EVEREN Capital Corp., ultimately owned by Wells Fargo & Co. (NYSE: WFC). Headquartered in New York, WFS delivers a comprehensive suite of banking, capital markets and advisory solutions, such as a full complement of sales, trading and research capabilities, to corporate, government and institutional clients.	Finance
McKinney Capital LLC McKinney Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance McKinney Capital LLC (McKinney Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2010 by Danny McKinney. The firm is headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama.	Finance
EBSCO Industries, Inc. EBSCO Industries, Inc. Publishing: NewspapersConsumer Services EBSCO Industries, Inc. engages in the provision of information, publishing, digital media, manufacturing, distribution, real estate, and insurance services. The company was founded by Elton Bryson Stephens Sr. and Alys Robinson Stephens in 1944 and is headquartered in Birmingham, AL.	Consumer Services

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