Prior to founding Chimney Rock in 2022, Rob was a Managing Principal at Odyssey Investment Partners, where he focused on investments in the industrials sector. During more than two decades at Odyssey, Rob worked on twelve platform investments across the aerospace and industrial services markets. He also co-founded Odyssey’s Los Angeles office and supported its growth from two professionals to over twenty professionals and staff. Rob also served on Odyssey’s Investment Committee and Compensation Committee.

Before joining Odyssey in 2002, Rob worked at UBS Warburg and Paine Webber within the Investment Banking Division. He received his Bachelor of Science in Management (BSM) in Finance from Tulane University Freeman School of Business.

Prior to founding Chimney Rock in 2022, William focused on manufacturing and distribution opportunities at a private investment firm backed by ultra-high net worth families. Previously, William spent over a decade at Odyssey Investment Partners focused on investments in the industrials sector.

Before joining Odyssey in 2010, William worked at DLJ Merchant Banking Partners, Allied Capital, and Lehman Brothers. He received his Bachelors degree from Babson College.

William serves as the Chief Compliance Officer for Chimney Rock.

Prior to joining Chimney Rock in 2023, Raj was a Private Equity Analyst at Main Street Capital Corporation, where he focused on the industrials, distribution, and manufacturing sectors.

He received his Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) in Finance from Texas A&M University, Mays Business School.

Prior to joining Chimney Rock in 2023, Akbar was a Vice President with The Vistria Group and with Avista Capital Partners. Before Avista, Akbar spent five years at Odyssey Investment Partners in the Los Angeles office having joined Odyssey in 2014 focused on the industrials sector. Akbar started his career as an Analyst at Lincoln International in the Mergers and Acquisitions group.

Akbar received his Bachelor of Arts in Economics-Accounting from Claremont McKenna College and a Master of Business Administration from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.

Prior to joining Chimney Rock in 2023, David was a Vice President at Odyssey Investment Partners where he focused on investments in the industrials sector. Additionally, David was involved with training junior members of the investment team in the Los Angeles Office.

David worked at RBC Capital Markets and SunTrust Robinson Humphrey within the Investment Banking Division before joining Odyssey in 2015. He received his dual Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) in Finance and in Economics from the University of Georgia, Terry College of Business.

Prior to joining Chimney Rock in 2023, David was an Investment Banking Analyst at Piper Sandler and HSBC where he focused on the industrials sector. David began his career as a Consultant at Deloitte.

David received his Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A) in Accounting and Master of Science in Accounting from Texas A&M University, Mays Business School.