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Jim Timmings

Associate

Jim joined Compass in 2024. He assists the firm’s sourcing of new investment opportunities, modeling and analyses for potential investments, and monitoring of portfolio companies’ financial performance.

Prior to Compass, Jim worked for Kroll’s Transaction Advisory Services group providing Quality of Earnings and key financial analyses for buyers, sellers and banks in M&A transactions. He also worked for Deloitte in their Risk and Financial Advisory practice.

Jim graduated from Pennsylvania State University in 2019 with a bachelor’s and master’s in accounting.

ThayerMahan, Inc. is a maritime technology company dedicated to providing its government and commercial clients with turn-key autonomous marine solutions, including deployment, operations, data gathering and analysis services, using state-of-the-art acoustic and electronic sensors integrated on a variety of host platforms tailored to specific mission criteria. The Company is headquartered in Groton, CT with additional locations in Lexington, MA; Boston and Washington DC.

thayermahan.com

Investment Date

April 18, 2023

News

ThayerMahan raises $30 million in Series C Funding

Nautilus Integrated Solutions (NIS) provides a single and trusted source for timely delivery of precision machined components. A prime contractor supplying critical parts and assemblies to the Department of Defense, NIS has capabilities that include casting, precision machining, non-destructive testing, welding and engineering. NIS brands include Micro Precison, PRL, Inc., and Nathan Airchime.

Investment Date

July 25, 2019

News

Tim Grass Named President & Chief Executive Officer of Nautilus Integrated Solutions

Compass Partners Acquires PRL, Inc.

Micro Precision LLC Names Vice Admiral John Morgan (Ret.) President and Chief Executive Officer

Compass Partners Acquires Micro Precision

Compass Partners Announces New Board for Micro Precision LLC

Investment Date

July 25, 20199

News

Tim Grass Named President & Chief Executive Officer of Nautilus Integrated Solutions

Compass Partners Acquires PRL, Inc.

Micro Precision LLC Names Vice Admiral John Morgan (Ret.) President and Chief Executive Officer

Compass Partners Acquires Micro Precision

Compass Partners Announces New Board for Micro Precision LLC

Precinmac Precision Machining is a diversified manufacturer of high-precision machined components and assemblies for companies in the aerospace & defense, semiconductor, and general industrials sectors. Precinmac has four divisions – Maine Machine Products Company, Hoppe Technologies, Trimaster Manufacturing, and HPG. The Company specializes in precision milling and turning, multi-axis machining, molding and grinding, close tolerance fabrication, and complex geometries. Precinmac is a critical supplier to prime contractors in the aerospace, defense, semiconductor, automation, and other sectors that rely on ultra-high precision manufacturing capabilities and expertise. From its four integrated manufacturing locations in the U.S. and Canada, the Company is able to provide broad capabilities and expertise to these demanding industries.

Investment Date

March 27, 2020

News

Investor Group Completes Acquisition of Precinmac Precision Machining

Antoine Pupin

Managing Director

Antoine joined Compass in 2012. An aerospace engineer, banker, and investor, he leads Compass deal teams from sourcing through execution in addition to managing relationships with lenders and debt providers.

His 30 year experience includes: international operations in aerospace and defense at Airbus, Matra, Fairchild and L3 Technologies; investment banking at Salomon Brothers, Hambros Bank, and BNP Paribas; and private equity at 21 Partners, KCP, and Lagardere.

Antoine graduated from ISAE/SupAero, received his MBA from the Thunderbird School of Global Management as a Rotary Foundation Scholar, and completed specialist executive programs in operations, strategy, and negotiations from Harvard and MIT.

Torey Saager

Office Manager

Torey joined Compass Partners in 2018. She is responsible for managing the firm’s office, including HR & Recruiting, Accounting & Administration, and providing support to all team members.

Before joining Compass, Torey worked at Basso Capital Management, providing support to the CEO, Marketing & Investor Relations, Accounting, and Legal & Compliance teams. She also worked as a conference coordinator in the Global Access group at Jefferies and as an associate at Silicon Valley Bank in Boston.

Torey completed her BA in Communication at Boston College while captaining its Division-1 swim team.

James Waters

Chief of Staff

James joined Compass in 2014. He manages the firm’s investment business and day-to-day operations in addition to leading Compass deal teams from sourcing through execution.

Before joining Compass, James served as a US Navy SEAL platoon commander and as a White House staffer, including a stint at the Office of Management and Budget.

James received his BA cum laude from Harvard College and his MBA from Harvard Business School where he was a George F. Baker Scholar.

Stephen M. Waters

Managing Partner

Steve founded Compass in 1997 and is its Managing Partner.

He assisted in raising and subsequently managed Compass’ successful $900+ million European Equity Fund. In 2016 that Fund’s team completed a €1.7 billion portfolio purchase of assets from Bridgepoint.

Prior to Compass, Steve ran the Mergers & Acquisitions departments at Lehman Brothers and then Morgan Stanley, and was on the latter’s Operating Committee as Co-CEO of Morgan Stanley International in London. He was Chairman of the US Naval Institute and remains on its Foundation’s Board, as well as those of Valero and Boston Private Financial, which he chairs.

Steve was a George F. Baker Scholar at Harvard Business School, Lieutenant in the US Navy, and graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Harvard College.

Christian Wright

Analyst

Christian joined Compass in 2016 following a successful internship. He focuses on business development efforts, conducts in-depth analytics, and supports all facets of deal execution.

Prior to Compass, Christian worked as a financial analyst at an industrial manufacturing company.

Christian graduated from Johns Hopkins with a major in International Studies.

Eugene Co

Senior Advisor

Gene joined Compass in 2008. He is responsible for sourcing and executing the firm’s advisory assignments and assists in execution on investing opportunities.

Prior to Compass, Gene was a senior banker at The Blackstone Group and Salomon Brothers, with over 20 years of experience advising companies and investors in the technology, communications, energy, chemicals, industrial products, personal care, retail & apparel, entertainment, business services, food & beverage and media sectors.

Gene was previously a Law Clerk to the Honorable J. Clifford Wallace, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Gene graduated from Dartmouth College and Harvard Law School and also attended the California Institute of Technology as a graduate student in chemistry.

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INVESTOR GROUP COMPLETES ACQUISITION OF PRECINMAC PRECISION MACHINING

Transaction to Support Precision Machining Company’s Next Chapter of Growth April 02, 2020 NEW YORK & BOSTON & STAMFORD, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Pine Island Capital Partners, LLC, and Bain Capital Credit, LP today announced the acquisition of Precinmac…

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