Eric Doyal

Eric J. Doyal is the Managing Partner and Founder of Briarwood Partners, a Houston-based private investment firm.13 He brings extensive experience in private equity and investment management to his role at Briarwood Partners.

Professional Background

Prior to founding Briarwood Partners, Doyal served as a Director at Rock Hill Capital, another Houston-based private investment firm. At Rock Hill, he focused on sourcing, evaluating, executing, and managing investments.1 He also served on the boards of several portfolio companies in industries such as industrial and infrastructure services, light manufacturing, and specialty distribution.

Before his time at Rock Hill Capital, Doyal held the position of Director at a Houston-based mezzanine debt and minority equity investment firm.1

Education and Affiliations

Doyal earned his bachelor's degree from Texas A&M University and his MBA from Rice University's Jesse H. Jones Graduate School of Management.12 He has maintained strong ties to his alma maters and the broader business community:

• Past Board Member of the McFerrin Center for Entrepreneurship at Texas A&M University
• Past Chairman of Yes Prep Professionals
• Current Trustee for the Kappa Alpha Order Educational Foundation13

Role at Briarwood Partners

As Managing Partner at Briarwood Partners, Doyal leads the firm's investment strategy and operations. Briarwood Partners specializes in investing in middle-market companies across the United States, with a focus on industries such as industrial services, waste, infrastructure, transportation, logistics, light manufacturing, and aviation services.1

Eric Doyal's expertise and leadership have been instrumental in driving Briarwood Partners' success in the private equity sector.