John Allen

John Allen is the co-founder and Managing Partner of Bluestone Investment Partners, a private equity firm focused on investing in small defense and government services companies.13 With over two decades of experience in private equity and investment banking, Allen has specialized in the middle market aerospace, defense, and government sector.1

Professional Background

Throughout his career, Allen has been involved in more than 150 merger and acquisition transactions, working with major companies like CACI International, General Dynamics, Lockheed Martin, ManTech, Raytheon, SAIC, The Carlyle Group, and Veritas Capital.1 His extensive experience includes:

• Managing Director at Houlihan Lokey's Aerospace, Defense and Government Services Group
• Co-owner of Windsor Group (acquired by BB&T Corporation in 2005)
• Co-founder of Windsor Capital Partners Fund I
• President of Quarterdeck Investment Partners

Expertise and Recognition

Allen is recognized as an industry expert and thought leader.1 He has:

• Been interviewed and quoted in leading periodicals
• Briefed members of Congress and congressional committees on issues relevant to small and middle-market businesses
• Received numerous industry accolades

Board Memberships

John Allen has served on the boards of various businesses and charitable organizations, including:

• BB&T Capital Partners | Windsor Mezzanine Fund
• CIS Secure Computing
• GAP Solutions
• Iron Bow Technologies
• Northern Virginia Technology Council
• Northern Virginia Family Service

Education

Allen attended the M.B.A. program at American University and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of Florida.1

At Bluestone Investment Partners, Allen and his team combine their extensive industry knowledge, operational expertise, and relationships to work collaboratively with management teams in their portfolio companies.24 Their focus is on well-positioned product and services companies in the defense and government market.2