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Robert Graham
Investing in entrepreneurs and small businesses - Pillar Health Group - SIG
Robert E. Graham is a Founding Partner at Search Investment Group (SIG) and an accomplished business leader with extensive experience in private equity, entrepreneurship, and healthcare management. Here are some key details about his background and current roles:
Professional Experience
Current Roles::
- Founding Partner at SIG Partners (Search Investment Group) since January 2020
- CEO and Managing Partner of Pillar Health Group, LLC since January 2018
Previous Experience::
- Vice President at The Sterling Group (August 2017 - October 2018)
- Product Line Manager at Eaton Corporation
- Investment Banking Summer Associate at Morgan Stanley (2016)
Education
- MBA from Harvard Business School (2015-2017)
- BS in Industrial Distribution from Texas A&M University (2006-2010)
- Post-Baccalaureate Studies in Finance/Corporate Strategy at Columbia University (2011)
Notable Achievements
- As CEO of Pillar Health Group, grew annual revenue from $6M to $60M in just over four years
- Helped lead the roll-up of Construction Supply Group at The Sterling Group
- Served on the board of Specified Air Solutions, a $150M diversified manufacturer of HVAC equipment
- Holds certifications including Six Sigma Black Belt and Project Management Professional (PMP)
Current Focus
At SIG Partners, Robert advises entrepreneurs and independent sponsors on deal sourcing, due diligence, deal structuring, and capital raises. He is also an investor in multiple private equity and search deals in the lower-middle market.12
Robert is known for his expertise in self-funded search acquisitions and has been invited to speak on the topic at prestigious institutions such as Harvard, MIT, The University of Chicago, Northwestern University, and Indiana University.2
Personal
Robert is currently a member of the Dallas chapter of YPO and was an Eagle Scout.23