Steven Eelkman Rooda

Steven Eelkman Rooda is a finance professional with a background in both tennis and investment management. Here's a summary of his career and achievements:

Professional Career

Steven Eelkman Rooda is currently a Founding Partner at Fontaine Capital Partners, based in Austin.2 Prior to this role, he held positions at:

• Thunderbird Partners, where he worked as an analyst
• University of Virginia Investment Management Company (UVIMCO), where he served as an Investment Analyst1

Education

Rooda attended the University of Virginia, where he earned a B.S. in Commerce, graduating in 2012.1 His academic background also includes studies in Economics and Biology.

Tennis Career

Steven Eelkman Rooda had a notable tennis career, both at the collegiate and professional levels:

• At the University of Virginia, he was a key member of the tennis team, contributing to significant achievements:

  • Helped the team win four ACC titles and three National Indoor Championships
  • Part of the UVA team that finished the regular season ranked No. 1 for three consecutive years
  • Won the NCAA Doubles Championship in 2010 as a sophomore
  • Achieved rankings as high as No. 1 nationally in NCAA doubles and No. 15 in singles
  • Three-time doubles All-American
  • Voted to the ITA National Indoors All-Tournament Team in 2009, 2010, and 20111

• After college, Rooda pursued a professional tennis career:

  • Reached a career-high doubles ranking of No. 212 in the world
  • Competed in the 2010 U.S. Open
  • Reached the semifinals of the prestigious Citi Open ATP 500 tournament in 20121
  • Achieved a singles ranking of No. 648 in the world13

Post-Tennis Career

After retiring from professional tennis, Rooda transitioned to a career in finance. He has remained involved in tennis through various charity events.1

Steven Eelkman Rooda's career path demonstrates a successful transition from high-level competitive sports to the world of finance and investment management.