William Blair

William Blair is a Partner at Colmont Group, a private investment firm based in Charlotte, North Carolina. He co-leads the company's origination, investing, and portfolio management efforts.3 Blair has extensive experience in executing transactions, transitioning businesses from family and founder ownership, and aligning resources for growth.3

Professional Background

• Current Role: Partner at Colmont Group (2019 - Present)1
• Previous Experience:
  • Director of M&A and Strategy at EnPro Industries (2015 - 2019)13
  • Advisor at Brookwood Associates, an investment bank (2011 - 2015)13

Education

Blair graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a degree in business and finance.3 Specifically, he earned a BSBA with a concentration in Corporate Finance from the Kenan-Flagler Business School (2009 - 2011).1

Personal

Originally from Wilmington, NC, William Blair now resides in Charlotte with his wife and son.3

Colmont Group

Colmont Group, founded in 2019, is a Charlotte-based private investment firm that focuses on acquiring small businesses in the Southeast United States.2 The company typically targets businesses with $1+ million EBITDA in niche manufacturing, business services, and distribution industries.2