Watchtower Capital Announces Addition of Will Keesler as Managing Partner
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- Jun 25
- 1 min read
Whats Happening:
Watchtower Capital, a private equity firm focused on founder and family-owned businesses, has announced the addition of Will Keesler as a Managing Partner. Keesler joins existing partners Casey Lanza and Mike Minchella, bringing the total number of managing partners to three. All three partners began their careers at Sun Capital Partners and have extensive experience in private equity investing and operations.
Key Moves:
Will Keesler joins Watchtower Capital as Managing Partner
Keesler relocating to Charlotte, where Watchtower will open an office
Watchtower expands leadership team to three Managing Partners
By The Numbers:
Watchtower partners have over 45 years of combined private equity experience
Partners have deployed over $2 billion of capital throughout their careers
Watchtower's inaugural investment has grown by nearly 4X
Key Quotes:
"Casey, Mike and I share similar values and have been discussing building a next-generation investment firm together for years," said Mr. Keesler.
"Will has been an ardent supporter and advisor to Watchtower since its formation and we're thrilled to have him join us as our partner," said Mr. Lanza.
"We set out to build Watchtower with the simple goals to work hard, have fun, and collaborate as true partners with founders and management teams to help businesses reach their growth potential," said Mr. Minchella.
Bottom Line:
Watchtower Capital's addition of Will Keesler as Managing Partner strengthens its leadership team and expands its geographical presence. With a combined 45+ years of experience and a track record of successful investments, Watchtower is positioning itself for growth in the founder and family-owned business sector, focusing on operationally hands-on investments in consumer services, commercial services, and B2B products.
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