“The team at Mainsail are some of the brightest and most dedicated people with whom I have ever had the opportunity to be associated. Their ethics and integrity are above reproach and they are absolutely committed to success from every standpoint, financial success, employee success, customer satisfaction and the building of great enterprises.” 

            - Tom Case
              Chairman, eSecuritel

Our Team, Your Partners

You have built a successful business, but it will take more than just capital to build it into a great company – you need the right partner. We are a committed group of experienced professionals ready to roll up our sleeves to achieve exceptional results in partnership with founders and management. Our team has a diverse set of skills and experience, but we share a common high standard of ethics and respect for partners, employees, and investors. Great chemistry with our partners is not just an ideal, it’s part of our investment thesis.

Gavin M. Turner

Managing Partner

Gavin Turner is a founder of Mainsail Partners. He leads new investments and is an active board member of Mainsail's companies.
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C. Jason Payne

Managing Partner

C. Jason Payne is a founder of Mainsail Partners. He co-manages the firm and is an active advisor to Mainsail CEOs.
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Lars Ahlstrom

Chief Financial Officer

Lars Ahlstrom joined Mainsail as CFO in 2006, bringing extensive experience in the private equity and venture capital industry.
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Chris Cassidy

Vice President, Digital Marketing

Chris Cassidy works with the leadership teams at Mainsail's companies to drive growth through digital initiatives.
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Stephen Wolfe

Principal

Stephen is responsible for leading Mainsail's efforts in sourcing, executing, and managing new investments.
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Taylor Mckinley

Vice President, Technology & Operations

Taylor works with Mainsail's companies to drive improvements in product development, pricing, and technology implementation.
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Kyle G. Hency

Senior Associate

Kyle is responsible for sourcing and executing new investments as well as working with Mainsail's portfolio companies.
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Sheldon Lewis

Senior Associate

Sheldon is responsible for sourcing and executing new investments as well as working with Mainsail's portfolio companies.
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Patrick Robinson

Associate

Patrick is responsible for sourcing and executing new investments as well as working with Mainsail's portfolio companies.
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JOE MANDATO

Senior Advisor

Joe provides strategic guidance and mentorship in value creation, leadership, and execution for Mainsail's CEOs and management teams.
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NATHAN GROSSMAN

Research Analyst

Nathan is responsible for assisting portfolio companies with research initiatives and helps Mainsail identify interesting markets.
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Sarita Ray

Marketing Analyst

Sarita provides marketing support to Mainsail's portfolio companies and assists in various communication efforts.
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Elizabeth armstrong

Executive Assistant

Elizabeth is the Executive Assistant to Gavin Turner and C.Jason Payne.
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Courtney esposto

Executive Assistant

Courtney is the Executive Assistant to Taylor McKinley and Stephen Wolfe.
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