Who We Are

Our Team

Jeffrey Stone
Managing Director

Jeff is a Managing Director of TRM Equity, where he is responsible for sourcing, executing, managing, and exiting investments. Jeff has served in both operating roles and is a member of the Board of Directors in many of our portfolio companies in our Predecessor Fund, Speyside Equity Fund I LP.

​Previously, Jeff was an investment banker with Deloitte & Touche Corporate Finance focusing on middle-market mergers and acquisitions. During his career, Jeff held the position of President for a niche manufacturer of commercial playground equipment and was a business development executive for a consulting firm in the area of finance and accounting. Jeff is a graduate of Hillsdale College and obtained his MBA from the University of Michigan Ross School of Business.

Robert Sylvester
Managing Director

Rob is a Managing Director of TRM Equity, where he is responsible for sourcing, executing, managing, and exiting investments. Rob has served in both operating roles and is a member of the Board of Directors in many of our portfolio companies in our Predecessor Fund.

​Previously, Rob owned and operated his own accounting firm in Michigan and was a manager with PricewaterhouseCoopers in the Audit and Transaction Services group, where he advised clients on several acquisitions and divestitures, with a focus on carve-outs of manufacturing companies. Rob is a graduate of Hillsdale College and is a CPA (inactive).

Christy Nehro
Operations Manager

Christy is an Operations Manager of the Firm and is responsible for project management, facilities management, human resources, contract negotiation, budget oversight, daily operations and key stakeholder relationships. Christy has spent the last 5 years operating in this role for our Predecessor Fund.

Christy has more than 15 years’ experience in project management, prior to our Predecessor Fund, Christy was a Project Manager for PMA Consultants, LLC. Christy graduated from Northern Michigan University with a B.A. in Marketing.