Whit joined Calder Capital in November of 2023 as an M&A advisor serving Philadelphia, PA. Originally hailing from Tampa, Florida, Whit now calls Philadelphia, Pennsylvania home. He holds a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Central Florida in Finance. He previously was the Founder and Partner at Open Road Holdings, a private equity sponsor, and served as the Vice President at Mangrove Equity Partners, a private equity fund. Whit also held the positions of Chairman and CEO at A Closer Look as well as the Director of M&A at Franklin Street. Outside of the office, he enjoys hanging with his family outside, with interests in surfing, skiing, adventure travel, and a commitment to lifelong learning. Above all his family is the most important thing in his life.