| Andrew
Sherwood, Chairman: Andy is Chairman of Goodrich Capital
and the Managing Director of Stanton Chase International, a
top ten international executive search firm. Mr. Sherwood’s
client base, attained over the past thirty years, includes more than
four hundred of the Nation’s top five hundred companies. Mr.
Sherwood has served on a number of corporate board of directors,
was Chapter Chairman of the Young Presidents Organization (YPO),
has been an advisor to two
past US Presidential Administrations, and in 2004 was awarded the
Ronald Reagan Freedom Medal. He received his degree with honors
at Nichols College in business, where subsequently he has been a
Trustee and a member of the Executive Committee. Mr. Sherwood has
completed graduate business study programs at Fairleigh Dickinson
University and Harvard University.
Robert E. Albus, President and CEO: In addition
to his M&A experience, Bob provides a financial, corporate marketing and
general management background to Goodrich Capital client companies.
He has worked with Private Equity firms as a senior operating executive
and Board advisor for the past five years. Prior to this he was
President of Premier Inc, a consumer products company he founded
and sold to Advanced Polymer Systems where he became President of
the Toiletry Division. Bob began his career with Johnson & Johnson,
moved to CBS as Vice President of Business Development of WB Saunders
for the Publishing Group, and subsequently became Marketing Director
of Combe Inc. and General Manager of Combe Canada. Bob earned a
BA degree from Lafayette College and MBA from Lehigh University.
Andrew
P. Tothy, Senior Managing Director: Prior to Goodrich Capital,
Andy spent most of his career as a senior corporate finance officer
for three major investment-banking firms, Lazard Frères &
Co., Smith Barney, Harris Upham (now Citigroup) and
Wertheim & Co. (also now Citigroup). He has advised on and executed
many transactions for some of the world's largest international
companies in acquisition, divestiture and merger activities, as
well as smaller, middle market, public and privately held businesses.
Mr. Tothy is a graduate of the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania,
and holds an MBA from New York University’s Stern School.
He is a Chartered Financial Analyst and a member of the NY Society
of Security Analysts, the Chartered Financial Analyst Institute
and the Association for Corporate Growth.
Brad R. Sergeant, Managing Director: Prior to joining Goodrich Capital, Brad worked for over 25 years growing his family highway contracting company from a local township operation to a multi-state business. This expansion was accomplished through an extensive M&A program. In addition, Brad brought national recognition to his company and industry by founding and leading the New Jersey chapter of the highway safety association, ATSSA. In this capacity, he worked closely with numerous Federal and State transportation executives passing and implementing significant highway safety legislation. In addition to his career, Brad has had much success with his own inventions. Notable companies Brad has been involved with over the years include Chubb, Johnson & Johnson, Kodak, Siemens, McMillan, McGraw Hill, AT&T, Lucent, Atlantic Container Lines and Toyota. As a Graduate of Dean College with post graduate work at Monmouth and Rutgers Universities, Brad created and developed an accredited course at Rutgers School of Engineering for Government Services. Giving back to his community, he served on the Board of Directors of the New Jersey Mental Health Association. Brad has also coached several youth sports teams. .
Whitney S. Williams, Director of Operations: Whitney brings over fifteen years of general management and client relation experience to Goodrich Capital, working in all aspects of the firm and its affiliated businesses. Before joining Goodcap, Whitney managed human resources and the accounting department for a small Denver-based, award winning engineering firm, handling operations, communications, client relations, and contract administration. Prior to that, she worked as Operations/Office Manager for a New York-based executive outplacement, executive search firm. In this role, she managed operations for the Connecticut practices as well. Whitney currently serves as Vice President for the New York headquarters of Goodrich & Sherwood Consulting for Senior Executives in Career Transition. An alum of Tufts University and a graduate of the Boston Museum School of Fine Arts, Whitney is very active in raising money for children’s charities, loves the outdoors and spending time with her three beautiful children.
Jeffrey Albus, Project Manager: Jeffrey is a member of the transaction team and coordinates research activities. Jeff leads the environmental practice, which is a key area of focus for the firm. His keen interest and understanding of environmental matters provides an important insight for qualifying transactions in this space. Jeffrey graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Roger Williams University in 2007. He is a member of the New York Road Runners and actively competes in triathlons during the summer months.
Nicholas
Nickles, Controller: Nick has served as Vice President
and Controller for Goodrich Capital over the past eleven years and
has held a similar position for its affiliated businesses for more
then twenty years. Nick began his career with Haskins & Sells,
now Deloitte & Touche, where he worked for ten years as an auditor with clients
in financial services, publishing and wholesale consumer products,
among others. Between these two positions Nick spent five years
as the Administrative Director and Controller of the Young Presidents
Organization. In addition to his work with Goodrich Capital Nick
is an active leader in the not-for-profit sector.
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