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News

April 14, 2026

Stephens Group Forms Aptus Aero, Appoints Dale Gabel as CEO, and Acquires Atlas Aerospace

LITTLE ROCK, AR – APRIL 14, 2026 – The Stephens Group, LLC (“Stephens Group”) is pleased to announce the formation of Aptus Aero, LLC (“Aptus Aero”), a provider of maintenance, repair, and overhaul (“MRO”) services for the aviation industry. Aptus Aero will serve as a new platform for Stephens Group with a focus on acquiring and […]

March 18, 2026

Astro Pak LLC Completes Acquisition of Clean Sciences

COSTA MESA, CA & FREMONT, CA – MARCH 18, 2026 – Astro Pak LLC (“Astro Pak”), a portfolio company of The Stephens Group, LLC (“Stephens Group”), is pleased to announce its acquisition of Clean Sciences, LLC (“Clean Sciences”), a precision cleaning services provider. The acquisition expands Astro Pak’s cleanroom footprint into Northern California, while also expanding […]

March 10, 2026

Stephens Group Promotes Jens Talbert and Blake Tilley to Principal

LITTLE ROCK, AR – MARCH 10, 2026 – The Stephens Group, LLC (“Stephens Group”), the private investment firm backed by the Witt Stephens and Elizabeth Campbell families, is pleased to announce the promotions of Blake Tilley and Jens Talbert from Vice President to Principal. As Principals, Blake and Jens are responsible for all aspects of the […]