Stephens Group

Katrinka Shields focuses on attracting, developing, and retaining top talent across The Stephens Group and its portfolio companies. She partners with the SG team and PortCo management teams to shape human capital strategies spanning organizational design, recruiting, talent development, and culture – all with the goal of helping portfolio companies build the teams and capabilities […]

Blake Tilley is responsible for new investment deal sourcing, evaluation and due diligence, and execution as well as partnering with portfolio companies to execute strategic, financial, and operational initiatives. Prior to joining The Stephens Group in 2023, Blake was an Associate at Cotton Creek Capital, a private equity firm focused on investing in and growing […]

Jens Talbert is responsible for all aspects of deal sourcing, evaluation, and execution of new investments as well as partnering with portfolio company management to execute strategic and operational initiatives. Prior to joining The Stephens Group in 2020, Jens was an Associate at The Riverside Company, a global private equity firm. While at Riverside, he […]

Anthony Porcelli assists the team’s investment efforts by conducting financial analysis, due diligence, and industry research to evaluate new investment opportunities and manage existing portfolio companies. Prior to joining The Stephens Group in 2020, Anthony spent two years as an investment banking analyst at SunTrust Robinson Humphrey. During his time with STRH, Anthony worked on […]

Lindsey Joseph advises the firm’s portfolio companies to improve operational performance. She uses her experience across strategy, pricing, merchandising, supply chain, big data, and analytics to drive efficiency across the firm’s investments. Prior to the Stephens Group, Lindsey spent seven years as a consultant at The Boston Consulting Group (BCG), Accenture Strategy and Kurt Salmon […]