Ms. Allen joined Stellus in 2021. Prior to joining Stellus, Lauren worked in the Audit & Assurance practice of Deloitte & Touche LLP. Lauren graduated summa cum laude from Lamar University where she received her M.Acc. and B.B.A in Accounting. Lauren is a CPA in the State of Texas.

Ms. Bailey joined Stellus in 2018. Prior to joining Stellus, Ashton worked in the tax practice of Weaver and Tidwell, LLP. Ashton graduated summa cum laude from Abilene Christian University where she received an M.Acc. and a B.B.A. in accounting. Ashton is a licensed C.P.A. in the State of Texas.

Mr. Baker has more than 17 years of private credit, private equity, and investment banking experience. He joined Stellus at its formation in 2012 and had been with the team previously at the D. E. Shaw group since 2008. Prior to joining the D. E. Shaw group, Colin worked as an investment banking analyst with SMH Capital Inc., an affiliate of Sanders Morris Harris Group, and as an associate with PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP’s audit and assurance services group. Colin received an M.S. in finance and B.B.A. in accounting with Honors from Texas A&M University.

Mr. Bogan joined Stellus in 2021. Prior to joining Stellus, Daniel worked in the assurance practice of PwC, serving clients within the financial services sector with a concentration in asset management. Daniel received an M.S. and B.S. in accounting from Louisiana State University in 2016 and 2015, respectively. Daniel is a licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in the State of Texas and has earned additional credentials as a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE).

Mr. Bollermann has more than 30 years of private capital experience. Prior to joining Stellus in 2016, Mr. Bollermann was a Managing Director and Portfolio Manager for TIAA’s Private Equity and Junior Debt group from January 2011 to September 2016. At TIAA, his responsibilities including sourcing, execution and portfolio management across private equity funds, equity co-investments and junior debt securities. From May 2008 to December 2010, Mr. Bollermann served as Senior Director in TIAA’s Private Debt Placements group. From April 1999 to April 2008, he served as a Principal in the Private Debt Placements group at Banc of America Securities. Mr. Bollermann has also held positions in Debt Capital Markets at First Union Securities, Nationsbanc Securities and Chase Securities. He began his professional career with Andersen Consulting. Mr. Bollermann received a B.S.B.A in Finance from the University of Arizona where he graduated Cum Laude and an M.B.A. from the Fuqua School of Business at Duke University.

Mr. Carroll joined Stellus in 2022 and has more than 10 years of investor relations and fundraising experience. Prior to joining Stellus, he worked as a Vice President of Investor Relations at Comvest Partners where he was involved in all aspects of IR with a focus on institutional fundraising for the firm’s Private Credit and Private Equity strategies. Prior to that, Casey was a Senior Vice President of Production and Development at Straight Up Films in Los Angeles involved in fundraising, financial structuring, and production for the firm’s slate of films including Transcendence and Jane Got a Gun. Casey started his career in the Global Film Finance and Distribution Group of William Morris Endeavor (WME) and holds a B.A. from The University of Vermont.

Prior to joining Stellus, Mr. Cepak worked as an associate in Nomura’s Private Debt Solutions Group. Mr. Cepak began his career in PNC’s Debt Capital Markets Group and upon completion of the Analyst Development Program, earned a senior associate position. Paul graduated from the University of Notre Dame where he received a B.B.A. in Finance. In addition, Paul was a Division I fencer at the University of Notre Dame and was part of the 2017 and 2018 NCAA National Championship team.

Mr. Collins is head of the Growth Capital strategy. He has more than 20 years of private credit, private equity, and investment banking experience. He joined Stellus at its formation in 2012 and had been with the team previously at the D. E. Shaw group since 2004. Prior to joining the D. E. Shaw group, Bob worked in private equity and investment banking including positions at Bain Capital, Morgan Stanley, and Robertson Stephens. Bob received a B.S. in economics from Duke University summa cum laude and an M.B.A. from the Harvard Business School.

Prior to joining Stellus, Ms. Cundy was a Vice President at Goldman Sachs where she was on the Institutional Equity Sales team covering investors in the Southern Region. Ms. Cundy began her career at Cameron International (now a part of Schlumberger) where she completed a Rotational Development Program in Finance. Upon completion of the program, she was hired into Cameron’s Corporate Treasury team. Ms. Cundy received a B.S. in Finance from the University of Florida.

Mr. D’Angelo is a founding partner of Stellus Capital Management and co-head of the Private Credit strategy and serves on its investment committee. He has over 30 years of investing, finance, and restructuring experience. From August 2005 to January 2012, Mr. D’Angelo was a director in the Direct Capital Group at the D. E. Shaw group, a global investment and technology development firm. Prior to joining the D. E. Shaw group, Mr. D’Angelo was a principal of Allied Capital Corporation, a publicly-traded business development company, where he focused on making debt and equity investments in middle-market companies from May 2003 to August 2005. From September 2000 to April 2003, Mr. D’Angelo served as a principal of Duke Capital Partners, LLC, a merchant banking subsidiary of Duke Energy Corporation, where he focused on providing mezzanine, equity, and senior debt financing to businesses in the energy sector. From January 1998 to September 2000, Mr. D’Angelo was a product specialist for Banc of America Securities, LLC where he provided banking services to clients principally in the energy sector. Mr. D’Angelo began his career in the bankruptcy and consulting practice of Coopers & Lybrand L.L.P. in Washington, D.C. Mr. D’Angelo received his B.B.A. in accounting from The College of William and Mary, his M.A. in international economics and relations from The Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies at The Johns Hopkins University, and his M.B.A., with a concentration in finance, from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.

Mr. Davis is a founding partner of Stellus Capital Management and co-head of the Private Credit strategy and serves on its investment committee. He has more than 28 years of investing, finance, and restructuring experience. Prior to joining Stellus Capital Management, Mr. Davis was a director in the Direct Capital Group at the D. E. Shaw group, a global investment and technology development firm, since March 2004. Prior to joining the D. E. Shaw group, Mr. Davis served as a managing director at Milestone Merchant Partners, LLC, a boutique merchant bank from May 2003 to February 2004 and a vice president of Duke Capital Partners, LLC, a merchant banking subsidiary of Duke Energy Corporation, from May 2002 to May 2003. Mr. Davis also served as a director of Arthur Andersen LLP, a consulting firm, from May 1995 to May 2002. Mr. Davis received a B.B.A. in accounting and finance from Texas A&M University.

Mr. Debow has more than 24 years of investing and finance experience. He joined Stellus at its formation in 2012 and had been with the team previously at the D. E. Shaw group since 2004. Prior to joining the D. E. Shaw group, Ken worked in private investing, investment banking, and corporate restructuring at Duke Capital Partners, LLC, Arthur Andersen LLP, and Huron Consulting Group. Ken received a B.B.A. in finance with Honors from the McCombs School of Business at The University of Texas at Austin.

Prior to joining Stellus, Mr. De Leon was an associate at Affinius Capital, a global real estate investment firm, where he focused on infrastructure and energy investments. He previously served as an analyst in the Energy, Natural Resources, and Infrastructure group at the Teacher Retirement System of Texas. Emiliano graduated from the University of Texas at San Antonio where he received a B.B.A. in Finance.

Ms. DeLuna joined Stellus at its formation in 2012 and had been with the team previously at the D. E. Shaw group since 2008. Prior to joining the D. E. Shaw group, Sonia worked as a sales and client relationship manager for a bulk commodities broker at the Port of Houston, and has also served as the office administrator and bookkeeper for an architecture firm and a real estate developer.

Ms. Duchene is a native Californian with over twenty-years of administrative experience.  Prior to joining Stellus, she worked as an Executive Assistant and Office Manager for an Irvine-based company for several years.  She was given the opportunity to move closer to her youngest son and his wife and made The Lone Star State of Texas her new home and Stellus Capital Management her new career.

Ms. Gallegos joined Stellus in 2016. Prior to joining Stellus, Yamile worked in Accounts Payable for Benchmark Energy Transport Services Inc. and in the insurance industry as a manager for a personal lines agent. Yamile received a BBA in Accounting from the University of St. Thomas.

Ms. Garcia joined Stellus at its formation in 2012 and had been with the team previously at the D. E. Shaw group since 2006. Prior to joining the D. E. Shaw group, Victoria worked as a business consultant with Arthur Andersen LLP, BearingPoint (formerly KPMG Consulting), and Pannell Kerr Forster of Texas. Victoria received an M.S. in finance and B.B.A. in accounting with Honors from Texas A&M University. Victoria is a licensed C.P.A. in the State of Texas.

Prior to joining Stellus, Mr. Guajardo worked as an analyst for J.P. Morgan where he was a member of the Corporate Banking Energy Group. Daniel graduated Summa Cum Laude from Oklahoma State University where he received a B.B.A. in Finance and Economics.

Mr. Haverland has more than 10 years of private capital and investment banking experience.  Prior to joining Stellus in 2022, Bill was an Executive Director in Fifth Third Bank’s Technology, Media, and Telecom Group where he focused on private equity coverage from 2017 to 2022.  He previously was a member of Fifth Third’s Investment Banking team where he was responsible for originating and executing M&A transactions.  Bill received a B.S. in Commerce from The University of Virginia with concentrations in Finance and Management.

Mr. Gwon joined Stellus in 2018. Prior to joining Stellus, Vince worked in the assurance practice of PwC serving clients within the financial services sector with a concentration in asset management. Vince received a B.S.B.A in accounting and an M.S in accounting from the University of Arkansas in 2011 and 2013. Vince is a licensed C.P.A. in the State of Texas.

Mr. Hughes heads investor relations for Stellus Capital Management (“Stellus”), overseeing existing LP relationships, fundraising, the co-investment program, and strategic marketing efforts for the firm. He has more than 17 years of experience in investor relations, fundraising, and credit. Prior to Stellus, he worked as a Managing Director for Harbert Management Corporation (“HMC”), as the lead for Southwest U.S. Marketing and Fundraising for HMC’s nine alternative investment funds. Prior to HMC, Mr. Hughes was with JP Morgan and Goldman Sachs where he managed groups focused on complex credit opportunities for private bank clients. Ryan received a B.B.A. in Finance from Texas Tech University and an M.B.A. from Southern Methodist University.

Mr. Huskinson is a founding partner of Stellus Capital Management and serves as Chief Financial Officer, Chief Compliance Officer, Treasurer and Secretary for Stellus Capital Investment Corporation. Mr. Huskinson also serves as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Compliance Officer for Stellus Capital Management. He has over 35 years of experience in finance, accounting and operations. From August 2005 to January 2012, Mr. Huskinson was a director in the D. E. Shaw group’s Direct Capital Group, a global investment and technology development firm. Prior to joining the D. E. Shaw group, Mr. Huskinson was a Managing Director at BearingPoint (formerly KPMG Consulting), a management consulting firm, where he led the Houston office’s middle-market management consulting practice from July 2002 to July 2005. Prior to BearingPoint, Mr. Huskinson was a partner of Arthur Andersen, LLP, an accounting firm, where he served clients in the audit, corporate finance and consulting practices from December 1987 to June 2002. Mr. Huskinson received a B.B.A in accounting from Texas A&M University. Mr. Huskinson is a licensed C.P.A. in the State of Texas.

Prior to joining Stellus, Mr. Kirkby worked as an analyst for J.P. Morgan where he was a member of the Energy Credit Group. Colton graduated from Texas A&M University where he received a B.B.A. in Finance.

Mr. Ladd serves as Managing Partner of Stellus Capital Management, and as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Stellus Capital Investment Corporation. Mr. Ladd has more than 40 years of investing, finance, and restructuring experience. Prior to joining Stellus Capital Management, he led the D. E. Shaw group’s Direct Capital group from February 2004 to January 2012. Prior to joining the D. E. Shaw group, Mr. Ladd served as the president of Duke Energy North America, LLC, and president and CEO of Duke Capital Partners, LLC from September 2000 to February 2004. From February 1993 to September 2000, Mr. Ladd was a partner of Arthur Andersen LLP, where he led the firm’s restructuring practice world-wide. Before joining Arthur Andersen, from June 1980 to February 1993, Mr. Ladd served in various capacities for First City Bancorporation of Texas, Inc., a bank holding company, and its subsidiaries. Mr. Ladd received a B.A. in managerial studies and economics from Rice University, and an M.B.A. from The University of Texas at Austin, where he was a Sord Scholar and recipient of the Dean’s Award for Academic Achievement.

Prior to joining Stellus, Ms. Lee was an audit associate at EY working on a leading technology company engagement. Jasmine graduated cum laude from Rice University with a B.A in Psychology and Business minor, along with a Master of Accounting.

Prior to joining Stellus, Mr. Panameno worked as an investment analyst for GTG Capital, a single family office, and, previously, as a corporate banking associate for Fifth Third Bank’s Energy Group. Gerardo is a CFA Charterholder and received a B.S.B.A. in Finance and Accounting and an M.B.A. from Xavier University.

Prior to joining Stellus, Mr. Peters was an audit associate at KPMG working on a leading energy technology company engagement. Garrett graduated with a Master of Financial Management and a B.B.A. in Accounting from Texas A&M University. Garrett is a licensed C.P.A. in the state of Texas.

Prior to joining Stellus in 2022, Mr. Pierson worked as a Client Support Analyst at Broadridge Financial Solutions where he was a member of the Client Support team for Sentry Portfolio Management. Chris graduated from the University of Houston where he received a B.S. in Economics.

Mr. Pollock has more than 25 years of investing, finance, and restructuring experience. He joined Stellus at its formation in 2012 and had been with the team previously at the D. E. Shaw group since 2008. Prior to joining the D. E. Shaw group, Adam provided financial and restructuring advisory services to companies across a broad range of industries in multiple interim management roles and as a Director with Ernst & Young Corporate Finance, LLC. Adam began his professional career in Tokyo, Japan, working for Mitsubishi Motors Corporation in the International Procurement and Supply Chain Division. Mr. Pollock received a B.S.E. in mechanical engineering from Tufts University and an M.B.A. from McCombs School of Business at The University of Texas at Austin.

Prior to Stellus, Mr. Roberson served as the MidWest Lead for Carlyle’s Family Wealth Team within their Investor Relations Group. His main focus was raising capital across Carlyle’s vast platform consisting of Private Equity, Private Credit, and Investment Solutions business lines. Prior to Carlyle, Zack worked at both Neuberger Berman and Hartford Funds in client coverage capacities across both traditional and alternative investments. Zack received a bachelor’s degree in Economics from Franklin & Marshall College where he also played on their collegiate baseball team.

Mr. Roseman has more than 15 years of private credit, private equity, and investment banking experience. Gavin joined Stellus at its formation in 2012 and had been with the team previously at the D. E. Shaw group since 2006. Prior to joining the D. E. Shaw group, Gavin worked in private equity and investment banking including positions at Ewing Management Group (f/k/a Carlyle Management Group) and JPMorgan’s Natural Resources Group where he was involved in a number of private investments, M&A transactions, and debt and equity offerings. Gavin received a B.B.A. in finance with Honors from the McCombs School of Business at The University of Texas at Austin.

Ms. Sargent joined Stellus in 2025. Prior to joining Stellus, Elizabeth worked in the Audit & Assurance practice at Deloitte. Elizabeth received an M.S and B.S in accounting at Texas Tech University in 2023 and 2022, respectively. Elizabeth is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in the State of Texas.

Prior to joining Stellus, Mr. Sievers worked in leveraged finance and corporate banking at J.P. Morgan. John graduated Cum Laude from Southern Methodist University where he received a B.B.A in Finance.

Prior to joining Stellus, Mr. Sugrue worked as a corporate associate for Amegy Bank’s Corporate Lending Group. Francis earned an MBA from the University of Mississippi, where he received a B.B.A in Banking & Finance and a B.B.A. in Managerial Finance during undergrad.

Prior to joining Stellus, Mr. Taylor worked as an associate for Bank of America Merrill Lynch where he was a member of the Energy Debt Products Group. Ben graduated Cum Laude from Texas A&M University where he received a B.B.A. in Finance.

Prior to joining Stellus, Mr. Whitmer was an audit senior associate at KPMG working on a leading global private equity fund engagement. William graduated summa cum laude from Texas A&M University with a B.B.A in Accounting and a Master of Financial Management.

Transitioning from a role as a revenue analyst in Solar Energy, Ms. Witrago joined the Financial Operations team at Stellus to apply her financial analysis expertise. Holding a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Houston Clear Lake, she is actively pursuing her CPA, leveraging her skills to drive financial excellence at Stellus.