Lower Middle Market Team

Dwayne Hyzak

Member of the Board and Chief Executive Officer

Dwayne Hyzak is our Chief Executive Officer and a member of our Board of Directors. Mr. Hyzak also serves as a member of our management team’s executive and investment committees. He was promoted to the role of Chief Executive Officer in November 2018 and was elected to our Board of Directors in January 2018. Mr. Hyzak previously served in several executive roles from 2011 to 2018, including as our President, Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Senior Managing Director,  and also served in other senior executive positions at Main Street prior to 2011. Prior to our IPO in 2007, Mr. Hyzak served as a Senior Managing Director and other executive positions of several Main Street predecessor funds and entities, which are now our subsidiaries. Mr. Hyzak joined Main Street in 2002, becoming one of the founding members of the firm.

Mr. Hyzak also serves as the Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of MSC Income Fund, Inc., a business development company that is managed by MSC Adviser I, LLC, our wholly owned portfolio company and a registered investment adviser.

Prior to joining Main Street, Mr. Hyzak was a Director of Integration with Quanta Services, Inc. (NYSE: PWR), which provides specialty contracting services to the power, natural gas and telecommunications industries, where he was principally focused on the company’s mergers and acquisitions and corporate finance activities. Previously, Mr. Hyzak, a certified public accountant, was a Manager with Arthur Andersen in its Transaction Advisory Services group. Mr. Hyzak currently serves on the board of directors of Child Advocates, a non-profit organization that trains and supports advocates to serve the interests of abused or neglected children in the greater Houston area.

David Magdol

President and Chief Investment Officer

David Magdol is our President and Chief Investment Officer. Mr. Magdol also serves as a member our management team’s executive and investment committees. He was promoted to the role of President in November 2018 and has served as Chief Investment Officer since 2011. Previously, he also served as Vice Chairman and Senior Managing Director and in other senior executive positions at Main Street. Prior to our IPO in 2007, Mr. Magdol served as a Senior Managing Director and other executive positions of several Main Street predecessor funds and entities, which are now our subsidiaries. Mr. Magdol joined Main Street in 2002, becoming one of the founding members of the firm.

Mr. Magdol also serves as the President and Chief Investment Officer of MSC Income Fund, Inc., a business development company that is managed by MSC Adviser I, LLC, our wholly owned portfolio company and a registered investment adviser.

Prior to joining Main Street, Mr. Magdol was a Vice President in the investment banking group at Lazard Freres & Co. Previously, he managed a portfolio of private equity investments for the McMullen Group, a private investment firm/family office capitalized by Dr. John J. McMullen, the former owner of the New Jersey Devils and the Houston Astros. Mr. Magdol began his career in the structured finance services group of JP Morgan Chase.

Jesse Morris

Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer

Jesse Morris is our Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Morris has management responsibility over the firm’s finance, treasury, technology and internal operations.  He is also a Managing Director on our Lower Middle Market investment team where his responsibilities include managing a portfolio of Lower Middle Market investments where he is an active board member and assists those companies with various strategic initiatives, capital raises and M&A activity. Mr. Morris is also responsible for originating and executing on new investments for the firm.

 Mr. Morris also serves as the Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer of MSC Income Fund, Inc., a business development company that is managed by MSC Adviser I, LLC, our wholly owned portfolio company and a registered investment adviser.

 Prior to joining Main Street, Mr. Morris served in various roles of increasing responsibility with Quanta Services, Inc. (NYSE: PWR) including most recently as Executive Vice President – Finance and President – Infrastructure Solutions. In this position, he oversaw the accounting, treasury, tax and financial planning and analysis activities and led Quanta’s public-private partnership (P3) concession and private infrastructure investment activities. Prior to joining Quanta, Mr. Morris served in various financial and accounting positions of increasing responsibility with Sysco Corporation (NYSE:SYY) including as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer – Foodservice Operations and Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer – Broadline Operations. Mr. Morris began his career as a certified public accountant and was an Experienced Manager with Arthur Andersen.

Jaime Arreola

Managing Director

Jaime Arreola is a Managing Director on our Lower Middle Market investment team. Mr. Arreola joined Main Street in 2023. His responsibilities include originating and executing on new investments for the firm. Mr. Arreola is also responsible for managing a portfolio of Lower Middle Market investments and assists those companies with various strategic initiatives, capital raises and M&A activity.

Prior to joining Main Street, Mr. Arreola was a Managing Director at Alloy Capital, a private credit firm that invests in growing companies in the middle market in Mexico. Mr. Arreola was responsible for all the origination, and negotiation of new investments as well as overseeing and monitoring of portfolio companies. Mr. Arreola previously served as Principal of Pinto America Growth Fund L.P. (“PAGF”), a private equity fund focused on investing in fast growing companies in the Hispanic market in the U.S. and as CEO of Excel Distribution, a specialty distributor of Hispanic food products.

Mr. Arreola began his career as a Brand Manager for Pepsico. Mr. Arreola holds a BS in Industrial and Systems Engineering from the Instituto Tecnologico de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey (ITESM) in Monterrey, Mexico and an MBA from the Harvard Business School.

Colton Braud

Managing Director

K. Colton Braud, III is a Managing Director on our Lower Middle Market investment team. Since joining Main Street in 2012, Mr. Braud has previously served on our investment team in various roles from Associate to Director. Mr. Braud’s responsibilities include managing a portfolio of Lower Middle Market investments where he is an active board member and assists those companies with various strategic initiatives, capital raises and M&A activity. He is also responsible for originating and executing on new investments for the firm.

Mr. Braud also currently serves as a Managing Director of MSC Income Fund, Inc., a business development company that is managed by MSC Adviser I, LLC, our wholly owned portfolio company and a registered investment adviser.

Prior to joining Main Street, Mr. Braud spent two years as an Associate at Wellspring Capital Management, a middle market private equity firm based in New York. Prior to Wellspring, Mr. Braud served as an Analyst at J.P. Morgan Securities Inc. in the Financial Sponsor Group. Mr. Braud currently sits on the board of directors of The Children’s Fund, Inc. a non-profit charitable organization that serves underprivileged youth in the greater Houston Area.

Damian Burke

Managing Director

Damian Burke is a Managing Director on our Lower Middle Market investment team. Mr. Burke joined Main Street in 2019. His responsibilities include managing a portfolio of Lower Middle Market investments where he is an active board member and assists those companies with various strategic initiatives, capital raises and M&A activity. Mr. Burke is also responsible for originating and executing on new investments for the firm.

Mr. Burke also currently serves as a Managing Director of MSC Income Fund, Inc., a business development company that is managed by MSC Adviser I, LLC, our wholly owned portfolio company and a registered investment adviser.

Prior to joining Main Street, Mr. Burke served as Chief Financial Officer of Melior Innovations, Inc., a Houston, Texas based company focused on commercializing new technologies in the semiconductor, coatings and oil field services sectors. Mr. Burke previously served as VP Corporate Development for Kraton Corporation (NYSE: KRA) and an SVP Development and Strategy with Oldcastle Inc. (now known as CRH Americas), the North American division of CRH plc (NYSE: CRH). Mr. Burke began his career as an engineer with ExxonMobil Corporation (NYSE: XOM), serving in roles of increasing responsibility in the United Kingdom and the United States

Diego Fernandez

Managing Director

Diego Fernandez is a Managing Director on our Lower Middle Market investment team. Since joining Main Street in 2013, Mr. Fernandez has previously served on our investment team in various roles from Senior Analyst to Director. Mr. Fernandez’s responsibilities include managing a portfolio of Lower Middle Market investments where he is an active board member and assists those companies with various strategic initiatives, capital raises and M&A activity. He is also responsible for originating and executing on new investments for the firm.

Mr. Fernandez also currently serves as a Managing Director of MSC Income Fund, Inc., a business development company that is managed by MSC Adviser I, LLC, our wholly owned portfolio company and a registered investment adviser.

Before joining Main Street, Mr. Fernandez worked for Bank of America Merrill Lynch, where he was involved in the origination, structuring and execution of leveraged loans and high yield bonds for various industries.

Matthew Brejot

Director

Matthew Brejot is a Director on our Lower Middle Market investment team and has been with the firm since 2020. Mr. Brejot supports our investment team by sourcing new investment opportunities and leading the evaluation of new investment opportunities, including investment underwriting, due diligence and documentation. Mr. Brejot is also active in leading the post-investment management of a portfolio of Lower Middle Market companies.

Prior to joining Main Street, Mr. Brejot served as a Principal at Turnbridge Capital Partners, a middle market private equity firm. Prior to Turnbridge, Mr. Brejot was an Associate at Pelican Energy Partners. Mr. Brejot began his career as an Analyst at RBC Capital Markets in its Global Energy investment banking group.

Mr. Brejot received a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from The University of Texas.

Joey Crawford

Director

Joseph Crawford serves as a Director on our Lower Middle Market investment team and has been with the firm in various roles since 2015. Mr. Crawford supports our investment team by sourcing new investment opportunities and leading the evaluation of new investment opportunities, including investment underwriting, due diligence and documentation. Mr. Crawford is also active in leading the post-investment management of a portfolio of Lower Middle Market companies

Mr. Crawford has been an active member of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America since 2015, serving as a mentor to high school students seeking guidance surrounding their schoolwork, higher education opportunities, and career aspirations. Mr. Crawford was a Summer Analyst at Main Street in 2014. Mr. Crawford graduated cum laude from Texas A&M University in 2015 and received a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance with a minor in Economics.

Houston Johnson

Director

Houston Johnson is a Director on our Lower Middle Market investment team. Mr. Johnson previously served as a Vice President on our investment team since joining Main Street in 2020. Mr. Johnson’s responsibilities include assisting in the management a portfolio of Lower Middle Market investments where he is an active board member and assists those companies with various strategic initiatives, capital raises and M&A activity. He is also responsible for originating and executing on new investments for the firm.

Prior to joining Main Street, Mr. Johnson served as Chief Financial Officer at Edge OFS Holdings, LLC, a portfolio of five North American oilfield services companies backed by Edge Natural Resources. Prior to Edge OFS, Mr. Johnson was a Principal at Turnbridge Capital Partners. Mr. Johnson also previously served as an Associate at Natural Gas Partners and as an Analyst at Barclays Capital in the Global Natural Resources investment banking group.

Mr. Johnson graduated summa cum laude from Southern Methodist University receiving a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance and received a Master of Business Administration from the Stanford Graduate School of Business.

Jonathan Montgomery

Director

Jonathan Montgomery is a Director on our Lower Middle Market investment team. Mr. Montgomery previously served as a Vice President on our investment team since joining Main Street in 2018. Mr. Montgomery’s responsibilities include assisting in the management a portfolio of Lower Middle Market investments where he is an active board member and assists those companies with various strategic initiatives, capital raises and M&A activity. He is also responsible for originating and executing on new investments for the firm.

Prior to joining Main Street, Mr. Montgomery served as Manager of Corporate Development at Rubicon Oilfield International, global oilfield products manufacturer backed by Warburg Pincus. Prior to Rubicon, Mr. Montgomery was an Associate at Pelican Energy Partners. Mr. Montgomery began his career as an Analyst with Simmons & Company International in its energy service and equipment investment banking group.

Mr. Montgomery graduated from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance and Business Honors.

Patrick Morris

Director

Patrick Morris is a Director on our Lower Middle Market investment team and has been with the firm in various roles since 2016. Mr. Morris responsibilities include assisting in the management a portfolio of Lower Middle Market investments where he is an active board member and assists those companies with various strategic initiatives, capital raises and M&A activity. He is also responsible for originating and executing on new investments for the firm.

Prior to joining Main Street, Mr. Morris, a certified public accountant, worked from Ernst & Young as a Senior in the Assurance and Transaction Advisory Services groups. Mr. Morris is involved with Casa de Esperanza de los Ninos and previously served on the organizations Young Professionals Board.

Mr. Morris received a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting and a Masters in Professional Accounting degree from the University of Texas.

Dan Nicholas

Director

Dan Nicholas is a Director on our Lower Middle Market investment team and has been with the firm in various roles since 2018. Mr. Nicholas supports our investment team by sourcing new investment opportunities and leading the evaluation of new investment opportunities, including investment underwriting, due diligence and documentation. Mr. Nicholas is also active in leading the post-investment management of a portfolio of Lower Middle Market companies.

Prior to joining Main Street, Mr. Nicholas served as a Senior Research Associate at Robert W. Baird & Co where he served on an Institutional Equity Research team covering the Community Bank and Business Development Company sectors.

Mr. Nicholas received a Bachelor of Science in Commerce from the McIntire School of Commerce at the University of Virginia and is a CFA charterholder.

Michael Parent

Director

Michael Parent serves as a Director on our Lower Middle Market investment team and has been with the firm in various roles since 2019. Mr. Parent supports our investment team by sourcing new investment opportunities and leading the evaluation of new investment opportunities, including investment underwriting, due diligence and documentation. Mr. Parent is also active in leading the post-investment management of a portfolio of Lower Middle Market companies.

Prior to joining Main Street, Mr. Parent was an Associate at Bank of America Merrill Lynch in the Mergers and Acquisitions group, where he advised on transactions across various industries. Prior to Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Mr. Parent was a Vice President at KPMG Corporate Finance in the Infrastructure Advisory group and an Analyst at Deloitte Consulting.

Mr. Parent received a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from the University of Texas at Austin and a Master of Business Administration from the Fuqua School of Business at Duke University.

Jake Hutcherson

Vice President

Jake Hutcherson is a Vice President on our Lower Middle Market investment team and has been with the firm in various roles since 2021. Mr. Hutcherson supports our investment team by sourcing new investment opportunities and leading the evaluation of new investment opportunities, including investment underwriting, due diligence and documentation. Mr. Hutcherson is also active in leading the post-investment management of a portfolio of Lower Middle Market companies.

Prior to Main Street, Mr. Hutcherson worked as an Associate at First Reserve, an energy focused private equity firm. Mr. Hutcherson graduated from the University of Virginia receiving a B.S. in Finance and Accounting.

Deric Jech

Vice President

Deric Jech is a Vice President on our Lower Middle Market investment team and has been with the firm in various roles since 2016. Mr. Jech supports our investment team by sourcing new investment opportunities and leading the evaluation of new investment opportunities, including investment underwriting, due diligence and documentation. Mr. Jech is also active in leading the post-investment management of a portfolio of Lower Middle Market companies.

Mr. Jech graduated magna cum laude from Texas A&M University receiving a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance.

William Dace

Senior Associate

William Dace is a Senior Associate on Main Street’s Lower Middle Market team and has been with the firm since 2022. Mr. Dace supports our investment team with the evaluation of new investment opportunities and assists in investment underwriting, due diligence and documentation of new investments and the post-investment management of a portfolio of lower middle market companies.

Prior to Main Street, Mr. Dace was a Senior Associate at Energy Spectrum Capital. Mr. Dace has also served as an Associate at Global Infrastructure Partners and Pearl Energy Investments. Mr. Dace began his career as an Analyst at Goldman Sachs in the Global Natural Resources investment banking group.

Mr. Dace graduated summa cum laude from Texas Christian University receiving a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance and Accounting and received a Master of Business Administration from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.

Kevin Dooley

Senior Associate

Kevin Dooley has served as a Senior Associate since 2022  and has been with Main Street in various roles since joining in 2018. Mr. Dooley graduated from the Hankamer School of Business at Baylor University in May 2018, receiving a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance and Economics. As an undergraduate, Mr. Dooley participated in two professional internships as an analyst at Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe in the summer of 2017 and at Main Street Capital in the winter of 2017.

Grant Lund

Senior Associate

Grant Lund is a Senior Associate on our Lower Middle Market investment team and has been with the firm in various roles since 2018. Mr. Lund supports our investment team with the evaluation of new investment opportunities and assists with investment underwriting, due diligence, and documentation of new investments and the post-investment management of a portfolio of Lower Middle Market companies.

Before joining Main Street, Mr. Lund, a certified public accountant, worked for Ernst & Young as an Associate in their Assurance Group.

Ashley Seatter

Business Development and Marketing Senior Associate

Ashley Seatter has served as our Business Development and Marketing Senior Associate since 2022 and has been with Main Street in previous roles since 2018. Mrs. Seatter received her Master in Professional Accounting and a B.B.A. in Accounting from Texas Tech University. Prior to joining Main Street, Ms. Seatter worked for Ernst & Young as a Senior in their Assurance group.

Braden Upp

Senior Associate

Braden Upp is a Senior Associate on our Lower Middle Market investment team and has been with the firm in various roles since 2017. Mr. Upp supports our investment team with the evaluation of new investment opportunities and assists with investment underwriting, due diligence and documentation of new investments and the post-investment management of a portfolio of Lower Middle Market companies.

Mr. Upp graduated from Abilene Christian University receiving a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance.

Trevor Deeks

Associate

Trevor Deeks joined Main Street as a Associate in 2021. Prior to joining Main Street, Mr. Deeks served as an Analyst in the Mergers & Acquisitions investment banking group at Wells Fargo Securities in Houston. While at Wells Fargo, Mr. Deeks spent his time focused on the Energy and Power industry. Mr. Deeks graduated summa cum laude from Texas A&M University in 2019 and received a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance.

Tim Fox

Associate

Tim Fox has served as Associate and has been with the firm in various roles since 2019. Mr. Fox graduated summa cum laude from Texas A&M University receiving his Master of Science in Finance and a B.B.A. in Accounting. Before joining Main Street, Mr. Fox, a certified public accountant, worked for PricewaterhouseCoopers as a Senior in their Private Company Services Group.

Cole Kofnovec

Associate

Cole Kofnovec has served as an Associate since 2022 and has been with Main Street in various roles since joining in 2020. Mr. Kofnovec graduated from the McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas at Austin, receiving a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance and a Minor in Management Information Systems. As an undergraduate, Mr. Kofnovec completed internships as a Summer Analyst with Main Street Capital in 2019 and as a Summer Analyst with Austin-based investment bank Focus Strategies in 2018.

Jack Mitchell

Associate

Jack Mitchel has served as an Associate since 2022 and has been with Main Street in various roles since joining in 2020. Mr. Mitchell graduated magna cum laude from the Neeley School of Business at Texas Christian University, receiving a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance. As an undergraduate, Mr. Mitchell participated in three professional internships, including as a summer analyst at Main Street in 2019.

Eleanor Moody

Associate

Eleanor Moody has served as an Associate since 2022 and has been with Main Street in various roles since joining in 2021. Prior to joining Main Street, Mrs. Moody served as an Analyst in the Leveraged Finance group at J.P. Morgan in Houston. While at J.P. Morgan, Mrs. Moody focused on the origination, structuring and execution of leveraged and high yield debt for diversified middle market and corporate clients. Mrs. Moody graduated summa cum laude from Baylor University receiving a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting, Business Fellows, Economics, Finance and Secondary Mathematics. As an undergraduate, Mrs. Moody participated in internships at J.P. Morgan and The United Way of Greater Houston.

Matt Oesterling

Associate

Matt Oesterling has served as an Associate since 2022 and has been with Main Street in various roles since joining in 2019. Mr. Oesterling received a Masters in Professional Accounting degree and a B.B.A. in Accounting with honors from The University of Texas at Austin. Prior to joining Main Street, Mr. Oesterling, a certified public accountant, worked for Ernst & Young as an Associate in their Assurance group. 

Carson Storie

Associate

Carson Storie has served as an Associate since 2022 and has been with Main Street in various roles since joining in 2020. Mr. Storie graduated magna cum laude from Texas A&M’s Mays Business School, receiving a Bachelor of Business Administration in Business Honors and Finance and a Certificate in Petroleum Engineering. As an undergraduate, Mr. Storie was a member of the Texas A&M Rugby team. Mr. Storie was a Summer Analyst with Main Street in 2019 and also completed internships with Valero and PwC.

John Tucker

Associate

John Tucker is an Associate on our Lower Middle Market investment team and has been with the firm in various roles since 2021. Mr. Tucker supports our investment team with the evaluation of new investment opportunities and assists with investment underwriting, due diligence and documentation of new investments and the post-investment management of a portfolio of Lower Middle Market companies.

Prior to joining Main Street, Mr. Tucker, a certified public accountant, worked as a consultant in the Corporate Finance & Restructuring group at FTI Consulting in Houston. While at FTI, John spent time on public restructurings, valuations, and due-diligence related engagements. Mr. Tucker received a Masters in Professional Accounting degree from the University of Texas at Austin, and a B.S. in both Accounting and Finance from Trinity University.

Eric Vallejo

Associate

Eric Vallejo has served as an Associate since July 2021 and has been with Main Street in various roles since joining in 2019. Mr. Vallejo graduated magna cum laude from Texas A&M’s Mays Business School, receiving a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance. As an undergraduate, Mr. Vallejo served on Texas A&M’s Maroon Fund – a $300,000 student driven, angel investment fund. Mr. Vallejo was a Summer Analyst with Main Street in 2018.

Andrew Bendick

Analyst

Andrew Bendick is an Analyst on Main Street’s Lower Middle Market team.

Mr. Bendick graduated from Baylor University’s Hankamer School of Business receiving a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance and Economics. Mr. Bendick was a Summer Analyst with Main Street in 2021.

Raj Desai

Analyst

Raj Desai has served as an Analyst since February 2022. Mr. Desai graduated magna cum laude from Texas A&M’s Mays Business School, receiving a Bachelor of Business Administration in Business Honors and Finance. Mr. Desai was a Summer Analyst with Main Street in 2021 and also completed internships with Charles Schwab and Westlake Securities.

Matt Fritz

Analyst

Matt Fritz is an Analyst on Main Street’s Lower Middle Market team and has been with the firm in various roles since 2021.

Prior to joining Main Street, Mr. Fritz, a certified public accountant, served as a Senior Associate in the Transaction Advisory group at BKD CPA’s & Advisors. While at BKD, Mr. Fritz provided buy-side and sell-side financial due diligence for private equity and strategic clients. Prior to BKD, Mr. Fritz was an Associate at Ernst & Young in their Assurance group. Mr. Fritz graduated summa cum laude from Liberty University receiving his Bachelors of Science in both Business Administration and Accountancy.

Juan Juarez

Analyst

Juan Juarez is an Analyst on Main Street's Lower Middle Market team.

Mr. Juarez graduated magna cum laude from the University of Houston's C. T. Bauer College of Business, receiving a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance and Accounting. Mr. Juarez was a Summer Analyst at Main Street in 2022 and also completed internships at PwC and Mendoza Ventures – a Boston-based Venture Capital firm.

Ellie Kronlokken

Analyst

Ellie Kronlokken is an Analyst on Main Street’s Lower Middle Market team.

Ms. Kronlokken graduated summa cum laude from Baylor University receiving a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting, Business Fellows, Finance, and Mathematics. As an undergraduate, Ms. Kronlokken was an analyst for the Baylor Angel Network – a student driven, angel investment fund.

Conrad Russell

Analyst

Conrad Russell has served as an Analyst since July 2021. Mr. Russell graduated from Rice University with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and a Minor in Business. As an undergraduate, Mr. Russell was a member of the Rice Owls Tennis Team. Previously, Mr. Russell was a Summer Analyst at Main Street and a Business Development Intern at Cabture BV, a San Francisco-based startup company.

Becca Smith

Analyst

Becca Smith is an Analyst on Main Street’s Lower Middle Market team.

Ms. Smith graduated magna cum laude from M.J. Neeley School of Business at Texas Christian University receiving a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance. Ms. Smith was a Summer Analyst with Main Street in 2021.