Team

A partnership with operating roots.

We are investors who have run companies and operators who have done deals. Each of our businesses has a partner who knows it well.

The Elmsley Capital partnersBruce Fiegel, Brian Burke, Brian Santana De La Rosa
Brian Burke

Brian Burke

Founder and Managing Partner

Brian Burke founded Elmsley Capital in 2019 to build and grow enduring, high-quality businesses in the lower middle market. He leads the firm's investment strategy and works closely with management teams across the portfolio to drive growth, operational improvement, and long-term value.

He currently serves as Executive Chairman of Elmsley Keystone, Inc. and sits on the boards of Lightbridge Academy and Spark Harbor. Prior to founding Elmsley, Brian spent his career investing in and operating lower-middle-market businesses.

Brown University, AB · Harvard Business School, MBA
Bruce Fiegel

Bruce Fiegel

Partner, Portfolio Operations

Bruce brings more than thirty years of manufacturing and operating leadership. He oversees portfolio operations across the firm's holdings, working hands-on with company leadership to improve performance, scale operations, and drive sustainable growth.

Bruce joined Keystone Display in 1995 and held leadership roles in finance and operations before partnering with Elmsley Capital in 2019 to acquire the company under the Elmsley Keystone banner. He works directly with each company's leadership on performance, capacity, and growth.

University of Wisconsin–Whitewater
Brian Santana De La Rosa

Brian Santana De La Rosa

Partner

Brian Santana De La Rosa joined Elmsley Capital in 2023 and supports the firm's sourcing, acquisition, and portfolio management initiatives. He focuses on identifying compelling lower middle market opportunities and partnering with management teams to accelerate growth and strategic expansion.

In 2024, Brian led Elmsley's acquisition of Schmidt Industrial Services and currently serves as the company's CEO. He is also actively involved in operations and value creation efforts across the broader Elmsley portfolio.

Princeton University, AB · University of Cambridge, MSt · Harvard Business School, MBA
Children playing instruments at Lightbridge AcademyLightbridge Academy
Leadership across the portfolio

Each business is run by its own leadership team.

Our companies are led by chief executives and general managers with real ownership and deep experience in their industries, from early education and children's swimming to metal fabrication.

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