Andy J. Armstrong
Founder at Spire Capital Partners, LLC
Profile
Andy is a founding partner of Spire Capital, having been with the firm since its inception in 2000.
Andy plays an active role in both sourcing, executing and overseeing portfolio company investments, and leads the firm’s fundraising activities.
Prior to co-founding Spire Capital, Andy co-founded Waller-Sutton Media Partners, a private equity fund focused on the media and communications industries.
Prior to Waller-Sutton, Andy was the president of Waller Capital Corporation, an investment bank specializing in media and communications mergers and acquisitions.
While at Waller Capital, Andy was responsible for providing merger and acquisition, as well as equity and debt capital private placement advisory services to media and communication companies including major cable television operators and cable television programming enterprises.
Prior to joining Waller Capital, Andy spent seven years in the media and communications lending departments of Philadelphia National Bank and Manufacturers Hanover Trust.
He received a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics from Duke University.
Andy is a Director of O2B Kids, Dynamic Quest and Vector Media.
He was formerly a Director of American Community Newspapers, AssetNation, Inflow Group, Just Marketing International, Lighthouse Global, Professional Bull Riders, PowerOne Media, Rainbow Child Care Centers, Regent Communications, SkyMall, SpectraSite Communications, Sonitrol, Tarpon Towers, and The Golf Channel.
Andy enjoys spending time with his family.
He has a passion for golf and fitness and is an enthusiastic NY Rangers and Duke sports fan.
Andy J. Armstrong active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Spire Capital Partners, LLC
 Spire Capital Partners, LLC Investment ManagersFinance Spire Capital Partners LLC (Spire Capital Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2000 by Andy J. Armstrong, Bruce M. Hernandez and Richard H. Patterson. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Founder | 2010-07-08 |
SkyMall, Inc.
 SkyMall, Inc. Catalog/Specialty DistributionRetail Trade SkyMall is a multi-channel, direct marketer offering high-quality, innovative merchandise from top direct marketers and manufacturers through its SkyMall catalog and web site, skymall.com. The SkyMall catalog is seen by approximately 88% of all domestic air passengers reaching more than 650 million air travelers annually. SkyMall also offers turn-key merchandise and fulfillment solutions for loyalty marketing programs. The SkyMall brand is almost universally known among affluent and well-educated travelers who are receptive to innovative, unique products. SkyMall is owned by NY-based private equity fund, Spire Capital Partners and The Greenspun Corporation. Corporate offices are located in Phoenix, Arizona. SkyMall was founded in 1990. | Chairman | - |
Vector Media Holding Corp.
 Vector Media Holding Corp. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Vector Media Holding Corp. provides outdoor advertising services. The company is headquartered in Albany, NY. | Chairman | 2016-10-31 |
Dynamic Quest, Inc.
 Dynamic Quest, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Dynamic Quest, Inc. engages in the provision of information technology (IT)services. It offers hosted cloud services, disaster recovery, managed IT, service plans, application support, virtual Chief Information Officer, and security services. The company was founded by Javier Gomez, Jen Wong, and Dylan Ritter on January 1, 2000 and is headquartered in Greensboro, NC. | Director/Board Member | 2018-04-30 |
Oh To Be Kids Ltd.
 Oh To Be Kids Ltd. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Oh To Be Kids Ltd. provides education services. It offers classes in karate, gymnastics, cheerleading, dance, music, drama, art, science, technology, sports, and languages. It also provides birthday parties, homeschool, parent night out, play groups, field trips, general admission and unlimited free play. The company was founded by Andy Sherrard and Danny Stevens in 1992 and is headquartered in Gainesville, FL. | Director/Board Member | 2018-08-31 |
Former positions of Andy J. Armstrong
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Lighthouse Technologies Holding Corp.
 Lighthouse Technologies Holding Corp. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Lighthouse Technologies Holdings Corp. engages in the development of Light Emitting Diode (LED) technology. It offers LED video display solutions for multiple indoor & outdoor applications. The company was founded by Josh Stellick in 1995 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA. | Director/Board Member | 2019-03-31 |
| TOWNSQUARE MEDIA, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2006-08-04 |
Golf Channel
 Golf Channel BroadcastingConsumer Services Part of Comcast Corp., Golf Channel is a network focused on golf. Golf Channel is based in Orlando, FL and is committed to supporting family-focused organizations that focus on children, such as Give Kids the World. The company believes in giving back to the community and that community involvement is a key ingredient to their success. | Director/Board Member | 1999-12-31 |
Just Marketing, Inc.
 Just Marketing, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Just Marketing, Inc. operates as a motorsports marketing firm. It provides strategic marketing solutions, program management, and advertising services to the motorsports and car entertainment industry. The company was founded by Zakary C. Brown in 1995 and is headquartered in Zionsville, IN. | Director/Board Member | - |
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Training of Andy J. Armstrong
| Duke University | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Listed companies | 1 |
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| AMERICAN COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS INC. | Miscellaneous |
| Private companies | 22 |
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SkyMall, Inc.
SkyMall, Inc. Catalog/Specialty DistributionRetail Trade SkyMall is a multi-channel, direct marketer offering high-quality, innovative merchandise from top direct marketers and manufacturers through its SkyMall catalog and web site, skymall.com. The SkyMall catalog is seen by approximately 88% of all domestic air passengers reaching more than 650 million air travelers annually. SkyMall also offers turn-key merchandise and fulfillment solutions for loyalty marketing programs. The SkyMall brand is almost universally known among affluent and well-educated travelers who are receptive to innovative, unique products. SkyMall is owned by NY-based private equity fund, Spire Capital Partners and The Greenspun Corporation. Corporate offices are located in Phoenix, Arizona. SkyMall was founded in 1990. | Retail Trade |
Regent Communications, Inc.
 Regent Communications, Inc. BroadcastingConsumer Services Regent Communications is a radio broadcasting company focused on acquiring, developing and operating radio stations in middle and small-sized markets. Upon the close of all announced transactions, Regent will own and operate 74 stations located in 15 markets. Regent Communications, Inc. shares are traded on the Nasdaq under the symbol 'RGCI. | Consumer Services |
Muzak Holdings LLC
 Muzak Holdings LLC Commercial Printing/FormsCommercial Services Muzak Holdings LLC provides business music programming services in the United States. The company provides products to retailers, restaurants, department stores, supermarkets, drug stores, financial institutions, hotels, health and fitness centers, business offices, manufacturing facilities, and medical centers. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Fort Mill, SC. | Commercial Services |
| InFlow, Inc. | Technology Services |
PowerOne Media, Inc.
 PowerOne Media, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services PowerOne Media, Inc. provides online information services and employment solutions for newspapers and television stations that enables partners to expand the reach of their advertiser base, generate new revenue streams and deliver new services to their audience. The company serves its customers in the areas of recruitment, automotive, website publishing, yellow pages, classifieds and delivers national advertising campaigns to the network of newspaper websites in the United States. It was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in East Greenbush, NY. | Technology Services |
SpectraSite Communications, Inc.
 SpectraSite Communications, Inc. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications SpectraSite Communications, Inc. provides wireless telecommunication services. It also develops and manages build-to-suit tower networks and provides site acquisition and site management services for wireless communication companies. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Cary, NC. | Communications |
TGC LLC
 TGC LLC BroadcastingConsumer Services TGC LLC operates a broadcasting channel related to golfing news and events. It operates GolfChannel.com, a website for golf news and scores, videos and photos, instructional videos, equipment news and reviews, travel news, shows, and virtual tours to help recreational golfers; and a golf instruction application that provides news, scores, and videos. The firm also provides entertaining programming, including news programs, instruction, and original specials and series. The company was founded by Joseph E. Gibbs and Arnold Palmer on January 17, 1995 and is headquartered in Orlando, FL. | Consumer Services |
Waller Capital Corp.
 Waller Capital Corp. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Waller Capital Corp. engages in the provision of investment banking focused exclusively on the media, communications and information industries. It provides mergers and acquisitions, private placements, restructurings and valuation services. The company was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Albany, New York. | Finance |
Sonitrol, Inc.
 Sonitrol, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Sonitrol, Inc. provides security solutions and services for businesses internationally. The Company's product offering includes intrusion and fire detection, access control and closed circuit television systems. It was founded in 1964 and is headquartered in El Paso, TX. | Commercial Services |
Just Marketing, Inc.
Just Marketing, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Just Marketing, Inc. operates as a motorsports marketing firm. It provides strategic marketing solutions, program management, and advertising services to the motorsports and car entertainment industry. The company was founded by Zakary C. Brown in 1995 and is headquartered in Zionsville, IN. | Commercial Services |
Professional Bull Riders LLC
 Professional Bull Riders LLC Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Professional Bull Riders LLC operates and organizes bull riding events. It conducts bull riding events and tours in the U.S., Australia, Brazil, Canada, and Mexico. The company was founded by Ted Nuce,Jim Sharp, Hedeman Tuff, Adam Carrillo, David Bailey, Aaron Semas, Gilbert Carrillo, Daryl Mills, Clint Branger, Bobby Delvecchio, Mark Cain, Cody Lambert, Jerome Davis, Mike Erikson, David Fournier, Brent Thurman, Ty M. Murray, Cody Custer, Scott R. Mendes and Randy Bernard in 1992 and is headquartered in Pueblo, CO. | Consumer Services |
Spire Capital Partners, LLC
Spire Capital Partners, LLC Investment ManagersFinance Spire Capital Partners LLC (Spire Capital Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2000 by Andy J. Armstrong, Bruce M. Hernandez and Richard H. Patterson. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Finance |
| Manufacturers Hanover Trust Co. | Finance |
AssetNation, Inc.
 AssetNation, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services AssetNation, Inc. provides an online marketplace and services for the insurance industry. The Company operates its marketplace using its own technology platform and serves the energy, fleet and distribution, insurance and government markets. AssetNation was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Houston, TX. | Technology Services |
Tarpon Towers LLC
 Tarpon Towers LLC Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Tarpon Towers LLC provides wireless communications services. It build sites, provides capital and acquires towers. The company was founded by William T. Freeman and Ronald G. Bizick II in 2008 and is headquartered in Bradenton, FL. | Communications |
Dynamic Quest, Inc.
Dynamic Quest, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Dynamic Quest, Inc. engages in the provision of information technology (IT)services. It offers hosted cloud services, disaster recovery, managed IT, service plans, application support, virtual Chief Information Officer, and security services. The company was founded by Javier Gomez, Jen Wong, and Dylan Ritter on January 1, 2000 and is headquartered in Greensboro, NC. | Technology Services |
P-B-R, Inc. (Iowa)
 P-B-R, Inc. (Iowa) Medical DistributorsDistribution Services P-B-R, Inc. supplies pharmacies and home medical equipment. It serves to the community through dedicated people in its home intravenous therapy program, home medical equipment, gift department, prescription drug, infusion, compounding pharmacy and extended nursing home services. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Hartley, IA. | Distribution Services |
Oh To Be Kids Ltd.
Oh To Be Kids Ltd. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Oh To Be Kids Ltd. provides education services. It offers classes in karate, gymnastics, cheerleading, dance, music, drama, art, science, technology, sports, and languages. It also provides birthday parties, homeschool, parent night out, play groups, field trips, general admission and unlimited free play. The company was founded by Andy Sherrard and Danny Stevens in 1992 and is headquartered in Gainesville, FL. | Consumer Services |
Rainbow Child Care Center, Inc.
 Rainbow Child Care Center, Inc. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Rainbow Child Care Center, Inc. provides early education services. The company was founded by Patrick Fenton in 1986 and is headquartered in Troy, MI. | Consumer Services |
Lighthouse Technologies Holding Corp.
Lighthouse Technologies Holding Corp. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Lighthouse Technologies Holdings Corp. engages in the development of Light Emitting Diode (LED) technology. It offers LED video display solutions for multiple indoor & outdoor applications. The company was founded by Josh Stellick in 1995 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA. | Technology Services |
Golf Channel
Golf Channel BroadcastingConsumer Services Part of Comcast Corp., Golf Channel is a network focused on golf. Golf Channel is based in Orlando, FL and is committed to supporting family-focused organizations that focus on children, such as Give Kids the World. The company believes in giving back to the community and that community involvement is a key ingredient to their success. | Consumer Services |
Vector Media Holding Corp.
Vector Media Holding Corp. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Vector Media Holding Corp. provides outdoor advertising services. The company is headquartered in Albany, NY. | Commercial Services |
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