Thomas A. Carver
Founder at Harren Equity Partners LLC
Profile
Mr. Carver founded Harren in 2000.
Mr. Carver currently manages all aspects of the investment and portfolio management process at Harren and is a current or former member of boards of directors of various Harren portfolio companies including Virginia Tile Holdings, LLC, AGI-CFI Holdings, Inc., Velosio Holdings, LLC, and Marianna Industries, Inc.
Prior to founding Harren, Mr. Carver was a Partner with H.I.G.
Capital in Miami, Florida.
While at H.I.G., Mr. Carver served on the boards of many portfolio companies and was one of the firm’s original professionals.
Mr. Carver also has significant operating experience.
He served as interim President of Plastic Fabricating Company, a manufacturer of mission critical composite plastic parts for the aerospace industry.
Through the eighteen months Mr. Carver spent in Wichita, Kansas, the company significantly grew revenues and profitability.
Additionally, Mr. Carver served as interim President of Virginia Explosives & Drilling Company, in Grundy, Virginia.
Mr. Carver worked with the company’s executives to generate a two-fold increase in revenue and a three-fold increase in profitability.
Mr. Carver received a Bachelor of Science, with distinction, from the McIntire School of Commerce at the University of Virginia, where he achieved Beta Gamma Sigma in his junior year (top 2% of his class).
He received a Masters in Business Administration from the University of Virginia Darden School of Business.
Mr. Carver is active with the University of Virginia, lecuring at both the undergraduate and graduate business schools.
Mr. Carver served on both the Finance and Information Technology Subcommittees for the Board of Directors at Martha Jefferson Hospital and was Chairman of the Music Resource Center for eight years.
Thomas A. Carver active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Harren Equity Partners LLC
 Harren Equity Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Harren Equity Partners LLC (Harren Equity Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 1999 by Thomas A. Carver and Hunter Reichert. The firm is headquartered in Charlottesville, Virginia with an additional office in Lauderdale, Florida. | Founder | 1999-12-31 |
Texas D.A.R. Enterprises, Inc.
 Texas D.A.R. Enterprises, Inc. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Texas D.A.R. Enterprises, Inc. manufactures and distributes automotive rear spoilers for all makes and models. Its products include rear spoilers, hood scoops, and fender flares. The company is headquartered in Kennedale, TX. | Director/Board Member | - |
Virginia Tile Co. LLC
 Virginia Tile Co. LLC Building ProductsProducer Manufacturing Virginia Tile Co. LLC distributes tile products and related installation and maintenance materials to the residential and commercial construction markets. It distributes porcelain, stone, glass, ceramic, metal, and terra cotta and quarry. The company supports its customers with design centers throughout the region. The company was founded in 1928 and is headquartered in Livonia, MI. | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Thomas A. Carver
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
H.I.G Capital LLC (Private Equity)
 H.I.G Capital LLC (Private Equity) Investment ManagersFinance H.I.G. Capital LLC (H.I.G Capital) is a private equity division of H.I.G. Capital LLC founded in 1993 by Sami W Mnaymneh and Anthony A Tamer. The firm is headquartered in Miami, Florida with offices in Europe, Latin America and Middle East. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Virginia Explosives & Drilling Co., Inc.
 Virginia Explosives & Drilling Co., Inc. CoalEnergy Minerals Virginia Explosives & Drilling Co., Inc. operates as a drilling contractor. It delivers contract drilling and blasting services for the coal mining, quarry, and construction industries. The company was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Vansant, VA. | President | - |
Plastic Fabricating, Inc.
 Plastic Fabricating, Inc. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Plastic Fabricating, Inc. is engaged in the production of plastic components for the aircraft and aerospace industry. Its products include composite components and metal assemblies. The company was founded in 1948 and is headquartered in Wichita, KS. | President | - |
H.I.G. Capital LLC
 H.I.G. Capital LLC Financial ConglomeratesFinance H.I.G. Capital LLC operates as s a private equity and alternative assets investment firm. Its portfolio focuses in private equity, growth equity, real estate, debt or credit, lending, and bio health. The company was founded by Sami W. Mnaymneh and Anthony Tamer in 1993 and is headquartered in Miami, FL. | Director/Board Member | - |
Marianna Industries, Inc.
 Marianna Industries, Inc. Household/Personal CareConsumer Non-Durables Marianna Industries, Inc. manufactures beauty products. Its products include shears, electrical, manikins, brushes and combs, fashion accessories, pins and clips, rods and rollers, stylist supplies, hair color, cosmetics and spa and massage. The company was founded in 1968 and is located in Omaha, NE. | Director/Board Member | - |
Training of Thomas A. Carver
| University of Virginia Darden School of Business | Masters Business Admin |
| McIntire School of Commerce | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Private companies | 11 |
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H.I.G Capital LLC (Private Equity)
H.I.G Capital LLC (Private Equity) Investment ManagersFinance H.I.G. Capital LLC (H.I.G Capital) is a private equity division of H.I.G. Capital LLC founded in 1993 by Sami W Mnaymneh and Anthony A Tamer. The firm is headquartered in Miami, Florida with offices in Europe, Latin America and Middle East. | Finance |
H.I.G. Capital LLC
H.I.G. Capital LLC Financial ConglomeratesFinance H.I.G. Capital LLC operates as s a private equity and alternative assets investment firm. Its portfolio focuses in private equity, growth equity, real estate, debt or credit, lending, and bio health. The company was founded by Sami W. Mnaymneh and Anthony Tamer in 1993 and is headquartered in Miami, FL. | Finance |
Plastic Fabricating, Inc.
Plastic Fabricating, Inc. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Plastic Fabricating, Inc. is engaged in the production of plastic components for the aircraft and aerospace industry. Its products include composite components and metal assemblies. The company was founded in 1948 and is headquartered in Wichita, KS. | Distribution Services |
Martha Jefferson Health Services Corp.
 Martha Jefferson Health Services Corp. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Martha Jefferson Health Services Corp. provides healthcare services. Its services include diabetes, digestive health, emergency, imaging, joint replacement, laboratory and maternity. The company was founded in 1903 and is headquartered in Charlottesville, VA. | Health Services |
Texas D.A.R. Enterprises, Inc.
Texas D.A.R. Enterprises, Inc. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Texas D.A.R. Enterprises, Inc. manufactures and distributes automotive rear spoilers for all makes and models. Its products include rear spoilers, hood scoops, and fender flares. The company is headquartered in Kennedale, TX. | Distribution Services |
Harren Equity Partners LLC
Harren Equity Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Harren Equity Partners LLC (Harren Equity Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 1999 by Thomas A. Carver and Hunter Reichert. The firm is headquartered in Charlottesville, Virginia with an additional office in Lauderdale, Florida. | Finance |
Virginia Explosives & Drilling Co., Inc.
Virginia Explosives & Drilling Co., Inc. CoalEnergy Minerals Virginia Explosives & Drilling Co., Inc. operates as a drilling contractor. It delivers contract drilling and blasting services for the coal mining, quarry, and construction industries. The company was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Vansant, VA. | Energy Minerals |
Virginia Tile Co. LLC
Virginia Tile Co. LLC Building ProductsProducer Manufacturing Virginia Tile Co. LLC distributes tile products and related installation and maintenance materials to the residential and commercial construction markets. It distributes porcelain, stone, glass, ceramic, metal, and terra cotta and quarry. The company supports its customers with design centers throughout the region. The company was founded in 1928 and is headquartered in Livonia, MI. | Producer Manufacturing |
Alliance Ground International LLC
 Alliance Ground International LLC Other TransportationTransportation Alliance Ground International LLC provides airline cargo handling services. It offers cargo handling, ground handling, mail handling, passenger, and security services. The company is headquartered in Miami, FL. | Transportation |
Velosio LLC
 Velosio LLC Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Velosio LLC engages in deploying business applications through the transformational cloud. Its solutions include Microsoft Dynamics 365, Sage, Netsuite and Microsoft Cloud. The company was founded in January 2018 and is headquartered in Dublin, OH. | Technology Services |
Marianna Industries, Inc.
Marianna Industries, Inc. Household/Personal CareConsumer Non-Durables Marianna Industries, Inc. manufactures beauty products. Its products include shears, electrical, manikins, brushes and combs, fashion accessories, pins and clips, rods and rollers, stylist supplies, hair color, cosmetics and spa and massage. The company was founded in 1968 and is located in Omaha, NE. | Consumer Non-Durables |
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