The Presidio Group Names Eight New Partners

The Presidio Group, LLC announced today that eight of the firm’s professionals have become equity partners, bringing the total number of employee-partners to 15.

The new employee-partners are: Bruce Brugler; Colin Carter; Antonio Casal; Jerry Deren; Tom Emig; Pablo Ferreri; Kelly Lawson; and, Barry Rudolph.

Existing Presidio employee-partners include: Brodie Cobb; Will Evers; Mark Guinney; Bill Lamm; Karl Schade; Ken Wallace; and, Jeff Zlot.

“Growing our partnership base not only aligns the interests of the senior management team at The Presidio Group, thus ensuring a unified and cohesive organization, but also further strengthens the interests of the firm with those of our clients,” said Karl Schade, chief executive officer and managing director of The Presidio Group. “We are delighted to welcome our new equity partners to this role and appreciate the level of dedication a true ownership culture demands.”

Bruce Brugler added, “Increasing employee ownership both now and in the future is a critical component to retain and motivate talented employees. I am very excited to be a part of this group of new partners and know that all of us will work together closely to ensure the continued success of the firm.”

The Presidio Group also announced that in an effort to further strengthen its corporate governance, it has formed a new, five-member board of directors which will guide the firm’s strategic direction and continued growth.

The board members include Presidio Group executives Karl Schade, chief executive officer; Brodie Cobb, founder, executive chairman and head of the firm’s auto and truck investment banking group; and Colin Carter, managing director; as well as independent directors Glenn Darden and William Price III.

“This is an exciting time for the firm and constituting a formal board of directors is an important step in the evolution of The Presidio Group,” said Schade. “I look forward to working with this accomplished group, each of whom bring tremendous financial, operational and leadership experience to the board, as we guide the firm’s growth into the future. These developments, combined with our talented professionals and deep client relationships, put the firm in a very strong position as it continues to exceed the expectations of our diverse clients.”

Glenn Darden is a co-founder and CEO of Quicksilver Resources (NYSE: KWK), an independent oil and gas company. Prior to his work with Quicksilver, Darden served as executive vice president at Mercury Exploration Company. Before that, he served as a geologist for Mitchell Energy Corporation. Darden received his Bachelor’s degree from Tulane University.

William Price III is a founding partner and partner emeritus of TPG Capital, LP, one of the world’s largest and most successful private equity firms. Currently, he also serves as founder and CEO of Classic Wines LLC. Price began his career as an associate at the law firm of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, and then went on to become an officer at Bain & Company and a vice president at G.E. Capital. Price earned his law degree from Boalt Hall School of Law at the University of California, Berkeley and his Bachelor’s degree from Stanford University.

About The Presidio Group LLC

The Presidio Group LLC is a personal and corporate financial services firm with approximately $4 billion in assets under management. Through its interconnected banking, private equity, and wealth advisory units, Presidio is uniquely capable of addressing the lifecycle challenges of wealth from its creation, through its retention and growth, to its transfer to successive generations. The firm’s principals have extensive experience running businesses, creating wealth of their own, and understanding and managing risk. Presidio and its subsidiaries currently serve clients throughout the United States, through its professionals in San Francisco and Dallas. For more information please visit: www.thepresidiogroup.com