Team

Taggart Romney

Prior to co-founding Solamere, Tagg held a number of senior operating and investing roles. He served as Chief Marketing Officer for the Los Angeles Dodgers, VP of Onfield Marketing and Head of Strategic Planning for Reebok, and Director of Strategic Planning and Finance for Elan Pharmaceuticals. Tagg worked as a management consultant for both McKinsey & Company and The Monitor Group. Tagg was also a successful entrepreneur, founding and selling a sports-related SaaS firm.

Tagg earned his B.A. in Economics, magna cum laude, from Brigham Young University and his M.B.A. from Harvard Business School.

Eric Scheuermann

Eric has 24 years of experience leading direct private equity investments. He has overseen investments and acquisitions of over 100 companies, and has served on numerous Boards of Directors. Prior to founding Solamere in 2008, he was a Partner at Jupiter Partners. As partner, he sourced, led and served on the Board of three investment platforms that generated an 8.5x return on invested capital, which is fully realized.

Prior to becoming a principal investor, Eric was an Engagement Manager for McKinsey & Company. He worked with a number of private equity firms on their investments - helping to conduct due diligence on potential acquisitions, and also helping with strategy and growth initiatives at their portfolio companies.

Prior to joining McKinsey, he was a private equity attorney at Latham & Watkins, where he represented The Carlyle Group, The Blackstone Group and other private equity funds in numerous acquisitions, sales, recapitalizations, bank loans and credit facilities, high yield issuances, and IPOs and other capital market transactions.

Prior to Latham & Watkins, Eric was selected as one of three law clerks to Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist of the U.S. Supreme Court (1991-92), and as one of three law clerks to Chief Judge J. Clifford Wallace of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit (1990-91).

He graduated magna cum laude from Harvard Law School, where he was an Editor of the Harvard Law Review. He graduated summa cum laude and Valedictorian of the undergraduate College of Business at the University of Notre Dame.

He is a Certified Public Accountant, and a member of the Bars of the District of Columbia and Pennsylvania.

Spencer Zwick

Spencer has spent over a decade building the Solamere Network while working in the public and private sectors. Spencer previously served as the National Finance Chairman and Senior Advisor for the 2008 and 2012 Mitt Romney presidential campaigns. Likewise, he served as the National Finance Chairman for Speaker Paul Ryan. Spencer previously served as Deputy Chief of Staff and COO in the Office of Governor Mitt Romney in Massachusetts. Spencer also worked in the Executive Office of the Salt Lake City Olympic Organizing Committee for the Winter Games of 2002.

Spencer is a current member of the Brigham and Women's Hospital Campaign Cabinet Board, and serves on the board of the Lupus Research Alliance.

Having spent many years growing up outside the United States, Spencer is fluent in Spanish, Portuguese, and Thai. Spencer studied Economics and International Studies at Brigham Young University.

Paul Ryan

Paul was the 54th Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives. In office from October 2015 to January 2019, he was the youngest speaker in nearly 150 years.

During his tenure as Speaker, Ryan spearheaded efforts to reform our nation's tax code, rebuild our national defense, expand domestic energy production, combat the opioid epidemic, reform our criminal justice system, and promote economic opportunity.

As chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee he worked to protect health care choices, advance free trade, and strengthen the economy. Before that, Ryan served as chairman of the House Budget Committee where he outlined revolutionary blueprints to balance the federal budget and pay off the national debt.

In 2012, he was selected to serve as Governor Mitt Romney's Vice-Presidential nominee. Ryan was first elected to Congress at age 28 and represented Wisconsin's First District for two decades.

In 2019, Ryan launched the American Idea Foundation, a non-partisan, not for profit organization that expands economic opportunity by partnering with local organizations and academics to advance evidence-based public policies.

In 2020, Ryan was named as the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Executive Network Partnering Corporation and in 2021, he was named as a Partner at Solamere Capital. In 2022, Ryan was named Vice Chairman of Teneo, a global management consulting company.

He is a member of the Board of Directors of the Fox Corporation, of SHINE Medical Technologies LLC, and of Xactus. Ryan also serves on the Advisory Board of Robert Bosch GmbH.

He is a Professor of the Practice at the University of Notre Dame and a visiting fellow in the practice of public policy at the American Enterprise Institute. Ryan serves on the Board of Trustees of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute and on the Board of Directors for the Center for Strategic and International Studies.

Paul and his wife Janna have three children: Liza, Charlie, and Sam. He holds a degree in economics and political science from Miami University in Ohio and was also awarded an honorary doctorate by the University.

Vaibhav Saraiya

Vaibhav joined Solamere Capital in 2014 and has over 15 years of direct private equity investing experience. He is responsible for originating, evaluating, and adding value to Solamere's investments.

Prior to joining Solamere, Vaibhav was Senior Vice President at Two Sigma, where he evaluated and executed private equity, niche credit, and other illiquid investments. Previously, Vaibhav worked at Apax Partners, a global private equity firm, and Jupiter Partners, where he evaluated and executed their investment in Vivint. Vaibhav started his career at Bain & Company where he consulted for private equity and corporate clients.

Vaibhav graduated cum laude from the dual degree program at the University of Pennsylvania with a concentration in finance and engineering (BSE, BAS). Vaibhav also received his MBA with Honors (Palmer Scholar) from the Wharton School.

Scott Hutchins

Scott joined Solamere Capital in 2014 and has over 15 years of private equity experience investing in domestic and international venture capital and leveraged buyout limited partnerships and co-investments. He is responsible for sourcing, evaluating, executing and adding value to Solamere's funds, co-investments and direct deals in partnership with our broad sponsor relationships, connecting our deep network of industry executives to our sponsor partners to help drive additional value in our portfolio.

Prior to joining Solamere, Scott was Senior Investment Officer at Mass PRIM, Massachusetts' $75 billion pension system running the firms private equity program. Prior to Mass PRIM, Scott worked on the Private Equity team at Liberty Mutual Asset Management where he was focused on venture capital funds, leveraged buyout funds and co-investments.

Scott graduated from Babson College.

Rob Polakoff

Rob joined Solamere Capital as a Principal in 2019 and has over 10 years of direct private equity investing experience. He is responsible for originating, evaluating, and adding value to our investments.

Prior to joining Solamere, Rob was a Vice President at Olympus Partners and an Associate at Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe, both middle market private equity firms. Rob began his career in the investment banking division of Morgan Stanley where he focused on M&A transactions.

Rob graduated summa cum laude with a BS in Economics from Duke University and earned his MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.

Bill Duplisea

Bill joined Solamere Capital as a Vice President in 2020. He is responsible for Solamere's deal sourcing activities.

Prior to joining Solamere, Bill served as Vice President of Sales at the Gerson Lehrman Group (GLG) in New York. While at GLG Bill was responsible for delivering GLG's full suite of proprietary consulting solutions to more than 400 private equity clients.

Prior to GLG, Bill spent 7 years in Institutional Sales at BlackRock in New York working with the firm's largest insurance clients. A lifetime entrepreneur, he started his first business at age 11, a successful landscaping and construction firm that was sold 15 years later.

Bill graduated from Villanova University with a degree in Finance. He lives with his wife and son in Boston's Back Bay.

Patrick Brosnan

Patrick joined Solamere Capital as an Associate in 2016. He is responsible for originating, evaluating, and adding value to our investments.

Prior to joining Solamere, Patrick was an Analyst at Lazard Frères & Co. where he focused on M&A transactions.

Patrick graduated cum laude with a B.B.A. in Accountancy from the University of Notre Dame.

Luke DeTrempe

Luke joined Solamere Capital in 2019. He is responsible for originating, evaluating, and adding value to our investments.

Prior to joining Solamere Capital, Luke worked as an Investment Banking Analyst at Morgan Stanley's Mergers & Acquisitions and Consumer Retail Group in Chicago. While there, Luke advised clients in the industrials and consumer retail sectors on M&A transactions, activist defense, debt financings, and equity offerings.

Luke received a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from the University of Notre Dame, where he graduated cum laude.

Brian Edgerley

Brian joined Solamere Capital in 2018. He is responsible for originating, evaluating, and adding value to our investments.

Prior to joining Solamere, Brian was an Associate Consultant at Bain & Company where he focused on strategy consulting and Private Equity diligence.

Brian graduated with a BAS in Economics from Harvard University. Brian also graduated with a MBA from Harvard Business School.

John Heberton

John joined Solamere Capital in 2020. He is responsible for evaluating, executing, and monitoring investments.

Prior to joining Solamere, John was an Analyst in the Mergers & Acquisitions group at Wells Fargo Securities in New York.

John graduated from the University of Virginia, where he received a B.S. in Commerce with concentrations in Finance and Accounting.

Tanner Montgomery

Tanner joined Solamere Capital in 2022. He is responsible for originating, evaluating, and adding value to our investments.

Prior to joining Solamere, Tanner was an Associate at CIC Partners, a middle market private equity firm. Tanner started his career as an investment banking Analyst at Harris Williams, where he focused on M&A transactions.

Tanner graduated with a B.A. in Economics from Vanderbilt University and earned his MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.

Alex Nadasi

Alex joined Solamere Capital as an Associate in 2022. He is responsible for evaluating, executing, and monitoring investments.

Prior to joining Solamere, Alex was an Analyst in the Infrastructure, Power & Renewables group at Rothschild & Co.

Alex graduated cum laude from Vanderbilt University, where he received a B.S. in Human and Organizational Development with a minor in Business.

Noah Nazmiyal

Noah joined Solamere Capital as an Associate in 2022. He is responsible for evaluating, executing, and monitoring investments.

Prior to joining Solamere, Noah was an Analyst in the Financial Sponsors group at Nomura in New York.

Noah graduated from Washington University in St. Louis, where he received a B.S.B.A. in Finance and Entrepreneurship.

Cooper Nester

Cooper joined Solamere as an Associate in 2024. He is responsible for evaluating, executing, and monitoring investments.

Prior to joining Solamere, Cooper was an Analyst at Harris Williams, where he focused on M&A transactions and strategic advisory.

Cooper graduated from the University of North Carolina, where he received a B.S. in Business Administration from Kenan-Flagler Business School.

Karim Nimeh

Karim joined Solamere as an Associate in 2024. He is responsible for evaluating, executing, and monitoring investments.

Prior to joining Solamere, Karim was an Associate Consultant in the Industrials practice at L.E.K. Consulting in New York.

Karim graduated from the Walsh School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University, where he received a B.S.F.S. in Global Business.

Kyla Redgate

Kyla joined Solamere as an Associate in 2024. She is responsible for evaluating, executing, and monitoring investments.

Prior to joining Solamere, Kyla was an Analyst at Guggenheim Partners, where she focused on M&A transactions and strategic advisory in the Industrials group.

Kyla graduated from the University of Virginia, where she received a B.S. in Commerce with concentrations in Finance and Management.

Jack Scott

Jack joined Solamere Capital in 2023. He is responsible for evaluating, executing, and monitoring investments.

Prior to joining Solamere, Jack was an Investment Banking Associate in the Healthcare group at Barclays in New York. Jack began his career at Mizuho where he was an Investment Banking Analyst in the Healthcare group.

Jack graduated from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, where he received a B.S. in Economics with concentrations in Finance and Operations.

Stephen Stricker

Stephen joined Solamere Capital as an Associate in 2022. He is responsible for evaluating, executing, and monitoring investments.

Prior to joining Solamere, Stephen was an Analyst at DC Advisory where he focused on M&A transactions and strategic advisory.

Stephen graduated from the University of Virginia, where he received a B.S. in Commerce with concentrations in Finance and Accounting.

Ben White

Ben joined Solamere Capital in 2023. He is responsible for evaluating, executing, and monitoring investments.

Prior to joining Solamere, Ben was an Analyst at Guggenheim Partners, focusing on M&A transactions for sponsor-backed assets.

Ben graduated magna cum laude from University of Richmond, where he received a B.S. in Business Administration with concentrations in Finance and Economics.

James Killian

Jim joined Solamere Capital in November 2013 as Controller and Vice President. He assumed responsibilities of Chief Financial Officer and Chief Compliance Officer in 2015.

From 2010 to 2013, he was the Fund Controller of Bain & Company's Global Investments Group, where he managed the operations, financial reporting, and tax compliance of the private equity fund-of-fund and co-invest partnerships. Jim started his career with KPMG in 2004, working in their Boston and New York offices, as a Manager in their Alternative Investments audit practice.

Jim is a Certified Public Accountant in Massachusetts and New York; he graduated magna cum laude from Boston College with a B.S. in Management.

Devon Carroll

Devon joined Solamere Capital in 2020. She is responsible for supporting the Finance team.

Prior to joining Solamere, Devon was a Senior at Deloitte & Touche, LLP within their Audit and Assurance practice. Her client portfolio comprised of Public and Private Financial Service Industry leaders, with a focus in Private Equity.

Devon graduated cum laude with a BS in Finance and Accounting from Villanova University, and is a Certified Public Accountant in Massachusetts.

Tyler Smith

Tyler joined Solamere Capital as the Fund Controller in 2023. He is responsible for supporting the Finance team.

Prior to joining Solamere, Tyler worked at Abry Partners, where he helped manage the financial reporting activities for the Flagship, Senior Equity, and Co-Investment partnerships. He started his career with EY in their Wealth and Asset Management audit practice.

Tyler graduated with a BS in Economics from Holy Cross and earned an MS in Accountancy from Northeastern University. Tyler is a Certified Public Accountant in Massachusetts.

Aevary Smith

Aevary joined Solamere Capital in 2022. She is responsible for supporting the Finance Team.

Prior to joining Solamere, Aevary was an Audit Associate at KPMG in their Financial Services practice. Aevary graduated with a B.S and M.S. in Accounting from the University of Massachusetts Amherst.

Jacob Yeomans

Jacob joined Solamere Capital as a Staff Accountant in 2023. He is responsible for supporting the Finance Team.

Prior to joining Solamere, Jacob was a Tax Technician at KPMG in their Asset Management practice. Jacob graduated with a B.S. degree in Finance and minor in Economics from the University of Connecticut, where he graduated cum laude.

Bailey Curtis

Bailey joined Solamere Capital in 2014. She is the Chief of Staff to Spencer Zwick and manages the Solamere Network. Bailey is also the Director of the E2 Summit and the Summit Series.

Bailey graduated from Wheaton College with a Bachelors Degree in Political Science and American History.

Charleen Morgan

Charleen joined Solamere Capital as an Executive Assistant in 2019. She is responsible for providing executive assistance to Eric Scheuermann, Vaibhav Saraiya, and Rob Polakoff.

Prior to Solamere, Charleen worked as an Executive Assistant at Bain Capital, Cherry Lane Capital Advisors and as an Office Manager at Farallon Capital Management. She began her career in investment firms at Narragansett Asset Management and held a previous administrative role at Fordham Development and University Relations.

Charleen graduated summa cum laude with a Master's degree in Educational Psychology and a B.A. in Psychology from Fordham University. She is a Notary Public and a Certified Administrative Professional (CAP-OM): International Association of Administrative Professionals [IAAP].

Julia O'Leary

Julia joined Solamere Capital as an Executive Assistant in 2017. She is responsible for providing executive assistance to Scott Hutchins and Jim Killian.

Prior to joining Solamere, Julia was a Senior Administrative Associate at Boston Children's Hospital. Julia graduated from the University of New Hampshire with a BS in Health Management and Policy.

Alexis Palazzo

Alexis joined Solamere as an Executive Assistant in 2022. She provides executive assistance to Spencer Zwick.

Prior to joining Solamere, she was an Executive Assistant to a team at a health care company.

Alexis received her bachelor’s degree at Syracuse University and a master’s in Education at Fairfield University.

Christina Smith

Christina joined Solamere Capital in 2022. She provides executive assistance to Tagg Romney.

Prior to Solamere, Christina worked as a Family Assistant for families in Boston.

Christina graduated from University of Maine where she studied Psychology and Sociology.

Carly Stokes

Carly joined Solamere Capital as an Office Manager and Executive Assistant in February 2024. She is responsible for managing the New York office as well as providing executive support to Vaibhav Saraiya, Robert Polakoff, and Patrick Brosnan.

Prior to joining Solamere, Carly was an Office Manager/EA and Property Manager at an alternative investment firm.

Carly graduated from Skidmore College with a BA in English, and minors in Business, Gender Studies, and Dance.