Our Team

  • Chris Harper - Partner

    Chris leads all aspects of the investment process, including deal sourcing, structuring and due diligence. He builds and maintains strong relationships with owners, owner-operators, brokers, searchers and independent sponsors and investors. Experience in corporate, start-ups and SMBs and proud father of future jujitsu champion, Jack!

  • Mike Troughton - Partner

    Mike runs Established Industries’ first investment, a manufacturer’s rep for playgrounds, splashpads, scoreboards and athletic equipment. Aside from this, he advises on investments and is the proud father of three boys.

  • Mike Bourgeois - Associate

    Mike has deep operational experience from his time in The Air Force and finance experience as an ex-analyst. He has joined Established Industries as our first Associate where he works on deal sourcing and development. Our Associate model blends Traditional and self-funded search; Mike will lead a target company post-close with Established Industries as one of his investors and advisors.