Access Holdings promotes two to managing director

Access Holdings has promoted Andy Colmone and Michael Rodgers to managing director. Colmone joined Access Holdings in June 2019 while Rodgers came on board in August 2017.

PRESS RELEASE

Access Holdings Management Company LLC (“Access Holdings”) is pleased to announce the promotion of Andy Colmone and Michael Rodgers to Managing Director. In this capacity, Andy and Michael will be responsible for sourcing new platform investments, developing and managing relationships with new and existing partners and supporting the continued growth of the firm.

Kevin McAllister, Partner and Founder of Access Holdings, commented: It gives me great pleasure to recognize the exceptional contributions that Michael and Andy have made to the growth and development of Access. Moreover, it’s with great confidence in their leadership and experience that we will continue to accelerate the growth of our portfolio companies and firm. It is only with an accountable, capable and authentic team that we will deliver on our promise of being genuine value add partners to our extraordinary entrepreneurial business leaders.

Andy joined Access Holdings in June of 2019 and has been integral to the growth of the organization. Andy helped the team close its most recent transaction in January 2020 of Cobblestone Auto Spa the first investment for the Access-established buy-and-build Car Wash Owners Network platform. Andy also sourced and closed on Access’ initial buy-and-build platform investment in the Dental Laboratory industry. Andy has proven to be a diligent and thoughtful leader and we are excited to see where he, in partnership with our executive leaders, takes these platform businesses.

Andy Commented, “I am excited to expand upon what has already been accomplished and work with the team to continue to grow our portfolio of purposefully identified, buy-and-build platforms delivering essential services. Michael’s partnership and experiences are invaluable, and I’m looking forward to partnering with him to continue to grow the firm.” Prior to joining Access Holdings, Andy served as CFO of Great Lakes Dental Partners LLC, a Principal with GO Growth Operators, a VP with Sterling Partners and an Associate at American Capital and J.P. Morgan.

Michael joined Access Holdings in August of 2017 and has been instrumental in launching the initial fund while also closing Regency, the fund’s first platform investment in the pet loss services industry. Michael has taken a leadership role in building Regency’s corporate infrastructure as well as closing eight add-on acquisitions. Michael has played a key role in helping build the firms foundation with his leadership in the development of core firm processes and team recruitment. Like Andy, Michael exemplifies and embodies the core values of Access in his everyday work.
Michael Commented: “It has been a privilege to work with such an experienced, thoughtful, and driven team. I have enjoyed the opportunity to learn from my colleagues and look forward to working alongside them as Access continues on its growth trajectory.”

Prior to joining Access Holdings, Michael served as Vice President at Credit Suisse an Associate at ABS Capital Partners, and an Analyst at Greenspring Associates.

ABOUT ACCESS HOLDINGS
Founded in 2013, Access Holdings is a Baltimore-based private investment firm focused on investing in and building essential service-based businesses in North American. Access Holdings takes a purposeful research-heavy, thematic approach to investing and seeks to execute a concentrated portfolio of buy-and-build strategies. For more information, please visit www.accessholdings.com.