FC CRESTONE TEAM
Our team operates with the philosophy that we consider ourselves in a partnership of equals – equally accountable to each other and to the stakeholders in our portfolio companies
Our team is small by design with diverse and complementary strengths. We have a concentrated portfolio which allows us to focus on creating value over the long-term at each individual company
Rich Horrigan
Rich Horrigan is Co-Founder and Partner at FC Crestone and a member of its Investment Committee. Rich Co-founded FC Crestone in 2007 and helped develop its highly successful investment strategy. Rich has been integral in the success of FC Crestone’s most complex and profitable investments.
Rich started his career as a CPA with Deloitte. Following Deloitte, Rich held numerous operating roles through several C-suite positions in industrial and service businesses. Rich received his undergraduate degree from Penn State University.
Stephen Schmeltekopf
Stephen Schmeltekopf is Co-Founder and Partner at FC Crestone and a member of its Investment Committee. Stephen Co-founded FC Crestone in 2007 and helped develop its highly successful investment strategy. Stephen’s responsibilities include identifying, analyzing and structuring investments.
Stephen began his career working in Mexico for a US-based non-performing loan investor and servicer. Stephen received his BS degree from Baylor University.
What CEOs Say
“FC Crestone is one of the smartest PE (Private Equity) teams that I know, and they are also the humblest people I know. They assisted me in achieving extremely successful outcomes and even out-performed their own expectations”
“The FC Crestone Team is the most collaborative and supportive team-building investors I have ever met.”
“The experience is spectacular, they are very serious in their approach, very focused, and extremely personal.”
“The FC Crestone team is very different in that while they are quick and responsive… they take the time to solve issues to the benefit of all. They are the most collaborative, and supportive team building investors I have ever met. And the outcome was substantially greater than I would have ever expected.“
“The unique thing about FC Crestone is that they have a sense for when they need to be involved and when not to be, which lead to fantastic outcomes.“
“I have to say I loved the outcome of working with FC Crestone and would recommend them hands down.“