FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – January 11, 2024

Shorehill Capital LLC (“Shorehill”), a Chicago-based private equity firm, is pleased to announce the promotions of two highly respected team members.  Sean McCarthy has been promoted to Chief Financial Officer, and Robert Jackson has been promoted to Managing Director.

“Sean and Robert have been significant contributors to Shorehill’s success, and I am thrilled to announce their promotions,” said Dave Hawkins, Managing Partner at Shorehill.  “As a key member of the Shorehill leadership team, Sean has made a contribution in every facet of our business, playing a vital role in areas of fundraising, compliance, and financial management and reporting. Similarly, Robert has added significant value to the Shorehill team while a member of both our investment team and our business development team.  Robert’s growth into an investment team leader over his eight-year Shorehill career is a great example of how our professional development efforts are critical to the team’s long term success.  Sean and Robert will play important roles in the future success of Shorehill, and I look forward to participating in their continued development.”

Sean McCarthy has been promoted from Vice President of Finance to Chief Financial Officer. Sean joined Shorehill in 2021 after nearly ten years of asset management industry experience at Gates Capital Management, Inc. and PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.  His current role encompasses financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and administrative operations.  Sean earned a BS in Accountancy and a BS in Business Administration from Villanova University and an MBA from Columbia Business School.  Sean is also a Licensed CPA in the State of Illinois.

Robert Jackson has been promoted from Principal to Managing Director, and he will be responsible for leading investments.  Robert joined Shorehill in 2015 after leadership roles at both Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP and RSM.  He is Chairman of the Board of Directors of both Tribus Aerospace Corporation and Ascent Lifting, Inc.  Robert earned his BS in Accounting and Finance from Marquette University.

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About Shorehill Capital LLC

Shorehill Capital LLC is a Chicago-based private equity firm investing exclusively in lower middle market North American industrial companies across three sectors: manufacturing, business services, and distribution. Shorehill makes control equity investments in businesses with up to $15 million in EBITDA and enterprise values from $20 million to $150 million, plus add-ons of any size, through its committed $260 million Fund II. For more than 30 years, Shorehill’s partners have worked with middle market business leaders to accelerate growth and improve operational performance through structured investment management plans. Shorehill has a passion for helping to create superior companies and seeks opportunities with differentiated business models where our experience, network, and investment management approach can have a significant impact on the performance of the business. For more information, visit www.shorehillcapital.com.