Matt Lynch is a Managing Director of District Capital Partners. Prior to joining DCP, Matt led Corporate Development at Blackboard, where he managed the successful completion and integration of 9 acquisitions, as well as Blackboard's sale process and $1.7 billion take-private transaction in 2011.

Matt began his career at Salomon Smith Barney (now Citi), advising on M&A transactions in the technology sector, with a specific focus on software. Over the course of his 11 years at Citi, Matt advised on over $300 billion of M&A transactions, including Xerox/ACS, Hewlett-Packard/EDS, Oracle/PeopleSoft, Hewlett-Packard/Compaq, Alcatel/Lucent and AOL/Time Warner.

Matt has a degree in Finance from the University of Illinois.

When not at DCP, Matt enjoys spending time with his family, honing his negotiation skills with his three sons (particularly at bedtime) and cheering for the Pittsburgh Steelers.

If he weren’t at DCP, Matt would be a volunteer roadie for Bruce Springsteen.

Caitlin Sullivan Currier is a Managing Director at District Capital Partners. Prior to joining DCP, Caitlin was a Business Analyst at Blackboard, where she coordinated finance and operations for Blackboard’s Education Services business.

Caitlin began her career at FTI Consulting’s Corporate Finance practice. In her four years at FTI, her advisory experience included bankruptcy and performance improvement. She worked across a wide variety of industries, including direct marketing, commercial and residential real estate, radio, and newspapers.

Caitlin has a degree in Finance from the University of Georgia.

When not at DCP, Caitlin enjoys traveling with her family, sailing on the Chesapeake Bay, and chasing her kids around all of the DC parks and playgrounds.

If she weren’t at DCP, Caitlin would move to Ireland and open a bed and breakfast with her family.

Marty Schnider is a Managing Director at District Capital Partners, where he brings extensive experience across a range of industries and deal types. He has advised on more than 40 successful transactions, including complex cross-border acquisitions, regulatory divestitures, take-private transactions, and mergers of equals. At DCP, he has led numerous engagements in the EdTech, GovTech, MarTech, and Industrial Technology sectors.

Prior to DCP, Marty was in the M&A Group at Credit Suisse, where he advised on over $95 billion in transactions, including the Praxair/Linde merger, the Vantiv/Worldpay acquisition, and the Zimmer/Biomet combination.

Marty holds an MBA from the Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia and graduated summa cum laude from the University of Maryland with a degree in Economics. He is also a CFA Charterholder and a member of the CFA Institute.

Outside of work, Marty enjoys spending time with his wife and two children, boxing, and rock climbing. If he weren’t at DCP, he’d likely be found (unsuccessfully) attempting to summit Annapurna.

Nathan Yeh is a Director at District Capital Partners. Prior to joining DCP, Nate was an Investment Banking Analyst at Wells Fargo Securities in the High Grade Debt Capital Markets group, where he participated in the origination and execution of debt and debt-like issuances.

Nate has a degree in Finance from the University of Maryland College Park. Nate is also a CFA Charterholder and a member of the CFA Institute.

When not at DCP, Nate enjoys practicing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and eating his way through Washington, DC.

If he weren’t at DCP, Nate would host his own show for reviewing street food around the world.

Dan Gaeto is a Vice President at District Capital Partners. Prior to joining DCP, Dan was a Strategic Finance Manager at The St. James, a developer of luxury sports and fitness complexes, where he directly supported the Co-CEOs across corporate development, strategic planning, and investor relations.

Prior to The St. James, Dan was a consultant within Deloitte Consulting’s Strategy & Operations practice.

Dan has a degree in Economics from The Catholic University of America.

When not at DCP, Dan likes to lift weights, spend time with friends and family, and explore DC’s restaurant and bar scene.

If he weren’t at DCP, Dan would open a coffee shop.

Steven Grillo is a Vice President at District Capital Partners. Prior to joining DCP, Steven was a Corporate Development Senior Analyst at W.R. Grace & Co. (NYSE:GRA), where his primary responsibilities included evaluating and executing acquisitions of companies in the Specialty Chemicals market.

Steven began his career in KPMG LLP’s Economic and Valuation Service practice, where he focused on financial reporting and tax-related business enterprise and intangible asset valuations for Fortune 500 clients.

Steven has degrees in both Finance and Bioengineering from Lehigh University. He is also a CFA Charterholder and a member of the CFA Institute.

When not at DCP, Steven enjoys cooking, reality TV, and learning random facts on Wikipedia.

If he weren’t at DCP, Steven would be the host of his own instructional cooking show in East Hampton, NY.

Ian Pollekoff is an Associate at District Capital Partners. Prior to joining DCP, Ian was a Valuations Analyst at Lincoln International, where he focused on valuing illiquid debt, equity, and other complex securities for private equity firms, hedge funds, and other investment managers across multiple industries. In addition, Ian worked on fairness and solvency opinions for leveraged buyouts, mergers and acquisitions, and recapitalizations.

Ian has a degree in Business Administration and a Master of Accounting from the University of Michigan. Ian is also a licensed CPA.

When not at DCP, Ian enjoys traveling, cheering for Washington, DC sports teams, and playing golf.

If he weren’t at DCP, Ian would be a ski instructor in Colorado.

Matt Sgro is a Vice President at District Capital Partners. Prior to joining DCP, Matt was an Analyst at SunTrust Robinson Humphrey, where he was a member of the Healthcare Investment Banking Credit Group.

Matt has a degree in Business Administration from Washington and Lee University, where he also played football for the Generals.

When not at DCP, Matt enjoys playing pick-up basketball, skiing, spending time in Lewes, D.E. with his family, and rooting for Philly sports teams.

If he weren’t at DCP, Matt would be working at a classic SUV car restoration shop with his dad.

Justin Allen is an Associate at District Capital Partners. Prior to joining DCP in 2020, Justin was a Summer Private Equity Analyst at LLR Partners covering middle-market healthcare growth equity opportunities.

Justin has a degree in Mechanical Engineering and Economics from The University of Virginia.

When not at DCP, Justin enjoys fishing, exercising, traveling, and supporting Chicago sports teams.

If he weren’t at DCP, Justin would be a professional food critic.

Thomas Dustira is an Associate at District Capital Partners. Prior to joining DCP full-time in 2021, Thomas was a Summer Analyst with the firm.

Thomas has a degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance and a minor in Statistics from Georgetown University.

When not at DCP, Thomas enjoys exploring DC on morning runs, skiing the Green Mountains, and taking trips to Philly to visit his sister.

If he weren’t at DCP, Thomas would be working to restore classic cars.

Tom Manning is an Associate at District Capital Partners. Prior to joining DCP full-time in 2021, Tom was a Summer Analyst with the firm and had previous experience on the M&A team at HUB International as well as CME Group.

Tom has a degree in Economics and Mathematics from Santa Clara University.

When not at DCP, Tom enjoys following Chicago sports, searching for the best oyster happy hour in town, as well as watching old Anthony Bourdain episodes.

If he weren’t at DCP, Tom would be a golf course architect.

CJ Arena is a Senior Analyst at District Capital Partners. Prior to joining DCP full-time in 2022, CJ was a Summer Analyst with the firm for two years.

CJ has Bachelor’s degrees in Applied Mathematics and Economics and a Master’s degree in Finance from Johns Hopkins University, where he was an All-American swimmer and chief of staff at the Johns Hopkins Institute for Applied Economics, Global Health, and the Study of Business Enterprise.

When not at DCP, CJ enjoys reading, playing poker, exploring new restaurants and breweries, and cheering on the New York Yankees.

If he weren’t at DCP, CJ would be a beach lifeguard near his hometown on Long Island, NY.

Andy Wang is a Senior Analyst at District Capital Partners. Prior to joining DCP full-time in 2022, Andy was a Summer Analyst with the firm and had previous experience in lower middle-market real state private equity.

Andy has a degree in Finance from the University of Maryland, College Park, where he also founded the University’s Private Equity and Venture Capital Club.

When not at DCP, Andy spends too much money and time on anything food-related.

If he weren’t at DCP, Andy would be a professional chef serving Chinese cuisine.

Colin Doherty is an Analyst at District Capital Partners. Prior to joining DCP full-time in 2023, Colin was a Summer Analyst with the firm and had previous experience in middle-market private equity and mezzanine debt at Advantage Capital Partners.

Colin has a degree in Finance and Accounting from Georgetown, where he helped direct Education and the Industrials and Renewables Group for Georgetown University Student Investment Fund (GUSIF).

When not at DCP, Colin enjoys watching baseball, playing guitar, and cooking.

If he weren’t at DCP, Colin would be working in an MLB front office.

Trang "TJ" Nguyen is an Analyst at District Capital Partners. Prior to joining DCP full-time in 2023, Trang was a Summer Analyst with the firm.

Trang has a degree in Business Administration from Washington and Lee University with a concentration in Statistical Programming.

When not at DCP, Trang enjoys playing tennis, volunteering, exploring new restaurants, and defending Boston sports teams.

If she weren't at DCP, Trang would be a racecar driver.

Rohan Rao is an Analyst at District Capital Partners. Prior to joining DCP full-time in 2025, Rohan was a Summer Analyst with the firm.

Rohan has a degree in Finance from the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign - Gies College of Business. At Illinois, Rohan belonged to the Investment Banking Academy.

When not at DCP, he enjoys playing pick-up basketball, traveling, and rooting for the New York Football Giants.

If he weren’t working at DCP, Rohan would work at an NBA front office.

Adam Shatzman is an Analyst at District Capital Partners. Prior to joining DCP full-time in 2023, Adam was a Summer Analyst with the firm and had previous experience in lower middle-market private equity at NextGen Growth Partners.

Adam has degrees in Finance and Real Estate from Indiana University – Kelley School of Business. At Kelley, Adam co-founded the Private Equity and Venture Capital Club.

When not at DCP, Adam enjoys traveling, reading, and rooting for the Washington Wizards.

If he weren’t working at DCP, Adam would be running a travel blog while exploring the world.

Emma Smith is an Analyst at District Capital Partners. Prior to joining DCP full-time in 2023, Emma was a Summer Analyst with the firm.

Emma has a degree in Business Administration and American Politics from Washington and Lee University.

When not at DCP, Emma enjoys traveling, exploring new restaurants, and rooting for the Boston Celtics.

If she weren’t DCP, Emma would be an interior designer.

Maddie Weller is an Analyst at District Capital Partners. Prior to joining DCP full-time in 2025, Maddie was a Summer Analyst with the firm.

Maddie has a degree in Economics and Data Science from Washington and Lee University, where she was also a captain of the Varsity Volleyball team.

When not at DCP, Maddie enjoys watching Philly sports teams, trying new restaurants, and staying active.

If she weren’t DCP, Maddie would be a private chef.

Tom Adams is the Controller at District Capital Partners. Prior to joining DCP, Tom was Senior Director of Development Operations for the American Red Cross and Director of Finance for the Habitat for Humanity of Northern Virginia.

Tom began his accounting career at Sallie Mae and worked in many accounting roles including Controller and Director of Accounting Operations.  While at Sallie Mae, Tom eventually became Vice President of Loan Originations and Servicing, managing $20 billion in annual loan disbursements and servicing a $190 billion loan portfolio.

Tom has a degree in Accounting from Clarion University of Pennsylvania and a certificate in Executive Management from George Washington University.

When not at DCP, Tom enjoys traveling and spending time with his family and dogs.

If he weren’t at DCP, Tom would open a kennel and raise thoroughbred dogs.