Mark Stephens
Private Equity Investor at Greybull Advisors LLC
Profile
Mark is the Marketing and Sales Operating Partner at Greybull Stewardship where he is responsible for supporting the marketing and sales functions of Greybull’s portfolio companies, including development of go-to-market strategies and brand building initiatives, sales force design and optimization, implementation of CRM solutions, as well as leveraging marketing and sales best practices across our entire portfolio.
Prior to joining Greybull, Mark’s career included extensive B2B and B2C sales, marketing and operational experience, most recently as CEO of Piedmont Candy, a mid-size private equity held business where Mark was able to reverse several years of stagnant to declining performance through innovative new products supported by comprehensive digital and traditional marketing programs.
Mark was able to achieve similar results as President of Broyhill Furniture and later Castelle Outdoor Furniture, repositioning both businesses to capitalize on evolving consumer purchasing and shopping behaviors.
Mark’s experience also includes senior sales, marketing and business development roles with Orkin Pest Control, where he led the creation of their commercial sales organization, and Heritage Home Group, where he led the sales efforts for a $450M portfolio of well-known furniture brands including Lane, Thomasville, Drexel and Henredon.
Mark began his career in sales and marketing positions with Ralston Purina, Pepperidge Farm and Campbell Soup.
Mark is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison where he received his BA in Communication.
Mark Stephens active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Greybull Advisors LLC
 Greybull Advisors LLC Investment ManagersFinance Greybull Advisors LLC (Greybull Advisors) is a private equity firm founded in 2010 by Mason Myers. The firm is headquartered in Jackson, Wyoming. | Private Equity Investor | 2021-09-30 |
Former positions of Mark Stephens
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Piedmont Candy Co.
 Piedmont Candy Co. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Piedmont Candy Co. manufactures candy products. It produces and markets sugar candies, puffs and sticks to retailers in the United States. The firms products include peppermint and assorted puffs; peppermint, assorted, lemon, clove, sassafrass, cream penny, wintergreen and cinnamon sticks. The company was founded in 1890 and is headquartered in Lexington, NC. | Chief Executive Officer | 2021-07-30 |
Pride Family Brands, Inc.
 Pride Family Brands, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Pride Family Brands, Inc. provides durable casual furniture. The company was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in Hollywood, FL. | President | 2019-06-29 |
Heritage Home Group LLC
 Heritage Home Group LLC Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Heritage Home Group LLC designs, manufactures, and retails home furnishings. It specializes in sofa, fabric, living room, dining room, bedroom, Thomasville, Broyhill, lane, Drexel, Henredon, hickory chair, Maitland-Smith, Pearson, lane venture, home accents, home office and home entertainment. The company is headquartered in High Point, NC. | President | 2017-03-30 |
| CAMPBELL SOUP COMPANY | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Elavon, Inc.
 Elavon, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Elavon, Inc. provides payment processing and security solutions. It offers enterprise payment gateway, market payment solutions, loyalty programs, and industry payment solutions. The firm serves the airlines, hospitality, restaurant, retail, healthcare, education, and public sector. The company was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Training of Mark Stephens
| University of Wisconsin | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Listed companies | 2 |
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| CAMPBELL SOUP COMPANY | Consumer Non-Durables |
| ROLLINS, INC. | Consumer Services |
| Private companies | 7 |
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Elavon, Inc.
Elavon, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Elavon, Inc. provides payment processing and security solutions. It offers enterprise payment gateway, market payment solutions, loyalty programs, and industry payment solutions. The firm serves the airlines, hospitality, restaurant, retail, healthcare, education, and public sector. The company was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA. | Commercial Services |
BFI Wind Down, Inc.
 BFI Wind Down, Inc. Home FurnishingsConsumer Durables BFI Wind Down, Inc. manufactures and markets furniture in the US. It specializes in upholstered goods and serves both residential and contract markets. The company was founded in 1905 and is headquartered in Lenoir, NC. | Consumer Durables |
LFI Wind Down, Inc.
 LFI Wind Down, Inc. Home FurnishingsConsumer Durables LFI Wind Down, Inc. manufactures furniture, specializing in reproductions and cedar chests. The company markets furniture under the registered trademarks Lane and Action Lane. Lane Furniture was established by John Lane and Edward Lane in 1912 and is headquartered in Tupelo, MS. | Consumer Durables |
Pride Family Brands, Inc.
Pride Family Brands, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Pride Family Brands, Inc. provides durable casual furniture. The company was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in Hollywood, FL. | Retail Trade |
Piedmont Candy Co.
Piedmont Candy Co. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Piedmont Candy Co. manufactures candy products. It produces and markets sugar candies, puffs and sticks to retailers in the United States. The firms products include peppermint and assorted puffs; peppermint, assorted, lemon, clove, sassafrass, cream penny, wintergreen and cinnamon sticks. The company was founded in 1890 and is headquartered in Lexington, NC. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Heritage Home Group LLC
Heritage Home Group LLC Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Heritage Home Group LLC designs, manufactures, and retails home furnishings. It specializes in sofa, fabric, living room, dining room, bedroom, Thomasville, Broyhill, lane, Drexel, Henredon, hickory chair, Maitland-Smith, Pearson, lane venture, home accents, home office and home entertainment. The company is headquartered in High Point, NC. | Distribution Services |
Greybull Advisors LLC
Greybull Advisors LLC Investment ManagersFinance Greybull Advisors LLC (Greybull Advisors) is a private equity firm founded in 2010 by Mason Myers. The firm is headquartered in Jackson, Wyoming. | Finance |
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