Tom Beaton

Founder at Next Step LLC

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Tom Beaton is the founder of FitVine Wines LLC, founded in 2015, and Next Step LLC, founded in 1986.
At Next Step LLC, he holds the title of Managing Director from 1986 to present.
Currently, he is an Advisory Board Member at Pamlico Capital Management LP since 2002.
He previously worked as Vice President at The Walt Disney Co. from 1995 to 1996.
Mr. Beaton received his undergraduate degree from Princeton University in 1977, his MBA from the University of Virginia Darden School of Business in 1983, and his graduate degree from The Heller School for Social Policy & Management in 1980.

Tom Beaton active positions

Companies	Position	Start
Next Step LLC	Founder	1985-12-31
Pamlico Capital Management LP Pamlico Capital Management LP Investment ManagersFinance Pamlico Capital Management LP (Pamlico Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 1988 by Frederick W. Eubank II, Watts L. Hamrick III and Scott Bullock Perper. The firm is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.	Consultant / Advisor	2015-12-31

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Former positions of Tom Beaton

Companies	Position	End
WALT DISNEY COMPANY (THE)	Corporate Officer/Principal	1996-12-30
FitVine Wines LLC FitVine Wines LLC Beverages: AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables Part of O'Neill Beverages Co. LLC, FitVine Wines LLC is a wine brand that offers lower sugar, full-alcohol wines for people who seek adult beverages that fit their lifestyle without compromising on flavor or quality. The company is based in Berkley, MA. FitVine offers red, white, and sparkling varieties that pair perfectly with all of life's best moments. The company was founded in 2015 by Tom Beaton and Mark Warren. FitVine Wines was acquired by O'Neill Beverages Co. LLC on November 10, 2022.	Founder	-

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Training of Tom Beaton

Princeton University	Undergraduate Degree
University of Virginia Darden School of Business	Masters Business Admin
The Heller School for Social Policy & Management	Graduate Degree

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WALT DISNEY COMPANY (THE)	Consumer Services

Private companies	3
Pamlico Capital Management LP Pamlico Capital Management LP Investment ManagersFinance Pamlico Capital Management LP (Pamlico Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 1988 by Frederick W. Eubank II, Watts L. Hamrick III and Scott Bullock Perper. The firm is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.	Finance
Next Step LLC
FitVine Wines LLC FitVine Wines LLC Beverages: AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables Part of O'Neill Beverages Co. LLC, FitVine Wines LLC is a wine brand that offers lower sugar, full-alcohol wines for people who seek adult beverages that fit their lifestyle without compromising on flavor or quality. The company is based in Berkley, MA. FitVine offers red, white, and sparkling varieties that pair perfectly with all of life's best moments. The company was founded in 2015 by Tom Beaton and Mark Warren. FitVine Wines was acquired by O'Neill Beverages Co. LLC on November 10, 2022.	Consumer Non-Durables

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