About

Since 2003, we have successfully completed over 1,500 asset management & performance enhancement projects for clients in all 50 states and internationally.

Performance Capital Partners provides performance audit, operations improvement, and growth management services to private equity firms and their portfolio companies, public companies, banks, and other established businesses.

We produce uniquely interactive Digital Media Assets...which are enterprise simulation models that enable high velocity growth and change management planning & measurement for all project stakeholders. The models enable higher value outcomes.

Engagements are typically focused on performance improvement and client earnings growth through revenue increases (25%), supply chain cost reductions (25%), SG&A performance improvement (20%), operations improvement (20%), and through corporate restructuring (10%).

Unique in M&A due diligence and enterprise asset management, our proprietary Performance Visualization System ("PVS") is a diagnostics application to assess each company’s “stakeholder ecosystem”. Proprietary interactive simulation models (Digital Media Assets) are created that deliver measurable, visual intelligence regarding the financial impact and alignment of each stakeholder (i.e. customers, suppliers, employees) on the client’s performance outcomes. The deliverables range from detailed analysis reports & summary digital videos, to fully interactive 3D stakeholder models with dynamic data and analytics for team collaboration.

The combined capabilities of our "Talent & Tools" enable greater precision in earnings growth planning, high velocity change management, and reduced risk for companies in dynamic markets.

Thom Liggett
Founder & Managing Member

Thom is a collaborative corporate leader with over 35 years’ experience creating value for companies and their owners. He performs as an interim executive (CxO) and/or senior advisor to management and boards at public companies, private equity sponsored companies, and other private enterprises seeking performance improvement in the operation of their asset portfolios.

Thom has led over 1,500 performance improvement engagements for corporate asset portfolios in all 50 States and internationally. He has also been a principal investor, board member, CEO, and/or top strategic advisor for dozens of private M&A transactions with various partners and clients. Select extended term experience:

Simple Life Real Estate Opportunity Funds - 2+ years
Ellavoz Impact Capital & Neighborhood Homes Funds - 5+ years
Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) - New Jersey Community Capital and Community Asset Preservation Corporation - 6+ years
Blackstone portfolio company - Invitation Homes - 2 years
Blackstone portfolio company - B2R/Dwell Finance
Waud Capital portfolio company - Maxum Petroleum - 5 years
NYSE company - Roadway Services (nka FEDEX/YRC) - 10 years
NYSE company - Chevron Corporation - 8 years
NYSE company - MDU Resources/Knife River Corporation - 3 years
One of 13 US sponsored Native American holding companies - Sealaska Corporation
Private company - River Rock Capital Partners (Real Estate) - 4+ years
Private company - Greystone Holdings (Technology/Petroleum Logistics) - 8 years
Private company - SMARTLogix (Technology/Petroleum Logistics)- 2 years
Private company - FIT Technologies (Managed IT Services) - 2 years

As an active Investor & Operating Partner, Thom has invested millions of dollars into multiple companies across asset classes including private equities, technologies/IP, real estate (residential, commercial and industrial) and energy/commodities along with alternative/distressed assets in each of these sectors.

Education/Certifications:

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - The University of Akron 1991

Real Estate Broker, North Carolina License #283254

Association Memberships:

Association for Corporate Growth, Risk Management Association, Turnaround Management Association

Jacob Rosen
Analyst

Jacob specializes in real estate development, investment analysis, and data-driven decision-making. Starting in 2021, he focused on ground-up development projects in his home state of California, where he honed his expertise in analyzing and executing complex real estate investments. He has been instrumental in the acquisition of over $4 million in multifamily and single-family assets in 2024, leveraging his expertise in financial modeling and market analysis.

With a strong foundation in real estate financial modeling and acquisitions, Jacob’s career includes experience in ground-up development and value-add investment strategies. He has developed advanced financial models to support equity, and debt raises for real estate transactions, specializing in fund modeling to structure and secure capital for high-value projects. Jacob applies his analytical skills to identify opportunities, optimize performance, and create value across various asset classes.

Jacob earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with majors in Finance and Real Estate from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University.

Email: jacob@castlesgate.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacobdrosen/

Don Osmond
Information Technologies

Don is a strategic, execution-driven engineering and IT products executive with over three decades of experience leading high-impact technology initiatives across the software, ERP, logistics, and hardware sectors. He specializes in transforming complex challenges into scalable solutions that align with business objectives and deliver measurable ROI.

Don has successfully led globally distributed product and engineering teams (US, EMEA, APAC) for enterprise software firms, overseeing full lifecycle product development, cloud modernization, P&L ownership, and post-acquisition integration of product suites. Whether launching ERP platforms, managing large-scale support operations, or architecting hardware-software integrations, he has built a track record of delivering results under pressure.

Key career highlights include:

Leading the engineering and support operations for major ERP solutions like DM2, FireStream, and Pinnacle across the US, India, and Europe.
Directing petro and logistics product lines at iRely and PDI Software, managing global teams and strategic roadmaps.
Serving as CTO of SmartLogix, where he drove innovation in GPS logistics, telemetry, and ERP integrations with platforms like MAS90 and PDI.
Engineering solutions for federal clients at IBM and Comporium, including secure ACH, PCI-compliant systems, and K–12 tech systems for the Department of Defense.

Don is passionate about building strong technical cultures, mentoring talent, and aligning technology with long-term business goals. He thrives in fast-moving environments where innovation, cross-functional collaboration, and customer value are core.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/donaldosmondsr/

Valorie Liggett

Partner & Director of Client Services

Valorie is an accomplished leader with 25 years’ experience developing and executing projects in alignment with company objectives. She has a successful track record of team collaboration in leveraging technology to transform and simplify business processes while delivering measurable benefits for many substantial companies. A few of Valorie's long term engagements are listed below:

Performance Capital Partners - 20+ years - Advisory & Asset Management
National Charity League, Inc. - 7+ years - Board Member LKN Chapter
Pinky Swear Foundation - 5+ years - Children's Cancer Philanthropy
Joyce Manufacturing - 7 years - Manufacturer - Residential/Commercial enclosures
Alside Corporation - 3 years - Manufacturer - Vinyl Siding, Windows, Doors, Fencing

Valorie is an energetic leader with demonstrated ability to effectively lead and work in highly matrixed and geographically distributed environments.

Education/Certifications:

AutoDesk Design Academy - Certified in AutoCad Engineering Design
Polaris Career Center - Certified in Advanced Computer Design
New Horizons - Certified in Visual Basic and Access Development Levels I, II, and III