Since 2003, we have successfully completed over 1,000 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.

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Thom Liggett 

Founder & Managing Partner

Thom is a collaborative corporate leader with over 30 years’ experience creating value for companies and their owners. He performs as an interim executive (CxO) or strategic 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 1,000 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:

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• Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) - New Jersey Community Capital and Community Asset Preservation Corporation - 4+ 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

Steve Smith

General Contractor - Unlimited License FL, SC, NC, TN
Partner - PCAP Velocity Construction

Steve is an accomplished executive with 35 years’ experience developing and executing real estate development projects in alignment with investment objectives. He 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 Steve's long term engagements are listed below:

• Avista Homes - 9+ years - New Homes Construction

• Build Efficient - 9+ years - Information Technologies

• Village Park Homes - 2 years - New Homes Construction

• Dalton Building Group - 2 years - New Homes Construction & Renovations for REITS

• Calloway Homes - 2 years - New Homes Construction

• DR Horton - 2 years - New Homes Construction

• Integrity Contractors - 10 years - New Homes Construction

• International Paper - 7 years - Industrial Construction / Capital Projects

• BE&K, Brown & Root, Fluor Daniels, Cardinal - 6 years - Industrial instrumentation

Steve is an energetic leader with demonstrated ability to effectively lead and work in highly matrixed and geographically distributed environments.  He also has significant experience with outsourcing and contract/vendor management.

Education/Certifications:

• Unlimited Licensed General Contractor - FL, SC, NC, TN

• Certified Graduate Builder - NAHB

• Pensacola State College - Business Administration

Association Memberships:

NAHB

Erik Olson, P.E.

Land Development & Capital Projects
Partner - PCAP Real Estate Fund I

Erik is an accomplished executive with 17 years’ experience developing and executing real estate development projects in alignment with investment objectives. He 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 Erik's long term engagements are listed below:

• Tract Quarters - 7+ years - Land Development & Capital Projects

• Reed Group - 5 years - Land Development & New Construction

• Thomas & Hutton - 2 years - Civil Engineering for Land Development Projects

• SCANA Corp. - 5 years - Regional Natural Gas Operations - Regulatory Compliance

• Rehring Pacific Company - 2 years - Facility Infrastructure Design & Operations

Erik is an energetic leader with demonstrated ability to effectively lead and work in highly matrixed and geographically distributed environments.  He also has significant experience with outsourcing and contract/vendor management.

Education/Certifications:

• Master of Engineering - Capital Projects Supply Chain Logistics - Clemson University

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering - Clemson University

David Stuck

Project Management
Partner - PCAP Real Estate Fund I

PCAP Movement Brokerage

David is an accomplished executive with 16 years’ experience developing and executing real estate development projects in alignment with investment objectives. He 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 David's long term engagements are listed below:

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• Tract Quarters - 2+ years - Land Development / Capital Projects

• TIN Partners - 10 years - Food Services, Catering & Food Trucks

• Pareto Management - 2 years - Management Services

David is an energetic leader with demonstrated ability to effectively lead and work in highly matrixed and geographically distributed environments.  He also has significant experience with outsourcing and contract/vendor management.

Education/Certifications:

• Bachelor of Arts - Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts - Portland

• Licensed Real Estate Broker - SC and NC

Don Osmond

Information Technologies

Don is an accomplished executive with 40 years’ experience developing and executing IT strategies in alignment with corporate objectives. He 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 Don's long term engagements are listed below:

• IBM - 20+ years - Global Technology Company

• Comporium - 15+ years - Regional Telecommunications Carrier

• Carolina Technology Associates - 10+ years - Telecommunications Billing Systems

• SMARTLogix - 10+ years - Logistics Technologies for Petroleum Industry

• United States Power Squadrons - 5+ years - Chairman of ITcom

Don is an energetic leader with demonstrated ability to effectively lead and work in highly matrixed and geographically distributed environments.  He also has significant experience with outsourcing and contract/vendor management.

Education/Certifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Electronic Engineering Technology, UNC Charlotte

• Associate of Applied Science in Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology, LCC

• Associate of Applied Science in Electronic Engineering Technology, LCC

Association Memberships:

ARRL, ISCET, NACHA, SAE, USPS

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:

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• Performance Capital Partners - 16+ years - Advisory & Asset Management

• National Charity League, Inc. - 4+ years - Board Member LKN Chapter

• Pinky Swear Foundation - 1 year - 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