About Us

SGP was founded with a singular focus: To help founders, CEOs, and senior management teams maximize the potential of their business. We do so by investing in and helping build companies by providing strategic, board-level advice. Our advice is thoughtful, pragmatic, and aligned with the objective of maximizing shareholder value.

In those cases where an investment is not needed or desired, SGP also offers advisory services regarding building companies and developing exit strategies for them.

jay-longJay Shepherd, the Founder and President of SGP, has over 30 years of experience working with middle market and emerging growth companies to help them grow and maximize their potential. He has helped build and exit companies as a private equity investor and board member, and as an executive in corporate development and operating roles.

Jay’s efforts are complemented by those of a deep team of highly experienced Senior Advisors who are available to provide advice to SGP’s partner companies.