Bryan Burden joins Boxwood Partners, LLC

Boxwood Continues to Expand its Team of Seasoned M&A Professionals.

Richmond, VA – (July 16, 2008) Boxwood Partners, an integrated mid-market investment banking and private investment management firm based in Richmond, VA, is pleased to announce the hiring of Bryan Burden as the company’s newest Vice President.

“Bryan comes highly recommended, and with his impressive prior work experience we are looking forward to him joining the Boxwood team,” said Bobby Morris, Managing Director.

Prior to joining Boxwood, Bryan was an Associate in the investment banking group at Wachovia Securities, where he participated in M&A transactions and capital raises for real estate investment trusts (“REITs”) as well as leading private real estate companies. Previous experience includes both Analyst and Associate positions at BB&T Capital Markets. While with BB&T, he participated in all phases of middle market investment banking transactions, including M&A, capital raising and general advisory services for leading private equity groups as well as private and publicly traded companies. Bryan earned his B.S. in Commerce from the McIntire School of Commerce at the University of Virginia and now lives in Richmond with his wife.

“I am excited to be joining the Boxwood team and working with such a talented group. They have an impressive reputation for providing top-tier service to their clients along with having extensive relationships within the financial community,” said Bryan Burden.

Boxwood Partners’ second Vice President hire in as many months comes as Boxwood continues to expand its list of high profile engagements with leading middle market clients. “Bryan will play a vital role in continuing to expand our firm while focusing on providing top service to our clients throughout the transaction process. Our success thus far has provided us with the opportunity to make key additions like Bryan with outstanding prior experience. We look forward to the key contributions he will bring to our firm as our client base continues to grow,” said Patrick Galleher, Managing Director.


About Boxwood Partners, LLC:

Boxwood Partners (www.boxwoodpartners.com), together with its affiliate Boxwood Capital Partners, is an integrated mid-market investment banking and private investment management firm based in Richmond, VA. Boxwood Partners combines a unique blend of senior-level transaction advisory, business operating experience, and proven process execution skills to give our clients a distinct advantage in the market. The firm’s extensive relationships within the global capital and buyer communities (including U.S. and international private equity groups, corporations, hedge funds, and lenders) and other important transaction-related service providers such as consultants, attorneys, and accountants ensure that the firm’s clients receive the attention and service they deserve.

Contact: Patrick Galleher
Phone: (804) 343-3441
pgalleher@boxwoodpartners.com