Summer Street Capital Partners Welcomes Thomas Rashman As Analyst

BUFFALO, N.Y., Dec. 31, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Summer Street Capital Partners, LLC (www.summerstreetcapital.com), a Buffalo, New York-based private equity fund, is pleased to announce the addition of Thomas Rashman as Analyst.

Thomas joined Summer Street as Analyst in November 2013 after working as an Analyst Intern at Summer Street for nearly a year.  During his tenure as an intern, Thomas supported the senior investment team, conducted industry research and assisted in all aspects of the investment process.  Prior to joining Summer Street, Thomas served in an elite infantry unit of the Israel Defense Forces.  Thomas earned a BA in Economics and Political Science from Vanderbilt University.  At Summer Street, Thomas will assist in the investment process, including due diligence and transaction support.

Summer Street Capital Partners LLC, founded in 1999, is a Buffalo, NY based private equity fund manager with over $450 million in committed capital focused on investing in middle-market companies. The firm recently closed its third fund and is seeking to invest alongside talented managers, bringing capital and resources to support acquisitions and aggressive growth strategies. Summer Street's investments support management buy-outs, family transitions, corporate divestitures, growth financings, and recapitalizations. The investment team is complemented by a team of experienced operating partners who are integrally involved in assisting portfolio companies. Visit www.summerstreetcapital.com for additional information.

SOURCE Summer Street Capital Partners, LLC