Eric Luoma is Managing Director on the Investment Execution team at Architect Equity, where he is responsible for transaction execution of the target portfolio companies.

Prior to joining Architect in 2019, Mr. Luoma was a Vice President at CriticalPoint Capital and a Senior Associate at OpenGateCapital. Previously, Mr. Luoma focused on distressed credit and business turn arounds at Woodside Capital and began his career in the Transaction Advisory practice at KPMG.

Mr. Luoma received an M.B.A. degree from Goizueta Business School at Emory University and a B.A. in Economics from Hamilton College.

Eric is an outdoor enthusiast and an aspiring endurance athlete. He enjoys the Southern California climate, and outside of the office can be found surfing in the ocean or cycling and trail running in the mountains.

Jack Hall is Managing Director, Head of Operations at Architect Equity, where he advises select Architect portfolio companies and provides due diligence support for new platform and add-on acquisitions. Mr. Hall is an innovative operational and engineering leader with over thirty years of experience and an established track record of managing matrixed organizations on a global basis.

Prior to joining Architect in 2020, Mr. Hall was the Vice President and General Manager at Arconic, an industrial machinery manufacturer, where he led all facets of the global aluminum extrusion business and was responsible for the transformation of its Lafayette, Indiana-based plant through lean operational practices. Previously, he was Vice President and General Manager at Tenneco, an automotive components manufacturer, where he led customer management, operations, engineering, and quality control.

Prior, Mr. Hall had an extensive career at Johnson Controls across numerous functional roles including engineering and operations with profit and loss oversight. At Johnson Controls, he helped triple the size of the Asian engineering organization while based in Shanghai, China, and was also the General Manager, responsible for the European hybrid battery business.

Mr. Hall received both an M.S. and a B.S. in Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering from the University of Illinois.

Brent Silverman is Principal on the Business Development team at Architect Equity, where he is responsible for sourcing and qualifying investment opportunities for the Firm and its portfolio companies.

Prior to joining Architect in 2020, Mr. Silverman worked in the commercial lending industry at First National Capital Corporation.

Mr. Silverman received a B.S. in Finance from the Eller College of Management at the University of Arizona.

In his free time, Brent enjoys spending time with family and friends, and traveling… especially to Arizona.

Ray Cho is the General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer of Architect Equity, where he is responsible for legal and compliance matters affecting the Firm and its portfolio companies.

Prior to joining Architect, Mr. Cho practiced at Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom and Simpson Thacher & Bartlett. Previously, he worked in the legal department at Google Inc. and held a senior role at SRS Acquiom, an M&A fintech company.

Mr. Cho received a J.D. and M.I.A. from Columbia University and a B.A. in Government from Claremont McKenna College. He is a member of the state bars of California and Texas and is a fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation.

Ray enjoys traveling with his wife and daughter, reading science fiction, and listening to live jazz. He is a fan of Arsenal Football Club.

Jeff Giery is a Vice President on the Portfolio Operations team at Architect Equity, where he works directly with portfolio companies providing operational support and oversight.

Prior to joining Architect Equity in 2019, Mr. Giery worked in Operations and Business Development for ImpactPPA, a renewable energy startup. Previously, he was Director of Operations at an early-stage investment group in Los Angeles and was an Associate covering the Hedge Fund and Private Equity Groups at GLG.

Mr. Giery received a B.S. in Real Estate Development from the Price School of Public Policy at the University of Southern California.

In his free time, Jeff enjoys paddling, fishing, surfing, camping, and whooping Andrew Brown in ping pong.

Kyle Juedes is a Vice President on the Portfolio Operations team at Architect Equity, where he is responsible for helping manage the companies investments and supports the managing partner.

Mr. Juedes joined Architect in 2020. Previously, Mr. Juedes was an Analyst at Cebron Group, a private equity firm based in California.

Mr. Juedes received an M.S. in Financial Analysis from the University of San Francisco and a B.S. in Economic Administration from the University of California, Riverside.

In his free time, Kyle enjoys traveling and trying new restaurants in the LA area.

Andrew Brown is Vice President on the Investment Execution team at Architect Equity, where he is responsible for qualifying and executing investment opportunities.

Mr. Brown joined Architect in 2019 as a Business Development Associate, where he sourced numerous opportunities.

Mr. Brown received a B.S. in Psychology from San Diego State University.

In his free time, Andrew enjoys playing golf and dominating office ping-pong tournaments.

Noah Magaziner is a Senior Associate on the Business Development team at Architect Equity, where he is responsible for sourcing and qualifying investment opportunities for the Firm and its portfolio companies.

Prior to joining Architect in 2022, Mr. Magaziner was an Associate at GLG.

Mr. Magaziner received a B.S. in Finance from the Alfred Lerner College of Business and Economics at the University of Delaware.

In his free time, Noah enjoys playing basketball and rooting for Philadelphia sports teams.

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Nick Keller is a Senior Associate on the Business Development team at Architect Equity, where he is responsible for sourcing and qualifying investment opportunities for the Firm and its portfolio companies.

Prior to joining Architect in 2022, Mr. Keller was an Analyst at General Pacific Capital, a succession advisory firm based in Idaho.

Mr. Keller received a B.S. in Economics from the University of Colorado Boulder.

In his free time, Nick enjoys playing the guitar, exploring the Santa Monica Mountains, and playing pick-up basketball games at Venice Beach.

Kai Henderson is an Associate on the Business Development team at Architect Equity, where he is responsible for sourcing and qualifying investment opportunities for the Firm and its portfolio companies.

Prior to joining Architect in 2023, Mr. Henderson was Head of Growth at Contrebleu, an eyeglass company based in California.

Mr. Henderson received a B.A. in Communication from the University of Southern California.

In his free time, Kai enjoys traveling, listening to new music, and rooting for USC football.

Nick Omsberg is an Associate on the Investment Execution team at Architect Equity, where he is responsible for transaction execution of target portfolio companies.

Prior to joining Architect in 2025, Mr. Omsberg worked as an Investment Banking Associate at Palm Tree LLC where he focused on transaction execution support and advisory for sell-side and buy-side mergers and acquisitions, special situations, and capital raises.

Mr. Omsberg received a B.A. in Global Business from the University of Southern California.

Adam Rasmussen is an Analyst at Architect Equity, where he is responsible for analyzing, reporting and providing overall support to the firm.

Mr. Rasmussen joined Architect in 2023 as an Intern and joined the team full-time in 2024. Previously, Mr. Rasmussen was a Mergers & Acquisitions Intern at Palm Tree, a M&A consulting firm based in California.

Mr. Rasmussen received a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Southern California.

In his free time, Adam enjoys playing golf with his friends, using his certification as a master scuba diver, and rooting for USC Football and the OKC Thunder.

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Jim Price is an Operating Advisor at Architect Equity and the President of TIMEC Oil & Gas, one of Architect’s portfolio companies. With an in-depth understanding and experience in operations management coupled with strong leadership skills, he advises select Architect portfolio companies while providing due diligence support for new platform and add-on acquisitions.

Prior to joining Architect and TIMEC in 2020, Mr. Price held senior positions for several large firms performing Industrial Construction, Maintenance, and Turnaround Services across the Energy markets. He has broad field and management experience throughout his 45+ years in the business.

Mr. Price received his B.S. from Penn State University and his M.S. in Engineering from Northeastern University.

Jim relocated to the West Coast in 2011 with his wife and three children and currently resides in Southern California.

Emma Anderson is the Office Manager at Architect Equity, where she oversees the daily operations of the office and its various departments. 

Prior to joining Architect in 2023, Ms. Anderson was working in the events space as an Events Coordinator at The Rose and The Distinguished Speaker Series. 

Ms. Anderson received her B.S. in Planning, Public Policy, and Management from the University of Oregon and is a Notary Public. 

In her free time, Emma enjoys going to the beach, hiking, and playing with her beloved dog.