ST. LOUIS

WILsquare Capital, a St. Louis-based private equity firm, announces the hiring of Kathy Kristof-Chapman and Matthew Page. 

Kathy, a Certified Public Accountant with a Master of Business Administration from Washington University, has a strong financial and reporting background. Kathy has over 20 years of experience managing the accounting departments of various mid-size companies. She also has considerable experience implementing and integrating various accounting systems. Kathy joins WILsquare as the Firm’s Controller. 

Matt joins WILsquare Capital after receiving his Bachelor’s Degree with majors in Finance and Accounting from Washington University. While attending Wash U, Matt was a four-year member of the football team and received All-America honors his senior season. Prior to joining WILsquare, Matt completed an intern program with a boutique investment bank specializing in sell side advisory in the middle market. Matt will contribute to the Firm through financial analysis and modeling, due diligence on potential acquisitions, and industry research. 

“WILsquare Capital is extremely pleased to have Matt and Kathy join our growing team.” said Bill Willhite, Managing Partner at WILsquare Capital. “Kathy’s technical abilities along with her experience working with lower- middle market companies will allow her to make immediate and meaningful contributions to WILsquare Capital. Matt’s strong academic background from a top tier university and his dedication and discipline as a student-athlete provides a solid foundation for his role as an analyst, serving both WILsquare’ s deal process as well as working with our operating platforms in providing additional assistance with certain projects. I am very pleased to welcome both Kathy and Matt to the WILsquare Capital Team.” 

About WILsquare Capital

WILsquare Capital is a St. Louis-based private equity firm focused on acquiring and growing lower-middle market businesses in the Midwest and Southern United States, with an emphasis on business services, niche manufacturing, distribution and technology companies. The Firm is currently investing out of WILsquare Capital Partners Fund I, L.P.