Tom Rester

Tom Rester, CFA, has a strong background in finance and corporate development, currently serving as an Associate at Columbia River Partners since January 2025. Prior to this role, Tom worked at Auctane from July 2022 to January 2025, where responsibilities included conducting due diligence for M&A transactions and developing financial models for strategic initiatives. At GuideCap Partners LLC, from January 2020 to July 2022, Tom performed over 100 valuations and managed multiple projects, contributing to a $1 million book of business. Earlier experience includes financial analysis at Southern Wealth Management, LLP, and an Accounts Payable role at Texas A&M University. Tom holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance with a Minor in Financial Planning from Texas A&M University.

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Columbia River Partners

Columbia River Partners (CRP) is a private investment firm integrating private equity, venture capital and special situations. CRP seeks to partner with management teams to invest in businesses going through transition or expansion with patient long-term capital. We focus on situations where we can bring technology and our network to drive change. We are not afraid of complexity. We are not afraid of introducing technology to traditional business sectors. We are passionate about investing in people. Learn more about why we may be the right partner for you and your company.


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