Rainier Partners
James Whittle is an experienced business development professional currently serving as the Director of Business Development at Rainier Partners since March 2024. Previously, James held the position of Vice President of Business Development at Transom Capital Group from February 2020 to March 2024, a firm recognized for its operationally focused private equity investments in the lower-middle market. Prior roles include Senior Associate at Wynnchurch Capital from March 2015 to February 2020, where the firm focuses on value-oriented investments in middle-market companies in the U.S. and Canada, and Associate at Harvey & Company LLC from 2011 to March 2015, a leading buyside acquisition advisory firm. James holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from UC Irvine.
Rainier Partners
Rainier Partners is a private equity firm rooted in the Pacific Northwest that invests in businesses in the lower middle market, primarily in the Western US and Canada. Rainier’s principals have deep experience investing in businesses across verticals including Business Services, Financial Services, Industrial Services and Consumer Services. Rainier’s approach is to develop a partnership with owners and management teams, combined with an open, collaborative form of communication, that allows businesses to accelerate their profit growth.