Timothy Armstrong

Tim joined Roark in 2015. He is responsible for all key aspects of the private equity investment process, including: investment origination, due diligence, transaction structuring and negotiation, and portfolio company oversight. He is actively involved in Roark’s investments in Drybar, Great Expressions Dental Centers, and The Cheesecake Factory. Prior to joining Roark, Tim served as the head of the Retail and Consumer vertical of H.I.G.’s Middle Market Fund where he led its investments in HOA Restaurant Group, TLC Vision, Sightpath Medical and VisionSource. Tim began his private equity career in 1996 when he joined Saunders Karp & Megrue which subsequently merged with Apax Partners. While there, he was a partner in its Retail and Consumer practice and helped lead and manage the investments in Tommy Hilfiger, Ollie’s Bargain Outlet, Rue 21, Spyder Active Sports, Café Rio and Mimi’s Café, among others. Tim earned his undergraduate degree from Yale University.