Leadership
Steady Leadership. Disciplined Capital. Proven Experience.
Montclair Capital is guided by a leadership team with more than a century of combined experience across private equity, capital markets, corporate finance, and executive operations. Our team has led acquisitions, recapitalizations, restructurings, and growth initiatives across multiple economic cycles.
We bring institutional-level financial rigor with the practical insight of seasoned operators. Our leadership is actively engaged in every investment — from evaluation and structuring to long-term strategic oversight.
At Montclair, capital is not passive. It is guided by experience.
A Track Record Built Over Decades
Our leadership team has collectively:
- Executed 75+ middle-market transactions
- Served on dozens of private company boards
- Led companies through expansion and strategic exits
- Structured senior and mezzanine debt facilities
- Navigated complex succession transitions
We understand that every business is unique. Therefore, we approach each opportunity with analytical discipline and operational pragmatism.
Governance & Accountability
Strong governance is foundational to enduring businesses. Montclair Capital emphasizes structured oversight, clear reporting standards, and alignment between ownership and management.
Our leadership team works closely with executives to:
- Define measurable growth objectives
- Establish responsible capital allocation strategies
- Strengthen financial controls and reporting systems
- Implement long-term incentive alignment
We prioritize stability and disciplined execution over unnecessary complexity.
Our Commitment
Montclair Capital is committed to building companies that outlast market cycles. We operate with transparency, respect for management teams, and a long-term perspective on value creation.
Our leadership remains directly involved — not removed — from the businesses we partner with. We believe experience, accountability, and thoughtful strategy create durable outcomes.
William H. Carrington
Founder & Managing Partner
William Carrington brings more than 35 years of experience in private equity and corporate finance. Prior to founding Montclair Capital, he served as a senior partner at a lower middle-market investment firm where he led over 40 acquisitions across business services, healthcare, and industrial sectors.
Earlier in his career, Mr. Carrington held senior roles in leveraged finance at a national investment bank, structuring and underwriting middle-market transactions. He has served on the boards of numerous privately held companies and continues to advise leadership teams on governance, capital allocation, and strategic growth.
Thomas J. Whitmore
Partner
Thomas Whitmore has over 30 years of experience in mergers and acquisitions, restructuring, and operational turnarounds. He previously served as CFO of a multi-state industrial services company where he led a successful recapitalization and eventual exit to a strategic buyer.
Mr. Whitmore began his career in public accounting before transitioning into corporate development and private investment. His expertise includes financial structuring, risk management, and building scalable operational frameworks within growth-stage companies.
Richard L. Montgomery
Operating Partner
Richard Montgomery brings four decades of executive leadership experience across manufacturing and distribution businesses. He has served as CEO and board chairman of multiple privately held companies, leading expansion initiatives, operational modernization efforts, and acquisition integrations.
At Montclair, Mr. Montgomery works directly with portfolio company leadership teams to strengthen operational discipline, improve margins, and implement long-term strategic planning initiatives.
Charles E. Davenport
Senior Advisor
Charles Davenport is a veteran capital markets executive with more than 38 years of experience in institutional finance. He previously held senior leadership positions at a regional banking institution, where he oversaw commercial lending and middle-market underwriting.
Mr. Davenport provides strategic advisory support to Montclair, focusing on capital structure optimization and banking relationships.
James R. Hollingsworth
Senior Advisor
James Hollingsworth brings extensive governance and board-level experience, having served on the boards of private equity-backed businesses across healthcare services, business services, and consumer sectors.
His focus at Montclair includes executive mentorship, succession planning, and ensuring strong governance standards across portfolio companies.
