Richard Hunt

Growing up in a family of small business owners (his parents are both dentists who practice together), Richard has long been energized by the challenges and opportunities that face small enterprises, and the positive influence they can have on both their employees and their communities.

Prior to founding TRLP alongside Will, Richard gained professional experience working in investment banking (Piper Sandler), private equity (Blue Sage Capital) and operations (Aspire Home Healthcare). A lifelong Tar Heel, he earned his undergraduate degree from UNC-Chapel Hill, where he was a member of the club golf team, and his MBA from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management.

Richard currently resides in Charlotte, NC, with his wife, Charlotte (not confusing at all!!) and their 1-year old Clumber Spaniel, “Pig.” Richard is an avid golfer and in his free time enjoys cheering on the UNC Tar Heels and spending time with Charlotte (preferably outdoors – running, hiking and skiing are favorite activities).

Will Adams

From an early age, Will has always been an enterprising young man. From lemonade stands to student government bake sales, Will has been fascinated with building a small business by putting a unique spin on traditional models (how many lemonade stands offered homemade orange crushes?). He has seen the pride, fulfillment and positive impact that a small business can offer a community through his family’s knitting mill in Tarboro, NC, which his family has run for almost a century.

Will began his career in the Consumer and Business Services division of Deutsche Bank’s investment bank in New York City, before joining BRS & Co. to work in lower middle market private equity. During his time at BRS, Will worked closely with executives and entrepreneurs to take small businesses to the next stage of growth. He also realized that in his next step of growth, he wanted to build companies as an operator, rather than from the outside seat of an investor. He earned a double degree in Accounting and Politics from Washington & Lee University, where he was honored to be a Johnson Scholar.

Will has recently relocated to Charlotte, NC, where he lives with his wife, Eileen. He is a passionate outdoorsman and runner, spending his weekends playing golf, fishing, hiking, hunting, and anything else that keeps him active and in the fresh air.