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Prior to joining Northeast Acquisitions, Walt was a founding member of Shore Points Capital (SPC), a private equity firm focused on principal equity investments in middle market manufacturing, distribution, technology and services businesses. On behalf of SPC Walt currently serves as a board member for Commercial Carpets of America. Prior to SPC Walt originated equity investments and equity co-investments for the Private Capital Group at BNP Paribas. Walt was also a member of the Merchant Banking Group at BNP Paribas where he originated senior and subordinated loans and equity co-investments. Walt has originated equity investments in a variety of industries including manufacturing, distribution, business services, energy services and restaurants. On behalf of BNP Paribas, he served as a board member or observer of North American Energy Partners, Propex Holdings, Polaris Pool Systems, Stauber Performance Ingredients, Transport Labor Contract/Leasing and Triumph Healthcare.

Walt also had five years of prior experience at the Chase Manhattan Corporation's Middle Market Structured Finance Group. At Chase, Walt specialized in financing and investing in leveraged buyouts, recapitalizations and ESOPs. In addition to his experience at Chase, Walt worked at Hartz Mountain Industries, a New Jersey based real estate developer.

Walt received a B.A. degree from the University of Pennsylvania and an M.B.A. from Rutgers University.