The professionals and staff of Dynasty Capital Advisors include some of the industry's top experts, each possessing unique, yet complimentary backgrounds and specializations. Each team member carries hands-on experience in a range of industry sectors, with engagement experiences spanning from the Fortune 500 multinational to the seed-stage start-up.

G. Rogers Smith, Jr., President - Prior to founding Dynasty Capital Advisors, Mr. Smith held positions with two leading management consultancies and one of the region's largest banking firms. His specialized areas of practice include employee buyouts and mergers & acquisitions consulting. A frequent lecturer, Mr. Smith has instructed classes at Tulane University and at the University of New Orleans. He holds memberships in the National Center for Employee Ownership, the American Society of Appraisers, and the National ESOP Association. Mr. Smith received his Master of Business Administration with a concentration in finance from Louisiana State University, and his B.A. in finance from Southeastern Louisiana University.

Jeffrey P. Fabre, Vice President - Mr. Fabre manages the firm's research and analysis activities. Prior to joining Dynasty Capital Advisors, Mr. Fabre held marketing research and analysis positions with one of the nations largest banks and a financial services firm. Mr. Fabre received a Master of Business Administration and a B.A. in Management from Southeastern Louisiana University.

James A. West, Vice President - Mr. West develops new business opportunities and secures new clients for Dynasty Capital. Prior to joining Dynasty Capital Advisors, Mr. West was the founder and president of a mergers and acquisitions firm in Tennessee preceded by a 20 year career in commercial real estate. Raised in Spain, Mr. West is fluent in Spanish and is also a professional trombonist.

Vaughn S. Lane, Regional Director - Mr. Lane manages the firm's business development and client service activities in the southeastern region. Mr. Lane's background includes 25 years of experience in corporate finance and management consulting. Mr. Lane has owned several industrial service corporations, in addition to an independent management consultancy. Between 1967 and 1972 Mr. Lane was a helicopter pilot and combat mission commander in the U.S. Army. He received his Master of Business Administration from Stetson University, and his B.S. in management from Embry-Riddle University.

Everett Stewart, Vice President - Mr. Stewart is responsible for business development and new client selection. Prior to joining Dynasty Capital Advisors, Mr. Stewart was a vice president with VR M&A in Nashville, and a senior consultant with Deloitte Tohmatsu in Tokyo, Japan. Prior to this Mr. Stewart managed the sales efforts of Excel Global Logistics in Africa, the Middle East, and India. With his notable international experience, Mr. Stewart is fluent in Japanese and knowledgeable in French and Mandarin. Mr. Stewart received his Master of Business Administration with concentrations in operations and finance from Vanderbilt University, and his B.A. with honors in economics and East Asian language & culture from Indiana University.