Joe Stosberg is a communications manager at Advantage Capital. As a member of the firm’s impact team, he focuses on developing internal and external communications and marketing initiatives for the firm.

Prior to Advantage Capital, Joe worked on the Illinois Senate Democratic Caucus’ communications staff before joining St. Louis marketing agency, Scorch where he focused on content creation and strategy for top brands such as Microsoft, LinkedIn and TIAA.

Joe holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and a master’s degree in international studies from the University of San Francisco.

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Daniel Stoute is director of information technology at Advantage Capital. He analyzes current technology and implements it into the daily operations at Advantage Capital to better support the company. Daniel is committed to providing new technology and improvements to the firm.

Prior to joining Advantage Capital, Daniel served as the director of information technology for Eagle Distributors, LLC.

Daniel is a Major in the United States Air Force Auxiliary and is the Commander of the New Orleans Squadron. He is also an active aircrew member of the Search and Rescue Team, Counter Drug Task Force and the Louisiana Wing’s Public Affairs Officer.

Steven Stull, president and founder of Advantage Capital, is a seasoned venture capitalist and private equity investor with more than 35 years of investment experience. As the firm’s chief executive officer, Steven directs our investment policy, overall operations, strategic planning and fundraising activities as well as overseeing financial administration, institutional investor relations and professional recruitment. He has served as director of several Advantage Capital portfolio companies, including Corpay (NYSE: CPAY), HRI Properties and OMNI Energy (NASDAQ: OMNI), among others. Prior to founding Advantage Capital, Steven spent nine years as an executive in the investment department of General American Life Insurance company, where he headed the Securities Division, negotiated real estate finance transactions and managed portfolios of both publicly and privately traded securities.

Steven is nationally recognized for his leadership efforts in small business capital formation, particularly for businesses located in distressed or underserved communities, where little or no venture capital infrastructure exists. He has been recognized by Ernst & Young as an Entrepreneur of the Year for his sponsorship of entrepreneurship in Louisiana. In 2007, he received the Olin School of Business Distinguished Business Alumni Award from Washington University in St. Louis.

Steven holds an MBA and a bachelor’s degree in finance and economics from Washington University in St. Louis. He has earned the Fellow Life Management Institute/Master designation and the right to use the Chartered Financial Analyst designation.

Adam Suberi is director of business intelligence at Advantage Capital. As a member of the firm’s investment group, he is responsible for analyzing investments and portfolio companies in Missouri.

Prior to joining the firm, Adam worked as an associate at A.G. Edwards & Sons in the Investment Banking Capital Markets Group. He also worked for three years as a member of the Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities Group at Fitch Ratings, Inc., where he assessed the financial risk of bonds structured by investment banks.

Adam earned his MBA from the John M. Olin School of Business at Washington University in St. Louis and a bachelor’s degree in economics from Northwestern University.

Matthew Switzer is a vice president at Advantage Capital. As a member of the firm’s investment team, he is responsible for underwriting new investments and monitoring portfolio companies.  

Matthew is a Chartered Financial Analyst with Series 6, 7 and 63 licenses. Prior to joining Advantage Capital, he spent four years at UMB Bank in Kansas City. He also served as a regional client consultant for Chiron Investment Management, LLC and was an internal wholesaler for American Century Investments.

Matthew received his bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Missouri.

Tanner Terry is a Senior Staff Accountant at Advantage Capital, where he focuses on timely reporting for the firm and its partners. Prior to joining Advantage Capital, Tanner was a Senior

Staff Accountant for an international franchising company based out of New Orleans and a Financial Advisor for a financial planning firm based out of Atlanta before that. In addition to his role with Advantage Capital, Tanner mentors young individuals looking to find their passion.

Tanner received his bachelor’s in Finance and Accounting with a concentration in Financial Management from the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

Adam Tignor is a senior tax associate at Advantage Capital. In his role, Adam is responsible for preparing CAPCO partnership tax returns and supplementary tax schedules, as well as performing technical research.

Prior to joining the firm, Adan worked for Stifel Financial’s corporate tax department where he was responsible for preparing federal and state tax returns, as well as handling tax compliance issues in the financial services industry.

Adam received his bachelor’s degree in accounting from Truman State University and his master’s degree in accounting with an emphasis in tax from Southern Illinois University–Edwardsville.

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Thomas Titus is vice president of business development at Advantage Capital where he supports the business development needs of the firm’s government-guaranteed lending team, generating SBA and USDA loans in underserved communities.

Prior to joining Advantage Capital, Thomas was a business development manager for Porter Capital Inc., for which he built a portfolio of new customers in Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee and Louisiana. He was also a business development manager for Private Business Inc., where he was responsible for generating new customers for client banks and managing the banks A/R portfolio.

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Tony Toups is a principal at Advantage Capital. He is involved in the firm’s national expansion efforts and economic development activities, working on the implementation of public/private investment programs that foster access to capital. He is a frequent speaker on these topics and also provides legal advice and representation as corporate counsel. A seasoned attorney and litigator, Tony was a partner with the New Orleans law firm of Adams and Reese prior to his tenure at Advantage Capital.

Tony’s nearly 20 years of law practice includes product liability defense, commercial litigation, construction cases and other complex matters. He was also a partner at Chaffe McCall in New Orleans and has experience in the news media and state government.

Tony earned his J.D. degree from the Paul M. Hebert Law Center and his bachelor’s degree in journalism at Louisiana State University.

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Cassi Tran is a Staff Accountant at Advantage Capital with a diverse background and a passion for learning and personal growth. She graduated from University of New Orleans with degrees in Finance and Accounting with concentrations in Management and Financial Analysis. She has recently transitioned from financing to accounting, demonstrating a strong commitment to developing her skills and knowledge in the financial field. She has a background working in various industries, including construction, banking, and healthcare, which provides a broad perspective on financial matters. Wearing many hats in her previous roles also indicates her adaptability and willingness to take on new challenges.

Madison Triplett is an associate at Advantage Capital. As a member of the firm’s investment team, her primary responsibilities include helping underwrite new investments, quarterly reporting and aiding in growth initiatives for the firm’s portfolio companies.

Prior to joining Advantage Capital, Madison was at Midwest Regional Bank where she worked as a commercial credit analyst.

Madison received her bachelor’s degree in business administration with a concentration in finance from Southeast Missouri State University.

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Alexandra Twyman is a vice president at Advantage Capital. As a member of the firm’s investment team, she provides due diligence support and monitors portfolio companies.

Ms. Twyman received her bachelor’s degree in commerce with a concentration in finance from McGill University.

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Kusha Verman is a Senior Analyst focused on impact researchat Advantage Capital. Prior to her current role, she was a Summer Policy Fellowat Google, a Consultant at The World Bank, and a Research and Data Manager atGood Business Lab.

Kusha received her B.A. in Economics from Daulat Ram CollegeMSc in Economics from University College London, and MPA/ID in Economics fromHarvard Kennedy School.

Ryan Ware is an analyst at Advantage Capital. As a member of the capital markets team, he focuses on investor relations and capital formation efforts.

Prior to joining Advantage Capital, Ryan worked as a Regional Director for a national nonprofit organization based in Richmond, Virginia, where he was responsible for leading strategic growth for the organization.

Ryan received his bachelor's degree in finance from Mississippi State University and an executive certificate from University of Richmond.

Benjamin Warning is a senior vice president at Advantage Capital. In this role, he identifies and screens potential new investment opportunities, performs due diligence, and negotiates and closes transactions, in addition to managing existing investments. He is primarily focused on investments made by Advantage Capital Agribusiness Partners.

Benjamin received his bachelor’s degrees in Finance and Banking, Economics and Real Estate from the University of Missouri—Columbia, where he graduated cum laude.

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Rose Ann Ansty is a member of the solar team where she is responsible for stakeholder relations both internal and external in support of solar projects by conducting local community outreach initiatives with landowners and governmental officials. Project development management by monitoring financial and budget obligations, site control, schedules, permitting and due diligence.  

Previously Finance Project Manager, at International Rescue Committee where she prepared and maintained project budget and financial reporting ensuring data was complete and all donor related information was disseminated to project, finance and logistics staff and partners. Prior to IRC, Rose Ann was a Program Officer at World Education where she provided technical, financial and contract management for $13mm projects in Mail, Benin, and Guinea. And prior to that an Analyst and Brokerage trader at Fidelity Investments.

BS in Economics from University of Utah and Certificate in Financial Accounting from NYU SPS and was in the Peace Corps in Mali, West Africa

Thomas Willsey has broad experience in the capital markets and a deep understanding of the fixed income markets. As treasurer, he is primarily responsible for managing Advantage Capital’s liquidity portfolio and strategic financial planning. He also serves on the firm’s investment committee.

During his 23 years on Wall Street, Thomas focused on all aspects of the fixed income markets. He began his career with Salomon Brothers Inc. and has held positions at Kidder, Peabody and Co.; Paine Webber; and BNP Paribas. Immediately prior to joining Advantage Capital, he worked on the proprietary trading desk at Bank of Montreal Capital Markets.

Thomas received his MBA from Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business and his bachelor’s degree in business administration from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. He has also earned the right to use the Chartered Financial Analyst designation.

Carter Wilson is an Analyst and member of the Capital Markets team focusing on fund analytics, pricing models, and investor relations across the firm's low-income housing tax credit (LIHTC), new market tax credit (NMTC), and state tax credit platforms.  

Prior to joining Advantage Capital, Carter served as a Financial Data Analyst at Keurig Dr. Pepper, where he specialized in pricing analysis.

Carter received his bachelor’s in finance and mathematics from Tulane University.

Chelsea Woodfin is a director of development on the firm's Renewables team where she provides leadership on the development of late-stage projects as well as the expansion and development of the firms renewables portfolio

Prior to Advantage Capital, Chelsea did solar and battery storage development work in PJM and North Carolina Duke Territory with Cypress Creek Renewables for 3 years, and with Strata Solar for 7 years.

She has a bachelor’s degree from the University of North Carolina in Public Policy and a minor in Business Administration.

Vanessa Ziller is an Asset Manager on the Renewables team at Advantage Capital, where she focuses on renewable energy tax equity investments.

Prior to joining Advantage Capital, Vanessa was the Vice President - Regional Commercial Loan Coordinator Manager at Busey Bank. With over 20 years of expertise in banking and finance, and a proven track record of problem resolution and customer satisfaction improvement, she was charged with managing a team of loan coordinators in the Missouri and Southern Illinois markets. As the primary contact for Syndications and Participations, she provided training and guidance to associates, monitored workloads, and coordinated various aspects of loan documentation.