Chris Pitts is the founder of Maracas Capital and an experienced operator, engineer, and investor with over a decade of leadership across North American manufacturing and project execution. He has led large-scale capital initiatives for Mars, Keurig Dr Pepper, and Dessert Holdings—a Bain Capital portfolio company—delivering multimillion-dollar capacity expansions, packaging transformations, and technical project execution across food and beverage manufacturing.

Chris is the Founding President of the Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA) Club at Washington University in St. Louis, where he earned his MBA with honors, concentrating in Entrepreneurship and Private Capital. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Chris is passionate about building high-performing cultures and creating long-term value through small business ownership.

Walker Deibel is a bestselling author, investor, and educator best known for his book Buy Then Build, which has become essential reading in the ETA space. As an experienced acquisition entrepreneur and founder of the Acquisition Lab, he has helped thousands of operators successfully acquire businesses. Walker brings a deep understanding of search fund strategy, small business operations, and deal execution to the Maracas Capital team. He holds an MBA from Washington University in St. Louis and is a certified M&A Advisor.

Reggie Binford is Managing Partner at Proviso Capital, where he leads investments in lower-middle market companies across the U.S. His background includes experience in investment banking and operating leadership, giving him a rare blend of financial and organizational insight. At Maracas Capital, Reggie focuses on unlocking team potential, aligning incentives, and building durable systems for growth.

Michelle Bross is co-founder of Tresynergy, a family office investing in small businesses with strong leadership and long-term growth potential. At Maracas Capital, she advises on investment strategy, capital deployment, and executive alignment. Michelle brings an intuitive understanding of founder dynamics and long-term value creation, making her a trusted thought partner on both deal selection and post-close strategy.

Steven Bross is co-founder of Tresynergy, where he leads real estate and infrastructure investments with a focus on long-term value and strategic footprint expansion. With deep experience in construction, property management, and real asset development, Steven provides Maracas Capital with essential insight into facilities planning, site selection, and sale-leaseback strategy.

Chelsea Wood is the Co-Founder and Managing Director of Acquisition Lab, where she has supported hundreds of acquisition entrepreneurs through deal sourcing, diligence, and closing. With a background in industrial-organizational psychology, mergers & acquisitions, and founder operations, Chelsea brings a systems-driven approach to strategic planning, investor engagement, and operational readiness. She is also a Certified Mergers & Acquisitions Advisor and a key force behind the operational success of Acquisition Lab.

Eli Albrecht is an attorney and entrepreneur specializing in business acquisitions, commercial contracts, and private company transactions. He serves as outside legal counsel to Maracas Capital, supporting deal structuring, compliance, and negotiations. Eli holds a J.D. and has advised dozens of searchers, investors, and acquirers across various industries.

Joshua Siegel is a seasoned investor and fund manager with a distinguished career in capital markets, structured finance, and tax law. He brings deep expertise in fund formation, capital stack structuring, and tax-efficient deal strategy. Joshua advises Maracas Capital on investor syndication, fund administration, and long-term value creation through optimized financial architecture.