John Hull Dobbs, Jr. is the founder and CEO of Dobbs Equity Partners, LLC. Mr. Dobbs has been involved in business since he was 12 years old, working in his family’s automobile dealerships. At 17, he was selling cars on the lot. He has worked in all the Dobbs businesses at one time or another in various capacities, which gives him varied experience across a range of industries. Mr. Dobbs was president of the Dobbs family’s private equity firm for 12 years. During that time, he oversaw all the family businesses and was instrumental in starting or acquiring businesses ranging from health maintenance organizations (HMOs), money management firms, hospitals, dental clinics, auto parts distributors, and more.

Mr. Dobbs holds a bachelor’s degree from Duke University and an MBA from the University of North Carolina.

Rick Greene is The Chief Operating Officer of Dobbs Equity Partners, LLC. Prior to joining Dobbs, Greene was an executive with Delta and Pine Land Company (D&PL), an NYSE-traded company operating in the agricultural biotechnology industry. D&PL was sold to Monsanto Company in 2007. Mr. Greene served in a variety of roles with D&PL, including Chief Financial Officer, Senior Vice President of International Business, and Senior Vice President of Corporate Development. As head of corporate development, Mr. Greene oversaw all business development and strategic planning activities of the company, including mergers and acquisitions, licensing, and business expansion. He has been involved in dozens of business combinations, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and similar transactions.

Mr. Greene is a summa cum laude graduate of Christian Brothers University and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting. He is also a Certified Public Accountant.

Matt Garibaldi is Director of Investments for Dobbs Equity Partners, LLC. Prior to joining Dobbs, Mr. Garibaldi was an advisor to ultra-high net worth and family office clients while at Commerce Advisors. Previous experience also includes roles at D. Canale & Company, PricewaterhouseCoopers, and his family’s restaurant business. Mr. Garibaldi holds both a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and a Master of Accountancy degree from Auburn University. Mr. Garibaldi is a Certified Public Accountant and a CFA charterholder.

Phillip DeBardeleben is the Automotive Group Controller for Dobbs Equity Partners, LLC. Prior to joining Dobbs, Mr. DeBardeleben spent 10 years at DHG, LLP, where he was a senior manager. While at DHG, Mr. DeBardeleben’s areas of focus were taxation, consulting and mergers & acquisitions for the Dealership Service Group as well as business aircraft taxation. Mr. DeBardeleben holds both a Bachelor and Master of Accountancy from the University of Mississippi. Mr. DeBardeleben is a Certified Public Accountant.

David Norton is the Director of Automotive Operations for Dobbs Equity Partners, LLC.  David has held various leadership roles in the Automotive Industry for the past 14 years.  Additionally, Norton presently serves as Chairman of the Tennessee Independent Auto Dealers Association and Chairman of the National Independent Auto Dealers Presidents’ Council.

Prior to joining Dobbs, David served as Chief Operating Officer of a large retail / auto finance organization, where he led retail operations and spearheaded growth and store development. David has an eye for identifying market opportunities and streamlining processes as well as developing staff.

Norton is a 1997 graduate of Rhodes College, and currently serves Rhodes on the Executive Alumni Advisory Board and Athletic Hall of Fame Committee.  He has previously served on various board of directors including Financial Executives International, The Institute of Management Accountants, Fellowship of Christian Athletes and Junior Achievement.