Steven Shamanski

Steve Shamanski, a Co-Founder at Blue North Partners, brings a diverse background in finance, operations, and athletics to the realm of entrepreneurship through acquisition (ETA). Raised on a cattle farm, Steve’s professional experience includes roles in J.P. Morgan’s Consumer and Retail Investment Banking group and PwC’s Financial Due Diligence group, as well as corporate development work in the environmental services industry. Adding to his unique profile, Steve is a former professional hockey player for the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins. At Blue North Partners, he focuses on acquiring a small to medium-sized business with at least $1.5 million in annual EBITDA, emphasizing recurring revenue and a defensible market position. Shamanski holds a B.S. from Providence College and an MBA from the University of Michigan, leveraging his financial acumen and operational insights to drive long-term growth and value creation, making him an ideal candidate for search fund investors seeking experienced searchers.