O2 Investment Partners Announces Promotion of Thomas Girdler to Vice President

January 2026

Bloomfield Hills, Michigan

O2 Investment Partners (www.o2investment.com) is excited to announce the promotion of Thomas Girdler to Vice President.

Luke Plumpton, O2’s Managing Partner, commented: “I am delighted to announce the promotion of Thomas to Vice President, a testament to his performance and dedication. Since joining O2, Thomas has demonstrated strong judgment and effective engagement with portfolio company management teams, and embodied our investment philosophy. His promotion is another example of O2’s ability to attract and cultivate top-tier talent. We are thrilled to have him on our team as we continue to build towards the future.” 

The promotion follows another successful year for O2 in 2025, in which the firm completed 36 acquisitions and added four new team members. O2 is eager to continue building on this momentum throughout 2026.

About O2 Investment Partners:

O2 Investment Partners is a Midwestern-based private equity firm that seeks to invest in lower middle-market niche services, technology, and select industrial companies. The firm invests in businesses with earnings growth potential and a clear path to creating shareholder value. O2 invests to partner with management to build and grow the business and take it to its next stage of development. This requires a clear vision and strategic plan to create shareholder value, close partnership, and alignment of interest with management.

Additional information is available at www.o2investment.com.

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