Hersh Family Office

Hersh Family Investments (HFI) is a Dallas, Texas-based single-family office that actively invests across various markets and geographies. The firm focuses on opportunities with substantial value creation potential, prioritizing outstanding management teams, sustainable growth, and enduring competitive advantages. HFI has extensive experience in both public and private markets, with a particular focus on industrial, financial, energy, technology, healthcare, and real estate sectors. As a family office, HFI offers a non-bureaucratic infrastructure, flexible decision-making, and long-term investment horizons, often expediting transactions without the need for external financing.

Founded in 2004 by Kenneth A. Hersh, HFI manages the family's capital. Kenneth A. Hersh, the Chairman, has a distinguished background as the co-founder and former CEO of NGP Energy Capital Management, where he managed over $16 billion in capital. HFI's investment approach includes partnering with management teams in growth-focused businesses, utilizing buy-and-build strategies, and providing growth, special situations, and formation capital. The firm seeks companies with proven business models, strong cash flow potential, and clear catalysts for value creation.

HFI's portfolio includes a diverse range of initiatives and partnerships such as HFI Celina Realty, Endurance Lift Holdings, The Capital Design District, Havencrest Healthcare Partners, Veteran Ventures Capital, Sycamore Tree Capital Partners, Grafine Partners, Saxum Energy Partners, Building Industry Partners, Catalyst Education, Blue Drake Capital, and Ten Nine Technologies. The firm has deployed over $800 million in private capital. On the real estate side, HFI invests and operates in high-demand markets, focusing on premier and undervalued locations with strong growth potential and cash yield, targeting residential, retail, industrial, and office assets primarily in Texas and other business-friendly states.

The leadership team at HFI brings extensive experience in public and private markets. Key members include Kenneth A. Hersh (Chairman), Randy Chappel (Managing Director), Phillip Thompson (Managing Director – Real Estate), Daniel Hersh (Vice President), and Andrew Frohman (Vice President). Rick O'Brien also serves as President & Chief Investment Officer. Daniel Hersh, for instance, focuses on real estate investments and has prior experience in real estate investment banking and family investment offices. The team leverages its significant network, financial resources, and liquidity to support its operating partners.