About Us

Timber Springs Partners is dedicated to partnering with and growing lower middle market businesses with untapped potential into market leaders. We specialize in identifying companies with strong foundations and helping them reach the next level through strategic investment, operational improvements, and long-term growth initiatives.

About Us

Timber Springs Partners is dedicated to partnering with and growing lower middle-market businesses with untapped potential into market leaders. We specialize in identifying companies with strong foundations and helping them reach the next level through strategic investment, operational improvements, and long-term growth initiatives.

What We do

We invest in and partner with established businesses seeking a strategic partner to support growth and operational improvement.

From streamlining operations to identifying new market opportunities, we focus on practical, value-driven initiatives that strengthen performance and position companies for long-term success. Our goal is not short-term gains, but durable growth that benefits owners, employees, customers, and communities.

Our Approach

We focus on collaboration and trust, partnering with business leaders to foster growth while maintaining core values.

Partnership first

We collaborate closely with
owners and management.

Hands-On Support

Practical support to improve operations and execution.

Long-Term Capital

Investing for sustainable growth, avoiding quick exits.

Shared Success

Growth that supports owners, employees, and communities.

Investment Criteria

We look to partner with established businesses that demonstrate strong fundamentals and long-term growth potential.

Financial Profile

Businesses generating over $10M in annual revenue with a strong margin profile.

Financial Profile

Market Position

Established brands with a loyal customer base and strong reputation.

Market Position

Growth Potential

Scalable business models with opportunities for organic growth and regional expansion.

Growth Potential

Management Team

Experienced leadership willing to stay on board during the transition phase.

Management Team

Sector Focus

Services generalists, with particular interest in healthcare services, residential and facility services, and other resilient lower middle-market businesses.

Sector Focus

Geographic Reach

Primarily focused on North America.

Geographic Reach

Meet Our Team

A collaborative team focused on building strong partnerships and creating long-term value.

David Reynolds​

President​

Emily Carter

Vice President

John Mitchell

Managing Partner

David Reynolds​

Partner

Ready to start the next chapter of growth?

We’re always open to conversations with business owners exploring their future.

Contact us

No matter where you are in your journey – actively seeking investment, weighing your options, or just getting curious – we’re always happy to connect.





    Jeff Samit

    Co-Founder and Partner

    Prior to co-founding Timber Springs, Jeff worked as an Investment Banking Associate in the healthcare and industrials groups at Deloitte Corporate Finance (“DCF”), where he specialized in mergers and acquisitions, leveraged buyouts, and debt and equity financings. While at DCF, Jeff played a key role in advising middle-market clients through transaction processes by conducting extensive financial analysis and due diligence, resulting in nearly $1 billion of total deal value.

    Jeff graduated from Duke University with a B.S. in Economics and a Concentration in Finance.

    Will Nicklaus

    Co-Founder and Partner

    Prior to co-founding Timber Springs, Will was an Associate at Sentinel Capital Partners, a middle-market private equity buyout fund in New York, where he focused on investments across business services, consumer, healthcare services, and industrials. Previously, Will worked as an Analyst at BlackArch Partners, a middle-market investment bank in Charlotte, where he advised founder-owned and private equity-backed businesses on buy- and sell-side M&A transactions and capital raises.

    Will graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a B.S. in Business Administration, where he was a member of the NCAA Division I men’s lacrosse team.