Transactions
- Management Buyout
- Corporate Divestiture
- Family Transition
- Recapitalization
- Direct Coinvest
- Acquisition
Criteria
- $10+ million Revenues
- $2.5+ million EBITDA
- $5 – $25 million Initial Investment
Industry Experience
We invest across all Financial Services verticals:
- Insurance Services & Distribution
- Professional Services
- Wealth Management
- Asset Management
- Credit Intermediation
- Payments
- Depository Institutions
- Financial Technology
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A Family Legacy
First Bancshares is anchored by 125+ years and 5 generations of family ownership in Centier Bank, with approximately $8 billion in assets and 1,000 associates. As a full-service financial institution serving Northern and Central Indiana, Centier is testament that no matter how large a business has grown, it is still possible to provide differentiated, personalized service.
Our Team
Management Team
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Mike Schrage
PARTNER & CHAIRMAN
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Anthony Contrucci
PRESIDENT & MANAGING PARTNER, PRIVATE INVESTMENTS
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Chris Campbell
PARTNER
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Scott May
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Investment Committee
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Mike Barker
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Chris Campbell
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Anthony Contrucci
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Ben Fishman
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Sharon Gardner
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Stephanie Schrage
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Joe Seaman
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