WHO WE ARE

Truck 9 works with our partners to develop a long-term vision, to gather the necessary resources and expertise, and to execute.

Our History

Our founders joined their family construction business as kids. At the time, the business did less than $1M in revenue. One of its trucks surpassed its expected useful life, continuing to run through multiple generations of employees. The truck came to be more than just a piece of equipment—it became a symbol of grit, durability, and perseverance. It was Truck 9. We work to embody these same qualities every day. Our name reminds us that the best way to get where we want to go is to remember and to embody the core values that define us as who we are.

Our founders have gone on to build one of the largest general contracting firms in the country at nearly $5B in revenue, continuing to lead it today.

In parallel, they have looked to share their experience and learnings with the broader business community, partnering with Chris LeRoy and Kevin McCarthy to launch Truck 9 in 2022. Since then, Truck 9 has backed 5 platform businesses, working with our partners to many growth and improvement initiatives and acquisition strategies.

Our Leadership

  • Chris brings over a decade of operational, strategic, and business development experience to the team. A native of Portland, Maine, he began his career working in businesses that were owned by multi-generational families, in the fields of construction, service, and energy management. He left the small business world to earn his MBA and accelerate his learning, always with the intent of returning to work with the founder and family-owned businesses he loves.

    Prior to founding Truck 9 Partners, Chris worked in the Boston Consulting Group’s private equity practice, where he advised PE firms acquisitions ranging in value from $100M to over $1B, working closely with clients to identify and execute opportunities for growth and value creation. He loves applying the learnings from his prior experience to smaller firms looking to continue and expand their great legacies.

    Chris earned his B.A. from Harvard College and his M.B.A. from MIT Sloan. He lives in Boston with his wife, Ashley, and their son and daughter, Dec and Sully. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with family, home improvement, sports, and playing the piano.

  • Kevin has worked with founder/family-owned businesses as an investor for his entire career. Prior to joining Truck 9, he worked at two Massachusetts-based private equity funds where he focused on helping owners grow their companies organically and through acquisition.

    Immediately prior to Truck 9, Kevin spent a decade with Century Equity Partners in Boston with a stop at MIT Sloan for business school. He looks forward to continuing to work with small business owners as they decide “what’s next” for them, their companies and their employees.

    Kevin earned his BA from Dartmouth College and his MBA from MIT Sloan. He lives in Melrose, MA with his wife Meg and their two boys, Tee and Zak. Outside of the office, Kevin enjoys chasing the kids around with Meg, playing pick-up hockey and trying to find level ground for his backyard ice rink.

  • John brings over six years of financial reporting and compliance experience to Truck 9.

    After serving as an auditor of financial services clients at Grant Thornton, John transitioned to the family office space. Immediately prior to Truck 9, he spent four years working for a single family office based in Atlanta, GA, where he was focused on managing the financial operations and reporting of multiple real estate and joint venture entities. 

    John received his B.S. and M.B.A. from Providence College. He currently resides in West Roxbury, MA, with his wife, Jade. Outside of work, John enjoys spending time with family and friends, summer beach days, and sports of all kinds. He is a proud member of the Public Address Announcer’s Organization and spent years announcing Friars athletics.

  • Ian has spent his career working with closely held businesses to achieve their long-term goals, often through complimentary acquisition strategies in addition to supporting and growing their existing business. Across advisory, investing, and operating roles, the common thing Ian has most enjoyed is connecting with teams that want to grow and evolve, and working to do so together.

    Prior to Truck 9 Ian worked at DOXA Insurance Holdings developing their M&A strategy, at Century Equity Partners investing in middle market services businesses, and at Houlihan Lokey Inc. advising on mergers, acquisitions, and financing. He has worked closely on investments ranging from $250k seed stage investments to acquisitions over $500 million in enterprise value.

    Ian studied economics and finance at Bentley University with minors in public policy and computer information systems. He enjoys competitive and recreational fitness and sports, games of all kinds, and visiting family in his hometown Westerly Rhode Island.