Ben Stanton

Managing Director

Ben came to GulfStar Group in 2012 from PricewaterhouseCoopers where he worked as a senior associate in the private client service assurance and due diligence practices. While at PwC, Ben performed financial due diligence for corporate and private equity-backed acquisitions of public carve-outs and privately held clients. His audit experience focused on privately held and small cap public clients.

Ben earned a Master of Science degree with a concentration in finance and a Bachelor of Business Administration with a concentration in accounting from Mays Business School at Texas A&M University. Ben is also a Certified Public Accountant licensed in Texas.

Recent Transactions

a portfolio company of
has been acquired by

Industry

Industrial Services & Manufacturing
Services
Mergers & Acquisitions

Located in Port Arthur, Texas, PAT Tank is a leading turnkey provider of construction and repair of above-ground liquid storage tanks (“ASTs”) to a variety of industrial end markets across the United States. The company’s capabilities include tank design, fabrication, delivery, installation and coating services, as well as distribution and installation of related products. PAT Tank is strategically positioned in the heart of the United States Gulf Coast region with ready access to the most highly concentrated installed base of hydrocarbon ASTs in the country. Its services are in consistent demand due to the ongoing operating and regulatory requirements that drive regular tank installation, repair and upgrade.

has been acquired by

Industry

Specialty Distribution
Services
Mergers & Acquisitions

Founded in 1997 by David Rollen and headquartered in Coppell, Texas, Rock Materials is a wholesale distributor of natural and architectural cut stone, manufactured stone, cast stone and masonry supplies. Rock Materials also operates at a second location in Tomball, Texas, a suburb of Houston. Rock Materials is the largest provider of architectural stone within the state of Texas and the transaction marks a substantial expansion in this line of business for SRS.  The Company’s senior management team will continue in their functions, leading this effort while retaining upside opportunity as shareholders in SRS post-closing.

strategic partnership with

Industry

Specialty Distribution
Services
Mergers & Acquisitions

Texcel is a leading branded supplier of premium quality industrial and hydraulic hoses and fittings, fluid sealing products and related services. With over 40 years of commercial operations, Texcel has established a clear leadership position in the fluid conveyance market through significant, long-term investments in product development, platform infrastructure and exceptional customer service. Headquartered in Houston, Texcel has established a strong national footprint, serving top-tier independent distributors across the country out of facilities located in Texas, Illinois, Delaware, Alabama and Colorado.

a portfolio company of
has completed a majority recapitalization with

Industry

Energy, Power & Infrastructure
Environmental & Sustainability
Services
Mergers & Acquisitions

Based in Odessa, Texas, and established in 2003, eTech is a leading environmental remediation business providing regulatory mandated environmental consulting, soil sampling & testing, remediation, waste management, and long-term compliance services to a large base of blue-chip customers in the upstream, midstream, government, and industrial end markets throughout the Permian Basin. With over 125 skilled environmental technicians and professionals in the field, a top-tier safety record, and a robust portfolio of Master Service Agreements, the Company’s services allow them to work in a diverse array of environmental disciplines, including soil and groundwater testing, remediation, asbestos, mold and lead consulting, federal and state permitting assistance, and a broad range of compliance support. The partnership with KLH will enable the Company to accelerate its growth and continue to expand its service offerings throughout the United States.

has been acquired by
a portfolio company of
Industry

Energy, Power & Infrastructure
Industrial Services & Manufacturing
Services
Mergers & Acquisitions

Founded in 1997, FCI is a vertically integrated provider of high-quality forged, heat treated, and machined pressure control connection products for the downstream, midstream, upstream, LNG, marine, aerospace, and defense markets. FCI’s product portfolio along with its forging and heat treat capability are highly complementary to Westbrook’s current offerings and will allow the combined platform to better serve a wider range of customers.

has acquired

Industry

Consumer Products & Services
Services
Mergers & Acquisitions

Founded in 1982, Brenham-based Del Sol Food is a family-owned and operated manufacturer of BRIANNAS Fine Salad Dressings, the leading premium salad dressing brand in the category. BRIANNAS is produced in small batches with high quality ingredients, and their products are sold in all 50 states and distributed worldwide to over 10 different countries.

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