Bryan C. Frederickson

Managing Director

Bryan has 23 years of investment banking and corporate finance experience that includes execution of merger and acquisition, private placement, recapitalization and restructuring transactions. Bryan joined GulfStar in 2005 from Navigant Capital Advisors, LLC, the broker-dealer unit of national consulting and financial advisory firm Navigant Consulting, Inc. At Navigant, he was involved in the firm’s investment banking activities and responsible for principal investing by Sextant Corporate Finance, Navigant’s $500 million debt opportunities fund. Prior to that, Bryan served in Wachovia Securities’ media and communications corporate finance, merchant banking and loan syndications groups. He started his career with KPMG LLP’s corporate transactions group. He is active in the Houston chapter of the Association for Corporate Growth.

Bryan holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics and a Master of Business Administration in Finance and Accounting, Beta Gamma Sigma, from Vanderbilt University.

Recent Transactions

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For nearly 40 years, Fencecrete has been a leading provider of custom precast concrete fencing and wall systems, offering durable, low-maintenance and environmentally friendly products. The Company’s steel-reinforced designs are available in a wide variety of integrated colors and styles that imitate the look of wood, brick, stucco and stone, among others. Fencecrete’s versatile systems are used for perimeter and security walls, property dividers, storage screens, waste enclosures, parking lot fences, and noise, fire and wind barriers. Fencecrete delivers its high-quality, long-lasting solutions to commercial and residential developers, architects and property owners from three locations across Texas, with the ability to serve customers nationwide.

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Founded in 1982 by Bob Allen and led by Chris Sellers and Mike Hill, AHI is a leading manufacturer and distributor of quality masonry and related construction products for the Texas market, selling both directly to customers and through third-party building products distributors. The Company is headquartered in Alvin, Texas with additional locations in the Austin and Dallas-Fort Worth markets. AHI manufactures a variety of proprietary products, including Portland and masonry cements, brick cleaners, stucco coatings and cast stone, as well as performing a wide array of structural iron processing services. Manufactured products are sold under the Spectrum and Tex-Clean brands. AHI Supply serves single-family residential, multi-family residential and commercial markets.

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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.

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Specialty Distribution
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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.

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Energy, Power & Infrastructure
Industrial Services & Manufacturing
Environmental & Sustainability
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Founded in 1985 and based in Deer Park, Texas, Miller Integrated Solutions is a leading industrial cleaning, environmental, and mechanical services company that operates within the downstream, midstream, and upstream hydrocarbon processing markets. With six strategically located facilities across its Gulf Coast footprint, Miller Integrated Solutions leverages its 400+ field-based crewmembers to support over 100 master service agreements across multiple recurring, maintenance-driven, service disciplines including tank cleaning, unmanned hydroblasting, vacuum truck services, spill cleanup, air mover & hydro excavation, chemical cleaning, vapor control, rubber lining & coating services, field specialty welding, mechanical maintenance and fabrication. The Company also has extensive experience in the environmental spill response industry and can build, clean and demolish equipment and structures, as well as support any environmental needs throughout the lifecycle of its customers.

has completed a majority recapitalization with

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Industrial Services & Manufacturing
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Founded in 2009 and based in Reno, Nevada, NDSS is the largest installer of drywall, stucco and stone materials for contractors serving the multifamily residential, commercial and housing markets in western Nevada and eastern California. The principals of NDSS will retain equity positions in the business and will continue in their leadership roles.

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