By Nicole Mistretta – Data Reporter, Dayton Business Journal
Apr 2, 2024 Updated Apr 2, 2024 3:50pm EDT
A Dayton investment firm, managing nearly $700 million in assets, named its first partner.
Windancer Holdings recently announced the promotion of David Shepley to partner, the first in the company’s history. The announcement was made by Shane Connor, managing partner of Windancer Holdings, marking a significant moment for the firm.
“I am deeply honored by this recognition and excited about the future at Windancer Holdings,” Shepley said. “This promotion is not just a milestone for me but a testament to our collective belief that ‘it only takes one’—one moment, one decision, one investment—to truly make a difference. As we move forward, I am committed to continually driving our partnership and investment approach towards new heights of excellence.”
David Shepley joined Windancer Holdings in July 2021 as vice president of investments and was promoted to director of investments in January 2023.
“David’s promotion to partner embodies our belief to ‘be exceptional’, which is not just a core value but the standard for all our endeavors,” Connor said. “Most importantly, David is a talented investor and an even better person. Windancer is lucky to have him.”
Connor’s father and managing partner of The Connor Group, Larry Connor – associated with the firm’s guiding philosophy – shared his perspective on the announcement. The Connor Group, a real estate investment company, has grown to $5 billion in assets.
“At Windancer Holdings, we’ve always believed that development of the right talent, along with dedication and the potential for great performance, leads to leadership and progress,” Larry Connor said. “David Shepley’s path to Partner-status is evidence of our conviction that genuine success stems from providing the right individuals with chances to succeed.”
Windancer's first partner
David Shepley
About Windancer Holdings
Windancer Holdings is an investment firm known for its active, high-conviction investing and strategic long-term capital management. The firm utilizes flexible, permanent capital to evaluate a diverse range of investment opportunities in the public and private markets, employing an opportunistic and unconstrained approach.
Windancer Holdings is driven by the experience, expertise and entrepreneurship of Larry Connor – an American real estate and technology entrepreneur. He is the founder and managing partner of The Connor Group.
In 1992, The Connor Group consisted of one investor and $400,000 of seed funding to buy three apartment communities in Dayton. Today, The Connor Group has more than 900 investors, $4 billion in assets and operates in 18 markets across the country.
Source: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2024/04/02/windancer-holdings-announces-first-partner.html