Payton is a Vice President of Genesis Park focusing on evaluating and executing new investment opportunities in addition to monitoring and developing active portfolio companies. Prior to joining Genesis Park, Payton worked as an Associate at GulfStar Group, a Houston-based middle market investment bank, where he focused on mergers and acquisitions and capital raising activities for privately-held middle market companies. His transaction experience spans across a variety of sectors including consumer products, transportation and logistics, manufacturing, and industrial services. Prior to GulfStar, Payton worked at Ernst & Young as a Senior Associate in their Transaction Advisory Services and Assurance groups.
Payton currently serves on the Board of Trustees of St. Martin’s Episcopal Preschool. Payton also oversees the University of Texas MPA Finance Mentorship program which connects MPA alumni with students to accomplish their individual career goals and expand their professional network. Payton earned a Master in Professional Accounting and Bachelor of Business Administration from The University of Texas at Austin.
Payton is a licensed CPA in the state of Texas.