Karl Stafford

Karl Stafford is a seasoned finance professional with extensive experience in the consumer-focused private equity sector. Currently serving as Vice President at Swander Pace Capital since July 2020, Karl has progressed through roles such as Senior Associate and Associate within the same firm. Prior to this, Karl was an Investment Banking Analyst at Wells Fargo, specializing in the Consumer & Retail sector from June 2017 to June 2020, and completed an internship as an Investment Banking Summer Analyst at Wells Fargo Securities in the Consumer, Healthcare, and Gaming Group. Karl also held multiple positions at Nittany Lion Fund, LLC, including Director of Risk Management and Fund Manager for both Telecommunications and Information Technology sectors. Karl's career began with a Sales and Marketing Internship at Derive Technologies. Academic credentials include a Bachelor's Degree in Finance from Penn State University, graduating with a perfect GPA of 4.00.