Todd DiBenedetto is a seasoned finance and manufacturing professional with extensive experience in business turnaround and investment. As a founding partner and former President of Big Shoulders Capital, he specialized in debt and equity investments in underperforming companies, overseeing loan portfolios, asset transactions, and corporate restructuring. He also held leadership roles at PPL Group, managing note purchases and asset monetization.

With over 20 years in manufacturing, global sourcing, and corporate finance, Todd has worked in industries ranging from metal fabrication to injection molding. He holds business and aviation management degrees from the University of Iowa and Lewis University, along with graduate finance studies at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

Beyond business, Todd is an experienced Airline Transport-rated pilot with over 8,000 flight hours, currently serving as a Captain at Mid America Jet. He is also passionate about the music and entertainment industry and actively supports charitable causes, including St. Jude Children’s Hospital and Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital.

As Executive Vice President of Business Development at Whitebridge Capital Partners, Linda is focused on driving growth and identifying opportunities.

Linda has over 20 years of legal and financial experience. She has spent nearly 10 years in business development roles, sourcing opportunities through insolvency proceedings involving commercial and industrial manufacturing companies.

Linda is a licensed attorney in Illinois and California and holds a Juris Doctor degree from California Western School of Law. Linda is a member of the International Women’s Insolvency and Restructuring Confederation (IWIRC) and the Turnaround Management Association. She currently serves on the committees for TMA NOW Global and Midwest Chapter.

Mark Heinze is a distressed business turnaround professional with over 25 years of experience helping manufacturing companies in the U.S. and Canada regain profitability. Specializing in restructuring, vendor consolidation, sales program redesign, and process improvements, he has successfully led businesses through major transformations.

Most recently, Mark served as President and CEO of a hydronic valve company, driving a financial and operational turnaround. He has also worked with private equity-owned manufacturing firms across multiple industries. Mark holds a degree in management and economics and is a certified Black Belt in LEAN manufacturing.

Outside of work, he is an avid musician, passionate cook, and dedicated dog trainer.