Bud Ross

Bud Ross applies years of experience building long-term value for companies across diverse industries, including business services, hospitality, technology, and real estate. He supports Stapleton Group’s senior management by managing day-to-day operations for a wide range of engagements.

Prior to joining Stapleton Group, Bud served as the managing partner of Albatross Ventures, an opportunistic investment fund focused on distressed assets and intellectual property. Prior to Albatross, he was a director of a single-family office where he optimized operations and spearheaded alternative investment strategies and business development. His accomplishments include the acquisition and successful exit of multiple companies in the healthcare, venture, and hospitality spaces. Bud started his career with a restaurant group where he turned around operations, doubling revenues in one year, and structured four M&A transactions.