Thurston Group

Thurston Group, established in 1986 in Chicago by Patrick J. Haynes, III, is a private equity firm that focuses on investments primarily in the healthcare and business services sectors. Over the years, the firm has shifted its strategy from advisory services to a growth-oriented investment approach. This strategy emphasizes acquiring and developing businesses with a commitment to operational excellence, aiming to provide high-quality outcomes for customers while generating long-term value for investors.

Patrick English

Principal

Dana E. Fender

Partner

Thomas J. Friedman

Operating Partner

Dana C. Hayes III

Vice President

Patrick J. Haynes III

Chairman and CEO

Robert Isham JD

Managing Director

John McGovern

Principal

Willard C. McNitt

Operating Partner

David Thurston

Managing Director

Sam Ticker

Vice President

1 past transactions

Smile Doctors

Private Equity Round in 2015
Smile Doctors LLC is a dental service organization specializing in orthodontic care for children, teens, and adults. Established in 2015 and headquartered in Georgetown, Texas, the company offers a variety of orthodontic treatments, including adult orthodontics, dentofacial orthopedics, Invisalign for teens and adults, early orthodontic intervention, orthognathic surgery, two-phase treatment, and care for temporomandibular joint disorders.
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