In the News – Lamar Stanley Named One of the 2025 Private Equity Business Development Professionals to Watch

Highland Rim Capital Managing Director Lamar Stanley was recently featured in Middle Market Growth’s Private Equity Business Development Professionals to Watch 2025 list, a distinguished roundup of business development leaders shaping the middle-market private equity landscape.

The Private Equity BD Professionals to Watch list, curated by Middle Market DealMaker editors based on more than 130 nominations from the Association for Corporate Growth (ACG) dealmaking community, highlights top practitioners recognized for their professional accomplishments and impact over the past year.

In the article, Lamar reflects on his 2024 achievements, including the successful launch of Highland Rim Capital and the firm’s inaugural platform investments — milestones that underscore his commitment to partnering with management teams and driving meaningful growth. He also shares his strategic priorities for 2025, emphasizing trust, integrity, and long-term value creation in every engagement.

“It’s an honor to be recognized among such accomplished peers across the private equity community,” said Lamar. “This acknowledgment reflects not just individual effort but the collaborative strength of our team and the trust of our partners and colleagues.”

Read the full Middle Market Growth feature here.