Built to endure. Positioned to prosper.
Like the bison that weathered the American frontier, Old Logan Capital combines resilience with strategic vision.
$20K+
Assets Under Management
Our Values
Long-Term Vision
We invest with patience, building value over decades, not quarters.
Resilience First
Like the bison in the storm, we thrive in adversity through strategic preparation.
Strategic Partnership
We partner deeply with founders, providing capital and guidance for sustainable growth.
Disciplined Analysis
Every decision is grounded in rigorous research and fundamental analysis.
Integrity Always
We build trust through transparency, honesty, and ethical business practices.
Aligned Interests
Our success is measured by the prosperity we create for our partners and portfolio companies.
Leadership
Paxton Thompson
Co-Founder & Managing Partner
Sam Thoresen
Co-Founder & Managing Partner
Alex Evenson
Co-Founder & Managing Partner
Garett Lake
Co-Founder & Managing Partner
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oldlogancapital@gmail.comPaxton brings a unique perspective to investment management, shaped by years of competing at professional baseball's highest levels with the Texas Rangers and Philadelphia Phillies organizations. The mental discipline required to perform under pressure translates directly to his approach to capital allocation and portfolio construction at Old Logan Capital.
His experience in wealth management at Firm Foundation Family Wealth provided hands-on exposure to client service, financial planning, and investment strategy. This foundation, combined with his focus on private equity and M&A analysis, drives Old Logan's commitment to identifying undervalued opportunities and building long-term partnerships. Paxton's competitive mindset and ability to excel in high-stakes environments inform the firm's resilient, performance-oriented investment philosophy.
Sam's analytical rigor stems from hands-on experience in fundamental equity research at Deepwater Asset Management, where he conducted deep-dive analysis on public companies alongside seasoned investment professionals. This foundation in evaluating businesses, scrutinizing financial statements, and identifying value drives Old Logan Capital's disciplined research process and commitment to fundamental analysis.
As a professional athlete in the Chicago Cubs organization, Sam understands the importance of preparation, pattern recognition, and execution under uncertainty. These skills translate directly to navigating market cycles and making sound investment decisions. His entrepreneurial experience building and scaling Mow'em Down Mowing from the ground up taught him operational efficiency, customer service excellence, and the practical realities of running a profitable business. At Old Logan, Sam brings a unique combination of Wall Street analysis, athletic discipline, and real-world business experience to portfolio construction and company evaluation.
Alex brings operational finance expertise from managing large-scale business units within UnitedHealth Group's Optum division, where he oversees financial planning, business development workstreams, and departments with over $150M in annual operating expenses. His experience navigating complex organizational structures, analyzing unit economics, and driving strategic initiatives provides Old Logan Capital with critical insight into how businesses actually operate beneath the surface-level metrics.
Having worked across pharmacy services operations and business development, Alex understands the interplay between growth investments, operational efficiency, and margin expansion. This knowledge informs Old Logan's approach to evaluating management teams and assessing sustainable competitive advantages. His ability to dissect financial statements, model business scenarios, and identify operational leverage points ensures the firm maintains a rigorous, detail-oriented investment process grounded in real-world corporate finance experience.
Garett's CPA credential and work as a Tax Accountant at STEVENS GROUP CPAS provide Old Logan Capital with critical technical expertise in financial reporting, tax structure analysis, and accounting quality assessment. His deep understanding of GAAP principles, tax regulations, and financial statement construction enables the firm to identify accounting red flags, evaluate management's financial reporting integrity, and understand the tax implications of corporate transactions and capital allocation decisions.
Working directly with business clients on tax planning and compliance has given Garett insight into the practical financial challenges companies face, from cash flow management to regulatory compliance. This ground-level perspective, combined with his 5-year competitive baseball career across multiple collegiate programs, reinforces Old Logan's commitment to disciplined preparation, attention to detail, and the mental toughness required to make sound decisions under pressure. Garett ensures the firm maintains rigorous accounting diligence and a sophisticated understanding of how tax policy impacts investment returns.