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JUSTIN MARRIOTT

Managing Director

Justin Marriott is a Managing Director and Founder of Marriott & Co. Prior to founding Marriott & Co., Justin was a Managing Director at Virginia Capital Partners, a private equity group, where he managed new business development and deal origination, led debt and equity financings, and was a board member of several portfolio companies. He was previously employed at Bowles Hollowell Conner where he worked on mergers and acquisitions in a variety of industries. He received a Master of Science in Economics from the Gatton College of Business and Economics at the University of Kentucky after receiving a B.S. in Business and Economics. He was also inducted into the Beta Gamma Sigma Honorary Business Society. Justin lives in Richmond with his wife and two children.

BRYAN BURDEN

Managing Director

Bryan Burden is a Managing Director and Partner at Marriott & Co. Prior to joining Marriott & Co., Bryan was a Vice President at Boxwood Partners, where he executed middle market investment banking transactions for clients in a variety of industries. He was previously an investment banking Associate at Wachovia Securities and also served as CFO of a privately held company. He began his career at BB&T Capital Markets, where he was an investment banking Analyst and Associate. Bryan received his B.S. in Commerce with a Concentration in Finance from the McIntire School at the University of Virginia. Bryan lives in Richmond with his wife and two children.

MATT IMPROTA

Managing Director

Matt Improta is a Managing Director and joined Marriott & Co. as an Analyst in 2010. In his time at Marriott & Co., Matt has been an integral member of the team that has successfully executed a number of investment banking transactions for clients in a variety of industries. Prior to joining Marriott & Co., Matt graduated from the University of Richmond where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance and a minor in Economics from the Robins School of Business. Matt lives in Nashville with his wife and two children.

804-344-0953
matt@marriott-co.com

GRAYSON BROWN

Associate

Grayson Brown is an Associate and joined Marriott & Co. in 2022. Prior to joining Marriott & Co., Grayson graduated from the University of Virginia where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and a minor in Business Entrepreneurship. Following his undergraduate experience, Grayson graduated from the University of Virginia’s McIntire School where he received a Master of Science degree in Commerce with a concentration in Finance. His other work experience includes analyst positions at two startups as well as experience in tax preparation.

AUSTIN CORBIN

Analyst

Austin Corbin is an Analyst and joined Marriott & Co. in 2023. Prior to joining Marriott & Co., Austin graduated from the University of Virginia where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics. During his undergraduate experience, Austin was an intern at Morgan Stanley and a Private Equity Intern at Hillcreek Capital.

JAKE NELSON

Analyst

Jake Nelson is an Analyst and joined Marriott & Co. in 2024. Prior to joining Marriott & Co., Jake graduated from the University of Richmond where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and a minor in Business Administration. During his undergraduate experience, Jake was an intern at Apogem Capital and Marriott & Co. prior to joining the firm full time.

804-344-0950
jake@marriott-co.com