Veteran Owned - Legacy Focused - Future Driven
James River Legacy Partners (JRLP) is a firm specializing in entrepreneurship through acquisition - the crossroads of investing in and operating small businesses. JRLP was founded by John O’Brien and Vincent DiResta, lifelong friends who met at the University of Virginia and served together as Naval Aviators for over a decade.
We are seeking to acquire and operate well established companies in Central Virginia. We are targeting organizations with outstanding reputations and culture in the 500k-1.5M SDE range. We look forward to connecting with interested business owners who are seeking to ensure the future of their enterprise.
John joins JRLP after holding senior operations and finance roles - including GM and CFO - in technology and agriculture. He previously served as a Naval Officer and Aviator for over a decade. John holds a BA/MS from the University of Virginia and a MBA from the University of North Carolina's Kenan-Flagler School of Business. He lives in Charlottesville, VA with his wife and three children.
Vinny comes to JRLP from the healthcare industry where he was a senior strategy and operations leader. After graduating from the University of Virginia, he served as a Naval Aviator for over ten years before transitioning to the private sector. In addition to his BA, he holds a MBA from the University of Virginia's Darden School of Business. He lives in Charlottesville, VA with his wife and two children.
Outstanding team and culture
Businesses located in Central Virginia
Strong financial and operating history with SDE of 500k-1.5M
Industry agnostic
Opportunity for growth (organic and inorganic)
Deep connections with Central Virginia. We are natives and Double Hoos committed to raising our families here
We are not private equity. We have committed our own capital and plan to own + operate with a long-term horizon
As Veteran Naval Officers and Aviators, we are proven leaders with extensive experience building teams
Depth of business knowledge across industries including Healthcare, Agriculture, Technology, and Defense