Overview
Wes Barton is a Cofounder & General Partner at Third Prime [1], a position Barton has held since January 2016 [3]. Barton's career background includes work as an M&A Lawyer at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP from 2005 to 2007 [7], followed by a role as Investment Banker in the TMT Group at Bank of America from 2005 to 2007 [6], and service as Vice President at Trimaran Capital Partners and Trian Credit Partners from 2007 to 2015 [5]. Barton holds a Doctor of Law degree from Duke University School of Law [8] and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Western Kentucky University [9]. Barton also serves as a Board Member of the Greater Nashville Private Capital Association, a position held since January 2025 [4].
Profile introduction
Farmer turned venture capitalist. Overlooked > obvious.
Career history
- Cofounder & General PartnerJan 2016 to presentThird Prime
- Board MemberJan 2025 to presentGreater Nashville Private Capital Association
- Vice President2007 to 2015Trimaran Capital Partners / Trian Credit Partners
- Investment Banker (TMT Group)2005 to 2007Bank of America
- M&A Lawyer2002 to 2005Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and Affiliates
Education
- Doctor of Law (JD)Duke University School of Law
- Bachelor of Science (BS), AccountingWestern Kentucky University
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