SANDY, UT—The Larry H. Miller Company (LHMCO) named Alex Dunn as a Managing Partner. In this role, Alex provides executive leadership throughout LHMCO’s portfolio of businesses and helps lead the organization’s growth and investment strategy. As part of this transition, David Smith, former Chief Strategy Officer, has also been promoted to Managing Partner.
“I have always admired the Larry H. Miller organization and its leadership team,” said Dunn. “I am excited to join a family-owned business with tremendous investment capacity that takes a long-term perspective. This approach enables us to make differentiated decisions and invest in the next generation of great companies. I deeply respect Steve Starks and the Miller family and love the philanthropic nature of this company and its commitment to building the community.”
“I have known and admired Alex for a number of years and am thrilled to welcome him to the Larry H. Miller Company,” said Steve Starks, CEO of LHMCO. “He is a proven, high-integrity leader who has a strong track record of investing in, building, and leading exceptional businesses. Alex’s experience and relationships complement and help elevate the organization.
“Dave Smith is an integral leader within the Larry H. Miller Company and exemplifies our values. I’m grateful he will continue to help lead the organization’s investment strategy and operational success in this new role as managing partner.”
Dunn most recently formed and served as the CEO of Executive Network Partnering Corporation (NYSE: ENPC), a special purpose acquisition entity, which led to the acquisition of Granite Ridge (NYSE: GRNT), a $1.2 billion non-operating oil and gas platform in October 2022. Dunn has also held key roles as the president of Vivint SmartHome (NYSE: VVNT), co-founder of Vivint Solar, deputy chief of staff to Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney, entrepreneur in residence at General Catalyst Partners, and co-founder and CEO for Lavastorm. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Brigham Young University.
Smith joined the Larry H. Miller Company in 2013 as director of Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A). He has held increasing roles of responsibility, including overseeing the Risk/Safety, IT, Human Resources and Communications functions, as president of Prestige Financial, and as interim CEO. He has also led significant transactions, including the acquisition of Advanced Health Care. Prior to joining the company, Smith was the head of M&A for Leucadia National Corporation, director of Business Development for Koch Industries, and worked for Ford Motor Company’s Divestitures Group. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science/Economics from the University of Utah and an MBA from Brigham Young University, where he was also a Hawes Scholar.