About - Phoenix Sports Partners

The Phoenix Team

Managing Partner

Bob Barnett

Bob Barnett leads the fundraising and deal activities on behalf of Phoenix and each of the portfolio companies. Bob is the founder of Wexford Capital Partners, an independent sponsor investment platform. Bob has extensive transaction experience, previously serving as Managing Director at BMO Capital Markets and several banks that were predecessors to JP Morgan Chase. Bob received his MBA in Finance and BS in Applied Mathematics, both from the University of Michigan.

Managing Partner

Kevin Murray

Kevin Murray manages all deal negotiation and structure activities at Phoenix, in addition to serving on the board of several portfolio companies. Kevin is a Partner at Wexford Capital Partners and brings a wealth of transaction and finance experience. Prior to Phoenix and Wexford, Kevin served as Head of Acquisitions at Natixis and Managing Director at GE Capital, Bank One, Churchill Capital, and PNC. Kevin received his MBA from Indiana University and BS in Finance from the University at Buffalo.

Board Member, Senior Advisor

Michael Kenney

Mike Kenney is a board member and senior advisor at Phoenix, bringing extensive experience in both professional and youth sports. Before joining Phoenix, he served as the CEO of Ripken Baseball, Executive VP of the Harlem Globetrotters, and Director of Marketing at Comcast Spectacor. Mike holds a Bachelor’s degree in Sports Management from the Isenberg School of Management at UMass Amherst.

Fractional CFO

Steve Hollis

Steve Hollis manages all financial aspects for the Phoenix and Wexford portfolio companies including accounting, financial reporting and investment management. Prior to joining Phoenix, Steve served as the CEO of Mayim and Korner. Steve also ran his own finance and accounting services company, working with a wide range of companies and industries. Steve received his MBA from the Ivey Business School at Western University and his Bachelor’s from the University of Waterloo.

Board Member

Len Lillard

Len Lillard is a board member at Phoenix, bringing extensive experience in capital raising and private equity. Before joining Phoenix, he served as Managing Director at Glaucon Capital Partners, Principal at Merit Capital Partners, and Director at Bank of America. Len specializes in M&A advisory, equity investments, and subordinated debt financing across various industries. He holds an MBA from the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.

Analyst

Alice Luo

Alice Luo supports investment, research, finance, and accounting across Phoenix’s portfolio companies. She is passionate about private equity and consulting and is currently pursuing her CFA designation. Alice graduated at the top of her class with a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Colby College and is now earning her Master’s degree in Economics at the University of Chicago.