O2 Investment Partners (www.o2investment.com) announced today that it has appointed Mario Petushi as a Business Development Associate. Luke Plumpton, Managing Partner, announced the addition saying, “We are pleased to welcome Mario to the O2 team. He joins us at a time of strong growth and will be a valuable addition as we continue to augment our portfolio with market-leading businesses.”

Mario will be responsible for deal origination and driving the firm’s marketing and business development efforts.

Mario joins O2 after interning with the firm for over a year, where he assisted in origination, marketing efforts, and other projects supporting the Business Development team. Mario graduated from the University of Miami’s Herbert Business School and holds a Master of Science in Finance and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, cum laude, majoring in Finance and Mathematics.

About O2 Investment Partners

O2 Investment Partners is a Midwest-based private equity firm that seeks to acquire majority interests in lower middle market B2B services, technology, and select niche industrial companies. The Firm invests in businesses with earnings growth potential and a clear path to the creation of shareholder value. Additional information is available at www.o2investment.com.

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