Stephen Hatton is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Manager, one of the premier national asphalt and concrete paving contractors in the United States. With a career spanning over four decades in the paving industry, Mr. Hatton began at the age of 19 performing fieldwork and has since built his company from the ground up into a nationally recognized platform known for operational excellence, reliability and customer-focused execution.

Throughout his career, Mr. Hatton has developed deep expertise across all aspects of paving operations including project execution, team development and large-scale infrastructure management. Faced with the recent challenges from the current M&A movement in the paving industry, Mr. Hatton has strategically navigated the new landscape of MBA–run private equity firms with the passion, motivation, industry knowledge and experience needed to guide the Manager through the financial and operational transition required to both stay competitive and thrive. He is widely regarded for his ability to navigate complex operational challenges, develop and execute decisive, high-impact solutions in time-sensitive and operationally demanding environments, build high-performing teams capable of delivering consistent results across diverse markets, and strategically leverage identified opportunities to enhance profitability and long-term value.

In response to ongoing consolidation trends within the industry, Mr. Hatton is spearheading the launch of the Company, a platform designed to bring national consistency to a highly fragmented and rapidly consolidating industry. The Company intends to strategically acquire and scale high-quality paving and asphalt businesses while preserving their operational integrity, workforce, operational and local market strengths, and company culture. Through this initiative, Mr. Hatton seeks to bring consistency, discipline and long-term value creation to a highly fragmented sector, while mentoring the next generation of industry leaders.

Mr. Hatton currently resides in Dallas, Texas. In his personal time, Mr. Hatton is an avid traveler, enjoying the constant pursuit of new adventures and experiencing the outdoors.

Jonnye Chasteen is Vice President of Sales & Marketing for a premier national provider of asphalt and concrete paving solutions. With a career rooted in aerospace and logistics, she has spent her professional life leading teams, driving growth, and building operational excellence across multiple industries.

Over the past six years, Jonnye has focused on the construction and facilities maintenance sectors, where she has helped expand national operations, strengthen strategic partnerships, and support some of the country's largest commercial clients. Her expertise spans business development, marketing, operations, and customer engagement, allowing her to bridge strategy and execution to deliver measurable results.

In addition to her corporate leadership role, Jonnye serves on a national industry board and actively contributes to multiple committees focused on professional development, collaboration, and advancing industry best practices.

Tracy Peters is a Business and Finance Manager for a premier national provider of asphalt and concrete paving solutions. With extensive experience in financial management, business operations, and organizational administration, she plays a key role in supporting strategic growth, operational efficiency, and fiscal oversight across the organization.

Throughout her career, Tracy has developed expertise in financial planning, process improvement, contract administration, and cross-functional business support. Her ability to align operational objectives with sound financial practices has contributed to the successful execution of projects and the continued growth of the organizations she has served.

Known for her attention to detail, collaborative leadership style, and commitment to operational excellence, Tracy is instrumental in driving accountability, efficiency, and long-term business success.