Trilogy Search Partners

Invests in acquisitions of small, profitable companies, sourced and managed by search fund entrepreneurs. Our partners leverage a shared, multi-decade operating history, broad management expertise and our own capital to actively support the search fund process. We partner with high-potential entrepreneurs, experienced co-investors and existing business owners to maximize our mutual outcomes. 

Scott Alderman- Managing Director and President

Scott is based in TSP’s office in Bellevue, WA. Previously, Scott was on the investing team of Trilogy Equity Partners, where he is still a Partner. Prior to Trilogy, Scott spent g11 years at Western Wireless Corporation in various roles, including Chief Financial Officer of Western Wireless International which operated mobile networks in Europe, Africa, South America and the Caribbean. Scott graduated from Whitman College, where he serves on the Board of Overseers, and he has an MBA from Harvard Business School. He serves on the boards of Botanical Designs, eRequester, Inspired eLearning, Market Equipment, and ProPoint Solutions. 

Cregg Baumbaugh- Managing Director

Cregg is based in TSP’s Bay Area office.  Previously, Cregg served as Executive Vice President – Finance, Strategy and Development for VoiceStream Wireless (now T-Mobile US). In addition, he served as SVP – Corporate Development of both VoiceStream and Western Wireless Corporation. Prior to his wireless career, Cregg worked at The First Boston Corporation. Cregg received his BS and MBA degrees from Indiana University. He is also a Partner of Trilogy Equity Partners and lives in Marin County, California. Cregg previously served on the boards of Asurion and Pacific Pulmonary and currently serves on the boards of ABS, Dynamic Growth Dental Support, and ResponseLink. He is a board observer at TDR and BEX Realty.