Bio

Subsequent to a successful career as an operating executive, Milledge Hart guides multiple organizations as a board member and advisor. Milledge is the Chairman of global investment bank, Drake Star, as well as Chairman of Quarles Petroleum. He also Chairs the non-profit Soles4Souls which is working to create sustainability through the distribution of shoes and apparel to economically developing communities. In addition, he is engaged in a variety of impact investing projects including the Hart Family Foundation which he created with his wife and son. Milledge and his wife, Patti, recently published a book titled The Resolutionist: Welcome to the Anti-Retirement Movement about making this phase of your life, the best phase of your life. Milledge began his career at J.P. Morgan prior to moving to Dillon Read & Company. Milledge transitioned to a series of operating roles focused on enhancing shareholder value, three of which resulted in successful sale transactions. In 2004, he joined Pagemill Partners in Silicon Valley. Pagemill expanded to become a leading middle-market, technology-focused investment bank. Milledge led the sale of Pagemill to Duff & Phelps in 2012. Milledge has previously served as the International Chairman of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization, a member of the Board of Visitors at the Public Policy School at Duke University, a Board Trustee of the Texas Business Hall of Fame, and a member of the Young Presidents’ Organization. Milledge holds a degree in Economics and Public Policy from Duke University and, in addition to travel, enjoys his homes in Incline Village, Nevada, and Northern California.