Bio

Justin Horner serves as the Director of Business Development, working with some of California’s most-respected businesses as they map out strategies for growth through private equity, acquisitions, and succession planning. Mr. Horner brings to DCA over 15 years of finance and consulting experience across a broad range of industries including technology, manufacturing, and food, beverage and agribusiness. He also represents DCA in the community through a variety of public speaking engagements, webinars, podcasts, and events. Mr. Horner currently serves as a member of the Board of Directors for the Family Business Center, a Regional Council Member for the Make-A-Wish Foundation, and as a committee member for several more regional non-profit organizations. Prior to joining DCA Partners, Mr. Horner was a Vice President in Bridge Bank’s Technology Banking Division in Dallas, TX. In this role, he was responsible for working directly with entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, and private equity firms to provide venture debt, acquisition capital, and working capital solutions for emerging technology and life science companies. He evaluated business plans, financial models, capital structures, and contracts to accurately assess risks and opportunities, and served as a valued advisor to his clients. Serving a wide regional footprint, these companies were located across the Central US and West Coast, and ranged from true startups to established companies with over $250 million in revenue. Prior to joining Bridge Bank’s Technology Division, Mr. Horner founded a boutique consulting firm, which he operated for nearly four years. In this role, Mr. Horner focused on helping execute a variety of analytical and strategic initiatives for both regional and national organizations. His clients included commercial banks, private equity funds, and a medical device manufacturer, among others. Mr. Horner also worked in the Commercial & Industrial divisions of Bridge Bank and Umpqua Bank. In these roles he developed and managed commercial loan portfolios consisting of working capital lines of credit, commercial real estate loans, and equipment financing to middle market clients with revenues ranging from $5 million to $150 million. Mr. Horner earned his Bachelor of Arts in English Literature and minors in both Business Administration and Economics from the University of Oregon, and his Masters in Business Administration with Honors from Baylor University.