People.
Purpose.
Powerful Solutions.
OUR MISSION -
Our mission is to create a diverse portfolio of companies that not only deliver exceptional value but also contribute positively to society. We believe that by empowering talented individuals with a clear purpose and the necessary resources, we can develop innovative solutions to the pressing challenges of our time. At P3S Capital, we actively seek and support companies dedicated to innovation and improving lives, demonstrating that businesses can be a force for good while achieving strong returns for our investors.
OUR APPROACH -
At P3S Capital, we employ an operators for operators approach to investing, leveraging our team's extensive operational expertise to drive sustainable growth and create lasting value in our portfolio companies. Our strategy hinges on enhancing Operational Excellence, forming Active Partnerships with founders and management teams, prioritizing Long-Term Value Creation, and Empowering Talent with an ownership mentality.
OUR PORTFOLIO -
OUR TEAM -
Peter Martin – Executive Chairman
As the Chairman of P3S Capital, Peter Martin spearheads a dynamic firm known for its world-class assets in Government Contracting, Private Security and Critical Event Management. P3S Capital’s “operators for operators” model has been a proven success while investing in all stages of P3S’s portfolio companies' growth, from seed capital to full buyouts.
With a career spanning 25 years, Peter is a noted expert in mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, scaling businesses, designing, and implementing complex growth strategies as well as all aspects of early to late stage investing. His journey encompassed roles as a senior executive in a FTSE 100 company, owner of multiple private businesses, and strategic investor, reflecting a deep understanding and hands-on experience in these sectors.
In addition to his professional achievements, Peter has served as an adjunct professor at a top Canadian College’s Advanced Security Management & Law Program, imparting knowledge and training to the next generation of security professionals. A lifelong learner himself, Peter is a graduate of Niagara College, NYIF (New York Institute of Finance) and is currently in year seven of a nine-year executive education program at Harvard Business School.
Peter is also an active member of the business & leadership development communities, serving on the board of the Young Presidents Organization (YPO) and retains membership in the ACG (Association for Corporate Growth).
As the Chairman of P3S Capital, Peter Martin spearheads a dynamic firm known for its world-class assets in Government Contracting, Private Security and Critical Event Management. P3S Capital’s “operators for operators” model has been a proven success while investing in all stages of P3S’s portfolio companies' growth, from seed capital to full buyouts.
With a career spanning 25 years, Peter is a noted expert in mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, scaling businesses, designing, and implementing complex growth strategies as well as all aspects of early to late stage investing. His journey encompassed roles as a senior executive in a FTSE 100 company, owner of multiple private businesses, and strategic investor, reflecting a deep understanding and hands-on experience in these sectors.
In addition to his professional achievements, Peter has served as an adjunct professor at a top Canadian College’s Advanced Security Management & Law Program, imparting knowledge and training to the next generation of security professionals. A lifelong learner himself, Peter is a graduate of Niagara College, NYIF (New York Institute of Finance) and is currently in year seven of a nine-year executive education program at Harvard Business School.
Peter is also an active member of the business & leadership development communities, serving on the board of the Young Presidents Organization (YPO) and retains membership in the ACG (Association for Corporate Growth).
MaryEllen Martin – Vice Chairman
MaryEllen Martin is a highly regarded and recognized entrepreneur who established P3S Corporation to provide a broad range of services focused on the government sector. Drawing on 12 years of federal executive experience, she has grown P3S from a home-based business to a highly competitive enterprise with over $214 Million in executed contracts and over 1,600 jobs created.
As a young executive MaryEllen worked for the U.S. Office of Personnel Management where she was hired under the Outstanding Scholar Program and climbed the federal corporate ladder very quickly, reaching GS-15 status early in her career. MaryEllen served as the COO and VP for the U.S. Department of Treasury Franchise Fund, improving the delivery of products and services throughout the government. Under her leadership, annual revenue for the U.S. Department of Treasury grew to over $400 million, while savings to government agencies reached more than $10 million. After 12 years of federal service MaryEllen recognized there was a great need for highly capable businesses with knowledge and experience to deliver services in the federal sector. She founded P3S Corporation in 2005 with Performance, Productivity, and Powerful Solutions as a delivery promise.
MaryEllen's vision was to help the federal government meet its mission; increase the quality-of-service delivery; and reduce risk to the government - ultimately saving our taxpayer dollars. That vision became P3S, with unprecedented growth of almost 6,000% in the first three years. As a successful and graduated 8a, P3S now serves as the mentor to 8(a) VIM Associates with an SBA-approved mentor-protégé JV named VIM-P3S-JV, LLC.
VIM-P3S-JV is a leader in the Government Services industry with extensive experience providing Information Technology/Cybersecurity, Financial Management and Public Health Management Services. Critical mission support is provided to CDC, the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Southern Command, DARPA, Air Force, Army, Navy, US Fleet Cyber Command, Defense Information Systems Agency and other federal agencies.
MaryEllen values commitment to the community by serving on numerous boards and committees. She volunteers her time and financial resources for various charitable events and world-wide causes. She is also committed to the community by serving as a member of Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO), YPO Board of Directors, YPO Forum Officer, YPO Assistant Learning Officer, American Society of Military Comptrollers (ASMC), National Contract Management Association (NCMA), Armed Forces Communications & Electronics Association (AFCEA), and others.
MaryEllen has been recognized as the SBA’s Businessperson of the Year, 40 under Forty, 101 Most Influential Leaders, Women's Leadership Award, State of Texas Woman of Distinction, Inc 500 #1 Woman-Run Company, Top 50 Private Businesses and 100 Fastest Growing Companies. Her most notable achievement is being recognized twice at The White House by the President of the United States!
MaryEllen Martin is a highly regarded and recognized entrepreneur who established P3S Corporation to provide a broad range of services focused on the government sector. Drawing on 12 years of federal executive experience, she has grown P3S from a home-based business to a highly competitive enterprise with over $214 Million in executed contracts and over 1,600 jobs created.
As a young executive MaryEllen worked for the U.S. Office of Personnel Management where she was hired under the Outstanding Scholar Program and climbed the federal corporate ladder very quickly, reaching GS-15 status early in her career. MaryEllen served as the COO and VP for the U.S. Department of Treasury Franchise Fund, improving the delivery of products and services throughout the government. Under her leadership, annual revenue for the U.S. Department of Treasury grew to over $400 million, while savings to government agencies reached more than $10 million. After 12 years of federal service MaryEllen recognized there was a great need for highly capable businesses with knowledge and experience to deliver services in the federal sector. She founded P3S Corporation in 2005 with Performance, Productivity, and Powerful Solutions as a delivery promise.
MaryEllen's vision was to help the federal government meet its mission; increase the quality-of-service delivery; and reduce risk to the government - ultimately saving our taxpayer dollars. That vision became P3S, with unprecedented growth of almost 6,000% in the first three years. As a successful and graduated 8a, P3S now serves as the mentor to 8(a) VIM Associates with an SBA-approved mentor-protégé JV named VIM-P3S-JV, LLC.
VIM-P3S-JV is a leader in the Government Services industry with extensive experience providing Information Technology/Cybersecurity, Financial Management and Public Health Management Services. Critical mission support is provided to CDC, the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Southern Command, DARPA, Air Force, Army, Navy, US Fleet Cyber Command, Defense Information Systems Agency and other federal agencies.
MaryEllen values commitment to the community by serving on numerous boards and committees. She volunteers her time and financial resources for various charitable events and world-wide causes. She is also committed to the community by serving as a member of Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO), YPO Board of Directors, YPO Forum Officer, YPO Assistant Learning Officer, American Society of Military Comptrollers (ASMC), National Contract Management Association (NCMA), Armed Forces Communications & Electronics Association (AFCEA), and others.
MaryEllen has been recognized as the SBA’s Businessperson of the Year, 40 under Forty, 101 Most Influential Leaders, Women's Leadership Award, State of Texas Woman of Distinction, Inc 500 #1 Woman-Run Company, Top 50 Private Businesses and 100 Fastest Growing Companies. Her most notable achievement is being recognized twice at The White House by the President of the United States!
Connor Martin – Director
Connor is the Director at P3S Capital, an investment fund that emphasizes a hands-on, "operators for operators" approach. In this role, he works closely with portfolio companies to implement strategic initiatives, drive growth, and create value. He also serves as Director of Product at FocusPoint International, a portfolio company of P3S Capital, where he leads efforts to enhance product development and innovation.
A graduate of the University of Denver with a BSBA in Finance, Connor has built a career marked by achievements in financial analysis, strategic planning, and operational efficiency. During university, he held financial analyst internships at Silver Palm Capital and 50 Eggs Inc., where his work supported restaurant openings in Las Vegas, Singapore, Miami Airport, and Fort Lauderdale.
After graduation, Connor joined Vontobel Asset Management, where he quickly advanced from Junior Analyst to Analyst. Over four and a half years, he gained experience across a range of industries, including consumer staples, retail, cybersecurity, industrials, and e-commerce. His investment recommendations resulted in hundreds of millions of dollars in global investments, and he was twice quoted in Barron's, including in a front-page article on Walmart's e-commerce evolution.
At P3S Capital, Connor brings a structured and solutions-driven approach to his work. His ability to address complex challenges in finance, operations, and human resources helps portfolio companies achieve meaningful and sustainable improvements.
Connor is the Director at P3S Capital, an investment fund that emphasizes a hands-on, "operators for operators" approach. In this role, he works closely with portfolio companies to implement strategic initiatives, drive growth, and create value. He also serves as Director of Product at FocusPoint International, a portfolio company of P3S Capital, where he leads efforts to enhance product development and innovation.
A graduate of the University of Denver with a BSBA in Finance, Connor has built a career marked by achievements in financial analysis, strategic planning, and operational efficiency. During university, he held financial analyst internships at Silver Palm Capital and 50 Eggs Inc., where his work supported restaurant openings in Las Vegas, Singapore, Miami Airport, and Fort Lauderdale.
After graduation, Connor joined Vontobel Asset Management, where he quickly advanced from Junior Analyst to Analyst. Over four and a half years, he gained experience across a range of industries, including consumer staples, retail, cybersecurity, industrials, and e-commerce. His investment recommendations resulted in hundreds of millions of dollars in global investments, and he was twice quoted in Barron's, including in a front-page article on Walmart's e-commerce evolution.
At P3S Capital, Connor brings a structured and solutions-driven approach to his work. His ability to address complex challenges in finance, operations, and human resources helps portfolio companies achieve meaningful and sustainable improvements.
Zach Trevino – Senior Manager
As a Senior Manager at P3S Capital, Zach Trevino brings a wealth of experience in market research and process engineering. Holding a Bachelor's degree in Finance and an MBA with a focus on Digital Entrepreneurship, he leverages his strong academic background to drive investment success.
At P3S Capital, Zach specializes in an operators-for-operators investment approach, engaging in majority and minority control investments, private debt, and venture capital opportunities. He excels in conducting thorough research and streamlining operational processes to enhance efficiency and reduce costs. Currently, he plays a pivotal role in the acquisition of companies, contributing to their integration and operational enhancement.
Prior to joining P3S Capital, Zach led market research initiatives in financial management, healthcare, and IT/cyber industries for a government contracting company. He helped write proposals for acquiring contracts after conducting comprehensive market research in these sectors.
Driven by a passion for collaboration and achieving successful investment outcomes, Zach thrives in partnering with others to create value and drive growth. His expertise in research and process optimization continues to be a valuable asset in navigating the complexities of today's investment landscape.
As a Senior Manager at P3S Capital, Zach Trevino brings a wealth of experience in market research and process engineering. Holding a Bachelor's degree in Finance and an MBA with a focus on Digital Entrepreneurship, he leverages his strong academic background to drive investment success.
At P3S Capital, Zach specializes in an operators-for-operators investment approach, engaging in majority and minority control investments, private debt, and venture capital opportunities. He excels in conducting thorough research and streamlining operational processes to enhance efficiency and reduce costs. Currently, he plays a pivotal role in the acquisition of companies, contributing to their integration and operational enhancement.
Prior to joining P3S Capital, Zach led market research initiatives in financial management, healthcare, and IT/cyber industries for a government contracting company. He helped write proposals for acquiring contracts after conducting comprehensive market research in these sectors.
Driven by a passion for collaboration and achieving successful investment outcomes, Zach thrives in partnering with others to create value and drive growth. His expertise in research and process optimization continues to be a valuable asset in navigating the complexities of today's investment landscape.