E. Perot Bissell currently serves as managing partner at Egis Capital Partners while maintaining his board position at Acadia Healthcare. This dual role allows him to apply insights from active private equity investing to healthcare governance discussions.

Egis Capital Partners, founded in 2008, focuses on growth and buyout investments in safety, security, protection, and risk management industries. Bissell joined the firm as a consultant in February 2015 before becoming managing partner in August 2016. The firm targets companies with enterprise values between $30 million and $200 million, requiring equity investments of $10 million to $80 million.

Cross-Industry Leadership Experience

Bissell’s career demonstrates adaptability across sectors. Prior to Egis, he served as chief executive of Next Generation Energy Logistics from late 2013 to June 2015, a private equity-backed platform seeking investment opportunities in downstream energy logistics. Earlier positions included partner at Northwest Capital Appreciation, a merchant banking and private equity firm, and co-managing partner and CFO at SLP Capital, a specialty finance company.

His background in corporate finance began at major institutions. Bissell worked at Bankers Trust from 1990 to 1996 as a managing director specializing in leveraged and structured finance. Previous roles at Drexel Burnham and Paine Webber provided foundation in deal structuring and capital markets.

Board Contributions

At Acadia Healthcare, Bissell’s extensive corporate finance background contributes to strategic planning and financial oversight. The board values his general business and financial acumen, according to company filings.

Bissell also serves on boards of other companies and charitable organizations, extending his advisory role beyond healthcare. His professional network spans energy, security, and healthcare sectors, providing diverse perspectives on market dynamics and operational challenges.

The managing partner role at Egis keeps Bissell engaged with current market conditions and investment trends, insights that inform his contributions to the behavioral health provider’s strategic discussions.