Rob Stangelini
Senior Associate
Joined Gryphon: 2008
Industry Group: Operations Resources
Rob participates in the diligence process from initial diligence through post-closing initiatives. Assists with portfolio company strategy and internal operations projects. He worked with Gryphon and Intelligrated’s management team on strategic analysis of $100mm division of the company.
Rob lives with his wife and daughter on the Peninsula.
Prior to Gryphon, Rob’s experience included:
- Fender Musical Instruments Corp., Corporate Development – reported directly to President/COO) with responsibility for the sourcing, evaluation and transaction management of acquisition candidates and debt capital market activities. Led a $400 million refinancing of the company, and a $117 million acquisition of Kaman Music Corporation, creating the second largest music industry supplier.
- President & CEO – family-owned retail specialty food business in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Education & Professional Affiliations:
MBA, University of Chicago
BS, Finance, Santa Clara University
Community Outreach:
- The Guardsmen – a non-profit organization supporting more than 2,500 at-risk Bay Area youth via outdoor education programs and scholarships.

