Garrett Nowak is the founder of Lakeview Capital, bringing extensive experience in operating, growing, and managing businesses, along with a strong background in private equity investing and M&A. At Lyonix Holdings, he focused on strategic planning, process optimization, and team leadership, driving value creation initiatives at a sponsor-backed transportation and logistics business. As Director of Corporate Development & Strategy at RTM Engineering Consultants, he developed and implemented both inorganic and organic growth strategies for a family owned Chicago-based engineering services firm. Garrett’s expertise in transactions and operational excellence stems from his time at Silver Oak Services Partners, a leading Midwest based middle-market private equity firm, and Robert W. Baird, a renowned investment bank.

Raised in a family-owned trucking company in the Midwest, Garrett understands the intricacies and challenges of running small to medium-sized businesses. His approach is centered on integrity, transparency, and prioritizing people over numbers. At Lakeview Capital, his mission is to leverage his extensive experience to acquire and develop businesses in the Great Lakes region, fostering sustainable growth and creating lasting value for employees and stakeholders.