MEET THE TEAM

Blue Water's team is comprised of a diverse group of professionals with backgrounds in finance, consulting, engineering, project management, accounting, tax, law, and cybersecurity.

Benjamin Griswold

Founder, Managing Partner

Benjamin Griswold

Founder, Managing Partner

Benjamin founded Blue Water in 2007.

He is responsible for the overall strategic direction of the firm and the development of its investment portfolio.

Previously, Benjamin was the Partner and Co-Founder of Nexstar Capital Partners, an emerging markets hybrid fund focused on distressed debt and equity.

Benjamin received an A.B. from Princeton University.

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William Whitridge

Founder, Managing Partner

William Whitridge

Founder, Managing Partner

Billy co-founded Blue Water in 2007.

He is responsible for the management of the firm and he oversees the investment team.

Previously, Billy was a Director at JMP Securities, a San Francisco-based investment bank.

Billy received an M.B.A. from Columbia Business School and an A.B. from Princeton University.

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Diego Ayala

Partner, Chief Financial Officer

Diego Ayala

Partner, Chief Financial Officer

Diego oversees the financial, regulatory, and administrative operations of the firm.

Diego has overseen numerous financings, acquisitions, and expansion projects for Blue Water, from the planning, structuring, and due diligence stages to the implementation and integration stages.

Diego joined Blue Water in 2014. Previously, Diego was a Manager in the Audit, Litigation, and Forensic Accounting departments at Mallah Furman, a PCAOB-registered public accounting firm.

Diego received a B.B.A. in Accounting from Florida Atlantic University. He is a Certified Public Accountant, Certified Fraud Examiner, Certified in Financial Forensics, and a Certified Valuation Analyst.

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Mauricio Amores Reiter

Managing Director

Mauricio Amores Reiter

Managing Director

Mauricio leads the investment team and supports Blue Water's platform companies’ leadership teams.

Mauricio has overseen numerous acquisitions, financings, and expansion projects. His responsibilities include helping to identify, evaluate, structure, and execute acquisition and investment opportunities.

Mauricio joined Blue Water in 2015. Previously, he was an associate at The Boston Consulting Group where he focused on advising companies on corporate strategy, business development, and M&A.

Mauricio received an M.B.A. from Stanford University Graduate School of Business and a B.S. in Chemical Engineering with a Minor in Industrial Engineering from Tec de Monterrey.

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Alexander Griswold

Head of Real Estate

Alexander Griswold

Head of Real Estate

Alex oversees the firm’s real estate investment portfolio and serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Blue Water Property Management.

Alex joined Blue Water in 2021. Previously, he was the Founder and Managing Partner of Armata Holdings, a real estate investment partnership based in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Alex currently sits on the Real Estate and Infrastructure Board at the Johns Hopkins University Carey Business School, as a Commissioner on the Landmarks and Preservation Board in the Town of Palm Beach, and on the Board of Archbold Expeditions, one of the preeminent biological research and ecological conservation centers in the United States. Alex is involved in several professional organizations, including the International Council of Shopping Centers and The Urban Land Institute. Alex previously sat as a town commissioner on the Architectural Review Board in the Town of Palm Beach.

Alex received an M.S. in Real Estate from The Johns Hopkins University’s Carey Business School and a B.A. from Southern Methodist University.

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Kevin Rosen

General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer

Kevin Rosen

General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer

Kevin is responsible for legal and regulatory matters at the firm and oversees the firm’s compliance program.

Kevin joined Blue Water in 2020. Kevin's professional experience includes public and private sector positions as Associate Regional Director and Senior Regional Counsel with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Senior Attorney with the Florida Department of Banking and Finance, Senior Manager with Deloitte & Touche LLP, Partner with Shutts & Bowen LLP and Managing Attorney with Rosen Protection Law PLLC.

Kevin received a B.S.B.A. in Finance from the University of Florida and a J.D. from Nova Southeastern University. He is a Certified Regulatory Compliance Professional (CRCP)® with the FINRA Institute at Wharton; a Certified Information Privacy Professional/United States with the International Association of Privacy Professionals; and a member of the Florida Bar.

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Ignacio D'Odorico

Vice President

Ignacio D'Odorico

Vice President

Ignacio focuses on the evaluation, diligence, and execution of investment opportunities.

Ignacio joined Blue Water in 2015. 

Ignacio received a B.S. in Industrial Engineering from the Argentine Catholic University.

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Leopoldo Landy

Vice President

Leopoldo Landy

Vice President

Leopoldo focuses on the evaluation, diligence, and execution of investment opportunities.

Leopoldo joined Blue Water in 2017. Previously, he was an Investment Banking Associate at Citigroup Global Markets.

Leopoldo received a B.A. in International Business from Tec de Monterrey.

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Annie Chen

Vice President

Annie Chen

Vice President

Annie manages the investor relations activities of the firm and supports the evaluation of investment opportunities.

Annie joined Blue Water in 2016. Previously, she was a Paralegal at the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York and Brown Rudnick LLP.

Annie received a B.A. in East Asian Studies from Colby College.

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Juan Pablo Trevino

Senior Associate

Juan Pablo Trevino

Senior Associate

Juan Pablo focuses on the evaluation, diligence, and execution of investment opportunities.

Juan Pablo joined Blue Water in 2022 as a Summer Senior Associate and in 2023 as a Senior Associate. Previously, he was a Senior Associate Consultant at Bain & Company.

Juan Pablo received an M.B.A. from Stanford University Graduate School of Business and a B.S. in Industrial Engineering with a Minor in Systems Engineering from Tec de Monterrey.

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Daniel Crossan

Associate

Daniel Crossan

Associate

Daniel focuses on the evaluation, diligence, and execution of investment opportunities.

Daniel joined Blue Water in 2022. Previously, he was a Private Equity Investment Associate at Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, a mutual insurance company with $90.2 billion AUM.

Daniel received a B.B.A. in Finance from Temple University.

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Alberto Sanchez

Associate

Alberto Sanchez

Associate

Alberto focuses on the evaluation, diligence, and execution of investment opportunities.

Alberto joined Blue Water in 2023. Previously, he was an Investment Banking Associate at Citigroup Global Markets and an Analyst at MIRA, a Mexican real estate private equity firm.

Alberto received a B.A. in Finance from Tec de Monterrey.

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Esteban Fernandez

Senior Manager, Financial Reporting

Esteban Fernandez

Senior Manager, Financial Reporting

Esteban manages the financial reporting for the firm and its funds and platform companies and assists in valuation and investor reporting.

Esteban joined Blue Water in 2014. Previously, he was an Audit Manager at Deloitte, an industry-leading audit, consulting, tax, and advisory firm.

Esteban received a Public Accountant degree from National University of Central Buenos Aires.

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Maya Levine

Vice President, Accounting

Maya Levine

Vice President, Accounting

Maya manages accounting for the firm and its funds and platform companies.

Maya joined Blue Water in 2023. Previously, she was a Director of Financial Reporting at CPG, a U.S.-based private equity real estate investment company with a focus in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Maya received a B.B.A. in Accounting from University of Miami. She is a Certified Public Accountant.

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Ron Fisher

Manager, Accounting and Tax

Ron Fisher

Manager, Accounting and Tax

Ron supports the accounting and tax functions for the firm and its funds and platform companies.

Ron joined Blue Water in 2019. Previously, he was a Tax Manager at Morrison, Brown, Argiz & Farra LLC, a PCAOB-registered public accounting firm.

Ron received a B.S. and M.S. in Accounting from the University of Florida. He is a Certified Public Accountant.

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Kristina Rankovic

Associate

Kristina Rankovic

Associate

Kristina supports the firm’s fund and platform company valuation and investor reporting.

Kristina joined Blue Water in 2019. 

Kristina received an M.B.A. from Lynn University and a B.B.A. in International Business from Florida Atlantic University. Kristina played on the NCAA Division I women's volleyball team at Florida Atlantic University.

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Cristhian Goicoechea

Staff Accountant

Cristhian Goicoechea

Staff Accountant

Cristhian provides accounting support for the firm and its funds and platform companies.

Cristhian joined Blue Water in 2023. Previously, he was a Staff Accountant at Foods USA, a global supplier, processor, and exporter of meat products.

Cristhian received a B.B.A. in Finance from Florida Atlantic University.

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Madalyn Brahar

Executive Assistant

Madalyn Brahar

Executive Assistant

Madalyn supports the firm’s partners on administrative tasks related to scheduling, organization, and administration.

Madalyn joined Blue Water in 2022. Previously, she was an Executive Assistant at Wealth Formula, an investment company and podcast.

Madalyn holds a B.S. in Elementary Education.

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