American Capital Management Names COO

American Capital Management, Inc. has appointed Ross Weissman as chief operating officer and chief financial officer.

In this role, Weissman will oversee ACM’s operations infrastructure and support the firm’s commitment to delivering services to clients, partners, and employees. He brings more than three decades of financial and operational leadership experience, including prior roles as chief financial officer at Chilton Trust, chief operating officer at Cardinal Capital Management, and chief financial officer at Larch Lane Advisors.

“Ross brings a rare combination of operational discipline, leadership experience, and deep familiarity with the needs of sophisticated investment organizations,” said David LaValle, president, chief executive officer, and chief investment officer of ACM. “His experience will be a tremendous asset as we continue to strengthen ACM’s Small Cap and SMID Cap Equity Growth platform and position the firm for long-term success.”

Weissman added, “I am excited to join ACM and work alongside such a talented team. ACM has a strong culture, a clear investment philosophy, and a long-term orientation that I greatly respect. I look forward to helping advance the firm’s operational capabilities.”

In addition to the senior leadership positions held at Chilton Trust, Cardinal Capital Management, and Larch Lane Advisors, Weissman also previously worked at Wexford Capital, KPMG, and Leslie Sufrin & Co.