# Brad Morgan

> Brad Morgan is the Houston-based co-founder and co-CEO of Platform Partners, a private investment firm founded in 2006. His work includes investment and board responsibilities across industrial, infrastructure and business services companies, alongside civic and university advisory involvement.

- **Role:** Co-Founder and Co-CEO at Platform Partners LLC
- **Organizations:** Platform Partners LLC, The CapStreet Group, Credit Suisse First Boston, Children’s Museum Houston, Greater Houston Community Foundation, The Kinkaid School, Post Oak Little League, The University of Texas at Austin
- **Education:** BA, Plan II Honors Program; BBA, Finance, The University of Texas at Austin
- **Known for:** Graduated Phi Beta Kappa from The University of Texas., Co-founded Platform Partners in 2006., Served on the board of Vortex, which more than quadrupled in size during Platform’s investment.

## Career timeline

- **—** — Began his investment banking career in New York at Credit Suisse First Boston’s Financial Sponsors / Leveraged Finance Group.
- **2003** — Joined The CapStreet Group, where he served as a vice president before Platform.
- **2006** — Co-founded Platform Partners.
- **2016** — Identified as Executive Vice President and COO in the Evergreen sale announcement.
- **2017** — Identified as President when Platform invested in Vortex.
- **2023** — Platform sold Vortex to funds managed by Quad-C; Morgan was a Vortex board member.
- **2024** — Commented on Platform’s investment in Progressive Pipeline Management.
- **—** — Current firm biography and McCombs advisory council identify him as co-founder and co-CEO.

## Achievements

- Graduated Phi Beta Kappa from The University of Texas.
- Co-founded Platform Partners in 2006.
- Served on the board of Vortex, which more than quadrupled in size during Platform’s investment.
- Past president of the Children’s Museum Houston board.

## Latest updates

- **2026-07** — Platform announced promotions of Kemp Sauer and Steven Polasek to Senior Associate; this is firm news, not a personal promotion for Morgan.
- **2024-10** — Platform invested in Progressive Pipeline Management, with Morgan publicly commenting on support for founder Dave Wickersham’s growth strategy.

## Links

- Website: https://platformllc.com/team/brad-morgan/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brad-morgan-852692205

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Last updated: 2026-10-09