Tom Ripley

U.S. Marine | Partner at Ames Watson, and Chairman of Lids, Claire’s, Champion Sportswear, South Moon Under, and a bunch of other super cool brands

Annapolis, Maryland, United States

About

Transition Investor / Operating Partner / Brand Builder Partner & Co-Founder at Ames Watson, a permanent capital vehicle that is the majority owner of multiple brands to include Lids, Champion, Claire's, South Moon Under, and several minority investments in high growth companies. I am most proud of my Ames Watson teammates. Exceptional professionals that march to the sound of the guns. They are some of the very best at transforming businesses and driving value.

Experience

  • Partner & Co-Founder at Ames Watson
    Jan 2018 - Present · 8 yrs 6 mos

  • Chairman & CEO at LIDS Sports Group
    Feb 2019 - Present · 7 yrs 5 mos

  • Managing Partner, Founder at Severn Partners, LLC
    Jul 2004 - Present · 22 yrs

  • President at Airboss Defense
    Jul 2015 - Dec 2018 · 3 yrs 6 mos

  • Executive Chairman at American Combustion Industries, Inc.
    Mar 2012 - Aug 2015 · 3 yrs 6 mos