About
William M. Dace is Vice President at KING LUTHER CAPITAL MANAGEMENT CORP, serving on the private equity team at LKCM Headwater Investments since 2024. In this role, he oversees sourcing, evaluating, and executing private equity opportunities, with particular emphasis on middle-market companies in the energy, infrastructure, and financial sectors.
Dace brings extensive experience in the investment industry, having previously held positions as vice president at Main Street Capital Corporation, senior associate at Energy Spectrum Capital, and roles at Global Infrastructure Partners, Pearl Energy Investments, and Goldman Sachs. His investment focus includes private equity across the energy value chain as well as infrastructure assets.
An alumnus of Texas Christian University (BBA, Finance and Accounting) and The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania (MBA), Dace is recognized for his expertise in financial analysis, deal structuring, and strategic investment. His professional contributions span private equity transactions and the evaluation of energy and infrastructure assets, reflecting a strong emphasis on long-term value creation for institutional and private investors.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Luther King Capital Management | Vice President | Apr 2024 to Present | — | 
| Main Street Capital Corporation | Vice President | Jun 2022 to Apr 2024 | — | 
| Main Street Capital Corporation | Senior Associate | Jul 2022 to Present | — | 
| Energy Spectrum Capital | Senior Associate | Jul 2021 to Jun 2022 | — | 
| Global Infrastructure Partners | Associate | Aug 2020 to Jul 2021 | — | 
| The Wharton School | MBA Candidate | Aug 2018 to May 2020 | — | 
| Pearl Energy Investments | Private Equity Associate | Mar 2016 to Jun 2018 | • Energy-focused private equity firm with $1.2bn committed capital under management | 
| Goldman Sachs | Investment Banking Analyst | Jul 2014 to Mar 2016 | • Global Natural Resources Group | 
Education
The Wharton School
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Finance, General
2018 — 2020
Texas Christian University
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Honors in Finance and Accounting
2010 — 2014
Heritage Hall High School
High School
2006 — 2010
Others at King Luther Capital Management Corp. (25)
| Name | Role | Location | 
|---|---|---|
| Portfolio Manager | TX , United States | |
| Analyst | Fort Worth, TX , United States | |
| Vice President, Portfolio Manager and Analyst | Dallas, TX , United States | |
| Senior Portfolio Manager | San Antonio, TX , United States | |
| DDavid May | Vice President | Austin, TX , United States | 
| Performance Analyst | Euless, TX , United States | |
| Portfolio Manager | San Antonio, TX , United States | |
| GGary Walsh | Principal and Portfolio Manager | Fort Worth, TX , United States | 
| Special Project Analyst | Fort Worth, TX , United States | |
| Healthcare Analyst | Fort Worth, TX , United States |