Dominic DeMarco

Dominic DeMarco is a Managing Partner at Stadium Capital Management LLC, a hedge fund based in New Canaan, Connecticut, where he also serves as co-chief investment officer and chief compliance officer. In this role, DeMarco is responsible for investment strategy, portfolio management, and compliance oversight, guiding the firm's value-oriented approach in the public equities markets. He sits on the board of directors for Big 5 Sporting Goods, reflecting his active engagement with portfolio companies and his significant influence as an institutional investor.

DeMarco's investment expertise centers on long-term, fundamental, value-based investing, with a particular focus on underappreciated or overlooked small- and mid-cap public companies. His sectoral interests are broad but have historically included retail, technology, and other consumer-facing industries—as evidenced by his leadership role at Stadium Capital and direct investments in companies like Big 5 Sporting Goods. DeMarco’s background in evaluating corporate, high-yield, and mortgage-backed debt, as well as his experience structuring complex financial instruments at Goldman Sachs, provides him with a versatile skill set spanning several asset classes.

Prior to joining Stadium Capital in 1999, DeMarco was an associate at Goldman Sachs, working in credit and structured finance for large institutional clients. He holds both a Bachelor’s degree and an MBA from Stanford University and its Graduate School of Business, credentials that underscore his deep analytical and leadership capabilities. Over his distinguished career of more than two decades, DeMarco has become recognized for his rigorous due diligence, commitment to shareholder value, and board-level advisory contributions to both private and public companies.