D. Gregory (Greg) Chesnutt
President and CEO
Greg has served as President and CEO of Prime since June 2009. From January 2008 until his appointment as CEO, he was a Board member and advisor. In addition to his duties at Prime, Greg is an Operating Partner at Covey Equity, LLC, our Company’s largest shareholder.
Greg has over 25 years of experience as an advisor, investor, and operating executive in middle-market growth companies. From 2001 to 2008, he held the position of President and Chief Operating Officer for The Betco Corporation, a leading manufacturer and marketer of specialty chemicals and equipment. During his tenure, Betco achieved significant growth through both organic expansion and acquisition.
From 1995 to 2000, Greg served as a portfolio company President for Brynwood Partners, a private-equity firm focused on investments in middle-market consumer goods and manufacturing businesses. From 1992 to 1995, he worked in various line management positions with Acuity Brands Lighting (formerly Lithonia Lighting).
Greg holds a B.S. in Business Administration from The Citadel and an MBA from The Harvard Business School. He is a member of the Young Presidents Organization (YPO), the YPO Electronics Industry Network, and the Atlanta CEO Council.