Sawtooth Capital Partners LLC, formed by Whitt Barnard in Boise, Idaho in September 2007, is affiliated with Encore Consumer Capital. Consistent with his previous role at J.H. Whitney & Co., Whitt facilitates equity investments on behalf of Encore in small, privately-held companies located in the Mountain West and portions of Washington and Oregon.

Founded in 2005, Encore Consumer Capital is an innovative private equity firm built specifically to help consumer products companies grow. ECC invests exclusively in leading consumer products companies, accelerating their growth by utilizing the experience and network of its operating partners at Encore Associates.

Please refer to the website of Encore Consumer Capital (www.encoreconsumercapital.com). for an overview of the firm, a summary of its investment focus, a list of representative investments and a profile of key personnel.