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Former Lieutenant Governor André Bauer Joins Broadstreet As Senior Advisor

Former Lieutenant Governor André Bauer joins Broadstreet as Senior Advisor

GREENVILLE, S.C. – Jan. 9, 2024 – Broadstreet, Inc., a Greenville-based private equity firm, proudly announces the addition of former Lieutenant Governor and State of South Carolina legislator, André Bauer, as senior advisor to its team. In this role, Bauer will leverage his multifaceted background to assist Broadstreet in expanding its presence in the Carolinas including with the assistance of developing, planning and expanding large real estate projects that Broadstreet is pursuing.

“We are thrilled to welcome André to the Broadstreet team,” said Joseph Baldassarra, president of Broadstreet. “As we continue to expand our investment portfolio, his insights and expertise will be instrumental in driving our success.”

A native South Carolinian, Bauer served as Lt. Governor from 2003 to 2011, becoming the nation’s youngest independently elected statewide Lt. Governor. In this capacity, he presided over the S.C. Senate and ruled out of order on more than $2 billion in tax increases.

Additionally, Bauer was a state senator for District 18 from 1999 to 2003 and a state representative for District 87 from 1996 to 1999. Through these elected capacities, he has traveled to more than 30 countries, meeting with leaders around the world to promote business and trade in South Carolina. He also served as a CNN political correspondent, providing insightful commentary on national and state politics.

“I’m excited to join Broadstreet,” said Bauer. “I look forward to working closely with the great team they have assembled to source impactful deals and provide counsel that drives Broadstreet’s continued growth.”

Beyond his political career, Bauer has been an influential figure in real estate development since 1989. He founded Bunk Aviation, LLC, a company specializing in restoring historic Charleston homes while preserving their original integrity. He is a graduate of the University of South Carolina.

ABOUT BROADSTREET

Broadstreet is a private equity firm that has an impressive track record of identifying promising growth sectors for capital investments. Based in Greenville, South Carolina, the firm’s investor profile includes high-net-worth individuals, family offices, registered investment advisors and institutional investors. The company has over $3 billion in transactions and there are more than 3,000 people employed/associated in the businesses with which we are associated. Broadstreet’s formula for private equity investing has been to focus its attention on dominating the Carolinas rather than holding investments across the entire United States.  The synergies that arise by being a major player in a single regional market delivers efficiencies, enhanced opportunities and profits. For more information, visit broadstreetprivateequity.com.

Broadstreet, Inc. acts as finance, management or oversight of the business projects mentioned in this release. Its executive officers are David Feingold whose position is CEO, Joseph Baldassarra, whose position is President and Steven Baldassarra, whose position is Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Feingold as well as the Baldassarras’ professional backgrounds and experience can be found at the website.

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