2026 Hall of Fame Inductees
Presented By: Diamond Client Group
Michael Franson
Managing Partner
Morning Glory Capital
With more than 100 transactions totaling over $4 billion, Michael “Mike” Franson has built a distinguished career advising, investing in and leading middle-market businesses. He co-founded Denver-based M&A boutique St. Charles Capital, growing the firm to 25 investment bankers before its 2014 sale to KPMG. Mike subsequently became Global Head of TMT M&A, overseeing 200 investment bankers across 80 countries. He also served as CoorsTek’s lead M&A advisor for more than two decades, advising on over $1.3 billion in transactions. Beyond advisory work, Mike has been an active investor and has served on numerous public and private company boards. Today, he is Managing Partner of Morning Glory Capital and a Senior Advisor with Harrison Co.
Eric Miller
Co-Founder
Eagle River Capital
Eric Miller has spent nearly two decades building, acquiring and growing businesses across the distribution, manufacturing, logistics, retail and service sectors. In 2017, he co-founded Eagle River Capital, where he has pursued a strategy combining organic growth with strategic acquisitions. Previously, Eric co-founded Denver-based Kodiak Building Partners, helping build the company into a significant acquirer of building products businesses. Kodiak’s growth ultimately led to its sale to Court Square Capital Management in 2017. Through both Kodiak and Eagle River, Eric has developed extensive experience identifying investment opportunities, partnering with management teams and building companies for long-term growth. A graduate of the University of Denver, he holds both bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the university.
Liz Myslik
Managing Partner
Loft Growth Partners
For more than two decades, Liz Myslik has helped founder-led and investor-backed consumer brands reach their next stage of growth. As a CEO, Chief Growth Officer, board director, and growth equity investor, she has built high-growth, profitable businesses, led acquisitions and integrations, and helped drive five strategic exits. At Fresca Foods, Liz acquired and scaled a diversified manufacturing business that grew from $12 to $100 million during her leadership. At Sandbox Industries, she led a portfolio of beverage brands acquired by Danone. While head of growth at Gaiam, she and her team expanded the business from $20 million to $220 million. As Managing Partner at Loft Growth Partners, she works alongside founders and leadership teams to accelerate profitable growth and long-term value creation. Her industry leadership has been recognized by Fortune, Forbes, the Denver Business Journal and New Hope Natural Media.