Mr. Orr joined SSM Partners in 1988 and has been significantly engaged in all aspects of the Firm's activities. Together with Mr. Jim Witherington, he was instrumental in SSM's transition into principal investing in 1990. Mr. Orr has worked with companies in a wide variety of industries and currently focuses on business services companies and any consumer services transactions considered by the firm.
Prior to joining SSM, Mr. Orr worked at JP Morgan in New York and Dallas, concentrating on leveraged finance transactions. He received his bachelor's degree in Economics and Business Administration from Vanderbilt University. In addition to his service with other local organizations, Mr. Orr recently served as Board Chairman for Presbyterian Day School in Memphis.