3PG Advisors recently promoted Gloria Palmer and Nick Bramblett in corresponding moves that helps 3PG establish its newly launched business unit, Source Expert Advisors.
Gloria Palmer, Source Expert Advisors
Gloria Palmer, the company's previous chief operating officer, will now serve as the co-founder and president of Source Expert Advisors.
The new business unit will focus on investor services including buy-side M&A strategy/execution, due diligence, integration, organization effectiveness, growth strategies, board governance and operational efficiency. This opportunity helps the company to capitalize on emerging opportunities and deepen its impact across the skilled trades industry with private equity investors.
“Gloria has been instrumental in shaping our operational backbone and driving execution across every dimension of our sell-side core business,” says Jeff Harkness, founder and CEO of 3PG Advisors. “Her elevation to co-founder and president of Source Expert Advisors is both a recognition of her excellence and a strategic investment in the future of our business enterprise.”
Since joining the company, Palmer has led initiatives in financial analysis, talent acquisition, financial reporting/training, standard operating procedures and key technology investments. Her new role will empower her to lead opportunities with private equity partners, facilities/skilled trades owners, accounting firms, law firms and other professionals within the new unit. Palmer will also continue to collaborate closely with the executive leadership on enterprise-wide priorities.
“I’m honored to step into this expanded role and help shape the next chapter of our growth,” Palmer says. “This new business unit represents a bold vision for where we’re headed — and I’m excited to build it with the same intensity, integrity, and operational rigor that defines our culture.”
Nick Bramblett, 3PG chief operating officer
In a corresponding move, Bramblett has been named the new chief operating officer.
Bramblett has served as vice president of mergers & acquisitions since joining the firm, where he has been instrumental in driving deal execution, expanding client relationships and shaping the firm’s growth strategy.
“Nick’s elevation to COO is a natural progression as we scale. Nick has consistently demonstrated strategic execution of our business model, operational rigor, and a deep commitment to our clients and team,” says Jeff Harkness, founder and CEO of 3PG Advisors. “We are thrilled to have him lead our operational platform into the next chapter.”
As COO, Bramblett will oversee firm-wide operations, deal execution, and operational efficiency as 3PG continues to work with companies pursuing private equity funding, strategic acquisitions or debt financing solutions. In his new role, Bramblett will focus on scaling internal infrastructure, strengthening risk management and refining client delivery standards to support the firm’s continued growth.
Bramblett brings a unique blend of financial acumen, legal expertise and business strategy to 3PG Advisors. He has a finance degree from Auburn University and both a law degree and MBA from the University of South Carolina. Prior to joining 3PG Advisors, he worked at Ernst and Young, where he led cross-border transactions, M&A execution, and operational integration initiatives. Bramblett also held various roles in finance and strategy at Shaw Industries, a Berkshire Hathaway manufacturing company.
“I am excited for the opportunity to step into this role as 3PG continues to expand its presence in the business and facilities services sector” Bramblett says. “3PG Advisors is defined by its people—we are dedicated to creating lasting legacies for our clients through succession planning, growth and go-to-market strategy, and deal execution. I look forward to driving our core business lines as we continue to lead the market in pre-work, in-house quality of earnings, and deal execution as private equity accelerates their investment into the facilities and business services industry.”