Hugh Sherman Short
Chief Executive Officer at Pt Capital Advisors LLC
Profile
Hugh S.
Short co-founded Pt Capital in January 2013.
Mr. Short provides Fund investment oversight for both deployment and post-purchase management.
He leads capital raises for the Fund and guides overall firm strategy.
Mr. Short has 20 years of executive level experience and has closed $920 million in debt and equity investments in oil and gas, telecommunications, hospitality, real estate, and infrastructure throughout the target region.
Prior to co-founding Pt Capital, Mr. Short was president and CEO of Alaska Growth Capital BIDCO, Inc., a subsidiary of Arctic Slope Regional Corporation.
Alaska Governor Sean Parnell appointed Mr. Short to the Alaska Industrial Development Authority (AIDEA) and the Alaska Energy Authority in 2011.
He was appointed chairman of AIDEA and led the multi-billion state-owned investment bank.
During his two-year tenure as chairman, more than a half a billion dollars in capital and associated contributions by partners were appropriated; in addition, the board approved due diligence on another $295 million in infrastructure development projects, including the first investments in offshore drilling rigs.
Mr. Short is an Inupiaq, also served as the mayor of Bethel, Alaska from 2002 to 2004, and is a board member for Rural Energy Enterprises.
Mr. Short received a Bachelor’s in political science from the University of Alaska Anchorage.
Hugh Sherman Short active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
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United Utilities, Inc.
 United Utilities, Inc. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications United Utilities, Inc. provides local telecommunications services. Its services include broadband and rural Internet, telephone and supervision Internet and cable television. The firm also offers digital switching network, radio and microwave equipment. The company was founded on March 16, 1977 and is headquartered in Anchorage, AK. | Director/Board Member | - |
Pt Capital Advisors LLC
 Pt Capital Advisors LLC Investment ManagersFinance Pt Capital Advisors LLC provides investment advice. The firm offers portfolio management and advisory services to individuals, institutions, trusts, private funds, charitable organizations, and investment companies. The company was founded by Hugh S. Short in 2013 and is headquartered in Anchorage, AK. | Chief Executive Officer | - |
Pt Capital LLC
 Pt Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance Pt Capital LLC (Pt Capital) is a private equity firm founded by Hugh S. short in 2013. The firm is headquartered in Anchorage, Alaska. | Chief Executive Officer | 01/01/2013 |
Primehotels Oy
 Primehotels Oy Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Primehotels Oy owns, builds, and operates upscale hotels in Finland. The company was founded on December 27, 2002 and is headquartered in Helsinki, Finland. | Director/Board Member | 01/09/2019 |
Alpine Air Alaska LLC
 Alpine Air Alaska LLC Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Alpine Air Alaska LLC provides flightseeing tours. It offers 30 minute heli tour, helicopter glacier landing, prince william sound tour and ultimate summer tour. The company was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Girdwood, AK. | Chairman | 01/05/2018 |
Keahotels ehf
 Keahotels ehf Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Keahotels ehf operates hotels. The company is headquartered in Akureyri, Iceland. | Director/Board Member | 01/08/2018 |
Nova ehf
 Nova ehf Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Nova ehf is a telecommunications company based in Iceland that offers unlimited talk and text services within the European Economic Area. Nova is known for having the fastest mobile network, including 3G, 4G, and 5G. Nova was founded in 2006 and is led by CEO Margrét Tryggvadóttir. The Icelander company provides mobile, corporate, and internet services, as well as fiber optic connections. The company also offers a wide range of devices from brands such as Apple and Samsung, as well as accessories. The company was acquired by Pt Capital Advisors LLC on March 22, 2017, for $131.73 million. | Chairman | 01/04/2017 |
Alaska Growth Capital BIDCO, Inc.
 Alaska Growth Capital BIDCO, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Part of Arctic Slope Regional Corp., Alaska Growth Capital BIDCO, Inc. is a growth capital lending company based in Anchorage, AK. The company provides alternative lending solutions throughout the northwestern region. Hugh Sherman Short has been the CEO of the company since 2006. | Chief Executive Officer | 01/06/2006 |
| 7 Glaciers LLC | Founder | 01/01/2022 |
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Training of Hugh Sherman Short
| University of Alaska | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Listed companies | 1 |
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| NOVA KLÚBBURINN HF. | Retail Trade |
| Private companies | 11 |
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Alaska Growth Capital BIDCO, Inc.
Alaska Growth Capital BIDCO, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Part of Arctic Slope Regional Corp., Alaska Growth Capital BIDCO, Inc. is a growth capital lending company based in Anchorage, AK. The company provides alternative lending solutions throughout the northwestern region. Hugh Sherman Short has been the CEO of the company since 2006. | Finance |
United Utilities, Inc.
United Utilities, Inc. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications United Utilities, Inc. provides local telecommunications services. Its services include broadband and rural Internet, telephone and supervision Internet and cable television. The firm also offers digital switching network, radio and microwave equipment. The company was founded on March 16, 1977 and is headquartered in Anchorage, AK. | Communications |
| Alaska Industrial Development & Export Authority | Government |
Nova ehf
Nova ehf Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Nova ehf is a telecommunications company based in Iceland that offers unlimited talk and text services within the European Economic Area. Nova is known for having the fastest mobile network, including 3G, 4G, and 5G. Nova was founded in 2006 and is led by CEO Margrét Tryggvadóttir. The Icelander company provides mobile, corporate, and internet services, as well as fiber optic connections. The company also offers a wide range of devices from brands such as Apple and Samsung, as well as accessories. The company was acquired by Pt Capital Advisors LLC on March 22, 2017, for $131.73 million. | Communications |
Pt Capital LLC
Pt Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance Pt Capital LLC (Pt Capital) is a private equity firm founded by Hugh S. short in 2013. The firm is headquartered in Anchorage, Alaska. | Finance |
Pt Capital Advisors LLC
Pt Capital Advisors LLC Investment ManagersFinance Pt Capital Advisors LLC provides investment advice. The firm offers portfolio management and advisory services to individuals, institutions, trusts, private funds, charitable organizations, and investment companies. The company was founded by Hugh S. Short in 2013 and is headquartered in Anchorage, AK. | Finance |
Primehotels Oy
Primehotels Oy Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Primehotels Oy owns, builds, and operates upscale hotels in Finland. The company was founded on December 27, 2002 and is headquartered in Helsinki, Finland. | Consumer Services |
Alpine Air Alaska LLC
Alpine Air Alaska LLC Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Alpine Air Alaska LLC provides flightseeing tours. It offers 30 minute heli tour, helicopter glacier landing, prince william sound tour and ultimate summer tour. The company was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Girdwood, AK. | Consumer Services |
Keahotels ehf
Keahotels ehf Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Keahotels ehf operates hotels. The company is headquartered in Akureyri, Iceland. | Consumer Services |
| 7 Glaciers LLC | |
Alaska Gasline Development Corp.
 Alaska Gasline Development Corp. Oil & Gas PipelinesIndustrial Services Alaska Gasline Development Corp. operates pipelines and other energy transportation systems. The non-profit company is based in Anchorage, AK. | Industrial Services |
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