Our Team
Our People & Culture
At Granite, we believe great investments are built by great people working closely together.
As a boutique investment firm, we take a highly engaged, hands-on approach to our business. Our principals are deeply involved in every aspect of our investments, from evaluating opportunities and structuring transactions to executing business plans and working with our partners throughout the investment lifecycle. This level of involvement allows us to move decisively, maintain accountability, and stay closely aligned with our investors and partners.
We value different perspectives, encourage open and thoughtful debate, and believe the best ideas can come from anywhere within the organization. Our culture is collaborative, entrepreneurial, and grounded in mutual respect, with an emphasis on doing what we say we will do.
We are intentional about building a team of talented, curious, and driven professionals who share our commitment to excellence and long-term relationships. We believe that combination of experienced leadership, active principal involvement, and a collaborative culture is an important part of what sets Granite apart.


Robert Palley
Principal & Founder

Jonathon Blackledge
VP Project Management

Naomi Garcia-Hampton
Chief Financial Officer

Aaron Goldblatt
Chief Legal Officer
