--- title: Our External Partners | Old Harbor Advisors description: The following individuals have provided significant assistance with the formation and operation of Old Harbor. image: https://oldharboradvisors.com/hubfs/oha-site/brand/oha-heritage-share-1200x630.jpg --- [Skip to content](https://oldharboradvisors.com/team/partners#main-content) [![Old Harbor Advisors anchor](https://oldharboradvisors.com/hs-fs/hubfs/oha-site/brand/oha-gold-plate-anchor-2026-10-22.webp?width=52&height=53&name=oha-gold-plate-anchor-2026-10-22.webp) OLD HARBOR ADVISORS, LLC](https://oldharboradvisors.com?hsLang=en) Menu - [Mission & Values](https://oldharboradvisors.com/mission-and-values?hsLang=en) - [Business Owners](https://oldharboradvisors.com/the-practice/for-owners?hsLang=en) Business Owners submenu - [Family Businesses](https://oldharboradvisors.com/the-practice/for-owners/family-businesses?hsLang=en) - [Contractors](https://oldharboradvisors.com/the-practice/for-owners/contractors?hsLang=en) - [Professional Services Firms](https://oldharboradvisors.com/the-practice/for-owners/professional-services-companies?hsLang=en) - [Business Advisors](https://oldharboradvisors.com/the-practice/for-advisors?hsLang=en) Business Advisors submenu - [Bankers](https://oldharboradvisors.com/the-practice/for-advisors/bankers?hsLang=en) - [Wealth Advisors](https://oldharboradvisors.com/the-practice/for-advisors/wealth-advisors?hsLang=en) - [CPAs & Attorneys](https://oldharboradvisors.com/the-practice/for-advisors/cpas-and-attorneys?hsLang=en) - [Team](https://oldharboradvisors.com/team?hsLang=en) - [Our Approach](https://oldharboradvisors.com/the-practice?hsLang=en) - [Resources](https://oldharboradvisors.com/resources?hsLang=en) Resources submenu - [ESOP 101](https://oldharboradvisors.com/resources/esop-basics?hsLang=en) - [FAQs](https://oldharboradvisors.com/resources/faqs?hsLang=en) - [Common Misconceptions](https://oldharboradvisors.com/resources/common-misconceptions?hsLang=en) - [Is an ESOP the Right Fit?](https://oldharboradvisors.com/resources/esop-fit?hsLang=en) - [Articles & Market Intelligence](https://oldharboradvisors.com/resources/market-intel?hsLang=en) - [Outside Organizations & Resources](https://oldharboradvisors.com/resources#organizations) [Talk to Us](https://oldharboradvisors.com/talk-to-us?hsLang=en) # Our External Partners The following individuals have provided significant assistance with the formation and operation of Old Harbor. ## Robert Tedesco Managing Director and Shareholder, Rich May - [Rich May profile: Robert Tedesco (opens in a new tab)](https://www.richmaylaw.com/bio/robert-p-tedesco/) - [LinkedIn: Robert Tedesco (opens in a new tab)](https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-tedesco-4249376/) Bob Tedesco and Jack O’Loughlin first met as caddies at age 13 and have remained good friends ever since. Bob holds a BA from Harvard College, an MBA from the Haas School of Business at UC Berkeley, and a JD from Boston University School of Law. He brings extensive experience in corporate finance and corporate banking, along with legal experience as a managing director at [Rich May](https://www.richmaylaw.com/bio/robert-p-tedesco/). Bob has been a trusted sounding board and advisor to Jack in the early formation of Old Harbor Advisors. ## Leonard Robinson Principal, Robinson Custom Services - [Robinson Custom Services: Leonard Robinson (opens in a new tab)](https://robinsoncs.com) - [LinkedIn: Leonard Robinson (opens in a new tab)](https://www.linkedin.com/in/leonard-robinson/) Jack met and mentored Leonard Robinson through a non-profit board engagement in Boston. Leonard holds a BS in engineering from Columbia University, an MS in engineering from Georgia Tech, and an MBA from the Yale School of Management. He previously served as President of the Columbia Alumni Association of Boston before subsequently founding [Robinson Custom Services](https://robinsoncs.com/). Leonard has provided technical and technology perspective as Jack developed Old Harbor Advisors and its supporting systems. ## Michael Nyhan, CPA, MST Accounting & Tax Advisory - [LinkedIn: Michael Nyhan, CPA, MST (opens in a new tab)](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-nyhan-57a90b/) Mike Nyhan attended Roxbury Latin School and Boston College before earning a Master of Science in Taxation from Northeastern University. Mike focuses on small-business advisory and has provided accounting and tax advice and services as Jack developed Old Harbor Advisors and its approach to serving business owners. ## Peggy Rose Marketing & Public Relations Advisor - [LinkedIn: Peggy Rose (opens in a new tab)](https://www.linkedin.com/in/peggy-rose-2b464024/) Peggy Rose is the founder of Peggy Rose Public Relations, established in 2003. A graduate of the University of Massachusetts Amherst with a background in Communications, Peggy leads a boutique public relations firm with deep ties to the Greater Boston community. She brings extensive experience in public relations, marketing, and strategic communications to Old Harbor Advisors. Peggy and Jack’s families have been connected for nearly eight decades. This long-standing family relationship reflects the value both place on trust, personal relationships, and community. ## Matthew Golden Research & Analytical Support - [LinkedIn: Matthew Golden (opens in a new tab)](https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-golden-694a682b3/) Matt Golden is a junior at Boston College, majoring in economics and finance. He attended Roxbury Latin School. Matt has provided research and analytical support as Old Harbor Advisors launches, contributing to the research and information-gathering that supports the development of the firm. ## Senior Advisors ## Richard Swasey Jr. Senior Advisor - [Northeastern University profile: Richard Swasey Jr. (opens in a new tab)](https://damore-mckim.northeastern.edu/people/richard-swasey-jr/) - [LinkedIn: Richard Swasey Jr. (opens in a new tab)](https://www.linkedin.com/in/rick-swasey-b9b44510/) Rick Swasey Jr. earned a BS in Business Administration from Northeastern University in 1981 and an MBA in Finance from the University of Virginia in 1983. Rick and Jack were classmates in the First National Bank of Boston’s Loan Officer Development Program (LODP) in 1983. Rick served as Principal Lecturer in Finance at Northeastern University, where he received numerous teaching awards and was inducted into the university’s Teaching Hall of Fame in 2014. From 2023 to 2026, Jack attended Rick’s classes in Valuation, Corporate Finance, Investment Banking, and Credit Analysis as an Executive in Residence, further strengthening a professional relationship spanning more than four decades. Next Steps ## Let’s Start a Conversation Your succession planning requires a clear understanding of the alternatives. Our role is to help you understand those alternatives, evaluate the tradeoffs, and determine if Employee Ownership is a path worth exploring. Your conversation with Old Harbor Advisors is confidential. There is no fee, no obligation, and no need to share sensitive company information at this stage. 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