Newport Global Advisors was founded in 2005 by Tim Janszen and Ryan Langdon. The Newport Global Advisors principals have decades of experience investing in leveraged loans, high yield bonds and the alternative asset markets through numerous market cycles.  


Tim Janszen

Co-Founder
Chief Executive Officer
Investment Committee Member

  • Founding member of Newport Global Advisors in 2005 and CEO since inception
  • Responsible for developing Newport Global Advisors’ investment strategies and managing its investment portfolios
  • Member of the Investment and Valuation Committees and has been investing in high yield and distressed debt investments for over 30 years
  • Currently serves on the board of directors of American Blue Ribbon Holdings, Glacier Restaurant Group, J. Alexander’s, Autocam Medical, Mesquite Gaming, and Uno Restaurants
  • Prior to founding Newport Global Advisors, Managing Director and Portfolio Manager at AIG Global Investment Group, where he was the head of the High Yield Group, overseeing $15 billion of high yield assets. He also oversaw the activities of the AIG Distressed Portfolio and was the lead portfolio manager of all general and separate high yield accounts.
  • Also worked in various senior capacities for American General Investment Management, ICO, Inc. and Pacholder Associates Inc.
  • Received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, cum laude, from Xavier University in 1986
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Ryan Langdon

Co-Founder
Senior Managing Director
Investment Committee Member

  • Founding member of Newport Global Advisors in 2005 and Senior Managing Director since inception
  • Responsible for directing investment research, developing core investment strategies and managing investment portfolios
  • Member of the Investment and Valuation Committees and has been investing in high yield and distressed debt investments for over 25 years
  • Currently serves on the board of directors of American Blue Ribbon Holdings, Autocam Medical, Horizon Global Corporation, Mesquite Gaming and Uno Restaurants
  • Prior to founding Newport Global Advisors, Managing Director and Portfolio Manager in the High Yield Group of AIG Global Investment Group responsible for managing the AIG Distressed Portfolio and was a senior high yield investment analyst following the telecommunications and cable sectors when he joined the firm.
  • Also worked in various senior capacities for American General Investment Management, ABN AMRO and Pacholder Associates Inc.
  • Received a Bachelor of Science in Business Economics from Miami University in 1994 and a Master’s in Economics from Miami University in 1995

Scott Powers

Chief Financial Officer

 

  • Joined Newport Global Advisors in March 2010
  • Manages all accounting functions for Newport Global Advisors and its funds
  • Prior to joining Newport Global Advisors, worked as an auditor with Grant Thornton
  • Licensed CPA in the state of Georgia and in process of obtaining his Texas CPA license
  • Graduated from University of Southern Mississippi in 2005 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and received a Master of Science in Accounting from Louisiana State University in 2007

Kevin Roe

Managing Director

 

  • Joined Newport Global Advisors in November 2021
  • Focused on business development and is a member of the investment team
  • Prior to joining Newport Global Advisors, founded Roe Equity Research in 2003, an independent private equity research firm focused on the Telecommunications Services, Media, Cable, and Satellite sectors
  • Prior to founding Roe Equity Research, worked with PaineWebber, then ABN AMRO Inc. as Managing Director and Head of the North American telecom research team
  • Received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Comparative Political Economy from the University of Wisconsin – Madison and a Master of Business Administration in Finance from the McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University. He also attended the Institute for European Studies at the London School of Economics

Roger May, CFA

Managing Director

  • Founding Member of Newport Global Advisors
  • Has served as Chief Operating Officer, Chief Compliance Officer, and Managing Director
  • Previously a Senior Advisor at Newport from July 2016 to June 2023
  • Prior to co-founding Newport, served as a Managing Director in the High Yield Group of AIGGIG as co-head of research and senior analyst in the healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and utilities section
  • Joined AIGGIG with its acquisition of AGIM in 2001
  • Joined AGIM in 1999 as a senior fixed income investment manager
  • Chartered Financial Analyst
  • Graduated from Louisiana State University with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and received a Master of Business Administration from the University of Houston in 1996

Jonathan Steiger, CFA

Consultant

  • Currently provides consulting services to Newport through special assignments on as needed basis.
  • Previously worked directly for Newport Global Advisors from July 2014 through September 2023 as an analyst with responsibilities related to sourcing, researching, and monitoring investments.
  • Prior to joining Newport Global Advisors, was an analyst at Walmart under the Sam’s Club division on its planning, integration and strategy team
  • Chartered Financial Analyst
  • Graduated from the University of Arkansas in 2013 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Finance and Accounting
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Jake Mase

Trader

  • Joined Newport Global Advisors in June 2006
  • Responsible for all Firm trading activity, including execution, counterparty relationships, market intelligence, and investment sourcing
  • Prior to joining Newport Global Advisors, worked for AIGGIG’s high yield group as an associate trader
  • Graduated from the University of Texas with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 2002

Madeline Garcia

Analyst

  • Joined Newport Global Advisors as a summer intern in June 2019 and then full time as an analyst in June 2022
  • Responsible for sourcing, researching, and monitoring investments
  • Graduated from Baylor University in 2022 with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management Information Systems

Amanda Mauz

Controller

  • Joined Newport Global Advisors in November 2011
  • Supports accounting functions as well as client service
  • Licensed CPA in the state of Texas
  • CAIA Charterholder
  • Graduated from Texas State University in 2011 with a Bachelor of  Business Administration in Accounting

Patty Miller

Executive Assistant

  • Joined Newport Global Advisors in 2006
  • Responsible for office services, organizing office operations and procedures, controlling correspondence, and supporting professional staff
  • Prior to joining Newport Global Advisors, worked for American General and Compaq Computer Company