Alice Company Background

Alice Company is a private investment firm that actively chases opportunity via direct co-investments, private equity, and real estate throughout the United States

Our strong history of excellence as a company, partner, and community leader dates to our founding in 1923

Learning from a century of experience in manufacturing, we quickly adapt to evolving markets, seize new opportunities, and deliver value to our partners and customers

Alice Company Values

Build on nearly a century of excellence, integrity, and passion for our community

Empower entrepreneurs to reach their potential

Deliver unique value to our partners and co-investors

Serve the communities where we live

Foster a culture of innovation and success where people can create, achieve, and grow

Smyth McKissick
President & CEO

  • Led transition from textile manufacturing company to diverse investment firm
  • Former management consultant at McKinsey & Company
  • MBA from Columbia Business School; BBA in Finance and Economics from the University of Georgia 
  • Aspen Institute’s Liberty Fellow, class of 2023

Robert Thomas
CFO

  • Started family office inside textile manufacturing company
  • Former Audit Manager at Ernst & Young
  • BS in Business, Accounting, and Applied Mathematics from Presbyterian College
  • Certified Public Accountant