Growing up in Boston, Massachusetts, after moving from San Diego, California, at two years old, Patrick Walsh TMPL was the child of a Naval Officer and a school teacher. His educational path started at Wesleyan University, majoring in Economics and showcasing his talent in Football and Baseball. A significant back injury led him to transfer to Boston College, where he achieved honors in his Accountancy degree. He initiated his professional path at Prudential Capital Group and Prudential Securities in 1998, working as an investment analyst in Commercial Real Estate and publicly traded REITs.

1. Patrick Walsh Individual bio
Patrick Walsh TMPL is the Founder and Chief Executive of a renowned value-oriented investment
firm. He stands out as a seasoned CEO and skilled operator with a track record of success in
investment management and the consumer industry. His expertise spans Corporate Strategy,
Capital Allocation, Corporate Finance, M&A, Hedge Funds, Investment Banking, and Equities. He
has been recognized in prestigious publications like Barron's, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes
Magazine, The New York Times, Restaurant News, and the Los Angeles Times for his investment
and business achievements.
Early Life and Education
Born in San Diego, CA, to a naval officer father and a mother who was a school teacher, he moved
to New England at two and was raised in Boston, MA. He attended Wesleyan University, studying
Economics and excelling as a dual-sport athlete in Football and Baseball. After a career-ending
back injury, he transferred to Boston College, graduating with Honors in Accountancy.
Upon graduation, he earned the Chartered Financial Analyst designation (CFA), impressively
passing all three exam levels on his first try. He further honed his investment skills by studying
under Professor Greenwald at Columbia University's Executive Value Investing Program.
Workflow and Achievements
His career took off at Prudential Capital Group and Prudential Securities in 1998, specializing in
Commercial Real Estate and publicly traded REITs. Patrick Walsh TMPL later became a Vice

2. President at Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc., focusing on Real Estate, Gaming, Lodging, and Leisure
Investment Banking. Before establishing his firm, he was a Partner at a Chicago-based value-
oriented Hedge Fund.
A Career Spanning Diverse Industries
His entrepreneurial spirit led him to engage in various industries beyond Wall Street. He served
on the boards of BJ's Restaurants, Del Taco, Famous Dave's of America, and Town Sports
International, contributing to their success. His strategic input and business acumen in these roles
brought him recognition and awards, including being named one of the 50 most influential people
in the restaurant industry by Restaurant News in 2015.
Entrepreneur of the Year
In 2018, Ernst and Young honored him as Entrepreneur of The Year in New York. His notable
contribution to business turnarounds, especially at Town Sports International, is commendable.
Faced with potential bankruptcy in 2016, he turned the company around, leading its stock to soar
over $14 per share by 2018 from a low of 92 cents, a testament to his leadership and strategic
prowess.
Hobbies and Interests
Despite a demanding career, he finds time for hobbies. An avid reader, he enjoys literature on
various subjects. Patrick Walsh TMPL also indulges in fitness activities, cooking, and traveling,
showcasing a well-rounded personality beyond his professional endeavors.

3. Work Experience
Patrick Walsh TMPL
CEO, Fitness Industry
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WORK EXPERIENCE PW Partners, LLC
Founder, CEO & Managing Partner
PW Partners, LLC is an investment management firm focused on long-term
value creation for small and mid-cap companies. PW Partners objective is to
maximize the potential value of its portfolio companies by positively
influencing corporate policies through operations, strategy and capital
allocation. PW Partners has a strong history of creating value through
enhanced strategic decision making, operational excellence, capital
allocation, board involvement and deep sector expertise.
PW Partners accolades have been recognized and written about in Forbes
Magazine, Barron's, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, The Los
Angeles Times, The Deal and Nation's Restaurant News. In addition, Mr.
Walsh was named one of the 50 most powerful people in the food service
industry by Nation's Restaurant News in 2015. In 2018 Mr. Walsh was named
Entrepreneur Of The Year by Ernst & Young.
August 2012 - I Jupiter, Florida, United States
Empire Holdings And Investments, LLC
Chief Executive Officer
Empire Holdings and Investments, LLC is a diversified holding company with
subsidiaries engaged in a number of businesses and investment activities.
Empire's corporate structure provides flexibility to make investments across a
broad spectrum of industries in order to create long-term value.
December 2020 - I Jupiter, Florida, United States
BJ's Restaurants, Inc.
Member of the Board of Directors
June 2014 - February 2022 I Huntington Beach, California, United States
Town Sports International
Chairman Of The Board
April 2015 - September 2019 I Jupiter, Florida, United States
Del Taco Restaurants Inc.
Board Member & Lead Director
June 2015 - September 2019 I Lake Forest, California, United States
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4. EDUCATION
LANGUAGES
AWARDS
Work Experience
Columbia Business School
Executive Program, Value Investing Program
Studied under the esteemed Bruce Greenwald.Studied under the esteemed
Bruce Greenwald.
2004 I Colombia
BS, Accounting
1995 - 1998 I United States
Economics
Activities and societies: Football § and Baseball �
United States
(Native)
Restaurant News In 2015
One of the 50 most powerful people in the restaurant industry
Ernst And Young In 2018
Entrepreneur of The Year in New York
SKILLS Capital Allocation, Corporate Finance, CORPORATE STRATEGY, Investment Banking
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