Stephen Babson

Managing Director
Portland, Oregon


Stephen joined Endeavour in 2002. Since that time, he has worked with companies in the food and consumer, marine transportation and business services industries. Stephen serves on the boards of Columbus Foods, Little Red Services, National Frozen Foods, Northland Transportation, Tidewater Holdings, New Seasons Market, Bristol Farms and Vigor Industrial and was previously a director of WinCo Foods and Northwest Hotel Group. In addition to his roles on Endeavour boards, Stephen also serves on the boards of Columbia Sportswear Company and ESCO Corporation and is a former board member of Roseburg Forest Products.

Before joining Endeavour, Stephen was the Chairman of Stoel Rives LLP, one of the largest law firms in the Pacific Northwest. At Stoel Rives, Stephen's practice focused on mergers and acquisitions and securities transactions. Stephen's relationship with Endeavour, as counsel and as an investor, dates back to its formation in 1991.

Stephen has a B.A. from Stanford University, a J.D. from Stanford Law School and an M.B.A. from the Stanford Graduate School of Business. He lives with his wife in Portland, Oregon, and has two sons.


Industry Focus Areas Portfolio Responsibilities
  • Food and Consumer
  • Transportation and Logistics
  • Niche Manufacturing
  • Business Services
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