Northern Shore Capital Team

Henry Balanon

VP, Technology
Strategic Resource Group

Henry is the Vice President of Technology at Northern Shore Capital, where he drives technology strategy, diligence, and value creation across the portfolio. He helps portfolio companies modernize, scale, and leverage data and digital platforms to improve operations, enhance decision-making, and unlock growth. Henry's focus is on aligning technology strategy with investment objectives — helping to ensure that digital transformation directly supports business outcomes.

Before joining Northern Shore Capital, Henry spent over six years at Slalom, where he led large-scale digital transformation initiatives as Director of Technology Enablement. Earlier in his career, Henry co-founded several technology companies, including Detroit Labs, and Stratos, a connected payments company. He also served as Chief Product Officer at Autobooks.

Henry holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Michigan State University, where he was recognized with the Distinguished Young Alumni Award for his contributions to innovation and entrepreneurship.

Amy Crowley

Chief of Staff
Strategic Resource Group

Amy is the Chief of Staff of Northern Shore Capital, where she manages the administrative operations of the firm, ensuring all day-to-day functions are efficient and effective. She is responsible for overseeing key processes that drive the firm's productivity, streamline workflows, and support its strategic goals.

With over 20 years of experience in corporate operations, compliance, and financial management, Amy has held key leadership positions at major healthcare organizations, working closely with senior management to drive process optimization, streamline operations, and execute strategic initiatives that were essential to the organization's success.

Sean Darin

Managing Director

Sean is the Managing Director of Northern Shore Capital. He is responsible for sourcing, evaluating, structuring, negotiating, and financing potential investment opportunities.

Prior to joining Northern Shore, Sean was a Principal at O2 Investment Partners, a Midwestern based Private Equity firm, where he worked on numerous acquisitions as both a buyer and a seller while also helping to oversee portfolio management activities. Prior to O2, Sean worked in investment banking for FINNEA Group, a middle market investment bank, and Wells Fargo Securities.

Sean holds a BA in Finance from the Honors College and Eli Broad College of Business at Michigan State University, where he was also a distinguished Financial Markets Institute Scholar.

Andrew Duggan

VP, Operations
Strategic Resource Group

A Leader with extensive experience guiding operations within complex, multi-site organizations backed by private equity and venture investors. They have overseen large teams and led transformational initiatives focused on process improvement, shared services, financial performance, and post-acquisition integration.

Their work has included centralizing key functions, implementing technology to streamline workflows, and improving billing, collections, and operational efficiency. They have also driven cross-functional initiatives that helped increase revenue, accelerate cash flow, and strengthen organizational performance.

With a background spanning consulting, operations, and product development, they are passionate about building scalable systems, developing teams, and enabling sustainable growth.