Blue Gulf Partners supports truck and fleet service businesses in the US

When Ryan Jaffe worked in corporate development at TravelCenters of America, he spent significant time alongside operators and service teams, gaining firsthand exposure to how essential, people-driven businesses are built and maintained. That experience shaped his belief that durable companies are built on continuity, culture, and respect for the people running them day to day. This led him to launch Blue Gulf Partners as a thoughtful, long-term home for owner-led truck and fleet service businesses in the United States. He is backed by investors such as Granite Point Partners, Nashton Company, Endurance Search Partners, Mertal Family Partners, Fargo Investments, BK Growth, Streetlight Capital, and Hunter Search Capital.

Ryan is a corporate development and M&A professional with progressive experience across investment banking–style advisory, real estate valuation, and corporate strategy. Most recently, he spent over three years at TravelCenters of America in Westlake, Ohio, where he advanced through roles as Corporate Development Analyst, Senior Analyst, and ultimately Supervisor of M&A and Corporate Development, contributing to business analysis, valuation, and problem-solving initiatives that supported strategic growth. Prior to this, he gained experience in real estate valuation and advisory at Newmark Knight Frank in New York, as well as real estate market research roles at Meyers Research and SQ Advisors, building strong analytical and financial modeling skills. Earlier in his career, he developed a well-rounded foundation through roles in customer-facing and educational environments, including service at Germain BMW of Naples and as a music instructor at Groove Culture, strengthening his communication, teaching, and client experience skills. He holds an MBA from Harvard Business School.

Blue Gulf Partners acquires fleet-focused service and upfitting businesses across the US, specifically targeting categories that are more insulated from alternative energy and autonomy risks. These include heavy-duty collision and bodywork, mobile maintenance, mechanical repair, commercial vehicle glass, towing and recovery, and other adjacent specialties. The firm seeks to partner directly with founders and operators, emphasizing long-term ownership over short-term outcomes, and reinforcing the belief that great service businesses are built by people, not financial models.