Tyler Peitzmeier

Tyler leads business development and strategic market engagement at Morgan Samuels, driving the firm’s growth strategy across private equity firms, portfolio companies, and public and privately held businesses. He works closely with investors, boards, and executive teams to anticipate leadership needs, shape search strategy, and connect critical talent decisions to long-term value creation.

Before joining Morgan Samuels, Tyler served as Head of Sales at Activate180, where he led go-to-market strategy and built partnerships with CHROs and CEOs across high-growth organizations. Earlier in his career, he held sales leadership roles at Cintas, a Fortune 500 business services company, leading enterprise and field sales across the West Coast. His experience spans building high-performing teams, expanding market presence, and creating disciplined, repeatable growth.

A former professional baseball player, Tyler brings a competitive, team-first mindset to his work. The discipline developed through the sport continues to shape how he approaches leadership, relationships, and growth.

Born and raised in the Midwest, Tyler spent much of his adult life in Southern California before relocating to Nashville, Tennessee, where he lives with his wife and three sons. Outside of work, he and his family enjoy staying active, exploring the outdoors, taking road trips, and experiencing new places together. He is also an avid reader with a strong commitment to fitness and lifelong learning.