TAMPA, Fla. - Missouriar -- Martin A Sumichrast, a serial entrepreneur and investor with more than 35 years of experience across capital markets, consumer brands, and emerging technology, continues to shape the strategic direction of Hawkeye Systems, Inc. in his role as Chairman of the Board, guiding the company's push into digital assets, blockchain infrastructure, and merchant banking.

As Chairman, and as the holder of a controlling interest in Hawkeye through Hawkeye Holdco, LLC, Sumichrast is directing the company's transition into a diversified technology holding company. His focus includes evaluating acquisition targets in custody and tokenization services, stablecoin payment infrastructure, and core digital asset technology, while also building out Hawkeye's merchant banking division to serve growth-stage fintech companies with capital markets and corporate advisory support.

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Sumichrast's involvement at Hawkeye is consistent with a career built on identifying undervalued companies, taking hands-on operating and governance roles, and repositioning them for growth. In July 2024, he co-founded American Capital Partners, Inc. with Ralph Olson, and through that firm he has extended strategic planning, investor outreach, and M&A evaluation support to Hawkeye's leadership team.

About Martin A. Sumichrast

Martin A. Sumichrast is an entrepreneur, investor, and author with more than 35 years of experience building and scaling companies across capital markets and emerging technology. He serves as Chairman of the Board of Hawkeye Systems, Inc. and as Co-Founder and CEO of American Capital Partners, Inc.

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