Our Partnership
Everette and Marquise's partnership began over 20 years ago on the sidelines of their pop-warner football team. Tragedy and triumph deepened their friendship. On November 2, 2007, Marquise’s father died from a sudden cardiac arrest, five days before his 50th birthday.
On July 8, 2008, Everette’s stepfather was tragically murdered in Inglewood, California. Hours after his stepfather’s tragic death, Everette came onto their high school football field to tell his teammates about what happened. Marquise saw the look on Everette’s face and began walking towards him. Overcome with grief, and the burden of telling his siblings that their stepfather was gone, Everette collapsed at the 50 yard-line of their high school football field. Marquise was there to catch him.
TwinStar honors the moment that shaped Everette and Marquise’s bond—a symbol of shared loss, enduring loyalty, and mutual guidance through darkness. Like TwinStars, they orbit each other with purpose and resilience, grounded in trust and friendship. The name reflects where they’ve been and how far they’ll go—together.
We Put Our People First
Family is our foundation. Our families and community have been at the core of our professional success. We bring that same ethos to the workplace. We prioritize the development of our people, who not only take care of the company but also have a direct impact on our customers and broader community.
Lead with Integrity
Over more than two decades of friendship, we have forged a shared moral code. We conduct ourselves with honesty, transparency, and a commitment to doing what is right. Our grit is rooted in faith. We don’t cut corners.
Passion about Process
We have followed each other to five cities, including: Philadelphia to pursue our educations; New York City, where we both worked at Goldman Sachs; and most recently, Atlanta, to pursue our dream of acquiring and operating a business together.