Leadership
Managing Partner, Piedmont Evergreen
Nathan Hukill is the Managing Partner at Piedmont Evergreen. His primary role is as an advisor to CRG while in Puerto Rico. He is a member of CRG’s Founders Group and CRG’s ESG Committee.
Mr. Hukill oversees all aspects of the investment process, including investment sourcing, due diligence, portfolio construction, and portfolio management. He also oversees investor relations, including fundraising, reporting, and limited partner relationship management. CRG’s accounting, finance, compliance, and legal teams also report to Mr. Hukill.
Mr. Hukill joined CRG in 2009 to implement investment strategies he had uncovered while beginning his investment career at Salomon Smith Barney, where he managed a portfolio of approximately $800 million, and Highland Capital Management, where he invested and managed approximately $4.5 billion of healthcare credit assets. From January 2018 to the present, Mr. Hukill serves CRG as an advisor from Puerto Rico-based Piedmont Evergreen.
Mr. Hukill graduated Phi Beta Kappa, summa cum laude, from the University of Colorado at Boulder in 1999 with a Bachelor of Science in business administration. He received an M.B.A. from the Darden Graduate School of Business at the University of Virginia in 2005. Mr. Hukill is a former professional cyclist and an owner of the National Champion Pescadores del Plata de Comerío AA Baseball Team.
Team
Nitzali Vega
Operations Manager
Nitzali Vega brings more than a decade of experience helping leaders turn complex priorities into focused, well-run work. Since joining Piedmont Evergreen in December 2025, she has partnered closely with the firm’s principals, bringing calm, discretion, and careful follow-through to a wide range of executive and personal initiatives.
Her work sits at the intersection of the firm’s daily operations and its investment activity. Nitzali supports sourcing, due diligence, and investment realization, while helping ensure that the details behind each engagement are handled with care. She also contributes across essential back-office functions and serves as a thoughtful point of contact for limited partners and portfolio companies.
Before Piedmont Evergreen, Nitzali built leadership experience across strategy, logistics, and sales—roles that shaped her practical, relationship-led approach to solving problems. A graduate of Universidad del Turabo with a background in Business Administration, she is fluent in Spanish and English and brings a steady, people-first perspective to the work of building lasting partnerships.
Team
Operations & Administration
Melissa joined Piedmont Evergreen in May 2023, where she supports the firm across accounting, operations management, vendor relations, logistics, due diligence, and the implementation of AI-enabled tools.
She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing and a minor in Accounting. Melissa brings seven years of experience in the luxury hospitality industry, including her time at The Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Dorado Beach, Puerto Rico. Her background in high-end hospitality developed a strong foundation in client service, operational excellence, attention to detail, and relationship management. She applies these skills to supporting the firm’s day-to-day operations and delivering a high standard of service across a wide range of responsibilities.
Team
Diligence & Research Specialist
Isandra Nazario brings a dependable, detail-oriented approach to keeping the office running smoothly. Since joining Piedmont Evergreen in 2026, she has supported the team with day-to-day operations, bringing calm, discretion, and careful follow-through to a wide range of administrative needs.
Her work keeps things moving behind the scenes. Isandra helps with scheduling, organization, and communication across the office, making sure the details are handled with care and that every visitor and partner feels welcome.
With a practical, people-first approach to solving problems, she brings a steady, reliable presence to the team and to the work of building lasting relationships.
Team
Office & Client Services Coordinator
Jalisha Otero supports the company’s day-to-day administrative operations and client experience. She assists with document organization, office logistics, deliveries and errands, property and location checks, appointment preparation, and a variety of administrative and operational needs.
She also plays an important role in welcoming clients and visitors, ensuring guests are received professionally and comfortably while they wait for their meetings.
A lifelong Puerto Rico resident, Jalisha brings strong local knowledge, discretion, professionalism, and a thoughtful approach to her work. Quick to learn and highly adaptable, she is trusted to handle a wide range of responsibilities with care, attention to detail, and sound judgment.
