Breakwater Holdings was founded by Matt and Ashley Nieblas with a clear purpose: to acquire and operate one exceptional founder-owned business for the long term. Unlike private equity firms focused on building portfolios, Breakwater Holdings is committed to a single company. Matt and Ashley intend t…
Breakwater Holdings was founded by Matt and Ashley Nieblas with a clear purpose: to acquire and operate one exceptional founder-owned business for the long term. Unlike private equity firms focused on building portfolios, Breakwater Holdings is committed to a single company. Matt and Ashley intend to become its next generation of owners, working alongside its employees, serving its customers, and preserving the legacy its founder worked hard to create.
Together, Matt and Ashley bring complementary skills to business ownership. Ashley’s experience centers on operations, organizational leadership, and execution, while Matt’s background is rooted in customer relationships, business development, and growth. They share the belief that enduring companies need both disciplined operations and thoughtful growth—and that the strongest businesses are built by investing in their people, customers, and communities.
Ashley currently serves as Chief Operating Officer at Interface Education Services, where she partners closely with the founder to strengthen operations and prepare the organization for sustainable growth. Her responsibilities include developing leadership teams, implementing technology, improving internal processes, and building the systems needed to support a growing organization. Previously, Ashley served as Chief of Staff at Collegewise, further developing her ability to lead across teams, translate strategy into action, and guide organizations through periods of change.
Throughout her career, Ashley has been drawn to founder-led companies and the challenge of helping them grow without losing the culture, values, and qualities that made them successful. Following an acquisition, she will lead the company’s day-to-day operations and work closely with employees to build on the foundation established by its founder.
Matt has spent more than a decade in entertainment advertising, helping bring major film and television releases to audiences through print campaigns for many of the world’s most recognizable studios and entertainment brands. His career has required him to balance creative thinking with disciplined execution while building trusted relationships with clients, creative partners, production teams, and senior decision-makers.
Beyond his professional career, Matt has consistently pursued opportunities to build and operate. He has transformed homes through extensive renovation projects, developed and managed a successful short-term rental business, and approached investing with a patient, long-term mindset. These experiences strengthened his passion for business ownership and reinforced his belief that lasting growth begins with exceptional customer experiences and trusted relationships.
Following an acquisition, Matt will focus on customer relationships, sales, marketing, business development, and long-term growth initiatives, complementing Ashley’s leadership of the company’s operations.
Together, Matt and Ashley offer founders a thoughtful succession solution grounded in stewardship, continuity, and personal commitment. Their goal is not to dismantle what already works, but to protect a company’s culture and reputation while providing the leadership and operational infrastructure needed for its next chapter. Breakwater Holdings exists to preserve entrepreneurial legacies and build an enduring organization that creates lasting value for its employees, customers, and community.
