Stephen Deckoff is the founder and managing principal of Black Diamond Capital Management, an alternative investment firm specializing in credit, distressed debt, and private equity. With over $11 billion in assets under management, Deckoff has spent decades navigating complex corporate restructurings, drawing on his early experience at firms like Drexel Burnham Lambert and Bear Stearns. He is known for a disciplined, operationally focused investment approach, often taking controlling stakes in middle-market companies to drive long-term value. Beyond his institutional work, Deckoff has made significant headlines for his large-scale real estate investments in the U.S. Virgin Islands, including the acquisition of the St. James islands for luxury resort development.