Naples-based private equity firm Hoffmann Family of Companies acquired Dolphin Transportation Specialists, a transportation provider with a fleet of more than 165 vehicles, including sedans, SUVs, vans, Mercedes Sprinters, minibusses and motor coaches.
Dolphin Transportation, founded by Francis Papps and Tim Rose, operates out of Naples with additional locations in Miami, Tampa/Sarasota, Fort Myers and Marco Island.
Hoffmann officials said Rose will continue to lead Dolphin as president and assume the role of president of Hoffmann Transportation Enterprises. In his expanded role, he will collaborate with Tamir Rankow and Randy Smith, directors of the Hoffmann Family of Companies, to drive future acquisitions and enhance customer service offerings across the transportation portfolio. Dolphin Transportation specializes in premium transportation and coordination services for large events, groups and corporate clients nationwide.
