About Us
Founded in 2019, Station Direct Capital has grown into a trusted advisory firm specialized in strategic capital deployment across multiple sectors. With a focus on innovation, sustainability, and long-term value creation, we partner with exceptional businesses to drive growth and meaningful impact.

Andrew Dreger
Owner & Managing PartnerAndrew Dreger is a seasoned professional in the finance world and Partner at Station Direct Capital, where he helps drive the firm's strategic vision and investment initiatives across infrastructure, renewable energy, and green technologies. Known for his ability to uncover and structure complex, off-market deals & a background in enterprise sales and fintech, Andrew brings over a decade of leadership experience across high-growth organizations including Plooto, GroupBy, and ADP.
Prior to joining Station Direct, Andrew led sales strategy and client engagement at multiple SaaS firms, building and scaling revenue teams from the ground up. His ability to form high-value relationships, negotiate complex deals, and align institutional partners has made him a trusted advisor in high-stakes transactions.
Beyond his professional achievements, Andrew is passionate about history and exploration, often diving deep into the stories that shaped civilizations. A talented home chef, he finds creative fulfillment in the kitchen — whether experimenting with new techniques or getting inspired by world-class cooking shows.
Combining analytical precision with genuine curiosity, Andrew approaches every deal and relationship with the same intensity he brings to everything he loves: craftsmanship, strategy, and discovery.

Zachary J. Schmidt
Partner & Business DevelopmentZachary J. Schmidt is a strategic partner at Station Direct Capital, where he helps lead the firm's global investment efforts across infrastructure, renewable energy, and oil & gas. Zachary plays a central role in aligning institutional capital with high-value opportunities that meet strict return and ESG benchmarks.
Before joining Station Direct, he served as Managing Partner at Sierra Capital International, where he secured institutional funding for energy and infrastructure projects across North America, Europe, and LATAM. He also spent nearly seven years as an indices trader, developing a sharp instinct for macroeconomic trends, risk management, and capital deployment strategy — skills that continue to shape his investment perspective today.
In addition to his work in private equity and capital markets, Zachary is the founder of ClientCraft, a SaaS startup focused on automating client engagement for real estate and legal professionals using no-code AI tools. With a background in web development and UI/UX design, he blends technical creativity with strategic execution — a rare hybrid that adds depth to his approach across industries.
Outside of work, Zachary is passionate about building high-performance engines and racing cars. He brings the same precision and drive to motorsport as he does to dealmaking — focused, hands-on, and relentlessly committed to pushing the limits.
Our Values
Integrity
We maintain the highest ethical standards in all our dealings, building trust with our partners, investors, and communities.
Innovation
We embrace forward-thinking approaches and creative solutions to address complex challenges and capture new opportunities.
Stewardship
We take responsible care of the resources entrusted to us, focusing on sustainable practices and long-term prosperity.
Collaboration
We believe in the power of partnership and diverse perspectives to achieve exceptional outcomes for all stakeholders.