BERKSHIRE PARTNERS - Key Persons

Abe Cardoza

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Vice President of Business Applications

Abe Cardoza is Vice President of Business Applications at Berkshire Partners. Prior to joining Berkshire in 2007, Abe was a programmer for AIRINC and Weber Shandwick. He also previously worked in applications and technical support at Miller/Shandwick Technologies and WellsPark Group. Abe received a B.A. from Providence College and is a graduate of the Worcester Polytechnic Institute, E-Commerce Technologies Certificate Program.

Adam Nahari

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Vice President, Data and Analytics

Adam Nahari is a Vice President, Data and Analytics at Berkshire Partners. Prior to joining Berkshire in 2020, Adam was a Research Scientist at Harvard Medical School's Predictive Medicine Group, where he developed advanced predictive models in Medicine and Pharma. Adam is an MIT System Design and Management Fellow. He received a B.A. from Harvard University and an M.S. from MIT.

Alberto Acosta

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Associate

Alberto Acosta is an Associate at Berkshire Partners, and a member of the Berkshire Private Equity team. Prior to joining Berkshire in 2021, Alberto was an Investment Banking Analyst at Credit Suisse. Alberto received a B.S. from Boston University.

Alex Philips

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Vice President, Operations
Vice President of Operations for Stockbridge

Alex Philips is a Vice President of Operations for Stockbridge. Prior to joining Berkshire in 2013, Alex was an Audit Senior Associate at PricewaterhouseCoopers where he audited asset management companies including hedge fund, private equity fund, and fund of funds clients. He received a B.S. from Providence College, an M.Acc. from the University of Connecticut, and is a certified public accountant.

Amy Chang

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Associate

Amy Chang is an Associate at Berkshire Partners, and a member of the Berkshire Private Equity team. Prior to joining Berkshire in 2021, Amy was an Investment Banking Analyst at Goldman Sachs. Amy received a B.S.B.A. from Washington University in St. Louis.

Amy Couture

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Principal

Amy Couture is a Principal at Berkshire Partners, and a member of the Stockbridge investment team. Prior to joining Berkshire in 2022, she was an associate at Bain Capital. Amy received a J.D. from Harvard Law School, an M.P.P. from Harvard Kennedy School, and a B.A. from Dartmouth College.

Andrew Neary

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Investor Relations Operations Associate

Andrew Neary joined Berkshire Partners in 2022 and is an Investor Relations Operations Associate. Prior to joining Berkshire, Andrew was in investment associate at Cambridge Associates. He received a B.A. from Middlebury College.

Anil Seetharam - Managing Director

Job Titles:

Managing Director
Managing Director at Berkshire Partners and a Member

Anil Seetharam is a Managing Director at Berkshire Partners and a member of the Stockbridge team. He originally joined Berkshire Partners in 2003 as an Associate on the private equity team and returned in 2007 as a member of the Stockbridge investment team. Anil was previously a Vice President at Reservoir Capital and began his career at McKinsey & Co. He received a B.S. from The School of Engineering & Applied Science at the University of Pennsylvania, and a B.S. from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.

Annie McCarthy

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Knowledge and Resource Manager in the Portfolio Support Group
Knowledge and Resource Manager, Portfolio Support

Annie McCarthy is a Knowledge and Resource Manager in the Portfolio Support Group at Berkshire Partners, where she focuses on third-party relationships management. Prior to joining Berkshire in 2010, Annie was an Executive Assistant at Longbow Capital. Annie received a B.A. from the University of Vermont.

Ben Feinglass

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Associate

Ben Levy - Managing Director

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Managing Director
Member of the Healthcare Team

Ben Levy is a Managing Director and a member of the Healthcare team at Berkshire Partners. He is currently involved with Berkshire portfolio companies Affordable Care, Precision Medicine Group and VetStrategy. Examples of prior portfolio company involvement include HMT, Rockport Group and ViJon. Prior to joining Berkshire in 2011, Ben worked in both private equity and investment banking, with roles at TA Associates and Lehman Brothers. Ben received a B.A. from Yale University and an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School.

Beth Hoffman - Managing Director

Job Titles:

Managing Director
Managing Director and Member of the Communications and Digital Infrastructure Team

Beth Hoffman is a Managing Director and member of the Communications and Digital Infrastructure team at Berkshire Partners. She is currently involved with Berkshire portfolio company Vapor IO. Examples of prior portfolio company involvement include Advanced Drainage Systems, Asurion, Bartlett Nuclear, Casella Waste Systems, Crown Castle International, Masergy, Protelindo, Telx, Torres Unidas, Tower Development Corporation, and United BioSource. Prior to joining Berkshire in 2003, Beth was with venture capital firm Sprout Group and began her career as an analyst at Morgan Stanley. Beth received a B.A. from Macalester College and an M.B.A. from Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.

Blake Gottesman - Managing Director

Job Titles:

Managing Director
Member of the Berkshire Team

Blake is a Managing Director and a member of the Services and Industrials team at Berkshire Partners. He is currently involved with Berkshire portfolio companies Consolidated Precision Products Corp., FoodChain ID, and Harvey Performance Company. Examples of prior portfolio company involvement include Coty Inc., Curriculum Associates, Engineering Solutions & Products, Portillo's, and Protelindo. Prior to joining Berkshire in 2009, Blake was the Deputy Chief of Staff at the White House and acted as a Special Assistant and Personal Aide to former U.S. President George W. Bush. Blake attended Claremont McKenna College and received an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School.

Brad Bloom

Job Titles:

Senior Advisor

Brad Bloom is one of the five co-founders of Berkshire Partners, and is now a Senior Advisor at the firm. Brad began his career at the First National Bank of Boston, later became Partner at the Thomas H. Lee Company, and then co-founded Berkshire in 1986. Over his years with the firm, he has been involved across a wide range of Berkshire's former private equity investments. Examples of his involvement include Acosta, America's Best Contacts & Eyeglasses, Avery Weigh-Tronix, Bare Escentuals, Carlin Foods, Carter's, Catalina, Charrette, Citizens of Humanity, Coty Inc., Farm Boy, GBFC, Gold Coast Beverage Distributors, Gordon Brothers, Grocery Outlet, Image Industries, Miami Cruiseline, Profit Recovery Group, Skillsoft, and Sterling Jewelers. Brad received an A.B. Harvard College and an M.B.A from Harvard Business School.

Brian Bernard

Job Titles:

Senior Associate

Brian Bernard is a Senior Associate at Berkshire Partners, and a member of the Berkshire Private Equity team. Prior to joining Berkshire in 2020, Brian was an engagement manager at McKinsey & Company. Brian received an A.B. from Princeton University.

Bryan Jackson

Job Titles:

Principal
Member of the Healthcare Team

Bryan Jackson is a Principal and a member of the Healthcare team at Berkshire Partners. He is currently involved with Berkshire portfolio company U.S. Anesthesia Partners. Prior to joining Berkshire in 2022, he was a Principal at KKR and Blue Harbour Group. Previously, he was an Associate at Blackstone. Bryan received a B.A. from University of Notre Dame and an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School.

Caitlin Peters

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Vice President of Operations

Caitlin Peters is a Vice President of Operations at Berkshire Partners. Prior to joining Berkshire in 2020, Caitlin held a variety of operations and project management roles at Ropes & Gray LLP, most recently as a Senior Manager of Business Operations. Caitlin earned a B.A. from Union College and an M.S. in Library & Information Science from Simmons University.

Candice Corvetti - Managing Director

Job Titles:

Managing Director
Managing Director and Member of the Services and Industrials Team

Candice Corvetti is a Managing Director and member of the Services and Industrials team at Berkshire Partners. She is currently involved with Berkshire portfolio companies Parts Town, AHEAD, and Advanced Drainage Systems. Examples of prior portfolio involvement include Asurion. Prior to joining Berkshire in 2014, Candice was an Associate at Madison Dearborn Partners, and she began her career as an analyst at J.P. Morgan. Candice received a B.A. from Williams College and an M.B.A. from Stanford Graduate School of Business.

Carl Ferenbach

Job Titles:

Senior Advisor

Carl Ferenbach was one of five co-founders of Berkshire Partners, and is now a Senior Advisor at the firm. He served as Managing Director until his retirement in 2011. Carl received an A.B. from Princeton University and an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School.

Carol Vallone

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Industry Advisor to

Carol Vallone has been an Industry Advisor to Berkshire Partners since 2019 and is also currently on the board of directors of Arosa, Mind Medicine, and Cresco Labs. Previously, Carol was President and Chief Executive Officer of WebCT Inc., Wimba Corporation and Meteor Learning. Additionally, Carol serves as chair of the board of trustees at McLean Hospital, is a member of the board of trustees at the Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health Professions and serves on the finance committee at Mass General Brigham. Carol received a B.S. from the University of Delaware.

Cassie Huddle

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Vice President, Human Resources

Cassie Huddle joined Berkshire Partners in 2007 and is a Vice President of Human Resources. Prior to joining Berkshire, Cassie was a recruiter for the American Cancer Society. Cassie received a B.A. from Michigan State University and an M.B.A. from Suffolk University.

Chris Blier

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Compliance Officer
Counsel
Deputy Chief
Deputy Chief Compliance Officer and Counsel

Chris Blier is Deputy Chief Compliance Officer and Counsel at Berkshire Partners. Prior to joining Berkshire in 2012, Chris was a Senior Associate in mergers & acquisitions tax at KPMG, and also previously worked at Ernst & Young. Chris received a B.A. from Colby College, a J.D. from University of Maine School of Law, and an LL.M from Boston University School of Law.

Chris Dacey

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Operating Partner in the Portfolio Support Group
Operating Partner, Portfolio Support

Chris Dacey is an Operating Partner in the Portfolio Support Group at Berkshire Partners. Prior to joining Berkshire in 2012, Chris was the Chief Strategy Officer for The Houston Rockets and the team's venue, the Toyota Center, where he was responsible for strategic planning, analysis and implementation. He also previously was a Senior Principal at The Parthenon Group and a Senior Manager at KPMG. Representative former portfolio company involvement includes Lightower, Melissa & Doug, and The Rockport Group. Chris received a B.S. from Fairfield University, and an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School.

Chris Hadley - Managing Director

Job Titles:

Managing Director
Member of the Berkshire Team
Member of the Healthcare Team

Chris Hadley is a Managing Director and a member of the Healthcare team at Berkshire Partners. He is currently involved with Berkshire portfolio companies Precision Medicine Group, U.S. Anesthesia Partners and VetStrategy. In addition to his current focus in the healthcare industry, examples of prior portfolio company involvement include Asurion, Farm Boy, Grocery Outlet, PurFoods, TransDigm and United BioSource. Before joining Berkshire in 1998, Chris was a consultant at Bain & Co. Chris received a B.S. from the University of Wisconsin and an M.B.A. from Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. He is currently a Trustee of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

Christian O'Connor

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Associate

Christian O'Connor is an Associate at Berkshire Partners, and a member of the Berkshire Private Equity team. Prior to joining Berkshire in 2022, Christian was a senior associate consultant at Bain & Company. Christian received a B.A. from Williams College.

Christina Vosbikian

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Associate

Christina Vosbikian is an Associate at Berkshire Partners, and a member of the Berkshire Private Equity team. Prior to joining Berkshire in 2021, Christina was an Investment Banking Associate at Goldman Sachs where she was also previously an Analyst. Christina received an A.B. from Princeton University.

Christopher Clifford

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Senior Advisor

Chris Clifford is one of five co-founders of Berkshire Partners, and is now a Senior Advisor at the firm. He served as a Managing Director until his retirement in 2008. Chris received a B.A. from Colgate University and an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School.

Colin Thielsch

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Associate

Colin Thielsch is an Associate at Berkshire Partners, and a member of the Berkshire Private Equity team. Prior to joining Berkshire in 2021, Colin was a Senior Associate Consultant at Bain & Company. Colin received a B.S. from the University of Virginia.

Cristian Higuita

Job Titles:

Associate in the Portfolio Support Group
Associate, Portfolio Support

Cristian Higuita is an Associate in the Portfolio Support Group at Berkshire Partners. Prior to joining Berkshire in 2022, Cristian was an M&A advisory manager at PwC. He received an M.B.A. from Providence College School of Business and a B.S. from Providence College.

Daniel Boulanger

Job Titles:

Principal

Daniel Boulanger is a Principal at Berkshire Partners, and a member of the Stockbridge investment team. Prior to joining Berkshire in 2019, he was an analyst at Golden Gate Capital. Daniel received a B.A. from Brown University.

Daniel Castillo

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Associate

Daniel Castillo is an Associate at Berkshire Partners, and a member of the Berkshire Private Equity team. Prior to joining Berkshire in 2022, Daniel was an associate at DigitalBridge's investment team. He was previously an investment banking associate at J.P. Morgan. Daniel received a B.B.A. from University of Miami.

Dave Bordeau - Managing Director

Job Titles:

Managing Director
Managing Director and Member of the Services and Industrials Team

Dave Bordeau is a Managing Director and member of the Services and Industrials team at Berkshire Partners. He is currently involved with Berkshire portfolio companies Asurion, EP Wealth Advisors, Implus, and 3Phase Elevator. Examples of prior portfolio company involvement include Active Aero Group, Coty Inc., MBT, SRS Distribution, and The Rockport Group. Prior to joining Berkshire in 2006, Dave was with Ripplewood Holdings and previously held an investment banking role at Gleacher Partners. Dave received an A.B. from Princeton University and an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School.

David Steiner

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Advisory Director
Advisory Director to

David Steiner became an Advisory Director to Berkshire Partners in 2021 and works closely with the Berkshire Private Equity business services and industrials teams. He is currently involved with portfolio company 3Phase Elevator. David was most recently CEO of Waste Management, the largest solid waste, and recycling company in North America, where he also held the positions of President, CFO, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary. Earlier in his career, he was a Partner at the law firm Phelps Dunbar LLP. He is currently the Lead Independent Director of FedEx, where he also chairs the Board's nominating and governance committee, and a Director of Vulcan Materials Company. He was previously a Director of TE Connectivity Ltd. and Waste Management, Inc. and currently serves on several non-profit and educational boards, including the E.J. Ourso College of Business at Louisiana State University. David received a B.S. in Accounting from Louisiana State University and a J.D. from the UCLA School of Law.

Davis Robbins

Job Titles:

Associate

Davis Robbins is an Associate at Berkshire Partners, and a member of the Berkshire Private Equity team. Prior to joining Berkshire in 2022, Davis was an associate consultant at Bain & Company. Davis received a B.A. from Vanderbilt University.

Dawn Wolfe

Job Titles:

Director of Responsible Investing
Director, Responsible Investing and ESG

Dawn Wolfe is the Director of Responsible Investing and ESG in the Portfolio Support Group at Berkshire Partners. Prior to joining Berkshire in 2017, she was the Director of Responsible Investing at BMO Global Asset Management, and also previously held similar positions at several other financial, government and non-profit organizations. Dawn received a B.A. from Santa Clara University and an M.A. from Johns Hopkins University.