LLCP - Key Persons

Adam McKean

Job Titles:

Director
Director / Los Angeles

Adam McKean joined LLCP in 2015 and currently serves as a Director of the Investment Originations team. In this capacity, he is responsible for the origination of new investment opportunities and investment due diligence. Prior to joining LLCP, Adam was a Vice President with Versa Capital Management, a Philadelphia-based private equity firm, where he was responsible for sourcing new investments, the due diligence and evaluation of new investments and monitoring portfolio companies. Prior to that, Adam was an investment professional at JLL Partners in New York and J.W. Childs & Associates in Boston, both middle-market private equity firms. He began his career at Deutsche Bank Securities in New York as a member of the Industrials Group. Adam received a B.S.F.S. in International Economics from Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service and an M.B.A. from Columbia University.

Alexander Bruno

Job Titles:

Associate Director
Associate Director / Los Angeles

Alexander Bruno joined LLCP in 2019 and currently serves as an Associate Director of the Investment Management team. In this capacity, he participates in investment due diligence, transaction execution and portfolio management. Prior to joining LLCP, Alex was an Associate with CCMP Capital, a New York-based private equity firm, where he evaluated new transactions and managed portfolio companies with a focus on the Consumer and Industrial sectors. He began his career at Jefferies in New York as a member of the Mergers & Acquisitions team. Alex received a B.S. in Finance from Wake Forest University.

Alexander Ventriglia

Job Titles:

Senior Associate
Senior Associate / Los Angeles

Alexander Ventriglia joined LLCP in 2021 and currently serves as a Senior Associate of the Investment Management team. In this capacity, he participates in investment due diligence, transaction execution and portfolio management. Prior to joining LLCP, Alexander was an Investment Banking Analyst with Morgan Stanley in Los Angeles, where he was a member of the M&A and Capital Markets Transactions team. He began his career at Morgan Stanley in New York as a member of the U.S. Public Policy Research and Municipal Credit Strategy team and the Fixed Income Division. Alexander received a B.S.E. in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania's School of Engineering and Applied Science.

Andrew Alexander - Managing Director

Job Titles:

Managing Director
Managing Director / Los Angeles

Andrew Alexander joined LLCP in 2016 and currently serves as a Managing Director of the Investment Management team. In this capacity, he is responsible for investment due diligence, transaction execution and portfolio management. Prior to joining LLCP, Andrew was a Senior Associate with PNC Capital Markets in Philadelphia, where he structured and syndicated leveraged finance transactions. Andrew received a B.S.B.A. in Finance and Accounting from Villanova University and an M.B.A. with High Honors from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business.

Andrew Schwartz

Job Titles:

Partner
Partner / Los Angeles

Andrew Schwartz joined LLCP in 2011 and currently serves as a Partner of the Firm. In this capacity, he is responsible for the day-to-day management of the U.S. Investment Team and is actively involved in sector strategy, deal structuring and due diligence and oversight of the U.S. portfolio. Andrew is a member of the Executive and Investment Committees. Prior to joining LLCP, Andrew was a Vice President with Liberty Partners, a middle-market private equity firm, and previously an investment banker with Jefferies, both based in New York. Andrew received a B.S. in Economics with a Concentration in Finance from the University of Pennsylvania Wharton School and a B.S.E. in Computer Science and Engineering.

Aqil Sohail

Job Titles:

Associate Director
Associate Director / London

Aqil Sohail joined LLCP in 2021 and currently serves as an Associate Director of the Investment Management team. In this capacity, he participates in investment due diligence, transaction execution and portfolio management. Prior to joining LLCP, Aqil was an Investment Manager with CBPE, a London-based private equity firm, where he was responsible for the origination, evaluation and execution of new investment opportunities and portfolio company management. Prior to that, he was a member of the investment team at CCMP Capital, a US-based private equity firm, and was an Associate at B&B Investment Partners where he focused on investments in the consumer space. Aqil began his career at Lazard in London as a member of the Mergers & Acquisitions team. Aqil received a B.Sc. in Accounting and Finance from The London School of Economics.

Araz Abkarian

Job Titles:

Senior Accountant
Senior Accountant / Los Angeles

Araz Abkarian joined LLCP in 2014 and currently serves as a Senior Accountant - Consultant. In this capacity, she assists with the operations of LLCP's funds and General Partner vehicles. Araz received a B.A. in Economics and Accounting from the University of California, Santa Barbara.

Arthur E. Levine

Job Titles:

Founding Partner and Co - Chairperson of the Executive and Investment Committees

Arthur Levine co-founded LLCP in 1984 and currently serves as Co-Chairperson of the Firm's Executive and Investment Committees. In this capacity, Arthur is actively involved in the oversight of LLCP's strategic direction, firm management and investment activities Prior to co-founding LLCP, Arthur invested in and was President of Westwood One, a radio syndicate. Arthur has substantial experience in the operational management of and value creation for middle market companies. Arthur received a J.D. from Columbia Law School, where he was a Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar, and an M.B.A. from the UCLA Anderson School of Management. Arthur has been married to Lauren Leichtman since 1979.

Bradley Lai

Job Titles:

Assistant Controller
Assistant Controller / Los Angeles

Bradley Lai joined LLCP in 2022 and currently serves as Assistant Controller. In this capacity, he is responsible for handling the day-to-day operations of LLCP's funds. Prior to joining LLCP, Bradley was a Manager with Ernst & Young in Los Angeles, where he provided audit services to clients in the Real Estate and Hospitality industries. Bradley received a B.S. in Business Administration and a B.S. in Accounting from the University of Southern California. Bradley is a CPA in the State of California.

Brooke Adams

Job Titles:

Director
Director / Charlotte

Brooke Adams joined LLCP in 2018 and currently serves as a Director of the Investment Originations team. In this capacity, she is responsible for the origination of new investment opportunities and investment due diligence with a focus on the Southeastern U.S. Prior to joining LLCP, Brooke was a Vice President at Carousel Capital, a Charlotte-based private equity firm, where she was responsible for origination and evaluation of investment opportunities. She began her career at Wells Fargo Securities in Charlotte as a member of the Industrials investment banking and High Yield Research teams. Brooke received a B.B.A., magna cum laude, in Finance from the University of Georgia's Terry College of Business.

Christina Tran

Job Titles:

Fund Controller
Fund Controller / Los Angeles

Christina Tran joined LLCP in 2017 and currently serves as Fund Controller. In this capacity, she is responsible for handling the day-to-day operations of LLCP's funds. Prior to joining LLCP, Christina was a Manager with KPMG LLP in Los Angeles, where she provided audit services to clients in the investment management industry. Christina received a B.S.B.A. in Finance and Management from Georgetown University and a M.Acc. from the University of Southern California. Christina is a CPA in the State of California.

Cole Sterrett

Job Titles:

Associate
Associate / Los Angeles
Associate of the Investment Management

Cole Sterrett currently serves as an Associate of the Investment Management team and rejoined LLCP in 2022 after having been with the firm in 2020 and 2021. In this capacity, he participates in investment due diligence, transaction execution and portfolio management. Prior to rejoining LLCP, Cole worked for an education start-up in Los Angeles. He began his career at Barclays in New York as an Investment Banking Analyst. Cole received a B.S.B.A. in Finance from the University of Pittsburgh.

Colin McCarthy

Job Titles:

Director
Director / Los Angeles

Colin McCarthy joined LLCP in 2021 and currently serves as a Director of the Investment Management team. In this capacity, he participates in investment due diligence, transaction execution and portfolio management. Prior to joining LLCP, Colin was an investment professional with Grey Mountain Partners, a Boulder-based private equity firm, where he was responsible for the origination, evaluation and management of numerous investments. Prior to that, Colin was an Associate at Maranon Capital, a Chicago-based investment firm. He began his career at William Blair in Chicago as part of the investment banking team. Colin received a B.A. in History from Yale University and an M.B.A. from Columbia University.

David Cowan - CEO

Job Titles:

Senior Managing Director
Senior Managing Director / London

David Cowan joined LLCP in 2016 and currently serves as a Senior Managing Director of the Investment Management team. In this capacity, he is responsible for investment due diligence, transaction execution and portfolio management. Prior to joining LLCP, David was an Investment Director with B&B Investment Partners, a London-based private equity fund, where he focused on the origination, evaluation and execution of new investment opportunities and portfolio company management. He began his career at Deloitte in London where he trained as a chartered accountant. David received a B.A. with Honors in Accounting and Finance from the University of Newcastle.

David Wolmer - Chief Legal Officer, COO

Job Titles:

Co - Chief Operating Officer
General Counsel
Partner
Co - Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel of the Firm
Partner, Co - Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel / Los Angeles

David Wolmer joined LLCP in 2008 and currently serves as Co-Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel of the Firm. In this capacity, he is responsible for managing all day-to-day operations of the management company and LLCP's global business affairs, as well as direct oversight of all legal and compliance activities. David is a member of the Executive Committee. Prior to joining LLCP, David was an Associate in the global corporate group of Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy LLP. David received a B.A. in Organizational Studies from the University of Michigan and a J.D. from the Fordham School of Law.

Debbie Habib

Job Titles:

Director
Director / New York

Debbie Habib joined LLCP in 2021 and currently serves as a Director of the Investment Originations team. In this capacity, she is responsible for the origination of new investment opportunities and investment due diligence with a focus on the Northeastern U.S. Prior to joining LLCP, Debbie was a Vice President with Lindsay Goldberg, a New York-based private equity firm, where she led the firm's business development efforts. Debbie began her career at FGI Worldwide, a New York-based commercial finance company, where she spent a decade of her career and ultimately oversaw the firm's business development team. Debbie received a B.A. in Journalism from New York University and an M.B.A. from Columbia University and London Business School.

Debra Sherman

Job Titles:

Director
Director / Los Angeles

Debra Sherman joined LLCP in 2022 and currently serves as a Director of Investor Relations. In this capacity, she focuses on fundraising, due diligence, investor communication and reporting. Prior to joining LLCP, Debra was a Vice President, Product Management & Investor Relations at Ares Management, a global alternative asset manager, where she focused on private equity investor relations. She started her career in investment banking at Credit Suisse. Debra received a B.S. in Business Administration with honors from Rochester Institute of Technology.

Erik Nobel

Job Titles:

Managing Director / John O'Neill Senior Advisor
Managing Director / Stockholm

Erik Nobel joined LLCP in 2019 and currently serves as a Managing Director of the Investment Originations team. In this capacity, he is responsible for the origination of new investment opportunities and investment due diligence with a focus on the Nordic region. Prior to joining LLCP, Erik was an Investment Director with AP6, the Swedish national pension fund, where he was responsible for co-sponsored transactions. Prior to that, Erik was a Deputy Director at IK Investment Partners, a European middle market private equity firm, where he originated and executed transactions, as well as worked with portfolio companies. He began his career at JPMorgan in London as a member of the Nordic M&A team. Erik received an M.Sc. in Business and Economics from the Stockholm School of Economics.

Ethan Caskey - Managing Director

Job Titles:

Managing Director
Managing Director / Los Angeles

Ethan Caskey joined LLCP in 2019 and currently serves as a Managing Director of the Investment Management team. In this capacity, he is responsible for investment due diligence, transaction execution and portfolio management. Prior to joining LLCP, Ethan was a Principal with Harren Equity Partners, a Charlottesville-based private equity firm, where he was responsible for sourcing and evaluating new investment opportunities and portfolio company management. Prior to that, Ethan was a Vice President with Liberty Partners, a New York-based private equity firm. He began his career in principal investing at Merrill Lynch in New York as a member of the Global Private Equity team. Ethan received a B.A. in Economics from Georgetown University.

Greg Flaster - Managing Director

Job Titles:

Managing Director
Managing Director / Los Angeles

Greg Flaster rejoined LLCP in 2019, having been with the firm in a similar capacity from 2011 to 2018, and currently serves as a Manging Director of the Investment Management team. In this capacity, he is responsible for investment due diligence, transaction execution and portfolio management. Prior to rejoining LLCP, Greg was the Chief Financial Officer of a Los Angeles-based master franchisee. He began his career at Houlihan Lokey in Los Angeles as a member of the Mergers & Acquisitions group. Greg received a B.S.B.A. with a concentration in Finance from the University of Southern California.

Gustavo Aquino

Job Titles:

Senior Accountant
Senior Accountant / Los Angeles

Gustavo Aquino joined LLCP in 2022 and currently serves as Senior Accountant. Prior to joining LLCP, Gustavo was a Senior Accountant with Ernst & Young in Los Angeles, where he worked with clients in the Real Estate and Hospitality industries. Gustavo received a B.S. in Accounting from the California State University, Northridge.

Guy Harper

Job Titles:

Associate
Associate / Los Angeles

Guy Harper joined LLCP in 2020 and currently serves as an Associate of the Investment Management team. In this capacity, he participates in investment due diligence, transaction execution and portfolio management. Guy began his career at Raymond James in Nashville as a member of the Industrials team. Guy received a B.S. in Accounting and Finance and an M.B.A. from Indiana University's Kelley School of Business. Guy is also a licensed CPA.

Hannah Chung

Job Titles:

Associate
Associate / Los Angeles

Hannah Chung joined LLCP in 2008 and currently serves as an Associate of Investor Relations. In this capacity, she focuses on investor communication, reporting, due diligence and public relations. Hannah began her career at Bain and Company in Los Angeles. Hannah received a B.A. in English from the University of California, Irvine.

Jay Berajawala

Job Titles:

Associate Director
Associate Director / Los Angeles

Jay Berajawala joined LLCP in 2018 and currently serves as an Associate Director of the Investment Management team. In this capacity, he participates in investment due diligence, transaction execution and portfolio management. Prior to joining LLCP, Jay was an Associate with Riverside Partners, a Boston-based private equity firm, where he participated in investment due diligence, transaction execution and portfolio management. He began his career at Citigroup in Los Angeles as a member of the M&A team. Jay received a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Southern California.

Jeff Kropp - Chief Compliance Officer

Job Titles:

Assistant General Counsel
Chief Compliance Officer
Chief Compliance Officer and Assistant General Counsel / Los Angeles

Jeff Kropp joined LLCP in 2020 and currently serves as Chief Compliance Officer & Assistant General Counsel. In this capacity, he assists with the legal and compliance aspects of LLCP's investment activities and business affairs. Prior to joining LLCP, Jeff was Counsel & Director of Compliance at Empyrean Capital Partners, a Los Angeles-based hedge fund, where he advised the firm on legal and compliance matters. He began his career at Proskauer Rose LLP in Los Angeles as a member of the Corporate group. Jeff received a B.S. in Marketing from Florida State University and a J.D./M.B.A. from Pepperdine University.

John King

Job Titles:

Associate Director
Associate Director / Los Angeles

John King joined LLCP in 2022 and currently serves as an Associate Director of the Investment Management team. In this capacity, he participates in investment due diligence, transaction execution and portfolio management. Prior to joining LLCP, John was an investment professional with TowerBrook Capital Partners, a New York and London-based private equity firm, where he was focused on the evaluation and execution of new investment opportunities as well as ongoing portfolio management. John began his career at Bain & Company, a global management consulting firm. John received a B.A. in Economics from the University of Chicago.

John O'Neill

Job Titles:

Managing Director / John O'Neill Senior Advisor
Senior Advisor / London

John O'Neill joined LLCP in 2015 and currently serves as a Senior Advisor to LLCP. He previously served as Head of Europe, having been responsible for managing the European Investment Team, as well as the origination of new investment opportunities, investment due diligence and portfolio management. Prior to joining LLCP, John was a Partner with Graphite Capital, a London-based private equity firm. Prior to that, John worked at Hawkpoint Partners, a London-based independent investment bank, where he advised clients on corporate strategy and M&A. He began his career at Deloitte in Dublin, where he trained as a chartered accountant. John received a Bachelor of Commerce and a Master of Accounting from the University College of Dublin.

Josh Kaufman

Job Titles:

Head of Europe
Head of Europe / London

Josh Kaufman rejoined LLCP in 2020, having been with the firm in a similar capacity from 2011 to 2016, and currently serves as Head of Europe. In this capacity, he is responsible for managing the European Investment Team, as well as the origination of new investment opportunities, investment due diligence and portfolio management. Josh is a member of the Investment Committee. Prior to rejoining LLCP, Josh was a Partner with Inflexion, a London-based private equity firm, where he sourced and led investments with a focus on the education, business services and TMT sectors. Earlier in his career, Josh was a Senior Associate at Leeds Equity Partners, a New York-based private equity firm, where he focused on investing in middle-market education and business services companies. He began his career at Robert W. Baird in Chicago as a member of the technology and services investment banking team. Josh received a B.S.B.A. with Honors and an emphasis in Finance from the University of Colorado.

June Yang

Job Titles:

Director of Accounting & Tax
Director of Accounting & Tax / Los Angeles

June Yang joined LLCP in 2022 and currently serves as Director of Accounting & Tax. In this capacity, she is responsible for handling the tax matters and day-to-day operations of LLCP's funds. Prior to joining LLCP, June was a Senior Manager with Holthouse Carlin & Van Trigt in Pasadena, where she provided tax services to clients in the private equity industry. June received a B.S. in Political Science with a minor in Accounting from the University of California, Los Angeles. She also received a J.D. with an emphasis in Business Law from the University of Southern California. June is a CPA as well as a licensed attorney in the State of California.

Karla Smith

Job Titles:

Senior Accountant
in 2008 As a Senior Portfolio Administrator
Senior Accountant / Los Angeles

Karla Smith joined LLCP in 2008 as a Senior Portfolio Administrator and Trade Closer, where she managed the operational aspects of two of LLCP's funds. In 2016, Karla joined the accounting team and serves as a Senior Accountant. In this capacity, she maintains the financials for Levine Leichtman Capital Partners, LLC (Domestic and Foreign Offices), performs general accounting duties and provides accounting support to the Controller and Fund Controller. Karla began her career at ING Capital Partners, LLC. Karla studied at El Camino College in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting.

Kelsey Wang

Job Titles:

Associate Director
Associate Director / Los Angeles

Kelsey Wang joined LLCP in 2022 and currently serves as an Associate Director of the Investor Relations team. In this capacity, she focuses on fundraising, due diligence, investor communication, and reporting. Prior to joining LLCP, she managed DTC strategic finance & planning and supported corporate development activity at Hello Sunshine, Reese Witherspoon's media startup. Prior to that, she was an Associate at Tang Media Partners, a Los Angeles-based investment fund, where she evaluated investments and managed portfolio companies in the media sector. She began her career in investment banking with Deutsche Bank in New York as a member of the Industrials Group. Kelsey received a B.S. in Economics from Duke University.

Kevin Jin

Job Titles:

Senior Associate
Senior Associate / Los Angeles

Kevin Jin joined LLCP in 2020 and currently serves as a Senior Associate of the Investment Management team. In this capacity, he participates in investment due diligence transaction execution and portfolio management. Kevin began his career at Citigroup in Los Angeles as a member of the Industrials team. Kevin received a B.S. in Business Administration and a B.A. in Political Science from the University of Southern California.

Landon Budenholzer

Job Titles:

Senior Associate
Senior Associate / Los Angeles

Landon Budenholzer joined LLCP in 2021 and currently serves as a Senior Associate of the Investment Management team. In this capacity, he participates in investment due diligence, transaction execution and portfolio management. Landon began his career at Bank of America in New York City as a member of the Mergers & Acquisitions team. Landon received a B.S. in Hotel Administration from Cornell University.