Our
Team

Carmen joined LGP as an Associate in 2020. Prior to LGP, Carmen worked as an Analyst at Citi in the Global Retail and M&A groups in New York and London, respectively. She graduated from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics.

Matt joined LGP as an Associate in 2020. Previously, Matt worked in private equity at Freeman Spogli in its Los Angeles office from 2018 to 2020 and in the Financial Restructuring Group of Houlihan Lokey in its Los Angeles office from 2015 to 2018. He graduated summa cum laude from the University of Southern California, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration.

John joined LGP as a Vice President in 1999. Prior to LGP, John was a Vice President at DLJ in Los Angeles, which he joined in 1995. Prior to DLJ, John worked at Fidelity Investments and Arthur Andersen. He graduated summa cum laude from the University of Notre Dame, where he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree, and he earned an M.B.A. with distinction from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.

Kevin joined LGP as an Associate in 2020. Prior to LGP, Kevin worked as an Analyst in the Consumer Retail group at Barclays in New York. He graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics.

Raffi joined LGP as an Associate in 2017. Prior to joining LGP, Raffi worked as an analyst at Moelis & Company in the Mergers & Acquisitions and Restructuring Groups in Los Angeles. Raffi graduated with high distinction from the Haas School of Business at the University of California, Berkeley, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration.

Lily joined LGP in 2004. As Chief Portfolio Services Officer, Lily leads LGP’s collaborative efforts with portfolio company management teams. Prior to LGP, she worked at Nissan North America and Nissan Motor Acceptance Corporation in strategy and planning roles. Prior to Nissan, Lily was a partner with eCompanies Venture Group. Earlier in her career, she held finance and management positions with The Walt Disney Company and Procter & Gamble. Lily earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Quantitative Economics from Stanford University, and an MBA, with distinction, from Harvard Business School.

Elaine joined LGP as an Associate in 2020. Prior to LGP, Elaine worked as an Analyst in the Financial Sponsors group at Credit Suisse in New York. She graduated summa cum laude from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics and concentrations in Finance and Real Estate.

Doug joined LGP in 2017 as Chief Portfolio Technology Officer. As a member of the Portfolio Services team, Doug focuses on technology-related collaboration with portfolio companies. Prior to LGP, Doug worked at Virgin Hyperloop as SVP of Systems Technology, spent many years at Hewlett Packard Enterprise as a VP and HP Fellow, and held executive positions at several companies including Sony Pictures Entertainment, Cendant Corporation, and Lucasfilm. Doug earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and a Bachelor of Science degree in Information Systems from Claremont McKenna College, and a Masters in Management of Information Systems from Claremont Graduate University.

Brian joined LGP as an Associate in 2017. Prior to LGP, Brian worked as an Associate at Kainos Capital in Dallas and as an Analyst in the Consumer Retail Group at Barclays in New York. He graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics.

Usama joined LGP as an Associate in 2003. Prior to LGP, Usama worked at Morgan Stanley in its investment banking division in New York focused on mergers and acquisitions and retail/consumer products. Usama graduated from Columbia University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics-Political Science.

John joined LGP in 1995. Prior to LGP, John was a Managing Director in the Los Angeles office of DLJ, which he joined in 1990, and where he worked extensively with LGP as its lead investment banker. Prior to DLJ, John was a Vice President in corporate finance at Drexel Burnham Lambert​ from 1985 to 1990. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from the University of California, Berkeley and an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School.

Abbey joined LGP in 2021. Previously, she worked as a Senior Associate in the Financial Services Tax group of PricewaterhouseCoopers in Los Angeles. Abbey earned a Master of Professional Accounting degree from the University of Texas. She is a licensed Certified Public Accountant in California.

Josh joined LGP as an Associate in 2015. Prior to LGP, Josh worked at Barclays in the Financial Sponsors and Real Estate Groups in Los Angeles. Josh graduated from the University of Michigan (Ross) with a B.B.A. in Finance and Accounting.

Tim joined LGP as a Vice President in 2003. Prior to LGP, Tim was a Director in the investment banking division of Credit Suisse First Boston in Los Angeles, which he joined in 2000 following CSFB’s acquisition of DLJ. He had been at DLJ since 1996 and had previously worked in the Mergers and Acquisitions group at Paine Webber Incorporated in New York. Tim received a dual Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and Political Science from Brown University.

Cody joined LGP as Chief Financial Officer in 2005. Previously, Cody was a Senior Manager in Ernst & Young’s Assurance and Advisory Business Services practice in the Los Angeles office, which he joined in 2002. While at E&Y, he worked extensively with several prominent investment management and financial services firms. From 1991 to 2002, Cody was an auditor and consultant in the Financial Services Industry of Arthur Andersen’s Assurance and Business Advisory practice. Cody earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Oklahoma State University.

Ben joined LGP as a Vice President in 2019. Previously, Ben worked in private equity at Vestar Capital Partners from 2012 to 2019 and in the Mergers and Acquisitions and Restructuring groups at Perella Weinberg Partners from 2009 to 2012. He graduated magna cum laude from the University of Southern California with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration.

Kris joined LGP as an Associate in 2002. Prior to joining LGP, he had been in the investment banking division of Credit Suisse First Boston, formerly DLJ, in its Los Angeles office. Kris earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Honors Business Administration from the Ivey Business School at the University of Western Ontario.

Andrew joined Leonard Green & Partners as General Counsel in 2016, and is responsible for legal, compliance, ESG, operations and human resources. Prior to joining LGP, Andrew was Counsel at Debevoise & Plimpton LLP in New York, and prior to that he was Of Counsel at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP. Andrew received a J.D. from the University of Pennsylvania Law School and a B.S., summa cum laude, from Yeshiva University. Andrew serves on the boards of CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of LA and BJE (Builders of Jewish Education) of LA. Andrew is a California Registered In-House Counsel.

Evan joined LGP as a Partner in 2019. Prior to LGP, Evan was a Managing Director at ONCAP, a division of ONEX, which he joined in 2004. Evan was responsible for origination, due diligence and company building efforts in various industrial and consumer services verticals. Prior to ONCAP, he worked in the investment banking divisions of UBS in Los Angeles and Dundee Securities in Toronto. Evan is a Chartered Financial Analyst and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Honors Business Administration from the Ivey Business School at the University of Western Ontario.

Reg joined LGP in 2013. Previously, Reg worked at Petco for five years as Vice President of Procurement and Process Re-Engineering in its San Diego office. Prior to joining Petco, Reg spent two years at The Home Depot and 17 years at Delta Airlines, where he worked in various strategic sourcing and procurement roles.

Kara joined LGP as an Associate in 2017. Previously, Kara worked at Goldman Sachs in its New York headquarters from 2011 to 2013. She graduated cum laude from Harvard University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology and Economics. She also earned an M.B.A. from Stanford Graduate School of Business and a JD from Stanford Law School. Kara is a member of the California Bar Association.

Sean joined LGP as an Associate in 2019. Prior to LGP, Sean worked as an Analyst at Moelis & Company in the Mergers & Acquisitions and Restructuring groups in Los Angeles. He graduated magna cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics.

Natalie joined LGP as an Associate in 2020. Prior to LGP, Natalie worked as an Analyst at PJT Partners in the Mergers & Acquisition group in NYC. She graduated magna cum laude from Wellesley College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and Chinese.

David joined LGP as a Vice President in 2016. Previously, David worked in private equity at FFL Partners in San Francisco from 2010 to 2016 and in the Mergers and Acquisitions group of Morgan Stanley in its Los Angeles office from 2008 to 2010. He graduated magna cum laude from the University of Southern California, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration.

Jacqueline joined LGP in 2012. Prior to joining LGP, she worked as a Senior in the Tax Services Group of Ernst & Young in Los Angeles. Jacqueline earned a Bachelor of Arts degree, in Accounting, from the Eli Broad College of Business at Michigan State University and earned a Masters of Business Taxation degree from the University of Southern California. Jacqueline is a licensed Certified Public Accountant in California.

Michael joined LGP as an Associate in 2007. Prior to LGP, Michael worked in the investment banking division of Credit Suisse in its Los Angeles office. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Honors Business Administration from the Ivey Business School at the University of Western Ontario.

Jennifer joined LGP as Controller in 2012. Previously, Jennifer served as a Senior Manager in Ernst & Young’s Audit practice in the Los Angeles office, which she joined in 2000. While at E&Y, she worked extensively with several prominent health sciences, real estate, and manufacturing companies that were both publicly and privately held. From 2008-2011, Jennifer served as a resident in E&Y’s Professional Practice Audit practice located in Cleveland. Jennifer is a Certified Public Accountant in California and is a member of AICPA and the California Society of CPAs. Jennifer earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Arizona State University and a Masters in Accountancy from the University of Notre Dame.

Andrew joined LGP as an Associate in 2018. Prior to LGP, he worked at Credit Suisse in the Global Industrials & Services group in Chicago. He graduated from the University of Notre Dame, where he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration, with a major in Finance, from the Mendoza College of Business.

Adam joined LGP as an Associate in 2011. Previously, Adam worked in private equity at KKR in its New York office from 2007 to 2009 and in the Global Industrials group of Bear, Stearns & Co. Inc. in its New York office from 2005 to 2007. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Princeton University and an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School.

Chris joined LGP as a Partner in 2013. Prior to LGP, Chris was a Managing Director at Investcorp in its New York office, which he joined in 1996. Prior to Investcorp, Chris worked in leveraged finance at Chemical Securities. He earned his undergraduate degree in Economics and Government from Cornell University and an M.B.A. from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.

Matt joined LGP as an Associate in 2019. Prior to LGP, Matt worked as an Analyst in the Mergers & Acquisitions group at J.P. Morgan in New York. He graduated magna cum laude from Georgetown University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration.

Peter joined LGP in 1997. He transitioned from Managing Partner to his current role as Senior Advisor in 2014. Prior to LGP, Peter was a Managing Director and co-head of DLJ’s Los Angeles investment banking division, which he joined in 1990, and where he worked extensively with LGP, assuming the role of its lead investment banker in 1995. Prior to DLJ, Peter had been a First Vice President in corporate finance at Drexel Burnham Lambert from 1986 to 1990, a Vice President at Prudential Securities, Inc., and an Associate at Manufacturers Hanover Trust Company. Peter is a trustee emeritus at Cornell University and member of the investment committee for its endowment, as well as the chair of Loyola High School’s investment committee. Peter earned an undergraduate degree from the Dyson School of Business at Cornell University and an M.B.A. from the S.C. Johnson Graduate School of Business at Cornell University.

Nick joined LGP as an Associate in 2017. Previously, Nick worked as an Associate in the Healthcare Group at GTCR in Chicago and as an Analyst in the Mergers & Acquisitions Group at Bank of America Merrill Lynch in New York. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Yale University.

Brendan joined LGP as an Analyst in 2012. He graduated magna cum laude from the University of Notre Dame, where he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration with majors in Finance and History from the Mendoza College of Business.

Tai Park joined LGP as Information Technology Manager in 2008. Prior to joining LGP, he managed information technology in the insurance and banking industries. Tai earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from UC Berkeley.

Robin Rice joined LGP in 2005. Prior to joining LGP, she worked at Bank Julius Baer & Co. Ltd. and Cantor Fitzgerald in New York. At Cantor, she assisted the CEO in facilitating the reorganization of the Institutional Trading Division after 9/11. Robin earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Texas A&M University.

Eric (EJ) Royster joined LGP as Senior Support Specialist in 2020. Prior to joining LGP, Eric worked in both the military and civilian sectors dealing with Information Technology. He graduated from San Diego State University with a Bachelors in Film and Television as well as the Community College of the Air Force focusing on Information Technology. He served four years active duty in the Air Force from 2008 to 2012 with certifications and elevated security clearances.

Tim joined LGP in 2017. Previously, Tim served as an Experienced Associate in the Private Company Services (PCS) and Personal Financial Services (PFS) Tax Groups of PricewaterhouseCoopers in Los Angeles. Tim earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and Accounting from the University of California, Santa Barbara.

Max joined LGP as an Associate in 2019. Prior to LGP, Max worked as an Analyst in the Financial Sponsors and Real Estate & Gaming groups at Credit Suisse in Los Angeles. He graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Economics.

Jonathan joined LGP in 2015. Prior to joining LGP, Jonathan was a Senior Associate in the Financial Services Assurance Group of PriceWaterhouseCoopers in both San Francisco and Los Angeles. Jonathan earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and Accounting, from the University of California, Santa Barbara.

Anna joined LGP as an Associate in 2021. Prior to LGP, Anna worked as an Associate at PJT Partners in the Mergers & Acquisition group in its New York office. Anna earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Studies from Johns Hopkins and a Masters of Arts in International Relations and International Economics from Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS).

Lance joined LGP as Director of Tax in 2010. Prior to joining LGP, Lance was a Senior Manager in the Transaction Advisory Services – Transaction Tax Group of Ernst & Young in Los Angeles. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree, cum laude, from Tulane University and earned a Juris Doctor from the University of Southern California Law School. Lance is a member of the State Bar of California.

Jon joined LGP as an Associate in 1994. Prior to LGP, he worked in corporate finance at DLJ in Los Angeles. Jon earned a Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Systems Engineering and a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from the University of Pennsylvania.

Rohan joined LGP as a Vice President in 2019. Previously, Rohan worked at Wellspring Capital Partners in New York from 2014 to 2019. Prior to Wellspring, Rohan worked at Roark Capital Group from 2012 to 2014, where he worked on several acquisitions in the franchise, multi-unit sector. He graduated from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics with a concentration in Finance.

Jon joined LGP in 1990. Previously, Jon was a Managing Director in corporate finance at Drexel Burnham Lambert, which he joined in 1985. Prior to Drexel, Jon was a Principal at Hambrecht & Quist, and prior to that, he was with Woodman, Kirkpatrick & Gilbreath, which subsequently merged with Hambrecht & Quist. He began his career at Merrill Lynch & Co. Jon serves as a trustee of Williams College and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. He is also a board member of the Melanoma Research Alliance. Jon earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Williams College.

Michael joined LGP as an Associate in 2000. Prior to LGP, he had worked in the Financial Sponsors group of Deutsche Banc Alex Brown in Los Angeles since 1996. Michael is a CFA charterholder. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Pomona College and graduated Phi Beta Kappa.

Erika joined LGP in 2011. Prior to LGP, she was with Centerbridge Partners and Renaissance Technologies, both based in New York. She began her career at PwC. Erika earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Wellesley College cum laude and is a Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA). She is a member of the Wellesley Business Leadership Council, serves on the Southern California Education Committee of 100 Women in Finance, and is a board member of CoachArt.

Raghav joined LGP as an Analyst in 2019. He graduated from the University of Western Ontario, where he earned a Bachelor of Engineering Science degree in Electrical Engineering and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Honors Business Administration from the Ivey Business School. Raghav was a Summer Analyst at LGP in 2018.

Jeff joined LGP as an Associate in 2013. Previously, Jeff worked in private equity at Apollo Global Management in its Los Angeles office from 2009 to 2011 and in the Mergers & Acquisitions group of Morgan Stanley in its Los Angeles office from 2007 to 2009. He graduated summa cum laude from the University of California, Los Angeles, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics/Economics, and he earned an M.B.A. with distinction from Harvard Business School.

Jenna joined LGP in 2018 as a Fund Accountant. Previously, Jenna served as an Experienced Associate in the Financial Services Assurance Group of PricewaterhouseCoopers in Los Angeles, after transferring from the San Francisco office. Jenna earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and Accounting from the University of California, Santa Barbara.

Jacob joined LGP as an Analyst in 2016. He graduated magna cum laude from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics with concentrations in Finance and Management. Jacob was a Summer Analyst at LGP in 2015.

Alyse joined LGP as an Associate in 2003. Prior to joining LGP, she had been in the investment banking division of Credit Suisse First Boston, formerly DLJ, in its Los Angeles office. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.

Spencer joined LGP as an Associate in 2020. Prior to LGP, Spencer worked as an Analyst at Barclays in the Financial Sponsors and Consumer Retail groups in Los Angeles. He graduated summa cum laude from the University of Southern California, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration.

Tommy joined LGP as an Associate in 2015. Prior to joining LGP, Tommy worked in Boston at Sankaty Advisors, the credit affiliate of Bain Capital. He graduated summa cum laude from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics and concentrations in Finance and Management.

John joined LGP as an Associate in 2007. Prior to joining LGP, John worked in the investment banking division of Credit Suisse in its Los Angeles office. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from the University of California, Berkeley and a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the Haas School of Business at the University of California, Berkeley.

Stanley joined LGP in 2019. Prior to LGP, Stanley was with the Retail and Consumer Goods team at Oliver Wyman in its New York office. Previously, Stanley worked at Lazard, where he supported private equity and real estate firms in capital advisory and fundraising, and at Orion Consultants, a fixed income consulting firm, both in New York. Stanley earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and International Studies from Yale University, where he graduated Phi Beta Kappa and magna cum laude, and an M.B.A. from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.

Amanda joined LGP as a Vice President in 2019. Prior to LGP, Amanda worked in private equity at Goldman Sachs in its Principal Investment Area in New York from 2013 to 2019. Previously, she worked in the investment banking division of Goldman Sachs from 2011 to 2013. She graduated from Brown University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Environmental Studies.

Pete joined LGP as a Partner in 2018. Prior to LGP, Pete was a Managing Director and co-head of North American Healthcare investment banking at J.P. Morgan, which he joined in 2015. Previously, Pete was a Managing Director and co-head of the Healthcare Services investment banking group at Deutsche Bank Securities and Managing Director in the Healthcare investment banking group at Morgan Stanley. Pete began his career in the Mergers and Acquisitions department of Salomon Smith Barney. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Virginia Tech.