Our
Team

Anna joined LGP as an Associate in 2016. Prior to LGP, Anna worked as an analyst at Barclays in the Financial Sponsors Group in Los Angeles. Anna is actively involved with LGP’s investments in Aspen Dental, David’s Bridal, Jetro Cash & Carry, J. Crew, and Signet. Anna earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Honors Business Administration from the Richard Ivey School of Business at the University of Western Ontario.

John joined LGP in 1999. Previously 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. John presently serves on the Board of Directors of Aspen Dental, CHG Healthcare Services, ExamWorks, North American Partners in Anesthesia, Prospect Medical, Pure, RestorixHealth, SoulCycle, U.S. Renal Care, and VCA. He is actively involved with LGP’s investments in MultiPlan, Quintiles IMS, and Life Time Fitness. John has served on the board of The Brickman Group, Communications & Power Industries, Equinox Fitness, FTD Group, Leslie’s Poolmart, Petco, Phoenix Scientific, and Rite Aid. He earned a Bachelor of Business Administration, summa cum laude, from the University of Notre Dame and an M.B.A., with distinction, from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.

Sheela joined LGP in 2015. Prior to LGP, she worked at Oaktree Capital Management. Previously, Sheela worked in wealth management at Neuberger Berman and Morgan Stanley. Sheela earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Raffi joined LGP as an Associate in 2017. Prior to joining LGP, Raffi worked as an analyst at Moelis & Company in the M&A and Restructuring Groups in Los Angeles. Raffi is actively involved with LGP’s investments in Clean Energy Fuels, Equinox/SoulCycle, Lucky Brand, and Topshop/Topman. He graduated with high distinction from the University of California, Berkeley with a B.S. in Business Administration from the Haas School of Business.

Lily joined LGP in 2004. As Chief Portfolio Services Officer, Lily leads LGP’s collaborative efforts with portfolio company management teams. Prior to LGP, Lily worked at Nissan North America and Nissan Motor Acceptance Corporation in strategy and planning roles. Prior to Nissan, she 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.

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 Hyperloop One 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.

Usama joined LGP as an Associate in 2003. Prior to joining LGP, Usama worked in the Mergers and Acquisitions and Retail/Consumer Products Groups in the Investment Banking Division of Morgan Stanley in their New York office. Usama currently serves on the Board of Directors of Authentic Brands Group, Ellucian, Tank, and United States Infrastructure Corporation. In addition, Usama is actively involved with LGP’s investments in Clean Energy Fuels, Insight Global, Jetro Cash & Carry, Savers, and The Tire Rack. He was previously involved with LGP’s investments in CCC Information Services, Leslie’s Poolmart, Whole Foods Market, Rand McNally, and White Cap Industries. Usama earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics-Political Science from Columbia University.

Cody joined LGP as an Analyst in 2017. He is actively involved with LGP’s investment in AerSale. He graduated magna cum laude from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania with a B.S. in Economics with concentrations in Finance and Legal Studies. Cody was a Summer Analyst at LGP in 2016.

John joined LGP in 1995. Previously 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 from 1985 to 1990. John presently serves on the Board of Directors of Advantage Solutions, Charter NEX, Genani Corporation, Insight Global, J. Crew, Life Time Fitness, Mister Car Wash, MultiPlan, Packers Sanitation Services, Quintiles IMS, and Savers. John has served on the board of Air Lease Corporation, Animal Health International, Arden Group, Big 5 Sporting Goods, CCC Information Services, Communications & Power Industries, Diamond Triumph Auto Glass, Leslie’s Poolmart, Liberty Group Publishing, MEMC Electronic Materials, Neiman Marcus Group, Petco, Phoenix Scientific, Rite Aid, The Tire Rack, and VCA. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from the University of California at Berkeley and an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School.

Josh joined LGP as an Associate in 2015. Prior to joining LGP, Josh worked at Barclays in the Financial Sponsors and Real Estate Groups in Los Angeles. Josh is actively involved with LGP’s investments in Caliber Collision Centers, Mister Car Wash, Shake Shack, Tourneau, and Union Square Hospitality Group. Josh graduated from the University of Michigan (Ross) with a B.B.A. in Finance and Accounting.

Mark joined LGP as an Analyst in 2016. Mark is actively involved with LGP’s investments in BJ’s Wholesale Club, Quintiles IMS, U.S. Renal Care, and PDC Brands. He graduated from Emory University’s Goizueta Business School with a B.B.A., where he concentrated in Finance and Consulting. Mark was a Summer Analyst at LGP in 2015.

Tim joined LGP in 2003. Previously, Tim was a Director in the Investment Banking Department 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 presently serves on the Board of Directors of Advantage Solutions, The Container Store, Insight Global, Tank, and United States Infrastructure Corporation. He has served on the board of CCC Information Services, Del Taco and FTD Group. 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. He is a Certified Public Accountant in California and Oklahoma and is a member of both the California Society of CPAs and the Oklahoma Society of CPAs. Cody earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Oklahoma State University.

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 their Los Angeles office. Kris presently serves on the Board of Directors of BJ’s Wholesale Club, The Container Store, Life Time Fitness, Mister Car Wash, Tourneau, and Union Square Hospitality Group. He has served on the board of Claim Jumper, Communications & Power Industries, and David’s Bridal. In addition, Kris is actively involved with Shake Shack. Kris was previously involved with LGP’s investments in Activision, Equinox/SoulCycle, Pure and FTD Group. Kris earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Honors Business Administration from the Richard Ivey School of Business at the University of Western Ontario.

Andrew joined LGP as General Counsel in 2016. 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 is a California Registered In-House Counsel.

Jonathan joined LGP as an Analyst in 2015. Jonathan is actively involved with LGP’s investments in Advantage Solutions, Ellucian, ExamWorks, HITS, and Authentic Brands Group. He graduated magna cum laude with a B.S. in Applied Mathematics – Economics from Brown University, with honors. Prior to joining LGP, Jonathan worked as a Summer Analyst at Jana Partners in 2012 and 2013. Jonathan was a Summer Analyst at LGP in 2014.

Jamie joined LGP in 2003. Previously Jamie was President of TDA Capital Partners Inc., a private equity firm specializing in international investments. Prior to that, he was a Principal of Odyssey Partners, a private investment partnership in New York. Jamie presently serves on the Board of Directors of Lucky Brand, Topshop/Topman, Tourneau and Focus Brands. Jamie also serves on the National Advisory Board of Stanford University’s Haas Center for Public Service, and he is a member of The Council on Foreign Relations. Jamie has served on the Board of Directors of David’s Bridal. He earned his undergraduate degree from Stanford University and a Masters in Business Administration from the Harvard Business School.

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. Kara is actively involved with LGP’s investments in MultiPlan, Insight Global, and the Container Store. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree, cum laude, in Sociology and Economics from Harvard University, 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.

Kevin joined LGP as an Analyst in 2014. Kevin is actively involved with LGP’s investments in Packers Sanitation Services, Tank, United States Infrastructure Corporation, Jo-Ann Stores, and PDC Brands. He graduated from the University of California, Berkeley with both a B.A. in Economics and a B.S. in Business Administration from the Haas School of Business. Kevin was a Summer Analyst at LGP in 2013.

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 & Acquisitions group of Morgan Stanley in its Los Angeles office from 2008 to 2010. David is actively involved with LGP’s investments in Jetro Cash & Carry, Savers, and Tourneau. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree, magna cum laude, in Business Administration from the University of Southern California.

Jacqueline joined LGP in 2012. Prior to joining LGP, she was a Senior in the Tax Services Group of Ernst & Young in Los Angeles. Jacqueline earned a Bachelor of Arts degree, with honors, 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 joining LGP, Michael worked in the Investment Banking Division of Credit Suisse in their Los Angeles office as a Generalist. Michael presently serves on the Board of Directors of Authentic Brands Group, Charter NEX, David’s Bridal, and Lucky Brand. In addition, Michael is actively involved with LGP’s investments in AerSale, Equinox/SoulCycle, Insight Global, J.Crew Group, Life Time Fitness, Pure, and PDC Brands. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Honors Business Administration from the Richard Ivey School of Business 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, Ohio, and Georgia and is a member of AICPA, California Society of CPAs and the Georgia 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.

Adam joined LGP as an Associate in 2011. Previously, Adam worked in private equity at Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. in their New York office from 2007 to 2009 and in the Global Industrials Group of Bear, Stearns & Co. Inc. in their New York office from 2005 to 2007. Adam currently serves on the Board of Directors of CHG Healthcare Services, ExamWorks, RestorixHealth, Tank, and United States Infrastructure Corporation. In addition, Adam is actively involved with LGP’s investments in Advantage Solutions, Topshop/Topman, and U.S. Renal Care and was previously involved with LGP’s investment in CCC Information Services. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Princeton University and an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School.

Grace joined LGP as Assistant Controller in 2017. Prior to joining LGP, Grace served as an Assistant Controller at Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors, and Fund Manager at BNY Mellon, both based in Los Angeles. Grace earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration, with an emphasis in Accounting and Finance, from California State University, Northridge.

Chris joined LGP in 2013. Chris presently serves on the Board of Directors of Charter NEX, Ellucian, and Packers Sanitation Services. He has served on the Board of Directors of CCC Information Services. Previously 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 a Masters in Business Administration from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.

Peter joined LGP in 1997. He transitioned from Managing Partner to his current role as Senior Advisor in 2014. Previously 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. During his time at DLJ, Peter helped to build the Los Angeles investment banking office to the largest regional presence in the nation with over 100 professionals and acted as advisor to entities such as adidas AG, the Government of Mexico, Saatchi & Saatchi PLC, Televisa S.A. and Orion Pictures. 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. from 1982 to 1986 and an Associate at Manufacturers Hanover Trust Company. Peter presently serves on the Board of Directors of Activision, Aersale, and Motorsport Aftermarket Group. Peter has served on the board of Aspen Dental, FTD Group, Liberty Group Publishing, Scitor Corporation, VCA, Wavetek Corporation, White Cap Industries, and the Supervisory Board of Adidas AG. In addition, Peter serves as a trustee of Cornell University and as a member of the Investment Committee for its endowment. He is also a member of the Loyola High School Investment Committee and is a former Eagle Scout. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Economics and Finance from Cornell University and an M.B.A. from the Johnson Graduate School of Management at Cornell University.

Brendan joined LGP as an Analyst in 2012. He is actively involved with LGP’s investments in MultiPlan, RestorixHealth, and Tire Rack, and was previously involved with LGP’s investments in Activision and CCC Information Services. Brendan 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.

Ben joined LGP in 2016 as a Fund Accountant. Previously, Ben served as an Experienced Associate in PricewaterhouseCoopers’ Financial Services Assurance Group in the Los Angeles office. Ben earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree in Accounting from the University of Iowa and a Masters of Professional Accountancy (MPAc) degree from the University of California – Irvine.

Todd joined LGP in 2000. Previously, Todd worked at DLJ in Los Angeles and London since 1997. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of Jo-Ann Stores, and Tourneau among others. Todd is also actively involved in LGP’s investments in Advantage Solutions, HITS, J. Crew, The Tire Rack, and Topshop/Topman. Todd has served on the board of Motorsport Aftermarket Group and Varsity Brands. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Honors Business Administration from the Richard Ivey School of Business at the University of Western Ontario.

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.

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

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.

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 in 1994. Previously he worked in corporate finance at DLJ in Los Angeles. Jon presently serves on the Board of Directors of Aersale, Authentic Brands Group, BJ’s Wholesale Club, Caliber Collision Centers, Mister Car Wash, Motorsport Aftermarket Group, Savers, The Tire Rack, and Whole Foods Market. He is actively involved in Signet Jewelers. Jon has served on the board of Arrow Group Industries, Big 5 Sporting Goods, David’s Bridal, Diamond Triumph Auto Glass, Dollar Financial Group, Gart Sports, Liberty Group Publishing, Scitor Corporation, Varsity Brands, and White Cap Industries. He earned a Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Systems Engineering and a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from the University of Pennsylvania.

Jon joined LGP in 1990. Previously Jon was a Managing Director in corporate finance at Drexel, which he joined in 1985. Prior to Drexel, Jon was a Principal of Hambrecht & Quist, and prior to that, he was with Woodman, Kirkpatrick & Gilbreath (which subsequently merged with Hambrecht & Quist) and Merrill Lynch & Co. Jon presently serves on the Board of Directors of Advantage Solutions, The Container Store, J. Crew, Jetro Cash & Carry, Jo-Ann Stores, Pure, Shake Shack, Signet Jewelers, Topshop/Topman, and Union Square Hospitality Group. Jon has served on the board of Arrow Group Industries, Authentic Brands Group, Big 5 Sporting Goods, BJ’s Wholesale Club, The Brickman Group, Carr-Gottstein Foods Co., David’s Bridal, Diamond Triumph Auto Glass, Dollar Financial Group, MC Sporting Goods, Rite Aid, Rival Manufacturing Co., Thrifty PayLess Holdings, The Tire Rack, Tourneau, Tuboscope, Vans, Varsity Brands, White Cap Industries, and Whole Foods Market. Jon serves as trustee of Williams College. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Williams College.

Michael joined LGP in 2000. Previously he worked in the Financial Sponsors Group of Deutsche Banc Alex Brown in Los Angeles since 1996. Michael presently serves on the Board of Directors of Prospect Medical and PDC Brands and has served on the board of David’s Bridal, Dollar Financial Group, Petco, and Phoenix Scientific. He is also actively involved with LGP’s investments in Jetro Cash & Carry, Quintiles IMS, Signet Jewelers, and was previously involved with Cascade Bancorp and VCA. 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 and is responsible for the Firm’s investor relations, marketing, public relations, and limited partner coinvestment activities. Investors in the Leonard Green funds include a diverse group of global sovereign wealth funds, pension funds, endowments, foundations, insurance companies, financial institutions, and family offices. Prior to LGP, Erika was with Centerbridge Partners, a private equity and credit investment firm, and Renaissance Technologies, a quantitative hedge fund firm, both based in New York. She began her career at PwC working with financial services clients. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics, cum laude, from Wellesley College and is a Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA).

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. Jeff currently serves on the Board of Directors of Mister Car Wash, and is actively involved in Caliber Collision Centers, Packers Sanitation Services, and Signet Jewelers. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree, summa cum laude, in Mathematics/Economics from the University of California, Los Angeles and an M.B.A., with distinction, from Harvard Business School.

Jamie joined LGP as an Analyst in 2017. He is actively involved with LGP’s investments in RestorixHealth and CHG Healthcare Services. Jamie graduated summa cum laude from the University of Notre Dame, where he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration with majors in Finance and Theology from the Mendoza College of Business.

Jacob joined LGP as an Analyst in 2016. Jacob is actively involved with LGP’s investment in The Tire Rack, Life Time Fitness, Pure and Charter NEX. He graduated magna cum laude from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania with a B.S. in Economics with concentrations in Finance and Management. Jacob was a Summer Analyst at LGP in 2015.

Alex joined LGP as an Analyst in 2017. He graduated summa cum laude from Yale University with a B.A. in History. Prior to joining LGP, Alex was a Summer Analyst in the Private Equity group at Blackstone in 2016 in New York, and previously worked as a Summer Analyst in 2014 and 2015 at Ranger Global Advisors, the Diller/von Furstenberg family office based in Los Angeles.

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 their Los Angeles office. She currently serves on the Board of Directors of Aersale, Aspen Dental, CHG Healthcare Services, ExamWorks, Prospect Medical, RestorixHealth, and U.S. Renal Care. In addition, Alyse is actively involved in LGP’s investments in Motorsport Aftermarket Group, MultiPlan, North American Partners in Anesthesia, and Quintiles IMS. Alyse has served on the board of Animal Health International. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.

Prior to joining LGP, Tommy worked in Boston at Sankaty Advisors, the credit affiliate of Bain Capital. Tommy is actively involved with LGP’s investments in BJ’s Wholesale Club, Cascade Bancorp, Motorsport Aftermarket Group, North American Partners in Anesthesia, and Prospect Medical. Tommy graduated summa cum laude from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania with a B.S. 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 their Los Angeles office as a Generalist. John presently serves on the Board of Directors of Aspen Dental and Jo-Ann Stores. In addition, he is actively involved with LGP’s investments in Clean Energy Fuels, Ellucian, MultiPlan, and North American Partners in Anesthesia, and was previously involved with LGP’s investment in Whole Foods Market. John 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.