Experience

Bootstrap Capital, LLC

• United States
• Investment Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Managing Director

  • Jun 2017 - Present

  Bootstrap Capital is a private equity firm that respects the accomplishments of bootstrapping entrepreneurs and seeks to honor their legacies. We grow the companies they built and celebrate the legend of how they built them. We acquire and operate small business services, light manufacturing and distribution companies at a time in their evolution when they could benefit from a change in leadership. Bootstrap Capital is a private equity firm that respects the accomplishments of bootstrapping entrepreneurs and seeks to honor their legacies. We grow the companies they built and celebrate the legend of how they built them. We acquire and operate small business services, light manufacturing and distribution companies at a time in their evolution when they could benefit from a change in leadership.



Wash Fox

• United States
• Consumer Services

• CEO, Board Member

  • Jan 2019 - Present

  Founded in 2019, Wash Fox develops and operates automated express tunnel car washes in the Greater Denver Metro area. The company strives to serve the communities in which it operates, supporting local charities, working with local organizations, protecting the environment and, of course, quickly and efficiently turning out the cleanest cars possible. Because Wash Fox is doing ground-up development, starting with raw land and building its car washes to its own unique specifications, the company’s sites flow smoothly and are extraordinarily energy efficient. Its buildings are purposefully designed to accommodate a maximum amount of solar energy panels; its water reclaim systems recycle approximately 80% of the water used to wash vehicles; and its extensive implementation of variable-frequency drive motors and other energy conserving measures minimize its overall energy usage. Customers will soon be able to sign up for unlimited wash club memberships at www.washfox.com. Show less



O&W Communications

• United States
• Telecommunications
• 1 - 100 Employee

• CEO, Board Member

  • May 2019 - Present

  Founded in 1954, O&W Communications sells, installs and services a wide range of low-voltage communications and security systems, including phone, camera, door access, fire alarm and public address systems, for general commercial clients, school districts and healthcare facilities. Founded in 1954, O&W Communications sells, installs and services a wide range of low-voltage communications and security systems, including phone, camera, door access, fire alarm and public address systems, for general commercial clients, school districts and healthcare facilities.



VeriLogic Solutions

• Greater Chicago Area

• Investor

  • Oct 2017 - Present

  Since 1989, VeriLogic has been on the forefront of industrial identification and product tracking solutions. Since its inception, the company has provided a completely customized product identification solution that seamlessly integrates and interfaces with existing warehouse management and enterprise systems. The company’s ability to integrate hardware and software into a fully comprehensive, yet affordable, solution distinguishes VeriLogic Solutions from the competition and is the reason that it continues to be a valuable supplier to both Fortune 500 and middle market companies. Show less



Clear Automation, LLC

• Hartford, Connecticut Area

• Investor

  • Jun 2016 - Aug 2019

  Prior member of the Board of Directors for Clear Automation's holding company. See company's website at www.clearautomation.com Prior member of the Board of Directors for Clear Automation's holding company. See company's website at www.clearautomation.com



Northern Trust

• United States
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Business Owner Consulting Practice Lead

  • 2013 - May 2017

  I launched and led the business owner consulting practice at Northern Trust, which helps the owners of private businesses develop and execute succession and exit plans. The group provides honest, unbiased insights that help business owners choose the best options for achieving liquidity and preserving legacies. I launched and led the business owner consulting practice at Northern Trust, which helps the owners of private businesses develop and execute succession and exit plans. The group provides honest, unbiased insights that help business owners choose the best options for achieving liquidity and preserving legacies.



Bootstrap Capital

• Greater Chicago Area

• Managing Director

  • Apr 2012 - Jun 2013

  Bootstrap Capital is a private equity firm that respects the accomplishments of bootstrapping entrepreneurs and seeks to honor their legacies. We grow the companies they built and celebrate the legend of how they built them. We acquire and operate small business services, light manufacturing and distribution companies at a point in their evolution where they could benefit from a change in leadership. Bootstrap Capital is a private equity firm that respects the accomplishments of bootstrapping entrepreneurs and seeks to honor their legacies. We grow the companies they built and celebrate the legend of how they built them. We acquire and operate small business services, light manufacturing and distribution companies at a point in their evolution where they could benefit from a change in leadership.



JKH Enterprises, Inc.

• Chicago, IL

• President

  • Aug 2003 - Jun 2013

  JKH Enterprises is a Chicago based advisory services firm that specializes in providing hands-on leadership for corporate development activities (including acquisitions and divestitures) for small and mid-sized companies. JKH Enterprises is a Chicago based advisory services firm that specializes in providing hands-on leadership for corporate development activities (including acquisitions and divestitures) for small and mid-sized companies.



Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Lecturer of Finance

  • May 2009 - Sep 2010

  Taught "Venture Capital & Private Equity Investing" class for the full-time MBA program. Taught "Venture Capital & Private Equity Investing" class for the full-time MBA program.



BMO Nesbitt Burns

• Canada
• Investment Management
• 700 & Above Employee

• Vice President

  • 1997 - 2003

  Middle market private equity principal. Middle market private equity principal.



M&T Bank

• United States
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Consultant

  • 1996 - 1997

  Management consultant to retail bank. Management consultant to retail bank.