Experience

BridgePark Advisors LLC

• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Founder

  • Jan 2017 - Present

  New York, NY BridgePark Advisors LLC provides personalized strategic advice to a select group of CEOs, boards of directors, and institutional and high net worth investors on business strategy and planning, mergers and acquisitions, financing, corporate governance, activism, and litigation.



Simon Property Group

• United States
• Real Estate
• 700 & Above Employee

• Member Board Of Directors

  • Nov 2017 - Present

  Indianapolis, Indiana, United States Simon Property Group (NYSE: SPG) is an S&P 100 company and a global leader in the ownership of premier shopping, dining, entertainment, and mixed-use destinations. www.simon.com



Safehold Inc.

• United States
• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Lead Director

  • Jun 2017 - Present

  New York, NY Safehold Inc. (NYSE: SAFE) originates, acquires, and manages ground leases providing solutions for multifamily, office, industrial, hospitality and mixed-use properties in major markets throughout the Unites States. www.safeholdinc.com.



Consolidated Precision Products Corp

• United States
• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Independent Director and Member of the Special Committee

  • Jun 2023 - Present

  Cleveland, Ohio, United States CCP is a leading manufacturer of complex aerospace systems, components and subassemblies controlled by Warburg Pincus and Berkshire Partners. www.cppcorp.com



Thrasio

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Member Board of Directors

  • Sep 2023 - Present

  Massachusetts, United States Thrasio Holdings, Inc. is a consumer goods company that acquires third-party private label businesses and direct-to-consumer e-commerce brands. www.thrasio.com



RITE AID

• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Member Board of Directors of Hunter Lane, LLC a wholly owned subsidiary of Rite Aid Corporation

  • Aug 2023 - Present

  Rhode Island, United States Rite Aid (NYSE: RAD) is a leading drug store chain and pharmacy benefits and services company. In October 2023, RAD filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection with plans to sell part of its business as it attempts to restructure while dealing with losses and opioid-related lawsuits. www.riteaid.com



Apex Tool Group, LLC

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Member Board of Directors

  • Nov 2023 - Present

  Maryland, United States Apex Tool Group (ATG), a portfolio company of Bain Capital, is one of the largest manufacturers of professional hand and power tools in the world, serving the industrial, vehicle service and assembly, aerospace, electronics, construction and serious DIY markets. www.apextoolgroup.com



Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare

• United States
• Medical Equipment Manufacturing
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Member Board Of Directors

  • Jul 2019 - Present

  Port Washington, New York Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare, a portfolio company of Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, is a leading manufacturer of medical products. www.drivemedical.com



Venator Materials Plc

• United Kingdom
• Chemical Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Chairman of the Board

  • Jan 2023 - Oct 2023

  Wynyard, England, United Kingdom Venator Materials PLC (NYSE: VNTR) is a leading global chemical company dedicated to the development and manufacture of titanium dioxide (TiO2) pigments and performance additives. In October 2023, VNTR successfully completed its Chapter 11 recapitalization process and emerged better positioned to address macroeconomic and market challenges with an improved balance sheet and reduced debt. www.venatorcorp.com



Carvana

• United States
• Technology, Information and Internet
• 700 & Above Employee

• Manager & Member of the Special Committee of Carvana Co. Sub LLC and certain affiliates

  • Dec 2022 - Sep 2023

  United States Carvana (NYSE: CVNA) is the leading e-commerce platform for buying and selling used cars. In August 2023, Carvana successfully completed a $1.325b debt exchange offer with over 96% of its noteholders that provided the company with significant financial flexibility to execute its profitability and growth plan. www.carvana.com



Vyaire Medical

• United States
• Medical Equipment Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Member Board of Directors and Special Committee of the Board

  • Feb 2023 - Jul 2023

  Illinois, United States Vyaire Medical, a portfolio company of Apax Partners, is a global leader in the respiratory diagnostics, ventilation and anesthesia markets. www.vyaire.com



Enlivant

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Member Board of Directors of Chief1 Holdings, LLC, a direct subsidiary of Enlivant Holdings, LP

  • Jan 2023 - Jun 2023

  Chicago, Illinois, United States Enlivant is a leading assisted living company controlled by TPG Capital and Sabra Health Care REIT. www.Enlivant.com



Nordic Aviation Capital

• Ireland
• Financial Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Non-Executive Director

  • Mar 2021 - Jun 2022

  Ireland NAC, the world’s largest regional aircraft leasing company, underwent a $6.3 billion debt restructuring and emerged from a Chapter 11 bankruptcy process in June 2022, having eliminated nearly $4.1 billion of debt. www.nac.dk



Rotor Acquisition Corp.

• United States
• Financial Services

• Chairman and Founder

  • Jan 2021 - Sep 2021

  New York, United States Rotor Acquisition Corp. (NYSE: ROT) a $276 million blank check company merged with Sarcos Technology and Robotics Corporation (NASDAQ: STRC) in September 2021. Sarcos develops robotic systems to enable the workforce of the future with solutions that enhance productivity, reduce occupational injuries, and equalize employment opportunities for jobs that do not lend themselves to automation. www.sarcos.com



Array Marketing

• Canada
• Retail
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Member Board Of Directors

  • Jan 2021 - Sep 2021

  Ontario, Canada Array Holdings Corp., a portfolio company of the Carlyle Group, is the market leader in end-to-end in-store merchandising solutions. In September 2021 Array successfully completed a comprehensive recapitalization supported by Carlyle and 100% of the company’s Term Lenders. www.arraymarketing.com



Gulfport Energy Corporation

• Oil and Gas
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Disinterested Director of Certain Subsidiaries

  • Sep 2020 - May 2021

  Gulfport Energy Corporation (NYSE: GPOR), one of the largest natural gas producers in the United States, successfully emerged from Chapter 11 in May 2021 with a strengthened balance sheet with more than $1.2 billion of debt eliminated through a plan of reorganization that incorporated a global settlement supported by nearly all of the company’s creditors. www.gulfportenergy.com



Audacy, Inc.

• United States
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 700 & Above Employee

• Member Board Of Directors

  • Nov 2017 - May 2021

  Philadelphia, PA Audacy, Inc. (NYSE: AUD) is the second largest radio company in the United States, owning 235 radio stations across 48 media markets.



U.S. Department of Commerce

• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade

  • Jun 2014 - Jun 2016

  Washington D.C. Headed the International Trade Administration, a bureau of 2,200 trade and investment professionals in 75 countries. Led in the development of U.S. trade policy, created jobs and economic growth by promoting U.S. companies abroad; strengthened American competitiveness across all industries; addressed market access and compliance issues; administered U.S. trade laws; undertook a range of trade promotion and trade advocacy efforts; and, worked with foreign governments to improve the global… Show more Headed the International Trade Administration, a bureau of 2,200 trade and investment professionals in 75 countries. Led in the development of U.S. trade policy, created jobs and economic growth by promoting U.S. companies abroad; strengthened American competitiveness across all industries; addressed market access and compliance issues; administered U.S. trade laws; undertook a range of trade promotion and trade advocacy efforts; and, worked with foreign governments to improve the global business environment. Also was the Executive Director of the Travel and Tourism Advisory Board; on the board of directors of the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC), the U.S. government's development finance institution; was a Commissioner for the Congressional Executive Commission on China; and, was the Executive Director of the President’s Advisory Council on Doing Business in Africa. Show less



Bank of America Merrill Lynch

• United States
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Executive Vice Chairman, Global Corporate and Investment Banking

  • Mar 1999 - May 2014

  New York, NY Executive Vice Chairman of Global Corporate & Investment Banking responsible for building and maintaining critical client relationships at the CEO and board level. Other positions held included: Vice Chairman of Global Investment Banking; Global Head of Mergers & Acquisitions with responsibility for Global Technology, Media and Telecommunications and Global Financial Sponsors Groups; Chairman, Fairness Opinion Review Committee; and, Member of Risk and Reputation and New York Market Committees.