Passionate people achieving serious results
Welcome to Incline Mode
We are relentlessly determined, deeply collaborative and strongly believe that hard work and laughter are not mutually exclusive.
Buckle up! You’re entering the high-intensity, fun-loving world of Incline. We talk fast, eat fast, work fast and act fast in pursuit of value creation – because we love what we do and we love who we do it with.
MEET OUR TEAM
The People
Powering Incline
A TURBOCHARGED TEAM
The People Setting the Pace
- Location ↓
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- New York
- Pittsburgh
Year Started At Incline
2024
Education
Miami University
Responsible For
Providing administrative support to Investment teams, such as expenses, travel management and event coordination
Hometown
Eagle, CO
First Job
CEO of a lemonade stand
When I grew up I wanted to be
A doctor by day and a chef by night
Favorite Movie
The Shawshank Redemption or The Meg
Personal Hero
Mom
Hidden Talent
Using my toes to pick things up like fingers
Year Started At Incline
2025
Education
Duquesne University
Carnegie Mellon University
Carnegie Mellon University
Responsible For
Identifying and executing key initiatives that enhance financial returns, streamline operations, and position portfolio companies for sustainable growth.
Hometown
Pittsburgh, PA
Personal Mantra
What? Like it’s hard? – Elle Woods
When I grew up I wanted to be
A forensic pathologist
Favorite Sports Team to Watch
The Riverhounds
Karaoke Song
“Monster Mash” by Bobby Pickett
Favorite Band
Glass Animals
Year Started At Incline
2025
Education
Carnegie Mellon University
University of Michigan
University of Michigan
Responsible For
Identifying, assessing and recommending sales and go-to-market strategies for portfolio companies
Hometown
Scarsdale, NY
First Job
University tour guide
When I grew up I wanted to be
A lawyer
Favorite Movie
The Godfather
Personal Hero
My wife
Best TV Show
The Wire
Year Started At Incline
2024
Education
University of Pennsylvania
The Wharton School
The Wharton School
Responsible For
Evaluating, analyzing and monitoring investments made by the firm.
Hometown
Boston, MA
Personal Mantra
Everything’s a long shot until it isn’t!
When I grew up I wanted to be
A school teacher
Favorite Food
Bagel and lox
Favorite Movie
The Departed
First Concert
James Taylor at Tanglewood
Year Started At Incline
2024
Education
Tel Aviv University
Rice University
Rice University
Responsible For
Identifying, assessing, recommending and implementing performance and strategic growth initiatives for portfolio companies.
Hometown
Tel Aviv, Israel
First Job
Math tutor
When I grew up I wanted to be
A dentist
Favorite Movie
The Princess Bride
Personal Hero
Alexander Hamilton
Favorite Band
Radiohead
Year Started At Incline
2024
Education
Ohio University
Responsible For
Providing administrative support to investment teams, such as expenses, travel management and event coordination.
Hometown
Columbus, OH
Personal Mantra
Glass half full
When I grew up I wanted to be
A singer
Favorite Food
Sushi
Favorite Band
Post Malone
Favorite Sports Team
Cleveland Cavaliers
Year Started At Incline
2024
Education
California University of Pennsylvania
Responsible For
Providing administrative support to Investment Teams, such as booking travel, handling expenses, and meeting and event coordination.
Hometown
Conneaut Lake, PA
First Job
Concessions/Usher at movie theater
When I grew up I wanted to be
An artist or soccer player
Favorite Movie
Harry Potter Series
Weirdest Hobby
Collecting squished pennies and keeping movie ticket stubs
First Concert
The Jonas Brothers
Year Started At Incline
2024
Education
John Jay College
Responsible For
Providing administrative support to Investment teams, such as expenses, travel management and event coordination.
Hometown
Lima, Peru & Queens, NY
Personal Mantra
Everything works out the way it’s supposed to
When I grew up I wanted to be
A mom
Favorite Sport to Play
Pickleball
Personal Hero
My mom
Best TV Show
Seinfeld
Year Started At Incline
2024
Education
Tulane University
Responsible For
The firm’s investor relations and fundraising activities.
Hometown
Rockport, ME
First Job
Ice hockey referee
Personal Mantra
Not better than others, better than yesterday
Favorite Food
Sushi
Favorite Movie
Miracle
Best TV Show
New Girl
Year Started At Incline
2024
Education
University of Chicago
Responsible For
Evaluating, analyzing and monitoring investments made by the firm
Hometown
Scarsdale, NY
Personal Mantra
Job’s not finished
When I grew up I wanted to be
An MLB commissioner
Favorite Band
Jason Mraz
Karaoke Song
“Call Me Maybe” by Carly Rae Jepsen
Weirdest Hobby
Playing the Ukulele
Year Started At Incline
2024
Education
Washington and Lee University
Responsible For
Evaluating, analyzing and monitoring investments made by the firm
Hometown
Bronxville, NY
First Job
Powerwasher
When I grew up I wanted to be
An astronaut
Favorite Movie
Moneyball
Favorite Band
The Grateful Dead
Karaoke Song
“I Will Survive” by Gloria Gaynor
Year Started At Incline
2024
Education
Penn State University
Responsible For
Evaluating, analyzing and monitoring investments made by the firm
Hometown
Cincinnati, OH
First Job
Tennis coach
When I grew up I wanted to be
An actress
Favorite Food
Skyline Chili
Favorite Movie
The Usual Suspects
First Concert
Hannah Montana & The Jonas Brothers
Year Started At Incline
2024
Education
University of Florida
Responsible For
Evaluating, analyzing and monitoring investments made by the firm
Hometown
Orlando, FL
Personal Mantra
Trust the process
When I grew up I wanted to be
College football broadcaster
Favorite Movie
The Dark Knight
Karaoke Song
“Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell
Best TV Show
The Wire
Year Started At Incline
2024
Education
University of Michigan
Responsible For
Evaluating, analyzing and monitoring investments made by the firm
Hometown
Pittsburgh, PA
First Job
Caddie
When I grew up I wanted to be
An architect
Favorite Movie
Goodfellas
Favorite Band
Khruangbin
Favorite Sport to Play
Golf
Year Started At Incline
2024
Education
Indiana University
Responsible For
Evaluating, analyzing and monitoring investments made by the firm
Hometown
Kokomo, IN
First Job
Lifeguard
When I grew up I wanted to be
A doctor
Favorite Movie
Jerry Maguire
Favorite Sport to Play
Golf
First Concert
The Killers
Year Started At Incline
2024
Education
Washington and Lee University
Responsible For
Evaluating, analyzing and monitoring investments made by the firm
Hometown
Buffalo, NY
Personal Mantra
In the battle of the river and the rock, the river always wins — because it just keeps going
When I grew up I wanted to be
An NHL player
Favorite Food
Chicken finger sub
Favorite Movie
The Dark Knight
Personal Hero
Josh Allen
Year Started At Incline
2024
Education
Trinity College
Columbia Business School
Columbia Business School
Responsible For
Identifying, assessing and recommending sales and go-to-market strategies for portfolio companies
Hometown
Larchmont, NY
Personal Mantra
Be the man your kids think you are
When I grew up I wanted to be
A firefighter
Favorite Movie
Good Will Hunting
Least Favorite “Corporate Speak” Phrase
Ducks in a row
First Concert
The Allman Brothers
Year Started At Incline
2024
Education
Williams College
Responsible For
Evaluating, analyzing and monitoring investments made by the firm
Hometown
Pittsburgh, PA
Personal Mantra
Whether you think you can or think you can’t, you’re right
When I grew up I wanted to be
A writer
Favorite Movie
The Departed
Favorite Band
Led Zeppelin
Favorite Sports Team to Watch
Pittsburgh Steelers
Year Started At Incline
2019
Education
Middlebury College
Stanford Graduate School of Business
Stanford Graduate School of Business
Responsible For
Evaluating, analyzing and monitoring investments made by the firm
Hometown
Charlotte, NC
Personal Mantra
“Why not us? Why not me?”
When I grew up I wanted to be
A professional tennis player
Favorite Food
Oysters
Favorite Band
Fred Again
Weirdest Hobby
Remixing electronic dance music
Year Started At Incline
2011
Education
Georgetown University
J.L. Kellogg Graduate School of Management and Northwestern University School of Law
J.L. Kellogg Graduate School of Management and Northwestern University School of Law
Responsible For
Evaluating, analyzing and monitoring investments made by the firm
Hometown
Des Moines, IA
First Job
Pizza Restaurant
When I grew up I wanted to be
A professional Lego designer
Favorite Food
Carbohydrates
Favorite Sport to Play
Bicycling
Best TV Show
The Wire
Year Started At Incline
2024
Education
Yeshiva University
Cordozo School of Law
Cordozo School of Law
Responsible For
All matters related to legal and compliance at the firm
Hometown
Teaneck, NJ
First Job
Mowing lawns
When I grew up I wanted to be
A park ranger
Favorite Food
Pasta of any kind
Favorite Sports Team
NY Knicks, but also now NY Liberty #girldad
Karaoke Song
“Born to Run” by Bruce Springsteen
Year Started At Incline
2024
Education
Duke University
Responsible For
Identifying, assessing and recommending financial process improvements for portfolio companies
Hometown
Caracas, Venezuela
Personal Mantra
Strive to provide calm confidence during chaos
When I grew up I wanted to be
An architect or Art historian
Favorite Movie
Pulp Fiction
Favorite Band
Pink Floyd
Weirdest Hobby
Setting up playlists in Spotify (for friends and myself)
Year Started At Incline
2024
Education
University of Iowa
Responsible For
Evaluating, analyzing and monitoring investments made by the firm
Hometown
Sutherland, IA
First Job
Little league umpire
Personal Mantra
Control the controllables
Karaoke Song
“Twist and Shout” by The Beatles
Favorite Sports Team
NY Yankees
First Concert
Brad Paisley
Year Started At Incline
2022
Responsible For
Providing administrative support to Investment teams, such as expenses, travel management and event coordination.
Hometown
Plum Borough, PA
First Job
Ice cream server
When I grew up I wanted to be
An accountant
Favorite Food
Every form of potato
Favorite Sport to Play
Bowling
Weirdest Hobby
Turning everything into a song
Year Started At Incline
2016
Education
University of Pittsburgh
Responsible For
The firm’s accounting, tax, valuation and financial reporting functions
Hometown
Pittsburgh, PA
First Job
Golf caddie
Personal Mantra
Do what you love, love what you do
Favorite Movie
Christmas Vacation
Favorite Band
Ozzy Osbourne
Best TV Show
American Pickers
Year Started At Incline
2019
Education
Duquesne University
Responsible For
The firm’s accounting, tax, valuation and financial reporting functions
Hometown
Greensburg, PA
First Job
Cutting grass
Personal Mantra
Be the change you want to see in the world
Favorite Movie
Home Alone
Weirdest Hobby
Organizing anything and everything
Favorite piece of Incline swag
Grey Patagonia vest!
Year Started At Incline
2020
Education
Northwestern
Columbia Business School
Columbia Business School
Responsible For
Evaluating, analyzing and monitoring investments made by the firm
Hometown
East Brunswick, NJ
First Job
Investment banking
When I grew up I wanted to be
A businessman
Favorite Food
Thai food
Favorite Sport to Play
Tennis
Weirdest Injury
I dislocated my shoulder trying to learn golf
Year Started At Incline
2023
Education
Marist College
Responsible For
Identifying, assessing and recommending sales and go-to-market strategies for portfolio companies.
Hometown
Woodcliff Lake, NJ
First Job
Worked at a bakery counter
Personal Mantra
Keep running
Least favorite corporate speak
Voluntold
Personal Hero
My dad
Best TV Show
The Wire
Year Started At Incline
2023
Responsible For
Improving the efficiency of the firm’s operations, including evaluating and managing vendors
Hometown
Waynesburg, PA
First Job
Lifeguard
Personal Mantra
Mindset is everything
Favorite Food
Nachos
Favorite Movie
The Holiday
Weirdest Hobby
Exploring abandoned places
Year Started At Incline
2021
Education
Duke University
Responsible For
Evaluating, analyzing and monitoring investments made by the firm
Hometown
Philadelphia, PA
Personal Mantra
Anything worth doing, is worth giving 100%
When I grew up I wanted to be
A teacher
Favorite Movie
Finding Nemo
Weirdest Hobby
Riding snowmobiles
Favorite Sport to Play
Golf
Year Started At Incline
2023
Education
University of California, Los Angeles
Responsible For
Evaluating, analyzing and monitoring investments made by the firm
Hometown
Irvine, CA
Personal Mantra
If opportunity doesn’t knock, build a door
When I grew up I wanted to be
An astronaut
Favorite Food
Ribeye steak with a side of fries
Karaoke Song
“Take Me Home, Country Roads” by John Denver
First Concert
Sean Kingston
Year Started At Incline
2022
Education
Penn State University
Responsible For
Evaluating, analyzing and monitoring investments made by the firm
Hometown
Pittsburgh, PA
First Job
Barista
When I grew up I wanted to be
a Rock Star
Favorite Band
Post Malone
Weirdest Hobby
Singing in the shower
What is one thing you cannot live without
Coke Zero
Year Started At Incline
2022
Education
Duquesne University
Responsible For
Supporting the firm’s accounting, tax, valuation and financial reporting functions
Hometown
Cranberry, PA
First Job
Lifeguard
Personal Mantra
A winning effort begins with preparation
Least Favorite Corporate Speak
Take this offline
Favorite Sports Team
Pittsburgh Pirates – IT’S OUR YEAR
Favorite TV Show
Game of Thrones or Peaky Blinders
Year Started At Incline
2022
Education
Johns Hopkins University
Responsible For
Identifying, assessing and recommending value-driven technology and operational improvements for portfolio companies
Hometown
Norwalk, CT
First Job
Retail floor associate
When I grew up I wanted to be
Hermione Granger
Favorite Movie
Good Will Hunting
Weirdest Hobby
Making furniture floor plans for apartments I neither own nor live in
Favorite Band
Does Taylor Swift Count?
Year Started At Incline
2023
Education
University of Notre Dame
Responsible For
Evaluating, analyzing and monitoring investments made by the firm
Hometown
Pittsburgh, PA
First Job
Caddie
Personal Mantra
Rule #76: No excuses, play like a champion
Favorite Food
Sushi
Favorite Sports Team
Notre Dame football
First Concert
Bruce Springsteen at Super Bowl XLIII
Year Started At Incline
2023
Education
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Responsible For
Providing administrative support to Investment teams, such as expenses, travel management and event coordination.
Hometown
Altoona, PA
Personal Mantra
“Do small things with great love” – Mother Theresa
When I grew up I wanted to be
A business woman
Best TV Show
The Real Housewives of New Jersey
Favorite Sport to Play
Volleyball
Personal Hero
My mom
Year Started At Incline
2022
Education
University of Pittsburgh
Responsible For
Supporting the recruitment and talent operations of the firm
Hometown
Beaver, PA
First Job
Flipping burgers at the local country club snack shack
When I grew up I wanted to be
A Supreme Court Justice
Weirdest Hobby
Falling asleep to true crime podcasts
Favorite Food
Coffee & donuts
Favorite Sports Team
Fennell Brothers Baseball
Year Started At Incline
2023
Education
University of North Carolina
Tuck School of Business, Dartmouth
Tuck School of Business, Dartmouth
Responsible For
Evaluating, analyzing and monitoring investments made by the firm
Hometown
Charleston, SC
First Job
Mariana Guel dock attendant
Personal Mantra
“The only man who never makes mistakes is the man who never does anything.” – Teddy Roosevelt
First Concert
OAR
Favorite Movie
Superbad
Karaoke Song
“Mr. Brightside” by The Killers
Year Started At Incline
2013
Education
Brigham Young University
Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania
Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania
Responsible For
Evaluating, analyzing and monitoring investments made by the firm
Hometown
Boise, ID
First Job
Landscaper
Personal Mantra
“Would I rather be feared or loved? Easy. Both. I want people to be afraid of how much they love me.” -Michael Scott
Favorite Food
Tiramisu
Favorite Movie
JAWS
Favorite Sports Team
Whichever team Bryce Harper is playing for
Year Started At Incline
2023
Education
Old Dominion University
Responsible For
Providing administrative support to the Investor Relations team
Hometown
Demarest, NJ
First Job
Dog groomer
Personal Mantra
“I am large, I contain multitudes” ― Walt Whitman, Leaves of Grass
Favorite Food
Dino nuggets & Baeri caviar (not together)
Favorite Movie
The Godfather I & II
Personal Hero
Eleanor Roosevelt
Year Started At Incline
2024
Education
Duke University
Responsible For
Investment sourcing and supports exit planning, including outreach to deal professionals, reviewing new investments and portfolio coverage
Hometown
St. Petersburg, FL
First Job
DeSilva & Phillips Internship
Personal Mantra
Barbie has a great day every day!
Favorite Food
Shrimp Cocktail
Favorite Movie
Anything by Nancy Meyers
Weirdest Hobby
Making charcuterie boards
Year Started At Incline
2021
Education
Duquesne University
Responsible For
The firm’s tax compliance and planning functions
Hometown
Pittsburgh, PA
First Job
Server
Personal Mantra
Expect nothing and appreciate everything
Favorite Band
Led Zeppelin
Favorite Sport to Play
Rugby
Best TV Show
The Wire
Year Started At Incline
2023
Education
University of Wisconsin
University of Virginia, Columbia Business School
University of Virginia, Columbia Business School
Responsible For
Evaluating, analyzing and monitoring investments made by the firm.
Hometown
Minneapolis, MN
First Job
Drug store associate
Personal Mantra
Never confuse motion with action
Least Favorite Corporate Speak
Kindly [insert request]
Favorite Sports Team
Minnesota Vikings
Karaoke Song
“Mmmbop” by Hanson
Year Started At Incline
2023
Education
Baruch College
Responsible For
Providing administrative support to Investment teams, such as expenses, travel management and event coordination.
Hometown
Bronx, NY
First Job
Sales Associate at Footlocker
Personal Mantra
Let the Universe work its magic
Favorite Food
Mexican!
Favorite Movie
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Least Favorite Corporate Speak
Bandwidth
Year Started At Incline
2023
Education
Washington & Lee University
Responsible For
Evaluating, analyzing and monitoring investments made by the firm
Hometown
Wilton, CT
First Job
Little league baseball umpire
Personal Mantra
Do it
Favorite Food
Homemade pot roast
Favorite Movie
Good Will Hunting
Favorite Band
Red Hot Chili Peppers
Year Started At Incline
2022
Education
The Catholic University of America
Responsible For
Administrative operations for the NYC Office and to Investment teams.
Hometown
Ridgewood, NJ
First Job
Camp counselor
Personal Mantra
“You miss 100 percent of the shots you don’t take – Wayne Gretzky” – Michael Scott
Favorite Sports Team
NY Yankees
Best TV Show
Real Housewives of NJ
First Concert
Bruce Springsteen (true Jersey girl!)
Year Started At Incline
2023
Education
University of Florida
Harvard Business School
Harvard Business School
Responsible For
Evaluating, analyzing and monitoring investments made by the firm
Hometown
Flemington, NJ
First Job
Anne Klein sales associate
Personal Mantra
Ruthless prioritization
Favorite Movie
Cloud Atlas
Least Favorite Corporate Speak
Kick the tires
First Concert
Oasis
Year Started At Incline
2021
Education
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Responsible For
Processing, accounting and tracking accounts payable and receivable
Hometown
Beaver, PA
First Job
Little Caesars Pizza
When I grew up I wanted to be
A dolphin trainer at Seaworld
Favorite Food
Avocado toast
Favorite Sports Team
Pittsburgh Steelers
Weirdest Hobby
Packing 4 weeks before a trip
Year Started At Incline
2023
Education
Indiana University
Responsible For
Evaluating and analyzing portfolio talent across the firm
Hometown
Pittsburgh, PA
First Job
Caddie, lifeguard and worked in a pet store
Personal Mantra
“It doesn’t matter if the glass is half-empty or half-full. All that matters is that you are the one pouring the water.” – Mark Cuban
Favorite Movie
The Other Guys
Favorite Sports Team
Philadelphia Eagles
Karaoke Song
“Unwritten” by Natasha Bedingfield
Year Started At Incline
2023
Education
Harvard University
The Wharton School, The University of Pennsylvania
The Wharton School, The University of Pennsylvania
Responsible For
Evaluating, analyzing and monitoring investments made by the firm.
Hometown
New York City, NY
First Job
Caddie
When I grew up I wanted to be
An NHL player
Favorite Sport to Play
Golf
Karaoke Song
“I Want It That Way” by The Backstreet Boys
Best TV Show
Arrested Development
Year Started At Incline
2023
Education
Hobart & William Smith
Responsible For
Identifying, assessing and recommending talent for portfolio companies.
Hometown
Irvington, NY
First Job
Figure skating instructor
Personal Mantra
Just keep swimming
Least Favorite Corporate Speak
Pencil it in
Favorite Sports Team
NY Rangers
First Concert
Florence & The Machine
Year Started At Incline
2021
Education
Vanderbilt University
Responsible For
Evaluating, analyzing and monitoring investments made by the firm
Hometown
Darien, CT
First Job
Babysitter
When I grew up I wanted to be
A country music singer
Favorite Food
French fries
Karaoke Song
“Drops of Jupiter” by Train
Secret talent
Jazz saxophone
Year Started At Incline
2020
Education
University of Pennsylvania
Responsible For
Evaluating, analyzing and monitoring investments made by the firm
Hometown
Scarsdale, NY
First Job
Prep cook
When I grew up I wanted to be
An architect
Favorite Food
Szechuan Chinese
Karaoke Song
“Shallow” by Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper
First Concert
Eric Clapton
Year Started At Incline
2023
Education
University of Virginia
Responsible For
Evaluating, analyzing and monitoring investments made by the firm
Hometown
Bronxville, NY
First Job
Assistant elevator mechanic
Peronal Mantra
Smooth seas do not make skillful sailors
Favorite Food
Bagels
Favorite Sports Team
New York Giants
Favorite Fast Food Restaurant
Raising Cane’s
Year Started At Incline
2024
Education
College of the Holy Cross
Responsible For
Providing administrative support to the Business Development and Investor Relations teams, such as expenses, travel management and event coordination.
Hometown
Pittsburgh, PA
First Job
Box office and concessions at a movie theater
When I grew up I wanted to be
A princess or a Broadway star!
Favorite Food
Mac ‘n cheese (vegan of course!)
Favorite Movie
Wall-E
Personal Hero
Ruth Bader Ginsburg & Lady Gaga
Year Started At Incline
2022
Education
Georgetown University’s Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service
Responsible For
The firm’s investor relations and fundraising activities and supports the firm’s marketing and communication efforts.
Hometown
Nanjing, China
First Job
Hostess
When I grew up I wanted to be
A musician
Favorite Food
Dim sum & sushi
Favorite Movie
WALL-E
Best TV Show
Schitt’s Creek
Year Started At Incline
2023
Education
Vanderbilt University
Responsible For
Evaluating, analyzing and monitoring investments made by the firm
Hometown
Darien, CT
First Job
Lifeguard
Personal Mantra
Keep your face always toward the sun and the shadows will fall behind you
Favorite Band
The Strokes
Favorite Sports to Play
New England Patriots
Favorite Sport to Play
Skiing
Year Started At Incline
2021
Education
University of Virginia
Responsible For
Evaluating, analyzing and monitoring investments made by the firm
Hometown
Greenwich, CT
First Job
Summer camp counselor
Personal Mantra
I’m not stuck in here with you, you’re stuck in here with me
Favorite Food
Lomo Saltado
Favorite Movie
Super Troopers
Weirdest Hobby
Massive flight simulator geek
Year Started At Incline
2022
Education
University of Virginia
Responsible For
Evaluating, analyzing and monitoring investments made by the firm
Hometown
Leesburg, VA
First Job
CSR at Domino’s
When I grew up I wanted to be
A racecar driver
Favorite Food
Seafood
Favorite Sports Team
New York Knicks
Karaoke Song
“I Wanna Dance With Somebody” by Whitney Houston
Year Started At Incline
2023
Education
Wake Forest University
Responsible For
The firm’s investor relations and fundraising activities
Hometown
Allendale, NJ
First Job
Hostess
Personal Mantra
Believe you can and you’re halfway there
Favorite Band
Mumford & Sons
Favorite Sports Team
NY Yankees
Best TV Show
Stranger Things
Year Started At Incline
2023
Education
Harvard University
Tuck School of Business, Dartmouth
Tuck School of Business, Dartmouth
Responsible For
Evaluating, analyzing and monitoring investments made by the firm
Hometown
Basking Ridge, NJ
First Job
Ocean lifeguard
Personal Mantra
Focus on what you can control
Favorite Movie
The Usual Suspects
Favorite Sport to Play
Surfing
First Concert
John Butler Trio + State Radio
Year Started At Incline
2023
Education
Morehouse College
Responsible For
Evaluating, analyzing and monitoring investments made by the firm
Hometown
Washington, D.C.
First Job
Cashier
When I grew up I wanted to be
A doctor
Favorite Food
Pasta
Favorite Sport to Watch
Women’s tennis
Personal Hero
Kobe Bryant
Year Started At Incline
2023
Education
Binghamton University
Responsible For
Evaluating, analyzing and monitoring investments made by the firm
Hometown
Long Island, NY
First Job
Kitchen Staff at Bagel Store
Personal Mantra
Trust the process
Favorite Movie
Shawshank Redemption
Favorite Sport to Play
Running
Best TV Show
Breaking Bad
Year Started At Incline
2019
Education
Point Park University
Responsible For
Investment sourcing and supports exit planning, which includes outreach to deal professionals, reviewing new investments and portfolio coverage.
Hometown
Beaver, PA
First Job
Pool snack shop at Seven Oaks Country Club
When I grew up I wanted to be
A dog walker
Favorite Movie
Mean Girls
Favorite Band
Any 90s cover band from your local dive bar
Least Favorite Corporate Speak
I’ll “ping” you – what is a ping???
Year Started At Incline
2021
Education
University of Richmond
Responsible For
Evaluating, analyzing and monitoring investments made by the firm
Hometown
Franklin, MA
First Job
Concessions at a concert venue
When I grew up I wanted to be
An entrepreneur
Favorite Movie
The Lord of the Rings trilogy
Favorite Sport to Play
Golf
Best TV Show
Peaky Blinders
Year Started At Incline
2020
Education
Williams College
Responsible For
Evaluating, analyzing and monitoring investments made by the firm
Hometown
Danvers, MA
First Job
Caddie
When I grew up I wanted to be
A construction worker
Favorite Band
Smash Mouth
Least Favorite Corporate Speak
Let’s double click
Favorite Sports Team
New England Patriots
Year Started At Incline
2024
Education
Elon University
Responsible For
Evaluating, analyzing and monitoring investments made by the firm
Hometown
Dayton, OH
First Job
Christmas tree farm
Personal Mantra
Hakuna Matata
Favorite Food
Ice cream
Favorite Movie
Pulp Fiction
Weirdest Hobby
Watching reality TV – Survivor and The Challenge are personal favorites
Year Started At Incline
2024
Education
University of Charleston
Responsible For
The firm’s accounting, tax, valuation and financial reporting functions
Hometown
Charleston, WV
First Job
Nanny
Personal Mantra
Just do it
Favorite Food
Anything with Frank’s hot sauce
Favorite Band
All Time Low
Favorite Sports Team
Tampa Bay Lightning
Year Started At Incline
2022
Education
University of Mississippi
Responsible For
Evaluating, analyzing and monitoring investments made by the firm
Hometown
Jackson, MS
Personal Mantra
Get busy living or get busy dying
When I grew up I wanted to be
A movie director
Favorite Food
Fettuccine alfredo
Favorite Movie
Vertigo
Favorite Sports Team
Ole Miss Rebels football
Year Started At Incline
2022
Education
University of Pittsburgh
Responsible For
Evaluating, analyzing and monitoring investments made by the firm
Hometown
Pittsburgh, PA
First Job
Range ball collector
When I grew up I wanted to be
An NBA player (Private Equity Associate was next choice)
Least Favorite Corporate Speak
Let’s not boil the ocean
Person Hero
Tom Brady
First Concert
Green Day
Year Started At Incline
2023
Education
Sacred Heart University
Responsible For
The firm’s talent acquisition strategy. Brett also supports employee onboarding, engagement, talent development and retention.
Hometown
Minersville, PA
Personal Mantra
How you do anything is how you do everything
When I grew up I wanted to be
A football coach
Favorite Movie
Friday Night Lights
Favorite Band
Led Zeppelin
Best TV Show
Hard Knocks
Year Started At Incline
2022
Education
Boston University
Responsible For
Evaluating, analyzing and monitoring investments made by the firm
Hometown
Boca Raton, FL
Personal Mantra
The only way out is through
When I grew up I wanted to be
Fighter jet pilot
Favorite Sports Team
Florida Panthers
Best TV Show
The Blacklist
Favorite NYC Restaurant
Carlotto
Year Started At Incline
2023
Education
The Pennsylvania State University
Responsible For
Evaluating, analyzing and monitoring investments made by the firm
Hometown
Bridgewater, NJ
First Job
Abercrombie & Fitch sales associate
Personal Mantra
When preparation meets opportunity, we feast!
Favorite Food
Bagels
Favorite Sports Team
Pittsburgh Pirates
Weirdest Hobby
Late night cooking
Year Started At Incline
2022
Education
Washington and Lee University
Responsible For
Evaluating, analyzing and monitoring investments made by the firm
Hometown
Charlotte, NC
First Job
Pool attendant
Personal Mantra
If you can dodge a wrench, you can dodge a ball
Favorite Food
Chips and queso
Favorite Sports Team
Carolina Panthers
First Concert
Wiz Khalifa
Year Started At Incline
2022
Education
University of Chicago
Responsible For
Evaluating, analyzing and monitoring investments made by the firm
Hometown
Centreville, VA
First Job
Mailman
When I grew up I wanted to be
A professional cricket player
Favorite Food
Sushi
Favorite Sports Team
Washington Capitals
Best TV Show
Homeland
Year Started At Incline
2024
Education
Duke University
Responsible For
The firm’s Debt Capital Markets efforts
Hometown
Short Hills, NJ
Personal Mantra
The process is the goal
When I grew up I wanted to be
A fireman
Favorite Food
Steak
Least Favorite “Corporate Speak”
Just want to level set
Favorite Sports Team
New York Giants
Year Started At Incline
2021
Education
Clemson University
Wake Forest University
Wake Forest University
Responsible For
Investment sourcing and supports exit planning, including outreach to deal professionals, reviewing new investments and portfolio coverage
Hometown
Baltimore, MD
Personal Mantra
You’re doing amazing, sweetie
When I grew up I wanted to be
A forensic detective
Favorite Food
Red Bull
Personal Hero
Kris Jenner
Karaoke Song
“My Sacrifice” by Creed
Year Started At Incline
2017
Education
Northwestern University
University of Chicago
University of Chicago
Responsible For
Evaluating, analyzing and monitoring investments made by the firm
Hometown
Pittsburgh, PA
Personal Mantra
Get 1% better every day
When I grew up I wanted to be
An NFL quarterback
Favorite Band
Taylor Swift
Weirdest Hobby
Catching pucks in the shin as a goalie for the kids
Personal Hero
My wife, Beth
Year Started At Incline
2015
Education
Tepper School of Business,
Carnegie Mellon University
Carnegie Mellon University
Responsible For
Evaluating, analyzing and monitoring investments made by the firm, and supporting Recruiting efforts
Hometown
Pittsburgh, PA
First Job
Cutting grass
Personal Mantra
You can’t teach hustle
Favorite Food
Sushi
Favorite Sport to Play
Golf
Party trick
Can name all of the US Presidents in order. If you give me a number 1-46, I can tell you which US President it was.
Year Started At Incline
2022
Education
University of Leeds, UK
Responsible For
Identifying, assessing and recommending value driven technology and product opportunities for portfolio companies
Hometown
Derby, UK
Personal Mantra
Sounds great – can we whiteboard it?
When I grew up I wanted to be
A pilot (make sense, now?)
Favorite Movie
Twister
Karaoke Song
“I Drove All Night” by Celine Dion
Best TV Show
Tea Time with Kevin
Year Started At Incline
2018
Education
Case Western Reserve University
Responsible For
Evaluating, analyzing and monitoring investments made by the firm
Hometown
Westminster, MD
First Job
A lifeguard
When I grew up I wanted to be
An astronaut
Weirdest Hobby
Endurance racing
Karaoke Song
“Mr. Brightside” by The Killers
Best TV Show
Frasier
Year Started At Incline
2017
Education
Washington & Lee University
The Wharton School,
University of Pennsylvania
The Wharton School,
University of Pennsylvania
Responsible For
Leading the firm’s Debt Capital Markets efforts
Hometown
Chambersburg, PA
First Job
Retail
Personal Mantra
1% better every day
Favorite Movie
Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby
Least Favorite “Corporate Speak”
Boil the ocean
First Concert
Mighty Mighty Bosstones & Reel Big Fish
Year Started At Incline
2017
Education
Ursinus College
New York University Stern School of Business
New York University Stern School of Business
Responsible For
Evaluating, analyzing and monitoring investments made by the firm
Hometown
Philadelphia, PA
Personal Mantra
Don’t tell me what I “can’t” accomplish
When I grew up I wanted to be
A lawyer
Favorite Band
Linkin Park
Favorite Sports Team
E-A-G-L-E-S EAGLES!!!
Weirdest Hobby
Little League 3rd Base Coach
Year Started At Incline
2018
Education
Longwood University
Responsible For
Evaluating, analyzing and monitoring investments made by the firm
Hometown
Toronto, Canada
First Job
Delivering newspapers
Personal Mantra
Work hard, stay humble
Favorite Sport to Play
Old man basketball
Weirdest Hobby
Home improvement projects
Personal Hero
Willie Mays
Year Started At Incline
2018
Education
Princeton University
University of Virginia
University of Virginia
Responsible For
Evaluating, analyzing and monitoring investments made by the firm
Hometown
Richmond, VA
First Job
Teacher
When I grew up I wanted to be
The Coach
Favorite Food
Daily Burger @ MSG
Favorite Sports Team
Anything UVA
Best TV Show
Ted Lasso
Year Started At Incline
2015
Education
Columbia University
Wharton School,
University of Pennsylvania
Wharton School,
University of Pennsylvania
Responsible For
Evaluating, analyzing and monitoring investments made by the firm
Hometown
Pittsburgh, PA
Personal Mantra
Fair, friendly and frank
When I grew up I wanted to be
Paleontologist
Favorite Movie
VisionQuest
Favorite Band
Def Leppard
Least Favorite “Corporate Speak”
Think outside the box
Year Started At Incline
2012
Education
Duquesne University
Responsible For
The firm’s accounting, tax, valuation and financial reporting functions
Hometown
Pittsburgh, PA
First Job:
Cashier at Kramer’s drugstore
When I grew up I wanted to be
I knew I wanted to be an accountant since high school
Favorite Food
Lobster
Favorite Band
Jimmy Buffett
Favorite Sports Team
Pittsburgh Penguins
Year Started At Incline
2023
Education
Florida Atlantic University
Responsible For
investment sourcing and supports exit planning, which includes outreach to deal professionals, reviewing new investments and portfolio coverage.
Hometown
Biarritz, France
First Job
Tennis coach
When I grew up I wanted to be
A sports reporter
Favorite Food
Steak frites
Favorite Sports Team
Arsenal
Personal Hero
My parents
Year Started At Incline
2023
Education
University of Miami
Responsible For
Spreading The Incline Way® by managing the firm’s marketing efforts including advertising, branding and media relations.
Hometown
Annapolis, MD
First Job
Convenience store cashier
Personal Mantra
11:59pm is still EOD
Least Favorite Corporate Speak
Thank you for providing that color
Weirdest Hobby
Narrating what I am doing in song
First Concert
Bryan Adams
Year Started At Incline
2021
Education
John Carroll University
Kellogg School of Management,
Northwestern University
Kellogg School of Management,
Northwestern University
Responsible For
Evaluating, analyzing, and monitoring investments made by the firm
Hometown
Cleveland, OH
Personal Mantra
What you do every day matters more than what you do once in a while
When I grew up I wanted to be
A police officer
Favorite Food
Pasta
Weirdest Hobby
Creating new smoothie recipes
Best TV Show
Breaking Bad
Year Started At Incline
2022
Education
Duke University
Responsible For
Evaluating, analyzing and monitoring investments made by the firm
Hometown
Summit, NJ
First Job
Tennis pro shop
When I grew up I wanted to be
A construction worker
Favorite Food
Chicken fingers
Least Favorite “Corporate Speak”
thx
Favorite Sports Team
Dallas Cowboys
Year Started At Incline
2021
Education
Duquesne University
Carnegie Mellon University
Carnegie Mellon University
Responsible For
Evaluating, analyzing, and monitoring investments made by the firm
Hometown
Pittsburgh, PA
First Job
Dishwasher
When I grew up I wanted to be
Wiser
Favorite Band
The Rolling Stones
Personal Hero
My dad
Best TV Show
Northern Exposure
Year Started At Incline
2023
Education
University of Virginia
Responsible For
Evaluating, analyzing and monitoring investments made by the firm
Hometown
New Canaan, CT
First Job:
Caddie
When I grew up I wanted to be
Zamboni driver
Favorite Food
Anything spicy
Favorite Movie
Miracle
Karaoke Song
“We Didn’t Start the Fire” by Billy Joel
Year Started At Incline
2023
Education
University of Chicago
Responsible For
Evaluating, analyzing and monitoring investments made by the firm
Hometown
Alpharetta, GA
First Job
Barback
When I grew up I wanted to be
A zoologist
First Concert
Zac Brown Band
Favorite Movie
Goodfellas
Favorite Sports Team
Atlanta Falcons
Year Started At Incline
2017
Education
Virginia Tech
Responsible For
Investment sourcing and exit planning, including outreach to deal professionals, reviewing new investments and portfolio coverage. Sarah also supports media relations, branding and advertising.
Hometown
Pittsburgh, PA
Personal Mantra
Hard work and laughter are not mutually exclusive!
When I grew up I wanted to be
A WNBA player
Favorite Food
French fries
Weirdest Hobby
Watching as much as I can on Bravo
Karaoke Song
“That’s How I Beat Shaq” by Aaron Carter
Year Started At Incline
2013
Education
La Roche College
Responsible For
Institutionalization of the firm’s strategy and operations across the various fund families, capital formation, executive work at portfolio companies and professional development of the teams
Hometown
Pittsburgh, PA
First Job
Dishwasher
Personal Mantra
Do everything with intensity and purpose
First Concert
Bon Jovi
Favorite Food
Eggs
Favorite thing to do at 5am
Boxing
Year Started At Incline
2011
Education
Duquesne University
Booth School of Business,
University of Chicago
Booth School of Business,
University of Chicago
Responsible For
Founder and Managing Partner
Hometown
Pittsburgh, PA
First Job
Gas station attendant
Personal Mantra
Make good decisions. Plan the work and work the plan. Deploy capital and generate returns.
Favorite Movie
The Godfather I and II
Least Favorite “Corporate Speak”
HAVING SAID THAT. UGH!!!
Weirdest Hobby
Washing my cars by hand
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Managing Partner
Jack Glover
Senior Partner
Leon Rubinov
Partner, CFO
Deanna Barry
Partner
Joe Choorapuzha
Partner
Bob Erwin
Partner
John Morley
Partner
Tom Ritchie
Partner
April Simile
Partner
Evan Weinstein
Managing Director
Michael Antonelli
Managing Director, Debt Capital Markets
Cale Grove
Managing Director, Business Development
Sarah Halvonik
Managing Director
Eric Haufler
Managing Director, Catalyst Group
Kevin Jones
Managing Director
Victor Martinelli
Managing Director
Brad Phillips
Managing Director, Catalyst Group
Kathleen Reilly
Principal, Catalyst Group
Jacqueline Barrett
Principal
David Chen
Principal, Senior Controller
David Delaini
Principal, Business Development
Margaret Graham
General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer
Daniel Goldmintz
Principal
Nic Meiring
Principal, Senior Controller
Jason O’Toole
Principal, Catalyst Group
Uri Perry
Principal
Halley Sloane
Principal
Bill Zaccardelli
Principal, Investor Relations
Jennifer Zhu
Director of Tax
Moe Buskirk
Director of Administration
Lori Faust
Director, Catalyst Group
Luis Mercader
Director, Catalyst Group
Jamie Merolla
Director of Recruiting
Brett Polinsky
Director, Catalyst Group
Keshav Raghavan
Marketing Director
Sara Weinbaum
Assistant Controller
Bryanna Bays
Vice President
Ankur Bhargava
Vice President, Catalyst Group
Veronica Boswell
Vice President
Dan Doherty
Vice President
Julia Evans
Vice President
Matt Farrell
Vice President
Devon Gobbo
Vice President
James Granruth
Vice President
Allen Jackson
Vice President
Katy Kasser
Vice President
Michael Miller
Vice President, Business Development
Andrei Morin-Kougoucheff
Vice President
Justin Pash
Vice President
Jonathan Potter
Vice President
Peter Pritchard
Vice President
Dan Robert
Vice President
Corey Roe
Vice President, Catalyst Group
Julia Sipos
Vice President, Debt Capital Markets
Blake Udland
Office Manager
Kim Rutkowski
Finance Manager
Zach Snyder
Senior Associate
Hasan Amjad
Senior Associate
Kyle Andersen
Senior Associate
Andrew Brouse
Senior Associate
Brian Crowley
Senior Associate, Business Development
Dana Fitzgerald
Senior Associate
Wyatt Glover
Senior Associate
Jack Jeffrey
Senior Associate
Deionte Jones
Senior Associate
Brandon Neimark
Senior Associate
Bruce Senter
Associate
Joe Benjamin
Associate, Investor Relations
Emily Boylan
Associate
Will Britain
Associate
Michael Chen
Associate
George Daskalakis
Associate
Matt DiTondo
Associate
Brady Feuer
Associate
Daniel Fruchter
Associate, Business Development
Molly Hellier
Associate
Chase Herron
Associate
Gracey Hirsch
Associate
Daniel Karp
Associate
Brad Lalor
Associate
James Michalski
Associate, Investor Relations
Katie Morse
Associate
Sam Nelson
Associate
Andrea Peterson
Associate
Justin Rollman
Associate
Thomas Steve
Associate
Zachary Zeff
Staff Accountant
Kate Dawida
Recruiting Coordinator
Rachel Duncan
Investor Relations Coordinator
Natalie Van Auken
Senior Administrative Assistant
Mayte Burgoa
Senior Administrative Assistant
Kimberlee Hill
Senior Administrative Assistant
Jill Murray
Administrative Assistant
Sophie Chieffo
Administrative Assistant
Shauna Greenawald
Administrative Assistant
Rachel Meintel
Administrative Assistant
Aracelli Morales
Administrative Assistant
Morgan Murphy
Managing Partner
Jack Glover
Senior Partner
Leon Rubinov
Partner, CFO
Deanna Barry
Partner
Joe Choorapuzha
Partner
Bob Erwin
Partner
John Morley
Partner
Tom Ritchie
Partner
April Simile
Partner
Evan Weinstein
Managing Director
Michael Antonelli
Managing Director, Debt Capital Markets
Cale Grove
Managing Director, Business Development
Sarah Halvonik
Managing Director
Eric Haufler
Managing Director, Catalyst Group
Kevin Jones
Managing Director
Victor Martinelli
Managing Director
Brad Phillips
Managing Director, Catalyst Group
Kathleen Reilly
Principal, Catalyst Group
Jacqueline Barrett
Principal
David Chen
Principal, Senior Controller
David Delaini
Principal, Business Development
Margaret Graham
General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer
Daniel Goldmintz
Principal
Nic Meiring
Principal, Senior Controller
Jason O’Toole
Principal, Catalyst Group
Uri Perry
Principal
Halley Sloane
Principal
Bill Zaccardelli
Principal, Investor Relations
Jennifer Zhu
Director of Tax
Moe Buskirk
Director of Administration
Lori Faust
Director, Catalyst Group
Luis Mercader
Director, Catalyst Group
Jamie Merolla
Director of Recruiting
Brett Polinsky
Director, Catalyst Group
Keshav Raghavan
Marketing Director
Sara Weinbaum
Assistant Controller
Bryanna Bays
Vice President
Ankur Bhargava
Vice President, Catalyst Group
Veronica Boswell
Vice President
Dan Doherty
Vice President
Julia Evans
Vice President
Matt Farrell
Vice President
Devon Gobbo
Vice President
James Granruth
Vice President
Allen Jackson
Vice President
Katy Kasser
Vice President
Michael Miller
Vice President, Business Development
Andrei Morin-Kougoucheff
Vice President
Justin Pash
Vice President
Jonathan Potter
Vice President
Peter Pritchard
Vice President
Dan Robert
Vice President
Corey Roe
Vice President, Catalyst Group
Julia Sipos
Vice President, Debt Capital Markets
Blake Udland
Office Manager
Kim Rutkowski
Finance Manager
Zach Snyder
Senior Associate
Hasan Amjad
Senior Associate
Kyle Andersen
Senior Associate
Andrew Brouse
Senior Associate
Brian Crowley
Senior Associate, Business Development
Dana Fitzgerald
Senior Associate
Wyatt Glover
Senior Associate
Jack Jeffrey
Senior Associate
Deionte Jones
Senior Associate
Brandon Neimark
Senior Associate
Bruce Senter
Associate
Joe Benjamin
Associate, Investor Relations
Emily Boylan
Associate
Will Britain
Associate
Michael Chen
Associate
George Daskalakis
Associate
Matt DiTondo
Associate
Brady Feuer
Associate
Daniel Fruchter
Associate, Business Development
Molly Hellier
Associate
Chase Herron
Associate
Gracey Hirsch
Associate
Daniel Karp
Associate
Brad Lalor
Associate
James Michalski
Associate, Investor Relations
Katie Morse
Associate
Sam Nelson
Associate
Andrea Peterson
Associate
Justin Rollman
Associate
Thomas Steve
Associate
Zachary Zeff
Staff Accountant
Kate Dawida
Recruiting Coordinator
Rachel Duncan
Investor Relations Coordinator
Natalie Van Auken
Senior Administrative Assistant
Mayte Burgoa
Senior Administrative Assistant
Kimberlee Hill
Senior Administrative Assistant
Jill Murray
Administrative Assistant
Sophie Chieffo
Administrative Assistant
Shauna Greenawald
Administrative Assistant
Rachel Meintel
Administrative Assistant
Aracelli Morales
Administrative Assistant
Morgan Murphy
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Women of Incline Network
The Women of Incline Network (WIN) provides mentorship, support and professional development opportunities for women at Incline. Our internal community is designed to foster transparent discussion around the unique challenges women face in private equity careers and empower women to pursue both professional and personal growth.LEADING THE CHARGE
Women of Incline
The Women of Incline Network (WIN) provides mentorship, support and professional development opportunities for the women at Incline. Our internal community is designed to foster transparent discussion around the unique challenges women face in private equity careers and empower women to pursue both professional and personal growth.
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We are a diverse group of athletes, parents, outdoor enthusiasts, gamers and aspiring chefs with the same core values and commitment to delivering results.
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