Our Team


The makeup of our team reflects our commitment to long-term, successful relationships. Most of our team have worked together for over 20 years. As we grow our team, our focus is on those who work hard with integrity, value long-term relationships, and have experience within our investment mandate.

Alan J. Bernon
Alan J. Bernon
Founding Partner
Charles Bognanno
Charles Bognanno
Director of Business Development
William A. Bonner
William A. Bonner
Operating Partner – Agribusiness, Ingredients and Processing
Ian Chabal
Ian Chabal
Senior Associate
Michael  L. Crow
Michael L. Crow
Partner - CFO
Leanne  Curtis
Leanne Curtis
Executive Assistant
Michael E. Dahl
Michael E. Dahl
Operating Partner - Plastics and Specialty Materials
Clint Golman
Clint Golman
Vice President
Ernest (Gene) Graves
Ernest (Gene) Graves
Operating Partner – Food & Beverage
Violet Hughes
Violet Hughes
Executive Assistant
Kelly B. Kading
Kelly B. Kading
Operating Partner
Ron  H. Klein
Ron H. Klein
Partner - Head of Food & Beverage
John W. Madden
John W. Madden
Managing Partner
John D. Robinson
John D. Robinson
Operating Partner – Food & Beverage
Lisa N. Tyson
Lisa N. Tyson
Partner - General Counsel
Brian Wright
Brian Wright
Fund Controller