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David S. Lobel Founder & Managing Partner Education: Stanford University (MBA, MS); University of the Witwatersrand (B.Sc.(Hons)) Prior Experience: Smith Barney Private Equity; Bain & Company

David Lobel is the founder and Managing Partner of Sentinel Capital Partners. Over more than four decades, he has established a successful, long-term midmarket private equity record. Before establishing Sentinel, Mr. Lobel spent 15 years at Smith Barney's private equity affiliate. He served as a general partner of funds managed by Smith Barney and also as a Managing Director of Smith Barney. Before joining Smith Barney, Mr. Lobel was a consultant at Bain & Company.

Mr. Lobel received an MBA and an MS with distinction from Stanford University. He currently serves on the Stanford Graduate School of Business Advisory Council. Mr. Lobel, who was born in South Africa, received a B.Sc. (Hons), with highest honors, from the University of the Witwatersrand. He served with distinction in the South African Navy, where he graduated first in his class.

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John F. McCormack Co-Founder & Senior Partner Education: Boston College (BS); CPA (NY) Prior Experience: Smith Barney Private Equity; Coopers & Lybrand

John McCormack is a co-founder of Sentinel Capital Partners and serves as a Senior Partner. Over more than two decades, he has established a successful, long-term midmarket private equity record. Before co-founding Sentinel, Mr. McCormack spent six years as a vice president of Smith Barney's private equity affiliate, where he worked closely with David Lobel.

Before joining Smith Barney, Mr. McCormack spent eight years at Coopers & Lybrand where his principal assignments included conducting due diligence and acquisition reviews of target investment opportunities for private equity firms and strategic buyers. He holds a BS in accounting from Boston College.

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Owen M. Basham Partner Education: The University of Virginia, McIntire School of Commerce (BS) Prior Experience: Macquarie Capital's Restructuring and Special Situations Group; Nancy Creek Capital

Owen Basham, Partner, joined Sentinel in 2012 as an Associate. Previously he was an Associate in Macquarie Capital's Restructuring and Special Situations Group. Before joining Macquarie, he spent two years as an analyst at Nancy Creek Capital, a lower midmarket private equity and mezzanine debt firm. Mr. Basham holds a BS degree in commerce from The University of Virginia's McIntire School of Commerce.

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Eric D. Bommer Partner Education: Brown University (BA) Prior Experience: Kaizen Breakthrough Partnership; CS First Boston

Eric Bommer, Partner, joined Sentinel in 1997. Before joining Sentinel Capital Partners, Mr. Bommer spent two years as an Associate at Kaizen Breakthrough Partnership, a private equity fund that specialized in investing in underperforming midmarket companies. From 1993 to 1995, he was an Analyst in the Investment Banking Division of CS First Boston.

From 1992 to 1993, Mr. Bommer was a financial analyst at LaSalle Partners. From 1991 to 1992, he was captain of the Livingston Kings, a Scottish professional hockey team that he helped lead to the Scottish First Division Championship. Mr. Bommer holds a BA from Brown University with a double major in Business Economics and Organizational Behavior. He was also an assistant captain on Brown's varsity hockey team.

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James D. Coady Partner Education: Northwestern University's J.L. Kellogg Graduate School of Business (MBA); Harvard University (BA) Prior Experience: First Chicago Equity Capital; Alex. Brown & Sons

James Coady, Partner, joined Sentinel in 1998. Over the past two decades, he has established himself as a successful midmarket private equity investor. Before joining Sentinel Capital Partners, Mr. Coady spent three years as an Associate at First Chicago Equity Capital, the private equity division of First Chicago NBD which specialized in investing in midmarket companies. Previously, he spent two years as an Analyst at Alex. Brown & Sons. Mr. Coady holds an MBA from Northwestern University's J.L. Kellogg Graduate School of Business and an AB from Harvard University where he was a member of Harvard's NCAA Championship hockey team.

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Michael J. Fabian Partner Education: University of Notre Dame (BBA); New York University (MA) Prior Experience: Blue Point Capital Partners; Brown, Gibbons, Lang & Co.; Deutsche Banc Alex Brown; Conway, DelGenio, Gries & Co.

Michael Fabian, Partner, joined joined Sentinel Capital Partners in 2006 as a Senior Associate. From 2003 to 2006, Mr. Fabian was an Associate at Blue Point Capital Partners, a midmarket private equity firm. Previously, he was an Associate at Brown, Gibbons, Lang & Co., a midmarket investment banking firm, an Analyst at Deutsche Banc Alex Brown, and an Analyst at Conway, DelGenio, Gries & Co., a restructuring advisory boutique. Mr. Fabian holds an MA in economics from New York University and a BBA degree, summa cum laude, from the University of Notre Dame.

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Paul F. Murphy Partner Education: Georgetown University (MBA); United States Military Academy at West Point (BS) Prior Experience: Dilmun Investments; Chase Manhattan Merchant Banking Group

Paul Murphy, Partner, joined Sentinel in 2000. Over the past two decades, he has established himself as a successful midmarket private equity investor. Before joining Sentinel Capital Partners, Mr. Murphy spent three years as a Director at Dilmun Investments, the U.S. private equity affiliate of Bahrain International Bank. While at Dilmun, he focused on originating, structuring, and executing private equity investments in lower midmarket companies.

Prior to Dilmun, Mr. Murphy was a Vice President in the Financial Buyers Group at NationsBanc Capital Markets, where he focused on providing debt and equity financing for leveraged buyouts and recapitalizations. Previously, he spent two years as an Associate in the Merchant Banking Group of Chase Manhattan Bank where he focused on private equity and subordinated debt investments in lower midmarket companies. Mr. Murphy holds an MBA from Georgetown University and a BS from the United States Military Academy at West Point. Mr. Murphy served in the U.S. Army for five years as an Artillery officer in a Light Infantry Division, where he attained the rank of captain.

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C. Scott Perry Partner Education: The University of Virginia, McIntire School of Commerce (BS) Prior Experience: Wachovia Securities

Scott Perry, Partner, joined Sentinel Capital Partners in 2004 as an Associate. Previously, he spent two years as an Analyst in the M&A Group at Wachovia Securities, where he worked on transactions with midmarket private equity firms. Mr. Perry holds a BS in Finance and Accounting with honors from the University of Virginia, McIntire School of Commerce.

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John C. Van Sickle Partner Education: Harvard Business School (MBA); Emory University (BA) Prior Experience: Wachovia Securities' Analyst Program; Castle Harlan

John Van Sickle is a Partner of Sentinel Capital Partners, which he joined in 2009 as a Senior Associate. From 2004 to 2007, Mr. Van Sickle was an Associate at Castle Harlan, a midmarket private equity firm. Previously, he spent two years in Wachovia Securities' Analyst Program, where he worked on M&A transactions with midmarket private equity firms. Mr. Van Sickle holds an MBA from the Harvard Business School and a BA, summa cum laude, from Emory University, where he graduated as a member of Phi Beta Kappa. He was also a member of Emory's NCAA tennis team.

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Garrett B. Schires Partner, Business Development Education: Harvard University (BA) Prior Experience: Enhanced Equity Funds; TA Associates; Morgan Stanley

Garrett Schires, Partner, Business Development, joined Sentinel Capital Partners in 2013 as a Senior Associate. Prior to Sentinel, Mr. Schires spent two years as a Senior Associate with Enhanced Equity Funds, a lower midmarket private equity firm. From 2008 to 2011, he was an Associate with TA Associates, a growth-focused private equity firm. Previously, Mr. Schires was an Investment Banking Analyst with Morgan Stanley. He holds an AB in economics from Harvard University where he was a member of Harvard’s varsity football team.

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Joshua J. Garrett Managing Director Education: University of Notre Dame's Mendoza College of Business (BBA) Prior Experience: Oppenheimer's Investment Banking Analyst Program

Joshua Garrett, Managing Director, joined Sentinel in 2013 as an Associate. Previously, he was an Associate in Oppenheimer's Investment Banking Analyst Program. He holds a BBA degree, magna cum laude, from the University of Notre Dame's Mendoza College of Business.

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Michael A. Gebicki Managing Director, Credit Strategies Education: University of Notre Dame (BBA); New York University Stern School of Business (MBA) Prior Experience: Bank of Ireland; JPMorgan

Michael Gebicki joined Sentinel as Managing Director, Credit Strategies in 2024. From 2003 until joining Sentinel, Mr. Gebicki was a managing director in the Leveraged Acquisition Finance group of Bank of Ireland, where he originated senior debt transactions with middle market private equity clients. Previously, Mr. Gebicki spent five years in the Technology, Media & Telecom group at JPMorgan, most recently as a vice president. He holds a BBA in economics and finance from the University of Notre Dame and an MBA from New York University’s Stern School of Business.

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Jeffrey C. Groves Managing Director, Head of Debt Capital Markets Education: Dalhousie University (BComm); University of Western Ontario (MBA) Prior Experience: Raymond James; UBS Investment Bank

Jeffrey Groves joined Sentinel as Managing Director and Head of Debt Capital Markets in 2023. Mr. Groves joined Sentinel from Raymond James, where he had been a managing director in the Capital Structure Advisory group since 2020. At Raymond James, Mr. Groves was responsible for private debt and capital markets origination. Previously, Mr. Groves spent 15 years in the Leveraged Finance group at UBS, most recently as a managing director. Mr. Groves holds a Bachelor of Commerce from Dalhousie University and an MBA from The University of Western Ontario.

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Louis A. Brotherton Principal Education: Wake Forest University School of Business (BS) Prior Experience: Brookwood Associates' Investment Banking Analyst Program

Louis Brotherton, Principal, joined Sentinel in 2014 as an Associate. Previously, he was an analyst in Brookwood Associates' Investment Banking Analyst Program. He holds a BS degree, cum laude, from Wake Forest University School of Business.

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Marc A. Buan Principal Education: Columbia Business School (MBA); Harvard University (BA) Prior Experience: Thomas Weisel Partners' Analyst Program

Marc Buan is a Principal at Sentinel Capital Partners, which he rejoined as a Vice President after completing his MBA. He previously spent four years in Sentinel’s associate program, most recently as a Senior Associate. Before joining Sentinel, Mr. Buan spent three years in Thomas Weisel Partners’ investment banking analyst program. He holds an MBA from Columbia Business School and an AB Honors degree in economics from Harvard University. Mr. Buan, who played on Harvard’s varsity soccer team, was a member of Canada’s national Olympic soccer team and a gold medalist in the Francophone Games in Madagascar.

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Patrick D. Knise Principal Education: Middlebury College (BA) Prior Experience: Macquarie Capital's Investment Banking Analyst Program

Patrick Knise, Principal, joined Sentinel in 2014 as an Associate. Previously, he was an analyst in Macquarie Capital's Investment Banking Analyst Program. He holds a BA degree, magna cum laude, from Middlebury College. He was also co-captain of Middlebury men's varsity tennis team, who were the 2010 NCAA Champions and ranked first nationally in Division III.

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Haley C. Abate Vice President Education: University of Richmond (BS) Prior Experience: Harris Williams Investment Banking Program

Haley Abate, Vice President, joined Sentinel in 2020 as an associate. Previously, she spent three years in Harris Williams' Investment Banking Analyst Program. She holds a BS in business administration, magna cum laude, from the University of Richmond.

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George B. Appling Vice President Education: University of Richmond (BS; BA) Prior Experience: Wells Fargo Securities Investment Banking Program

George Appling, Vice President, joined Sentinel in 2018 as an associate. Previously, he spent three years in Wells Fargo Securities' Investment Banking Analyst Program. He holds a BS in business administration and a BA in environmental studies, magna cum laude, from the University of Richmond.

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Rachel C. Cantor Vice President Education: University of Virginia (BS; MS) Prior Experience: SunTrust Robinson Humphrey Investment Banking Analyst Program

Rachel Cantor, Vice President, joined Sentinel in 2015 as an Associate. Previously, she spent three years in SunTrust Robinson Humphrey’s Investment Banking Analyst Program. She holds an MS in finance from University of Virginia’s McIntire School of Commerce and a BS in economics from University of Virginia.

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Cameron A. Smith Vice President Education: University of Kansas (BS) Prior Experience: UBS's Investment Banking Analyst Program

Cameron Smith, Vice President, joined Sentinel in 2017 as an associate. Previously, he spent two years in UBS's Investment Banking Analyst Program. He holds a BS degree, highest distinction, with a double major in finance and accounting from the University of Kansas.

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Erika K. Stanford Vice President Education: Georgetown University (BA) Prior Experience: Jefferies' Investment Banking Analyst Program

Erika Stanford, Vice President, joined Sentinel in 2017 as an associate. Previously, she spent three years in Jefferies' Investment Banking Analyst Program. She holds a BA in economics, magna cum laude, from Georgetown University.

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Grant M. Wilson Vice President Education: Northwestern University (BA) Prior Experience: Goldman Sachs Investment Banking Program

Grant Wilson, Vice President, joined Sentinel in 2020 as an associate. Previously, he spent two years in Goldman Sachs' Investment Banking Program. Prior to investment banking, he was an analyst in Goldman Sachs' Equity Solutions Group focused on equity derivatives. He holds a BA in economics from Northwestern University, where he was a member of Northwestern's Big 10 Championship soccer teams.

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Tyler G. Lowenstein Vice President, Business Development Education: University of Minnesota (BA) Prior Experience: Piper Jaffray Investment Banking Analyst Program

Tyler Lowenstein, Vice President, joined Sentinel in 2018 as an associate. Previously, he spent three years in Piper Jaffray’s Investment Banking Analyst Program. He holds a BA in Economics from the University of Minnesota where he was the captain of the varsity men's golf team.

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Trevor W. Anderson Senior Associate Education: University of Chicago (BA) Prior Experience: Citigroup Investment Banking Program

Trevor Anderson, Senior Associate, joined Sentinel in 2021 as an Associate. Previously, he spent two years in Citigroup’s Investment Banking Analyst Program. He holds a BA in economics from the University of Chicago, where he was a member of the varsity football team.

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Michael J. Griffin Senior Associate Education: University of Notre Dame (BS; BA) Prior Experience: Jefferies Investment Banking Program

Michael Griffin, Senior Associate, joined Sentinel in 2021 as an Associate. Previously, he spent two years in Jefferies’ Investment Banking Analyst Program. He holds a BS in chemical engineering and a BA in political science from the University of Notre Dame, where he was a member of the rowing team.

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Adam W. Jacobs Senior Associate Education: Vanderbilt University (BA) Prior Experience: Prospect Hill Growth Partners; Harris Williams' Investment Banking Program

Adam Jacobs, Senior Associate, joined Sentinel in 2022 from private equity firm Prospect Hill Growth Partners. Previously, he spent two years as an analyst in Harris Williams' Investment Banking Analyst Program. He holds a BA in medicine, health, and society, cum laude, from Vanderbilt University.

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Greg E. Markovitz Senior Associate Education: Emory University (BBA) Prior Experience: Raymond James' Investment Banking Program

Greg Markovitz, Senior Associate, joined Sentinel in 2022 as an Associate. Previously, he spent two years at Raymond James' Investment Banking Analyst Program. He holds a BBA with a concentration in finance from Emory University.

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Conor W. Murphy Senior Associate Education: University of Michigan (BBA) Prior Experience: AEA Investors; Houlihan Lokey's Investment Banking Program

Conor Murphy, Senior Associate, joined Sentinel from private equity firm AEA Investors. Previously, he spent two years as an analyst in Houlihan Lokey's Investment Banking Analyst program. He holds a BBA in finance and accounting from the University of Michigan.

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Carter M. Thompson Senior Associate, Business Development Education: University of Pennsylvania (BA) Prior Experience: Stifel, Nicolaus' Investment Banking Program

Carter Thompson, Senior Associate, joined Sentinel in 2022 as an Associate. Previously, he spent three years in Stifel, Nicolaus' Investment Banking Analyst Program. He holds a BA in economics from the University of Pennsylvania where he was the captain of the varsity men's golf team.

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Kamryn Bloh Associate Education: University of South Carolina (BSBA) Prior Experience: Piper Sandler Investment Banking Program

Kamryn Bloh joined Sentinel in 2023 as an Associate from Piper Sandler's Investment Banking Analyst Program, where she spent two years. She holds a BSBA in international business and finance, summa cum laude, from the University of South Carolina.

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Callum Cusinato Associate Education: St. Lawrence University (BS) Prior Experience: Moelis Investment Banking Program

Callum Cusinato joined Sentinel in 2024 as an associate from Moelis's Investment Banking Analyst Program, where he spent two years. Previously, he was an analyst at Stifel Nicolaus. Mr. Cusinato holds a BS in mathematics and economics, summa cum laude, from St. Lawrence University, where he was captain of St. Lawrence's ECAC Hockey Championship team in 2021.

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George Estrada Associate Education: University of Richmond (BA) Prior Experience: Piper Sandler Investment Banking Program

George Estrada joined Sentinel in 2024 as an associate from Piper Sandler's Investment Banking Analyst Program, where he spent two years. He holds a BA in politics, summa cum laude, from the University of Richmond.

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Claire Fletcher Associate Education: Wake Forest University (BS) Prior Experience: BlackRock Private Equity Partners

Claire Fletcher joined Sentinel as an Associate in 2023. Previously, she completed BlackRock's two-year Analyst Program, then was promoted to associate of BlackRock Private Equity Partners. Her responsibilities included a six-month rotation as secondee to BlackRock investor Teacher Retirement System of Texas. She holds a BS in mathematics and business, magna cum laude, from Wake Forest University.

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Samuel Lettes Associate Education: Vanderbilt University Prior Experience: Harris Williams Investment Banking Program

Sam Lettes joined Sentinel in 2023 as an Associate from Harris Williams' Investment Banking Analyst Program, where he spent two years. He holds a BA in economics and history, cum laude, from Vanderbilt University.

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Devon Lis Associate Education: Georgetown University (BS) Prior Experience: Citigroup Investment Banking Program

Devon Lis joined Sentinel in 2024 as an associate from Citigroup's Investment Banking Analyst Program, where she spent two years. She holds a BS in business administration from Georgetown University, where she was a member of the varsity women's soccer team.

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Liam D. McCabe Associate Education: University of Richmond (BS) Prior Experience: Harris Williams Investment Banking Program

Liam McCabe joined Sentinel in 2023 as an Associate from Harris Williams' Investment Banking Analyst Program, where he spent three years. He holds a BS in business administration, cum laude, from the University of Richmond.

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Elizabeth Nichols Associate Education: University of Notre Dame (BA) Prior Experience: William Blair Investment Banking Program

Elizabeth Nichols joined Sentinel in 2024 as an associate from William Blair's Investment Banking Analyst Program, where she spent three years. She holds a BA in applied mathematics and business, cum laude, from the University of Notre Dame.

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Will M. Nicklaus Associate Education: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (BS) Prior Experience: BlackArch Partners Investment Banking Program

Will Nicklaus joined Sentinel in 2024 as an associate from BlackArch Partners' Investment Banking Analyst Program, where he spent two years. He holds a BS in business administration from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he was a member of the varsity men's lacrosse team.

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Lucy S. Pearce Associate Education: University of Pennsylvania (BA) Prior Experience: BlackArch Partners Investment Banking Program

Lucy Pearce joined Sentinel in 2023 as an associate from BlackArch Partners' Investment Banking Analyst Program, where she spent two years. She holds a BA in economics from the University of Pennsylvania, where she was a member of the varsity swimming team.

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Josiah O. Wilson Associate, Portfolio Talent Education: Denison University (BA): Endicott College (MBA) Prior Experience: Spencer Stuart; The Fallon Company

Josiah Wilson joined Sentinel in 2023 as an Associate, Portfolio Talent from Spencer Stuart's Private Equity group, where he spent more than two years. Previously, he was an Analyst at The Fallon Company. He holds a BA in political science from Denison University and an MBA from Endicott College.