Aaron joined GTCR in 2003 as an Associate and became a Principal in 2011. He previously worked as an Analyst at the private equity firm of Hicks, Muse, Tate & Furst. Prior to that, he worked as an Analyst in the Mergers & Acquisitions group of Salomon Smith Barney. He holds a BS in Accountancy with high honors from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and is a CPA. Aaron currently is a director of AssuredPartners, Fundtech, Ironshore and Protection 1 and has played an instrumental role in GTCR’s investments in Prestige Brands and Triad Financial.

Aaron is active in the community and serves on the board of Chicago Youth Programs.  Chicago Youth Programs improves the life opportunities and health of at-risk children by offering tutoring, health care, recreational activities and career placement services that promote whole-child development.

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