“We’re proactive about finding opportunities. What makes us effective is our ability to find exceptional, proven leaders within high-growth industries.  With those two elements working together, we work to turn up unique deals.  We’re better diggers than most.”

Dean joined GTCR in 2001 and became a Principal in 2006.  Prior to joining GTCR, Dean was CEO and co-founder of Delray Farms, LLC, a specialty food retailer, where he led the company’s growth from start-up to a 20-store retail chain with over $125 million in revenues. Dean holds an MBA with distinction from the Harvard Business School and a BS with high distinction in Finance and Economics from the University of Illinois, Chicago.

Dean co-heads the Healthcare Group at GTCR and has been instrumental in building the firm’s expertise in pharmaceuticals and medical devices.  He is currently a director of Actient Pharmaceuticals, ATI Physical Therapy, BNY ConvergEx, Devicor Medical Products and Sterigenics. Dean was previously a director of past GTCR investments including Ovation Pharmaceuticals, Managed Healthcare Associates, CompBenefits and Polypore.

Dean’s interest in the community is evident by his strong support of WBEZ -Chicago Public Radio, a noncommercial, public radio station financed primarily by listener contributions, where he serves as a board member.

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