Jaime McKenzie, Senior Associate

Jaime McKenzie joined Monomoy from Bear, Stearns & Co. Inc., where she was an investment banking analyst in the leveraged finance group (she likes Monomoy better). Jaime holds a B.S. in Commerce from the University of Virginia, with concentrations in Finance and Accounting.  Jaime enjoys taking exotic vacations to Illinois and she never turns down Alabama BBQ. 

Lee Mlotek, Senior Associate

Lee Mlotek is a Senior Associate at Monomoy Capital Partners.  Prior to joining Monomoy, Lee was an Associate at KPS Capital Partners where he acquired significant experience as a turnaround investor.  Prior to KPS, Lee started his career as an investment banking analyst at Peter J. Solomon Company since he was not blessed with the same musical talents as the rest of his family.  Lee graduated with honors from the George Washington University with a degree in Economics.  He is secretly a highly skilled ping pong player.

Jaime McKenzie, Senior Associate

Jaime McKenzie joined Monomoy from Bear, Stearns & Co. Inc., where she was an investment banking analyst in the leveraged finance group (she likes Monomoy better). Jaime holds a B.S. in Commerce from the University of Virginia, with concentrations in Finance and Accounting.  Jaime enjoys taking exotic vacations to Illinois and she never turns down Alabama BBQ. 

Lee Mlotek, Senior Associate

Lee Mlotek is a Senior Associate at Monomoy Capital Partners.  Prior to joining Monomoy, Lee was an Associate at KPS Capital Partners where he acquired significant experience as a turnaround investor.  Prior to KPS, Lee started his career as an investment banking analyst at Peter J. Solomon Company since he was not blessed with the same musical talents as the rest of his family.  Lee graduated with honors from the George Washington University with a degree in Economics.  He is secretly a highly skilled ping pong player.

Eric Ceresnie, Associate

Eric Ceresnie joined Monomoy from Ernst & Young’s restructuring group.  Prior to Ernst & Young, Eric was the VP of Strategic Planning at Sleep Innovations Inc, a private equity owned consumer products manufacturer.  He started his career as a management consultant at A.T. Kearney.  Eric graduated with honors from the University of Michigan with an M.S.E and B.S.E in Industrial and Operations Engineering. Eric is a recovering Detroit sports fan and enjoys spending time with his wife, daughter and their dog Ernie.

Austin Forsyth, Associate

Austin Forsyth joined Monomoy from Lazard Middle Market, where he focused on sell-side mergers and acquisitions as an analyst in the Minneapolis office. Prior to joining Lazard, he spent time in operations management at Quality Plus Manufacturing, an entrepreneurial, agriculture-equipment manufacturer.  Austin graduated with honors from the University of Iowa, where he studied Economics and Philosophy. His interests include country and rap music – we don’t get it either.

Eric Ceresnie, Associate

Eric Ceresnie joined Monomoy from Ernst & Young’s restructuring group.  Prior to Ernst & Young, Eric was the VP of Strategic Planning at Sleep Innovations Inc, a private equity owned consumer products manufacturer.  He started his career as a management consultant at A.T. Kearney.  Eric graduated with honors from the University of Michigan with an M.S.E and B.S.E in Industrial and Operations Engineering. Eric is a recovering Detroit sports fan and enjoys spending time with his wife, daughter and their dog Ernie.

Austin Forsyth, Associate

Austin Forsyth joined Monomoy from Lazard Middle Market, where he focused on sell-side mergers and acquisitions as an analyst in the Minneapolis office. Prior to joining Lazard, he spent time in operations management at Quality Plus Manufacturing, an entrepreneurial, agriculture-equipment manufacturer.  Austin graduated with honors from the University of Iowa, where he studied Economics and Philosophy. His interests include country and rap music – we don’t get it either.

Andrea Cipriani, Chief Financial Officer

Andrea Cipriani is not your typical CPA. As Monomoy's CFO, she merges the creative and practical in her role overseeing investor relations and financial reporting for the Fund, and runs portfoliowide programs that reduce insurance and purchasing expenses. Previously, Andrea was the CFO of KPS Special Situations Funds, and the CW Group, a healthcare venture capital fund. Andrea holds two B.A. degrees from The City University of New York and has perfect Catholic school penmanship.

Jonathan La, Controller

Jonathan La has the precision and meticulous attention to detail required to be a robotics engineer, a career he almost pursued. Fortunately, they're the same skills that make him the perfect controller. Jon supervises the Fund's quarterly and annual financial reporting, watches over the firm's budget, and keeps the rest of us in line. He joined Monomoy from Evercore Partners; prior to that, he was acting director at BISYS Private Equity Services. Jonathan holds a B.B.A. in accounting from Baruch College and is a CPA.

Andrea Cipriani, Chief Financial Officer

Andrea Cipriani is not your typical CPA. As Monomoy's CFO, she merges the creative and practical in her role overseeing investor relations and financial reporting for the Fund, and runs portfoliowide programs that reduce insurance and purchasing expenses. Previously, Andrea was the CFO of KPS Special Situations Funds, and the CW Group, a healthcare venture capital fund. Andrea holds two B.A. degrees from The City University of New York and has perfect Catholic school penmanship.

Jonathan La, Controller

Jonathan La has the precision and meticulous attention to detail required to be a robotics engineer, a career he almost pursued. Fortunately, they're the same skills that make him the perfect controller. Jon supervises the Fund's quarterly and annual financial reporting, watches over the firm's budget, and keeps the rest of us in line. He joined Monomoy from Evercore Partners; prior to that, he was acting director at BISYS Private Equity Services. Jonathan holds a B.B.A. in accounting from Baruch College and is a CPA.

Mike Bray, Operator

Mike Bray enjoys challenges and solving problems. As Director for Monomoy’s Bootcamp process, Mike enjoys interacting with managers from across the portfolio and teaching them elements of the Monomoy Production System. Prior to joining Monomoy, Mike worked for 13 years for Toyota Motor Corporation. Mike holds a B.S. in Business Management from the University of Phoenix. Mike finds real enjoyment in life spending time with his wife, four children and 2 grand-children.

Doug Brown, Operator

Doug Brown likes to be a winner. Whether he is improving his 7 handicap while playing golf, or improving the efficiency of plant operations, Doug enjoys a challenge. Doug joins Monomoy from Toyota Motor Corporation where he worked for 23 years in various operational and managerial operations. Doug served his country as a team leader in an Airborne Ranger unit and has a BS in Industrial Technology from Eastern Kentucky University. Doug is a proud member of the AARP and is not ashamed to get the early bird discount at his favorite restaurant.

Mike Bray, Operator

Mike Bray enjoys challenges and solving problems. As Director for Monomoy’s Bootcamp process, Mike enjoys interacting with managers from across the portfolio and teaching them elements of the Monomoy Production System. Prior to joining Monomoy, Mike worked for 13 years for Toyota Motor Corporation. Mike holds a B.S. in Business Management from the University of Phoenix. Mike finds real enjoyment in life spending time with his wife, four children and 2 grand-children.

Doug Brown, Operator

Doug Brown likes to be a winner. Whether he is improving his 7 handicap while playing golf, or improving the efficiency of plant operations, Doug enjoys a challenge. Doug joins Monomoy from Toyota Motor Corporation where he worked for 23 years in various operational and managerial operations. Doug served his country as a team leader in an Airborne Ranger unit and has a BS in Industrial Technology from Eastern Kentucky University. Doug is a proud member of the AARP and is not ashamed to get the early bird discount at his favorite restaurant.

Scot Duncan, Operator

Scot Duncan has the analytical and problem-solving skills of an engineer and the team-building skills of a business leader. Prior to joining Monomoy in 2008, Scot worked for 12 years in engineering, maintenance, and production management at Toyota Motor Corporation. He holds a B.S. in mechanical engineering and an M.S. in manufacturing systems engineering from the University of Kentucky. He is a certified expert in the Toyota Production System. Scot treasures time at home with his wife and 10-year-old twins where comic relief is provided by the family dogs, a lab and a Jack Russell terrier.

Steve Pallotta, Operator

Steve Pallotta has the look of a full back and the drive and determination necessary to guide the operations of our portfolio across the goal line. Prior to joining Monomoy in 2009, Steve worked for 12 years as managing director at DeWolff, Boberg and Associates. During his time at DBA, Steve managed projects with a diverse array of companies in several business sectors implementing cultural change while dramatically improving bottom line performance. Steve enjoys spending his free time with his wife and 4 daughters.

Scot Duncan, Operator

Scot Duncan has the analytical and problem-solving skills of an engineer and the team-building skills of a business leader. Prior to joining Monomoy in 2008, Scot worked for 12 years in engineering, maintenance, and production management at Toyota Motor Corporation. He holds a B.S. in mechanical engineering and an M.S. in manufacturing systems engineering from the University of Kentucky. He is a certified expert in the Toyota Production System. Scot treasures time at home with his wife and 10-year-old twins where comic relief is provided by the family dogs, a lab and a Jack Russell terrier.

Steve Pallotta, Operator

Steve Pallotta has the look of a full back and the drive and determination necessary to guide the operations of our portfolio across the goal line. Prior to joining Monomoy in 2009, Steve worked for 12 years as managing director at DeWolff, Boberg and Associates. During his time at DBA, Steve managed projects with a diverse array of companies in several business sectors implementing cultural change while dramatically improving bottom line performance. Steve enjoys spending his free time with his wife and 4 daughters.

John Poff, Operator

John Poff is an executor. Prior to joining Monomoy, John worked for 17 years for Toyota Motor Corporation. John has extensive experience with executing a wide range of operational initiatives, from plant consolidations to process improvement activities. John enjoys spending time with his wife and two daughters at their home in Charleston, SC. John plays golf (when he has permission) and has the record for the most swine flu vaccines.   

Drew Scielzo, Operator

Drew Scielzo has a wide array of skills and experience that he uses to drive value in the portfolio. Drew began his career at McKinsey and Company and has over 7 years of experience in private equity portfolio management at The Riverside Company, Allied Capital, and as a consultant. Drew received his Bachelor of Science in Economics from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and received his Masters of Management from the J. L. Kellogg School of Management of Northwestern University. When Drew isn’t traveling around the country assisting Monomoy portfolio companies, he spends his free time with his family in the Washington DC area.

John Poff, Operator

John Poff is an executor. Prior to joining Monomoy, John worked for 17 years for Toyota Motor Corporation. John has extensive experience with executing a wide range of operational initiatives, from plant consolidations to process improvement activities. John enjoys spending time with his wife and two daughters at their home in Charleston, SC. John plays golf (when he has permission) and has the record for the most swine flu vaccines.   

Drew Scielzo, Operator

Drew Scielzo has a wide array of skills and experience that he uses to drive value in the portfolio. Drew began his career at McKinsey and Company and has over 7 years of experience in private equity portfolio management at The Riverside Company, Allied Capital, and as a consultant. Drew received his Bachelor of Science in Economics from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and received his Masters of Management from the J. L. Kellogg School of Management of Northwestern University. When Drew isn’t traveling around the country assisting Monomoy portfolio companies, he spends his free time with his family in the Washington DC area.

Jamie Ward, Operator

Jamie Ward uses his 16 years of operational experience to strengthen operational managers in the portfolio. Prior to joining Monomoy, Jamie worked for Toyota Motor Corporation where he served in various managerial roles.   Jamie enjoys spending time with his family and playing golf.  Jamie plays golf like the NYPD manages traffic, expect long delays.

Jamie Ward, Operator

Jamie Ward uses his 16 years of operational experience to strengthen operational managers in the portfolio. Prior to joining Monomoy, Jamie worked for Toyota Motor Corporation where he served in various managerial roles.   Jamie enjoys spending time with his family and playing golf.  Jamie plays golf like the NYPD manages traffic, expect long delays.

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