Andrew W. Code, Partner
Mr. Code was a founder of Code Hennessy & Simmons in 1988. Prior to founding CHS, Mr. Code was a Vice President with Citicorp's Leveraged Capital Group in Chicago. Before joining Citicorp, he was employed by American National Bank in Chicago. He holds a B.A. and an M.B.A. from the University of Iowa. Mr. Code serves on the Boards of Directors of The Hillman Companies, Inc., KBA Holdings, Inc., Kranson Holdings, Inc., MLS Holdings, Otis Spunkmeyer, Inc., SunSource Holdings, Inc., Rinker Boat Company LLC, SCP Pool Corporation and Olsen Engineering. Mr. Code also serves on the Board of Directors of the University of Iowa Foundation, GAP Community Center, and Resource Land Holdings and is currently chairing the Capital Campaign for Chicago's Inner City Young Life.

Daniel J. Hennessy, Partner
Mr. Hennessy was a founder of Code Hennessy & Simmons in 1988. Prior to founding Fund I, Mr. Hennessy was a Vice President with Citicorp Mezzanine Investments and Citicorp's Leveraged Capital Group in Chicago. Before joining Citicorp he was employed by Continental Bank. He holds a B.A. from Boston College and an M.B.A. from the University of Michigan. Mr. Hennessy serves on the Boards of Directors of Gundle/SLT Environmental, Inc., Penhall International Corp. and Waddington North America, Inc. Mr. Hennessy also serves on the Board of Directors of the John G. Shedd Aquarium, and Children's Memorial Hospital and the Board of Trustees of the Greater Illinois Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

Brian P. Simmons, Partner
Mr. Simmons was a founder of Code Hennessy & Simmons in 1988. Prior to founding Fund I, Mr. Simmons was a Vice President with Citicorp's Leveraged Capital Group in Chicago. Before joining Citicorp, he was employed by Mellon Bank in Pittsburgh and Chicago. He holds an A.B. from Cornell University. Mr. Simmons serves on the Board of Directors of American Asphalt & Grading Company, Gundle, SLT Environmental, Inc., LVI Services Inc., MLS Holdings, Inc., and Waddington North America, Inc. Mr. Simmons also serves on the Board of Directors of The Latin School, Lincoln Park Zoo and the Greater Chicago Food Depository and the Visiting Committee of the University of Chicago School of Social Service.

Steven R. Brown, Partner
Mr. Brown joined CHS in 1994 and after holding numerous positions at the firm was promoted to Partner in 2003. Prior to joining CHS, Mr. Brown was employed by Heller Financial, Inc. in Chicago, Illinois where he held various positions within Heller's commercial leveraged lending and real estate departments. He holds a B.B.A. from the University of Michigan and an M.B.A. from Northwestern University. Mr. Brown serves on the Board of Directors of Berkline/Benchcraft LLC, LVI Services Inc., Otis Spunkmeyer, Inc., Penhall International Corp., Rinker Boat Company LLC and Suture Express, Inc.

Thomas J. Formolo, Partner
Mr. Formolo joined CHS in 1990 and was promoted to Partner in 1997. Prior to joining CHS, Mr. Formolo was employed by Heller Financial, Inc. as a Vice President in the Leveraged Funding Group. He holds a B.B.A. from the University of Wisconsin and an M.B.A. from Northwestern University. Mr. Formolo serves on the Boards of Directors of AMF Bowling Worldwide, Inc., Qubica/AMF Products Worldwide SARL, American Reprographics Company, KBA Holdings, Inc., Otis Spunkmeyer, Inc. and Suture Express, Inc.  Mr. Formolo also serves on the Board of Trustees of North Shore Country Day School and the Board of Directors of Chicago Fellowship and G.A.P.C., Inc.

Peter M. Gotsch, Partner
Mr. Gotsch joined CHS in 1989 and was promoted to Partner in 1997. Prior to joining CHS, Mr. Gotsch was employed by First Chicago Corporation in commercial lending. He holds a B.A. from St. Olaf College and an M.B.A. from Northwestern University. Mr. Gotsch serves on the Board of Directors of Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc., Berkline/Benchcraft LLC, The Hillman Companies, Inc., HWF Holdings, Inc., Houston Wire & Cable Company, Home Acres Building Supply Co., SunSource Holdings, Inc. and TruckPro, Inc.

David O. Hawkins, Partner
Mr. Hawkins joined CHS in 1995 and after holding numerous positions at the firm was promoted to Partner in 2003. Prior to joining CHS, he was a Vice President with Heller Equity Capital Corporation where he was involved in organizing and managing private equity investments. He holds a B.S. from Indiana University and an M.B.A. from Northwestern University. Mr. Hawkins serves on the Boards of Directors of American Asphalt & Grading Company, Kranson Holdings, Inc., Home Acres Building Supply Co. and SunSource Holdings, Inc.

Richard A. Lobo, Partner
Mr. Lobo joined CHS in 1993 and after holding numerous positions at the firm was promoted to Partner in 2003. Prior to joining CHS, Mr. Lobo was employed by Nagelvoort & Company, Inc., a private investment banking firm headquartered in New York. He holds a B.S. from Georgetown University and an M.B.A. from Northwestern University. Mr. Lobo serves on the Board of Directors of American Asphalt & Grading Company, AMF Bowling Worldwide, Inc., Houston Wire & Cable Company, TruckPro, Inc. and Western Nonwovens, Inc.

Jon S. Vesely, Partner
Mr. Vesely joined CHS in 1991 and was promoted to Partner in 1997. Prior to joining CHS, Mr. Vesely worked in the Leveraged Leasing Group at First Chicago. He holds a B.S. degree from Indiana University and an M.B.A. from the University of Chicago. Mr. Vesely serves on the Board of Directors of American Asphalt & Grading Company, MLS Holdings, Inc. and Western Nonwovens, Inc.

Marcus J. George, Managing Director
Mr. George joined CHS in 1997 and was promoted to Managing Director in 2003. Prior to joining CHS, he was with Heller Financial, Inc. in the Corporate Finance Group. He also worked for KPMG. He holds a B.B.A. from the University of Notre Dame and an M.B.A. from the University of Chicago. Mr. George serves on the Board of Directors of American Asphalt & Grading Company, Gundle/SLT Environmental, Inc., KBA Holdings, Inc., TruckPro, Inc. and Waddington North America Inc.

Edward M. Lhee, Managing Director
Mr. Lhee joined CHS in 1997 and was promoted to Managing Director in 2003. Prior to joining CHS, he was employed by Morgan Stanley & Co. in the mergers and acquisitions and corporate finance departments. He holds a B.S. and B.A. from the University of Pennsylvania and an M.B.A. from Northwestern University. Mr. Lhee serves on the Boards of Directors of HWF Holdings LLC and Suture Express, Inc.

Mark A. Dolfato, Vice President
Mr. Dolfato joined CHS in 2000 and was promoted to Vice President in 2003. Prior to joining CHS, he was employed by Wind Point Partners, a private equity investment firm. He also worked for Scotia Capital Markets, a Canadian investment bank headquartered in Toronto. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Queen's University and an M.B.A. from Northwestern University. Mr. Dolfato serves on the Boards of Directors of the Hillman Companies, Inc., Home Acres Building Supply Co. and Otis Spunkmeyer, Inc.

Krista M. Hatcher, Vice President
Ms. Hatcher joined CHS in 1999 and was promoted to Vice President in 2003. Prior to joining CHS, she was employed by the investment banking firm of J.P. Morgan & Co., Incorporated. She holds a B.B.A. from the University of Michigan and an M.B.A. from the University of Chicago. Ms. Hatcher serves on the Boards of Directors of MLS Holdings and Rinker Boat Company LLC.

Robert G. Hogan, Vice President
Mr. Hogan joined CHS in 2000 and was promoted to Vice President in 2003. Prior to joining CHS, he was employed by Lehman Brothers, Inc. in the Corporate Finance Department and prior to that, he was employed by the United States Central Intelligence Agency. He holds a B.A. degree from the University of Notre Dame and an M.B.A. from Northwestern University. Mr. Hogan serves on the Boards of Directors of LVI Services, Inc., Houston Wire & Cable Company and SunSource Holdings, Inc.

Douglas J. Knoch, Vice President
Mr. Knoch joined CHS in 2000 and was promoted to Vice President in 2003. Prior to joining CHS, he was employed by Mesirow Financial in the Corporate Finance Department and prior to that, he was employed by Arthur Andersen, LLP. He is a Certified Public Accountant and holds a B.S. degree from the University of Illinois and an M.B.A. from the University of Chicago. Mr. Knoch serves on the Boards of Directors of Berkline/Benchcraft LLC, Kranson Holdings, Inc. and Penhall International Corp.

Colton J. King, Senior Associate
Mr. King joined CHS in 2001 as an Associate. He left the firm in 2003 and was promoted to Senior Associate upon his return in 2005. Prior to joining CHS, he was employed by Merrill Lynch in the Investment Banking Division. He holds a B.S. degree from the University of Notre Dame and an M.B.A. from Northwestern University.  Mr. King serves on the Board of Directors of TruckPro, Inc.

Mr. Goldfarb joined CHS as an Associate in 2006.  Prior to joining CHS, he was employed by Lehman Brothers, Inc. in the Investment Banking Division.  Mr. Goldfarb holds a B.S. from Miami University.

Ms. Jackson joined CHS as an Associate in 2006.  Prior to joining CHS, she was employed by Credit Suisse First Boston in the Investment Banking Division.  Ms. Jackson holds a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Missouri.

Laura J. Lester, Associate
Ms. Lester joined CHS as an Associate in 2004. Prior to joining CHS, she was employed by Lehman Brothers in the Investment Banking Division. She holds a B.A. from Cornell University.

Michael S. Mokotoff, Associate
Mr. Mokotoff joined CHS as an Associate in 2005. Prior to joining CHS, he was employed by UBS in the Investment Banking Division. He holds a B.S. in Finance from the University of Illinois.

David D. Schumacher, Associate
Mr. Schumacher joined CHS as an Associate in 2005. Prior to joining CHS, he was employed by Merrill Lynch in the Investment Banking Division. Mr. Schumacher holds a B.S.B.A. degree from Washington University in St. Louis.