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RFE's Managing Directors have worked together an average of 20 years and average 26 years of private equity experience.

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Co-Chairman
Michael FosterCo-Chairman

Michael Foster joined RFE Investment Partners in 1989. He is currently a Director of Global IFS, EnsembleIQ, PureRED, Squan and ZRG Partners, as well as a Director of Sabra Health Care REIT (SBRA).

Michael has been actively engaged in the private equity industry since 1978, initially as an attorney at Debevoise & Plimpton, and later as a partner of O’Sullivan Graev & Karabell, advising many private equity firms in scores of investment and acquisition transactions.

Michael is a graduate of Cornell University, where he received Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Jurisprudence, magna cum laude, degrees.

Michael and his wife Liz live in Westport Ct, have two grown children and a son-in-law, and recently became the grandparents of beautiful baby girl. When not at RFE, Michael enjoys cooking, skiing, biking , saltwater fishing and, now, babysitting.

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203-966-2800 x 6508
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Co-Chairman
Jim ParsonsCo-Chairman

Jim Parsons joined RFE Investment Partners in 1986. He is currently a Director of Hastings Manufacturing, PureRED Integrated Marketing, and Global Point Technology Group.

In 1981, Jim joined Michigan Capital and Service, the private equity subsidiary of NBD Bancorp, Inc. and has been active in private equity since.

Jim is a graduate of Williams College, where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree, and the University of Michigan, where he received a Master of Business Administration degree.

Jim and his wife Susie have four daughters and one son-in-law in their 20s and 30s. When not at RFE, Jim enjoys tennis, squash and skiing.

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203-966-2800 x 6503
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Managing Partner
Paul SchilppManaging Partner

Paul Schilpp joined RFE Investment Partners as a Principal in 2012. He is currently a Director of CJS Group, Congruity HR, Friendly Home Services, Global IFS, Hastings Manufacturing, LaunchPad Home Group, SEG, Squan, Turnberry Solutions, and Veransa.

Prior to joining RFE, Paul was a Principal at Merrill Lynch Global Private Equity. He also worked at Weston Presidio, a private equity firm; and at J.P. Morgan Chase & Co., in their investment banking group.

Paul is a graduate of Vanderbilt University, where he received a Bachelor of Arts, cum laude, degree in Economics and Business Administration; and, of The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, where he received a Master of Business Administration degree.

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203-966-2800 x 6501
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Managing Partner
Michael RubelManaging Partner

Mike Rubel joined RFE Investment Partners as a Principal in 2009. He is currently a Director of BryteBridge, CJS Group, Congruity HR, EnsembleIQ, Friendly Home Services Group, LaunchPad Home Group, PureRED, SEG, Global Point Technology Group, Veransa, and ZRG Partners.

Prior to joining RFE, Mike was a Principal at Weston Presidio, a private equity firm where he worked for four years. He also worked for three years at Harris Williams & Co., a middle-market merger and acquisition advisory firm.

Mike is a graduate of James Madison University, where he received a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Finance and Economics and was an Honors Program Scholar; and, of the Fuqua School of Business at Duke University, where he received a Master of Business Administration degree.

Mike lives in the Fairfield Beach area with his wife Laurie who works as a Nurse Practitioner and their three young sons. When not at RFE, Mike enjoys coaching kids sports, skiing and running.

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203-966-2800 x 6506
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Managing Director, Business Development
Peter ReiterManaging Director, Business Development

Peter Reiter joined RFE in 1996 as an Analyst. Peter is currently a Director of Global IFS. From September 1992 until he joined RFE, he worked for KPMG Peat Marwick, LLP as an Auditor.

Peter is a graduate of Iona College, where he received a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Accounting, and New York University, where he received a Master of Business Administration degree.

Peter lives in Stamford, CT with his wife (Kelly) and one daughter, while his two other daughters are in college draining financial resources. When not at RFE, Peter enjoys reading, trail running with his dog and water sports at his lake cottage.

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203-966-2800 x 6507
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Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer
Don JuricicManaging Director and Chief Financial Officer

Don Juricic joined RFE in 1985, initially as Assistant Controller. Prior to joining RFE, Don worked for one year at Control Data Corp. Don is a graduate of Villanova University, where he received a Bachelor of Science, magna cum laude, degree in Business Administration, and New York University, where he received a Master of Business Administration degree.

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203-966-2800 x 6504
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Principal
Sean E. GillickPrincipal

Sean is currently a director of Hastings Manufacturing and LaunchPad Home Group.

Sean Gillick previously worked at RFE Investment Partners as an Associate/Senior Associate from 2010 to 2013, when he left RFE to enroll in the MBA program at Harvard Business School. In 2015 he rejoined RFE upon the completion of his MBA.

Prior to joining RFE in 2010, Sean worked for three years at Harris Williams & Co. as an Analyst in the Cobblestone | Harris Williams group.

Sean is a graduate of The College of William and Mary, where he received a Bachelor of Business Administration, cum laude, degree in Finance and in Government, and Harvard Business School, where he received a Master of Business Administration degree.

Sean lives in New Canaan with his husband Andrew, their young son, and two energetic dogs. In his spare time, Sean enjoys distance runs, open water swims, participating in triathlons, and hiking in the mountains.

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203-966-2800 x 6502
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Principal
Bill BronanderPrincipal

Bill Bronander previously worked at RFE Investment Partners as an Associate from 2013 to 2015, when he left RFE to enroll in the MBA program at the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. In 2017, he rejoined RFE upon the completion of his MBA. Bill is currently a director of CJS Group, Congruity HR and SEG.

Bill graduated magna cum laude from Lehigh University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Integrated Business and Engineering. Prior to joining RFE, Bill worked for two years as an Investment Banking Analyst in Houlihan Lokey’s Global Industrials Group and before that, two years as an Analyst in Goldman Sachs’ Equity Trade Management Group.

Bill lives in Connecticut, but is often traveling throughout the tri-state area for a pickup basketball game, a round of golf or a great slice of pizza.

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203-966-2800 x 6525
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Principal
Ron AhujaPrincipal

Ron Ahuja joined RFE Investment Partners as a Principal in July 2023.

Prior to joining RFE, Ron was a Vice President at Heartwood Partners, a CT-based private equity firm. Previously, Ron also worked at First Atlantic Capital, a NYC-based private equity firm; at Bain & Co. in their Private Equity group; and at Monitor Deloitte in their Strategy & Operations consulting group.

Ron is a graduate of NYU’s Stern School of Business, where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance and Economics and was a University Honors Scholar; and, of Columbia Business School, where he received a Master of Business Administration degree.

Ron lives in New York City with his wife Sophie. In his spare time, Ron enjoys golf, skiing, swimming, and international travel.

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203-716-6505
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Vice President
Wilson RenVice President

Wilson Ren joined RFE Investment Partners as a Vice President in October 2022. He is currently a director of BryteBridge.

Prior to joining RFE, Wilson began his career in 2013 as an Investment Banking Analyst in the Consumer Group at Robert W. Baird, where he worked on numerous M&A and financing transactions. In 2015, he joined Hammond, Kennedy, Whitney & Company, Inc (“HKW”), a middle-market private equity firm focused on health & wellness and business services investing, where he supported the evaluation, execution and management of private equity investments and transactions. In 2019, Wilson joined LFM Capital, a private equity firm focused on investments in U.S.-based, lower middle market manufacturing and industrial services companies, where he focused on deal execution and portfolio company management. In 2021, Wilson joined TZP Group, a private equity firm focused on investments in lower-middle market technology & business services and consumer products companies where he focused on deal execution, thesis development and portfolio company oversight.

Wilson is a graduate of Northwestern University where he received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics.

Wilson lives in New York City, and in his spare time, Wilson enjoys playing tennis, chess, trying new restaurants, and international travel.

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203-716-6509
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Marketing Manager
Elise CarpinoMarketing Manager

Elise Carpino joined RFE in 2012 and as been active in a number of roles within the company. Prior to joining RFE, Elise worked for several years for MetLife. Elise is a graduate of Berkeley College.

Elise lives in North Stamford with her husband, Rob and two dogs. She enjoys traveling, hiking, running and boating.

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203-966-2800 x 6516

Senior Associate
Edric WungSenior Associate

Edric Wung joined RFE in 2021. Prior to joining RFE, Edric worked for three years as an Investment Analyst at Stadium Capital Management, a value-oriented hedge fund.

Edric is a graduate of Dartmouth College, where he received a Bachelor of Arts, cum laude, degree in Government.

Outside of RFE, Edric spends most of his time playing golf, trying new restaurants, and cheering on DC sports teams.

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203-966-2800 x 6510
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Associate
Daley DoniganAssociate

Daley Donigan joined RFE in 2021. Prior to joining RFE, Daley worked for over two years as an Investment Banking Analyst and Associate at Stephens.

Daley is a graduate of the University of Florida, where he received a Master of Science in Finance and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a major in Finance and minor in Real Estate.

Daley lives in New York City and when not at RFE, Daley enjoys playing golf, working out, trying out new restaurants and spending time with friends and family.

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203-966-2800 x 6491
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Associate
Jack MackleAssociate

Jack Mackle joined RFE in 2022. Prior to joining RFE, Jack worked for two years as an Investment Banking Analyst in the Financial Institutions Group at Macquarie Capital.

Jack is a graduate of Dartmouth College, where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics.

Outside of RFE, Jack enjoys playing squash and golf, exploring different neighborhoods in New York City, and spending time with friends and family.

[email protected]
203-716-6515
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Executive Assistant
Mary MurrayExecutive Assistant

Mary Murray joined RFE in 2015 and has been active in a number of roles within the company. Before joining RFE Mary was Director of Business Development at Fresh Nation, a farm to table food supply business.

Mary is a fully qualified member of the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) and has held a number of financial positions with previous organizations.

Mary originates from Scotland and lived in London UK for 16 years before moving to the United States 11 years ago with her husband, Charlie and her daughter, Victoria.

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203-966-2800 x 6512

Executive Assistant
Cristina MendezExecutive Assistant

Cristina Mendez joined RFE in 1998 as an Executive Assistant. Prior to joining RFE, Cristina worked at US Surgical Corp.

Cristina is a graduate of Sacred Heart University.

Cristina enjoys long days at the beach with her boyfriend, dancing, traveling, and spending quality time with her daughters.

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203-966-2800 x 6513