About PEAC
Overview
The Private Equity Association of Chicago (PEAC) is the premier professional organization for pre-MBA private equity professionals in Chicago. PEAC is affiliated with the Private Equity Association, a growing national organization that includes chapters in Boston, Los Angeles and San Francisco.
Mission
The desired outcome of our organization is to foster an environment where young private equity professionals can learn from each other’s experiences, share industry knowledge and discuss career matters through social, educational and civic service oriented events.
Funding
The Private Equity Association of Chicago is a non-profit organization that has traditionally been funded mainly via generous corporate sponsorships. PEAC greatly appreciates their continued support and therefore seeks to deliver commensurate value in educational, social and civic service opportunities to our members.
ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS
A variety of educational, career oriented and social events for our members
Annual MBA Forum which includes a panel discussion among admissions representatives from top business schools
Civic service fair which presents members with various volunteer opportunities in and around the Chicago area
Continuing Education Events for our members to discuss the opportunities and challenges that the industry is currently facing and to teach various skills to aid in the evaluation of investment opportunities
Social events where members can form and cultivate relationships with other young professionals in the industry
Annual PEAC Gala for all members raising funds to support charity, last year’s beneficiary was CARE Chicago, and organization dedicated to educating local high school students and young adults about the benefits of personal financial management and the consequences of credit abuse
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Private Equity Association of Chicago Board of Directors
Tim Sharky (Co-President), Shore Capital Partners
Kathryn Moffitt (Co-President), Wind Point Partners
Caroline Phipps, Parker Gale
Andrew Barron, BPOC
Alyson Brown, Wind Point Partners
Vikram Chari, Adams Street Partners
Clayton Weirather, May River Capital
Nisarg Gandhi, RCP Advisors
Luther Rice, McNally Capital
Joel Kish, Aldine Capital Partners
Evan Kluck, Wynnchurch Capital
Pawel Armatys, Prospect Partners
Ryan Panczak, Frontenac
Austin Northern, Vistria
Ben Jahnke, Aldine Capital Partners
Griffin Rigg, Longshore Capital Partners
Hanson Yan, Arbor Investments
Matt Waddick, Cognitive Capital
Kacper Borowiec, PSP Capital
Zack Spear, Silver Oak
Roderick Mills Jr., Prairie Capital Partners