Team
Our people
Over the years we have built a culture of excellence and assembled a team of expert professionals with decades of experience.
Director
Adam Slager
Director
Finance & Accounting
215.344.1403
[email protected]
Joined LBC
2010
Education
- Villanova University, Bachelor of Science, Accountancy and Management Information Systems
Experience
- Brooks Instrument
- PricewaterhouseCoopers
- Capmark Financial Group (Formerly GMAC Commercial Mortgage)
Fun Fact
Hobbies include improv comedy, astronomy, heirloom tomato cultivation and video gaming.
Associate
Alexander Rigos
Associate
Research & Underwriting
312-263-0342
[email protected]
Joined LBC
2019
Education
- University of Dayton, Bachelor of Science, Business Administration and Finance
Experience
- Hancock Capital Management
- Bank of America Merrill Lynch
Fun Fact
A Pittsburgh implant; endeavoring the fast pace of the Windy City by means of his only vehicle, a Vitus 979 road bike.
Manager of Accounting and Human Resources
Alexis Gardner, CPA
Manager of Accounting and Human Resources
Finance & Accounting
215.883.7149
[email protected]
Joined LBC
2018
Education
- Shippensburg University, Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting
Experience
- Verdis Investment Management, LLC
- Herbein & Company, LLC
Fun Fact
Avid long-distance runner.
Senior Managing Director
Allan Allweiss
Senior Managing Director
Origination
312.263.0312
[email protected]
Joined LBC
2008
Education
- University of Wisconsin, Master of Arts, Economics
- University of Wisconsin, Master of Business Administration, Finance
- Lawrence University, Bachelor of Arts, Economics
Experience
- CIT Commercial and Industrial
- Bank of America Business Capital and predecessor companies
- Chrysler Capital
- Citicorp
- Sanwa Business Credit
- Wisconsin Department of Revenue
Fun Fact
LBC’s first member of the grandparents’ club.
Vice President
Andrew Thornton
Vice President
Portfolio Management
215.825.9251
[email protected]
Joined LBC
2007
Education
- Pennsylvania State University, Bachelor of Science, Finance and International Business
Experience
- American Capital Strategies, Ltd.
- FTI Consulting Inc.
- PricewaterhouseCoopers
Fun Fact
Proud father to two very energetic young boys.
Associate
Blaise Harmon
Associate
Research & Underwriting
215.883.7139
[email protected]
Joined LBC
2017
Education
- Villanova University, Bachelor of Business Administration, Finance
Experience
- Wells Fargo Bank, Financial Institutions Group
- Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Corporate & Investment Banking
Fun Fact
Tireless Spikeball player.
Vice President
Brian Einfeldt
Vice President
Portfolio Management
215.344.1344
[email protected]
Joined LBC
2013
Education
- Temple University, Bachelor of Business Administration, Finance
Experience
- Tower Bridge Advisors
Fun Fact
Enjoys live music and camping with friends.
Vice President
Brian Salvitti
Vice President
Portfolio Management
215-972-8906
[email protected]
Joined LBC
2019
Education
- Dickinson College, Bachelor of Arts, Policy Management
Experience
- Steel City Capital Funding
- Guggenheim Credit Partners, LLC
- Silvermine Capital Management, LLC
Fun Fact
Loves to go Striper fishing with his two sons and their Pop Pop.
Partner - Small Cap
Chris Calabrese
Partner - Small Cap
Small Cap
215.972.8902
[email protected]
Joined LBC
2005
Education
- Drexel University, Master of Business Administration
- Widener University, Bachelor of Science
Experience
- Congress Financial Corporation (now part of Wells Fargo Capital Finance)
- First Union Capital Markets and predecessor banks (CoreStates Bank and Meridian Commercial Finance)
- Mellon Bank
Fun Fact
Just a little too emotionally invested in Philly sports.
Analyst
Christopher Vining
Analyst
Portfolio Management
215.764.5675
[email protected]
Joined LBC
2018
Education
- University of Pittsburgh, Bachelor of Science, Business Administration & Finance
Experience
- WSFS Bank
- Firstrust Bank
Fun Fact
Huge Eagles fan.
Compliance Associate
Daniel Figueiredo
Compliance Associate
Compliance
215.296.8423
[email protected]
Joined LBC
Education
- Radford University, Bachelor of Science, English
Experience
- Dow Jones’ Risk and Compliance Group
Fun Fact
Becoming a Lego master builder thanks to his six-year-old.
Associate
Danielle Krawetz, CFA
Associate
Portfolio Management
215.972.3315
[email protected]
Joined LBC
2018
Education
- University of Maryland, College Park, Bachelor of Science, Finance & Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
Experience
- FS Investments
- ING Financial Partners
Fun Fact
Enjoys painting and drawing and occasionally takes courses at the Fleisher Art Memorial in Philadelphia.
Senior Managing Director
David Fraimow, Esq.
Senior Managing Director
Portfolio Management
215.972.8904
[email protected]
Joined LBC
2005
Education
- Villanova University School of Law, Juris Doctor
- University of Denver, Master of Business Administration, Finance
- University of Denver, Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
Experience
- Murray, Devine & Co., Inc
- Logan Advisors, LLC
- First Union National Bank (now Wells Fargo Bank) and predecessor banks (CoreStates Bank and Meridian Bank)
- Fox, Rothschild, O'Brien & Frankel
Fun Fact
Connoisseur of jazz and rock music.
Partner - Small Cap
Don Rice
Partner - Small Cap
Small Cap
215.972.8907
[email protected]
Joined LBC
2017
Education
- University of Texas, McCombs School of Business, Master of Business Administration
- University of Texas, McCombs School of Business, Bachelor of Business Administration
Experience
- Penn Mezzanine Partners
- Rice Capital
- First Texas Merchant Banking Group
- Prudential Capital Group
Fun Fact
Active golfer, hiker, traveler and rescuer of small dogs.
Investor Relations Analyst
Emily Haag
Investor Relations Analyst
Investor Relations
215-344-1341
[email protected]
Joined LBC
2019
Education
- Sweet Briar College, Bachelor of Arts, Art History and Theology
Experience
- CBRE Clarion Securities
- RS Investments
Fun Fact
Diehard Phillies fan, also dabbles in gardening and photography.
Vice President of Information Technology
Gregg Heimer
Vice President of Information Technology
Information Technology
215.344.1401
[email protected]
Joined LBC
2018
Education
- Syracuse University, Master of Science, Telecommunications and Network Management
- Millersville University, Bachelor of Science, Communication
Experience
- ITCadence LLC
- M3 Media Group
- Montgomery County Community College
Fun Fact
Four-time Ironman triathlete.
Partner
Homyar Choksi
Partner
215.609.3348
[email protected]
Joined LBC
2007
Education
- Purdue University, Krannert School of Management, Master of Science, Finance
- University of Bombay, H.R. College, Bachelor of Commerce, Accounting and Economics
Experience
- GE Capital
Fun Fact
Licensed private pilot who loves to travel the world with his family.
Partner Emeritus
Ira Lubert
Partner Emeritus
215.972.2202
[email protected]
Joined LBC
2005
Education
- Pennsylvania State University, Bachelor of Science
Experience
- Independence Capital Partners
- TL Ventures, Safeguard Scientifics, Inc.
- Radnor Venture Partners, L.P.
- CompuCom Systems
Senior Associate
Jacob Reynolds
Senior Associate
Small Cap
215.883.7142
[email protected]
Joined LBC
2017
Education
- University of Delaware, Bachelor of Science, Finance & Business Administration
Experience
- Hamilton Lane Advisors
- Amegy Bank
Fun Fact
Proud parent to Dino and Jerome, his two bonsai trees.
Senior Managing Partner
John Brignola
Senior Managing Partner
215.972.8901
[email protected]
Joined LBC
2005
Education
- Drexel University, Master of Science, Finance
- West Chester University, Bachelor of Science, Business Administration
Experience
- Citadel Investment Group
- PPM America and AT&T Capital (acquired by PPM)
- Meridian Bank, acquired by Wells Fargo
Fun Fact
Loves spending time with his family at the south Jersey beaches.
Managing Director
John Capperella
Managing Director
Origination
646-876-4898
[email protected]
Joined LBC
2010
Education
- The University of Chicago Booth School of Business, Master of Business Administration, Finance
- University of Delaware, Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering
Experience
- American Capital, Ltd.
- GE Capital Markets
Fun Fact
Worked in the control room of a nuclear plant for four years before starting a career in finance.
Partner
John Jadach
Partner
215.344.1342
[email protected]
Joined LBC
2010
Education
- The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, Master of Business Administration, Finance
- Temple University, Bachelor of Business Administration, Finance
Experience
- J.P.Morgan, JPM Mezzanine Capital, Principal Investments
- J.P.Morgan, Syndicated & Leveraged Finance, Investment Banking
- Wachovia Financial Institutions Group, Corporate & Investment Banking
Fun Fact
Coach of his son’s flag football team.
Vice President
Jonathan Adler
Vice President
Origination
312.260.9984
[email protected]
Joined LBC
2014
Education
- The University of Arizona, Bachelor of Science, Finance
Experience
- PNC Bank, NA
- Solo Cup Company
- MusicMyself, LLC
Fun Fact
Proud owner of a 1970 Chevelle SS 454 LS6 and 1967 Shelby GT500…just kidding but one day hopefully.
Vice President
Jonathan Schor
Vice President
Portfolio Management
215.972.8908
[email protected]
Joined LBC
2008
Education
- Emory University, Goizueta Business School, Bachelor of Business, Finance and Consulting
Experience
- Wachovia Securities
Fun Fact
Pianist and avid golfer.
Vice President
Joseph Iannuccilli
Vice President
Portfolio Management
215.883.7147
[email protected]
Joined LBC
2018
Education
- Villanova University, Bachelor of Business Administration, Finance and Accounting
Experience
- M&T Bank
- TD Bank
- Wilmington Trust
Fun Fact
Has been to 41 states and hoping to check off 50.
Associate
Joshua Abueva
Associate
Research & Underwriting
Joined LBC
2019
Education
- University of Notre Dame, Bachelor of Business Administration, Finance
Experience
- NXT Capital, LLC
- Deloitte Corporate Finance
Fun Fact
Has lived in four different countries.
Senior Accountant
Karen Noonan, CPA
Senior Accountant
Finance & Accounting
215.972.1323
[email protected]
Joined LBC
2019
Education
- Villanova University Bachelor of Science, Accounting
Experience
- Morris J. Cohen and Company PC
- Ballinger and Company
- Board member of The Grayson School
Fun Fact
Enjoys traveling and volunteering.
Fund Controller
Kari Shumaker
Fund Controller
Finance & Accounting
215.972.2584
[email protected]
Joined LBC
2012
Education
- Bloomsburg University, Bachelor of Science, Accounting
Experience
- SEI Investments
Fun Fact
Die-hard New York Yankees fan who was at Jeter's last home game (where he hit the walk off single in the bottom of the 9th).
Administrative Assistant
Kari Smitherman
Administrative Assistant
Administrative
215.972.8918
[email protected]
Joined LBC
2018
Education
- Texas Tech University, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Visual and Performing Arts
Experience
- Egon Zehnder
- Ballengee Group
- Harvest Partners, LP
Fun Fact
Published playwright.
Managing Director
Kevin Doogan, CPA
Managing Director
Finance & Accounting
215.972.2417
[email protected]
Joined LBC
2011
Education
- Franklin & Marshall College, Bachelor of Arts, Accounting & Philosophy
Experience
- BlackRock, Inc.
- PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP
- BNY Mellon Alternative Investment Services
Fun Fact
Fender Stratocaster aficionado.
Corporate Accountant
Kiera Russo
Corporate Accountant
Finance & Accounting
215-606-3844
[email protected]
Joined LBC
2019
Education
- Widener University, Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting
Experience
- Stream Companies, LLC
- Broadband Ventures I, LLC
- Pirtek South Philadelphia
Fun Fact
Hallmark Channel enthusiast (all year round).
Vice President
Kyle Peters
Vice President
Small Cap
215.764.5671
[email protected]
Joined LBC
2018
Education
- Cornell University, Dyson School of Applied Economics, Bachelor of Science, Applied Economics and Management
Experience
- D Cubed Group
- Castanea Partners
- Nomura Securities
Fun Fact
American muscle car enthusiast.
Analyst
Mark Donatelli
Analyst
Portfolio Management
215.825.9253
[email protected]
Joined LBC
2018
Education
- Villanova University, Bachelor of Business Administration, Finance
Experience
- JPMorgan Chase
- KCG Holdings
Fun Fact
Avid fan of the Buffalo Bills.
Managing Director
Mark Tyson
Managing Director
Small Cap
215.883.7143
[email protected]
Joined LBC
2018
Education
- The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, Bachelor of Science, Economics
Experience
- Miller Investment Management
- Larsen MacColl Partners
- PricewaterhouseCoopers
Fun Fact
Has been scuba diving, skydiving and bungee jumping across three continents.
Vice President
Martin Podorsky
Vice President
Research & Underwriting
312-448-9363
[email protected]
Joined LBC
2019
Education
- University of Chicago Booth School of Business, Master of Business Administration, Finance & Entrepreneurship
- Indiana University Kelley School of Business, Bachelor of Science, Finance
Experience
- Mesirow Financial
- Credit-Suisse AG
- Banc of America Securities
- Octagon Credit Investors
- Bain Capital
Fun Fact
Ran with the bulls in Pamplona, Spain.
Associate
Maura Long
Associate
Research & Underwriting
215.344.1322
[email protected]
Joined LBC
2016
Education
- University of Notre Dame, Bachelor of Business Administration, Finance and Economics
Experience
- PNC Bank
Fun Fact
Pursuing her passion as an artist by painting oil and watercolor scenes.
Managing Director
Michael Hertz
Managing Director
Research & Underwriting
215.825.9226
[email protected]
Joined LBC
2008
Education
- University of Delaware, Bachelor of Science, Finance
Experience
- Duff & Phelps LLC
Fun Fact
Has spent time in Japan and is a sushi lover.
Senior Associate
Michael Zarrella
Senior Associate
Research & Underwriting
267.296.8422
[email protected]
Joined LBC
2017
Education
- Villanova University, Master of Science, Finance
- Rutgers University, Bachelor of Arts, Economics
Experience
- CDI Corporation
- Barclays Capital
- Goldman, Sachs & Co
Fun Fact
Former member of the Rutgers University Federal Reserve College Challenge team.
Chief Compliance Officer
Michelle Vaughn
Chief Compliance Officer
Compliance
215.609.3365
[email protected]
Joined LBC
Education
- Saint Joseph's University Haub School of Business, Master of Business Administration
- Iowa State University, Bachelor of Business Administration, Finance
Experience
- Deloitte
- Capmark Investments
- SEI Investment Company
Fun Fact
Avid traveler who has traveled to 49 U.S. states (missing North Dakota) and has visited all seven continents.
Fund Controller
Mike Baptiste
Fund Controller
Finance & Accounting
215.687.4942
[email protected]
Joined LBC
2016
Education
- Villanova University, Master of Business Administration
- DeSales University, Bachelor of Science, Finance
Experience
- SEI Investments
- Citco Fund Services
- Finance Controller, Morgan Stanley
Fun Fact
Travel enthusiast and golf hobbyist.
Managing Partner
Nate Cohen
Managing Partner
215.972.8903
[email protected]
Joined LBC
2005
Education
- Drexel University, Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting
Experience
- LLR Partners
- Comcast Corporation
- GlobalCom Telecommunications (sold to Comcast Corporation)
- Home Patient Care
Fun Fact
Has his USCG Master Captains’ license and is a certificated PADI Open Water Diver.
Vice President of Investor Relations
Nevin Murkley
Vice President of Investor Relations
Investor Relations
215.609.3363
[email protected]
Joined LBC
2016
Education
- Clemson University, Bachelor of Arts, Political Science
Experience
- BNY Mellon Wealth Management
- Creative Financial Group
Fun Fact
Clemson football fanatic who was there for the win at the 2016 National Championship.
Senior Accounting Manager
Paul Kuehn, CPA
Senior Accounting Manager
Finance & Accounting
215.282.5270
[email protected]
Joined LBC
2013
Education
- University of Delaware, Bachelor of Science, Accounting & Finance
Experience
- Wilmington Trust
Fun Fact
OCNJ beach bum.
Augmented Analytics Manager
Peter Grant
Augmented Analytics Manager
Information Technology
215.883.7150
[email protected]
Joined LBC
2018
Education
- Temple University, Bachelor of Business Administration, Finance
Experience
- JPMorgan Chase & Co.
- Nuclear Electric Insurance Limited
- Lincoln Financial Group
Fun Fact
Builds custom high-performance PCs from the ground up.
Vice President
Pranav Gupta
Vice President
Portfolio Management
267-414-4369
[email protected]
Joined LBC
2019
Education
- The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, Master of Business Administration, Finance
- London School of Economics, Master in Economics
- University of Pennsylvania, Bachelor of Science in Economics, Finance
- University of Pennsylvania, Bachelor of Science in Engineering
Experience
- Blue Torch Capital, Private Investments
- Evercore, Restructuring & Debt Advisory, Investment Banking
- Galt & Company, Strategy Consulting
Fun Fact
Enjoys viewing and building trains, bridges and tunnels with his two boys (soon to be three).
Vice President
Rocco Christino, CFA
Vice President
Research & Underwriting
215.972.8913
[email protected]
Joined LBC
2015
Education
- Pennsylvania State University, Bachelor of Science, Computer Engineering
Experience
- Citizens Bank
- JPMorgan Chase
Fun Fact
A life-long tennis enthusiast who enjoys playing the game with his wife and son.
Managing Director
Ryan Rassin
Managing Director
Origination
312.263.0319
[email protected]
Joined LBC
2012
Education
- University of Chicago Booth School of Business, Master of Business Administration, Finance & Strategy
- University of Illinois, Bachelor of Science, Accountancy
Experience
- Orchard First Source Capital
- Bank of America Business Capital
- Arthur Andersen
Fun Fact
Has played Michael Jordan in one-on-one basketball.
Managing Director
Sanjeev Narayan
Managing Director
Origination
213-300-4837
[email protected]
Joined LBC
2019
Education
- University of Southern California, Marshall School of Business, Master of Business Administration, Finance
- Delhi University, Bachelor of Commerce
Experience
- Ally Corporate Finance
- Fifth Third Bank
- Union Bank
- Merrill Lynch Capital
- Banc of America Securities
- Paribas
Fun Fact
Loves to travel and play soccer; used to moonlight as an electronic music DJ.
Office Manager and Executive Assistant
Stacy Marrero
Office Manager and Executive Assistant
Administrative
215.972.8909
[email protected]
Joined LBC
2005
Education
- Art Institute of Philadelphia, Associate Degree, Specialized Business
Experience
- Arkema, Inc.
Fun Fact
Has three large red ear slider turtles as pets.
Associate
Stephen DiNanno
Associate
Research & Underwriting
312.263.0357
[email protected]
Joined LBC
2018
Education
- Oberlin College, Bachelor of Arts, Economics
Experience
- CIT
- Associated Bank
Fun Fact
Music enthusiast; plays guitar, euphonium and trombone.
Senior Managing Director
Stephen Krawchuk, CPA
Senior Managing Director
Origination
323.839.5526
[email protected]
Joined LBC
2017
Education
- Eller School of Entrepreneurship and Management
- University of Arizona, Bachelor of Arts, Accounting and Finance
Experience
- Contrarian Capital Finance
- Wachovia Capital Finance
- Deutsche Banc Alex. Brown
- Greyrock Capital
- Foothill Capital
- PriceWaterhouse
Fun Fact
Harley Davidson rider and pit bull rescuer.
Staff Accountant
Stephen Scherff
Staff Accountant
Finance & Accounting
215-825-9252
[email protected]
Joined LBC
2019
Education
- La Salle University, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Accounting
Experience
- BBD, LLP
- Fortis Wealth Advisors
Fun Fact
Music lover and audiophile.
Treasury Analyst
Steve Lee
Treasury Analyst
Finance & Accounting
267-414-1104
[email protected]
Joined LBC
2019
Education
- Lehigh University, Bachelor of Science, Economics and Finance
Experience
- Meridian Bank
- BNY Mellon
- SEI Investment
Fun Fact
A big Sixers fan, video gamer, and avid traveler.
Managing Director
Subhadra Shrivastava
Managing Director
Origination
678-329-3041
[email protected]
Joined LBC
2019
Education
- University of Pennsylvania, The Wharton School, MBA, Finance and Accounting
- Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Masters of Accountancy
- Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Bachelor of Accountancy
Experience
- Chatham Capital
- SunTrust Robinson Humphrey, Syndicated & Leveraged Finance
- Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Syndicated & Leveraged Finance
- BNP Paribas, Project Finance
- Deutsche Bank, Asian Project Finance
- KPMG, Auditing
Fun Fact
Avid reader of mystery and spy thrillers.
Associate
Tyler Kramp
Associate
Portfolio Management
215.972.2213
[email protected]
Joined LBC
2019
Education
- Boston College, Bachelor of Science in Management, Finance & Accounting
Experience
- First Eagle Investment Management
- NewStar Financial
Fun Fact
Worked as the Chick-fil-A mascot during high school.
Vice President
Veer Singhvi
Vice President
Origination
215.883.7146
[email protected]
Joined LBC
2018
Education
- Baruch College, Zicklin School of Business, Master of Business Administration
- Madras University, Bachelor of Arts, Economics
Experience
- CION Investment Group, LLC
- Bloomberg LP
Fun Fact
Loves adventure traveling - one of the top items on his bucket list is to do the HALO jump.
Director
Vikram Chitkara
Director
Portfolio Management
312.263.0366
[email protected]
Joined LBC
2018
Education
- Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth, Master of Business Administration
- Northwestern University, Bachelor of Arts, Economics
Experience
- Macquarie Capital
- Black Diamond Capital Management
- Ernst & Young Corporate Finance
Fun Fact
Accidentally hiked to the top of El Avila (mountain in Caracas, Venezuela) after getting lost during a rainstorm.
Managing Director
Will McCarthy
Managing Director
Origination
312.366.3906
[email protected]
Joined LBC
2019
Education
- University of Notre Dame, Master of Business Administration
- University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame Law School, Juris Doctor
- University of Notre Dame, Bachelor of Science, Finance
Experience
- Orix USA Corporation
- ING Capital, LLC
- GE Capital
Fun Fact
Avid Triathlete who also enjoys coaching his 4 kids in water polo.
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