Scott VandeKerkhoff has rejoined Saw Mill Capital after earning his MBA from Columbia Business School. In his new role as a Vice President he will be responsible for sourcing and executing new investments and working with portfolio companies.
“Scott was a valuable team member prior to graduate school, and we are excited that he has returned,” said Howard Unger, Managing Partner at Saw Mill Capital. “As the market has rebounded, we have seen a greater volume of new opportunities. However, finding those that our competitors overlook, where Saw Mill can differentiate itself to create value, requires an experienced and proven investor like Scott,”
Prior to attending business school, Mr. VandeKerkhoff worked for Saw Mill Capital as an Associate and Senior Associate, where he supported both new investment activity and portfolio management. He began his career as an investment banking analyst at KeyBanc Capital Markets, where he supported acquisitions and corporate finance transactions of industrial technology businesses. In addition to his MBA from Columbia, Mr. VandeKerkhoff has a BA in Finance from Michigan State.
Saw Mill Capital invests in manufacturing and service companies with enterprise values of $25 million to $200 million. Platform investments typically have at least $5 million of EBITDA and revenues of $40 million to $150 million. The firm is located in Briarcliff Manor, NY (www.sawmillcapital.com).
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