Founded in 1991, Calera Capital, formerly known as Fremont Partners, is a private investment partnership which has $2.8 billion of capital under management. With offices in San Francisco and Boston, Calera invests across a diverse range of industries, including financial services, business services, food and consumer, healthcare, building products, and industrial manufacturing. Calera Capital makes substantial equity investments in operating companies, typically with enterprise values up to $1 billion, and seeks to build long-term sustainable value by working with management teams to implement strategic and operating initiatives.

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Prior to joining Calera Capital in 2023, Brian was a consultant with Oliver Wyman's Private Capital group in Toronto, focusing on strategic due diligence and go-to-market strategy for financial sponsors investing in technology and media companies.
 
Brian graduated as a member of the dean's list, with distinction, from the Smith School of Business at Queen's University.
 
A native of Vancouver, Canada, Brian now lives in Boston.

Brian Colbert

Henry Jamison is a Vice President with Calera Capital.

Prior to joining Calera Capital in 2022, Henry worked for Berkshire Partners, focused on investments and portfolio value creation in the healthcare and consumer retail sectors. Previously, Henry worked for McKinsey & Co. serving a range of clients in the transportation, hospitality, retail, and financial services groups.

Henry received a B.A. in Economics and an M.P.P. from the University of Virginia, and an M.B.A. from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.

Originally from south Florida, Henry now lives in Boston with his wife and golden retriever. He enjoys golfing and hiking and is an avid college football and basketball fan.

Henry Jamison

Kia Eskandarian is an Associate with Calera Capital.

Prior to joining Calera Capital in 2021, Kia was a consultant in Oliver Wyman's Private Capital practice group in New York. While at Oliver Wyman, Kia focused on conducting pre-deal commercial due diligence and post-deal strategy projects for private equity clients.

A native of Virginia, Kia graduated summa cum laude from Virginia Tech where he studied Computer Engineering and Cybersecurity.

Kia now lives in San Francisco where he enjoys the outdoors and cheering on the Virginia Tech Hokies from afar.

Kia Eskandarian

Prior to joining Calera Capital in 2021, Ben worked for L.E.K. Consulting in Boston. While at L.E.K., he was a member of the Industrials Practice, focusing mainly on commercial due diligence efforts across a variety of sub-segments in the Industrials sector.

Ben graduated cum laude from the Carroll School of Management at Boston College, with a B.S. in Finance.

A native of the Greater Boston area, Ben is life-long Boston sports fan. Ben spends much of his spare time in Vermont skiing, hiking, and visiting family.

Ben Verdi

Brian Fearnow

Peter Meechan is an Executive Partner at [Calera Capital](/org/calera-capital). Peter was previously the Chief Corporate Development Officer at [Automation Anywhere](/org/automation-anywhere) from April 2017 to August 2021. [Automation Anywhere](/org/automation-anywhere) is a global leader in Robotic Process Automation (RPA), empowering customers to automate end-to-end business processes with AI-intelligent software bots. The company offers the world’s only cloud-native and web-based automation platform combining RPA, artificial intelligence, machine learning and analytics.  Automation Anywhere has deployed nearly 3 million bots to support some of the world’s largest enterprises across all industries in more than 90 countries. Peter led corporate and business development for the company. Peter's team collaborated extensively across the entire company and ecosystem to create, from scratch, global corporate initiatives including strategic partnerships, technology alliances, inorganic growth strategy, M&A, global expansion, and intellectual property.

Prior to their role at [Automation Anywhere](/org/automation-anywhere), Peter served as the Chief Operating Officer at [ABBYY](/org/abbyy) from January 2013 to December 2017. [ABBYY](/org/abbyy) is a leading provider of document recognition, data capture, and linguistic software. Its products include FineReader, Recognition Server, PDF Transformer+, Lingvo Dictionary, and development tools Abbyy FlexiCapture and Abbyy FineReader Engine.

From January 2011 to December 2011, Peter served as President of [Gravity Mobile](/org/gravity-mobile) and SVP of Corporate Development at Gracenote. Gracenote is a media

Peter Meechan studied architecture and allied arts at the [University of Oregon](/org/university-of-oregon) before completing a Directors' College program at Stanford Law School. Peter later went on to study mergers and acquisitions at the Stanford University Graduate School of Business, and finally completed an Asian studies program at [Waseda University](/org/waseda-university) in Tokyo, Japan.

Peter Meechan reports to Jim Farrell, Managing Partner. Peter Meechan works with Dan Dumais - CFO & CCO, Robert Jaunich II - Founding Partner, and Sri Venkatachari - VP.

Peter Meechan

David Pasieka is the current Executive Partner at [Calera Capital](/org/calera-capital). Prior to this, they served as the President and Chief Operating Officer at [Liberty Utilities](/org/liberty-utilities), Chief Transformation Officer and Head of Diversity & Inclusion Council at [Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp](/org/algonquin-power-utilities-corp)., and Entrepreneur-In-Residence at MaRS Discovery District. David has also been a member of the Board of Directors at Oakville Hydro.

David Pasieka has a Master of Business Administration from the Schulich School of Business at [York University](/org/york-university), a Chartered Director designation from [McMaster University](/org/mcmaster-university), and a Graduate Certificate in Executive Coaching from [Royal Roads University](/org/royal-roads-university). David also has a Bachelor of Science from the [University of Waterloo](/org/university-of-waterloo) and has completed the Leading Sustainable Corporations Programme at the [University of Oxford](/org/university-of-oxford) and Cybersecurity: Managing Risk in the Information Age at [Harvard University](/org/harvard). David is also certified by the Caribbean Governance Training Institute as a Risk Committee Certified director and by the Saïd Business School at the [University of Oxford](/org/university-of-oxford) as a graduate of the Oxford Leading Sustainable Corporations Programme.

David Pasieka reports to Jim Farrell, Managing Partner. Some of their coworkers include Michael Murray - Executive Partner, Kevin Miller - Operating Partner, and Ed Orzetti - Operating Partner.

David Pasieka

Paul Walsh is a Senior Managing Director at [Calera Capital](/org/calera-capital). Paul has over 20 years of experience in the financial technology industry. Prior to joining Calera, they were the Managing Director at Calera FinTech Advisors. Paul has also served as the Chairman and CEO of EFD Corporation and eFunds Corporation. In September 2007, they sold eFunds Corporation to Fidelility National Information Services (NYSE: FIS) for $1.8 billion. Prior to that, they were the President and CEO of Wright Express from 1995 to 1998. Paul has also served on the Board of Directors of [Staples](/org/staples) from 1990 to 2017.

Paul Walsh has a MBA from the Questrom School of Business at Boston University and a BSCE from [Tufts University](/org/tufts-university) in Civil Engineering.

Paul Walsh reports to Jim Farrell, Managing Partner. They work with Clyde Thomas - Executive Partner, Benjamin Silbert - Principal, and David Verklin - Executive Partner.

Paul Walsh

Benjamin Silbert is the Principal at [Calera Capital](/org/calera-capital). Benjamin previously worked as an Investment Banking Analyst at [Morgan Stanley](/org/morgan-stanley) in the Media & Communications Group from June 2011 to July 2013. Prior to that, they worked as an Investment Banking Summer Analyst in the same group from June 2010 to August 2010.

The educational career for Benjamin Silbert would include a Bachelor of Science in Finance or Accounting from [Boston College](/org/boston-college).

Benjamin Silbert reports to Jim Farrell, Managing Partner. Some of their coworkers include Robert Jaunich II - Founding Partner, Ed Orzetti - Operating Partner, and Michael Murray - Executive Partner.

Benjamin Silbert

Robert Zuleger is the current Principal at [Calera Capital](/org/calera-capital). Prior to this role, they were an Investment Banking Analyst at Barclays Capital from July 2011 to July 2013. Before their time at Barclays Capital, Robert was an Investment Banking Summer Analyst from June 2010 to August 2010. Additionally, they have worked as an Analyst at Cherry Tree and as an Investment Accounting Intern at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Robert began their career as a Honors Undergraduate Research Assistant at Carlson School of Management.

Robert Zuleger works with James Halow - Managing Director, Bruce Derraugh - Executive Partner, and Dan Dumais - CFO & CCO. Robert Zuleger reports to Jim Farrell, Managing Partner.

Robert Zuleger

Sri Venkatachari is the current Vice President at [Calera Capital](/org/calera-capital). Sri formerly worked as a Private Equity Associate at TPG Global from August 2016 to July 2018, where they focused on Industrials & Business Services Buyout. Prior to that, Sri was an Investment Banking Analyst at [Goldman Sachs](/org/goldman-sachs) from July 2014 to June 2016, where they worked in the Global Industrials Group.

Sri Venkatachari's educational career includes completing a Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Stanford University Graduate School of Business, as well as a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with High Distinction from the University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business. Sri also holds a BSE from the University of Michigan in Industrial and Operations Engineering.

Sri Venkatachari reports to Jim Farrell, Managing Partner. They are on a team with David Verklin - Executive Partner, Bruce Zorich - Executive Partner, and Brian Fearnow - Managing Director.

Sri Venkatachari

Kevin Miller is an experienced healthcare executive who is currently serving as an operating partner at [Calera Capital](/org/calera-capital). Prior to their current role, Kevin served as the executive chairman of Prospira PainCare from 2014 to 2020. Kevin has also held board positions with Direct General Corporation and Benevis. Kevin's experience in the healthcare industry began in 1998 when they became a principal at EY-Parthenon. In 2000, Kevin joined SAP Ariba as vice president and spent five years with the company before moving on to GE Capital in 2004. Kevin spent two years with GE Capital before joining Bay State Physical Therapy in 2006. Kevin remained with Bay State Physical Therapy until 2012 when they joined United Dental Partners. Kevin Miller has a proven track record of success in the healthcare industry and continues to be a driving force in the sector.

Kevin Miller has a Master of Business Administration from The Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth and a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Massachusetts Amherst.

Their manager is Jim Farrell, Managing Partner. They work with Paul Walsh - Senior Managing Director, Yue Xi - VP, and Andrew Holmes - Principal.

Kevin Miller

Ed Orzetti is the current Operating Partner at [Calera Capital](/org/calera-capital). Prior to this, they were the CEO of [Transtar Industries](/org/transtar-industries-inc) from January 2015 to December 2017. Ed was hired by FFL Partners to lead the turnaround and restructuring of North America’s largest manufacturer and distributor of quality driveline parts and services to the aftermarket transmission industry. Before Transtar, Orzetti served as the President & CEO of [Keystone Automotive Operations](/org/keystone-automotive-operations-inc) from January 2006 to December 2014. Ed was hired by [Bain Capital](/org/bain-capital) and served through sales to [Platinum Equity](/org/platinum-equity) and LKQ (NASDAQ: LKQ). Prior to Keystone, Orzetti was the President, Global Lab Business at VWR from January 2004 to December 2006, and President, Fluid & Power at [Textron](/org/textron) from January 2000 to December 2004. Ed began their career at GE, where they served as General Manager from January 1995 to December 2000.

Ed Orzetti started their educational career by obtaining a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the United States Military Academy at West Point. After working for a few years, they decided to return to school to get their Master's degree. Ed obtained a Master of Science in Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General from [Central Michigan University](/org/central-michigan-university). Finally, they obtained their MBA in Operations Management and Strategy from the MIT Sloan School of Management.

Ed Orzetti works with Peter Meechan - Executive Partner, Paul Walsh - Senior Managing Director, and Bruce Derraugh - Executive Partner. Ed Orzetti reports to Jim Farrell, Managing Partner.

Ed Orzetti

Mark Williamson is a Managing Partner of [Calera Capital](/org/calera-capital) and a member of the General Partner.

Prior to joining [Calera Capital](/org/calera-capital) in 1996, Mr. Williamson was Managing Director at the Harvard Private Capital Group, Inc., where he was a member of a small team responsible for managing a $1.6 billion private equity portfolio. Mr. Williamson was responsible for a number of significant investments across a range of industries. Previously, he was an Associate at ESL Partners, Inc., a private investment partnership pursuing value-oriented investments in private and public equity and debt securities. He began his career at Goldman Sachs International Corporation and McKinsey & Company, Inc. 

Mr. Williamson earned a B.A. from Oxford University and an M.B.A. from [Harvard Business School](/org/harvard-business-school), where he was a Baker Scholar.

Mark grew up in England, came to the U.S. for business school and never left. He enjoys various sports and non-profit activities. Mark and his wife have three children and live in Weston, MA.

Mark Williamson

David Verklin

Steve Layt

Jim Farrell is a Managing Partner of [Calera Capital](/org/calera-capital) and a member of the General Partner.

Before co-founding [Calera Capital](/org/calera-capital) in 1991, Jim served as an independent investor assisting Rainwater, Inc. in a private equity transaction that led to the successful restructuring of AmeriCredit (NYSE, consumer finance company). Previously, Jim was an Associate at ESL Partners, a private investment partnership pursuing value-oriented investments in private and public equity and debt securities. He began his career in 1985 at Copley Real Estate Advisors.

Jim received an A.B. from [Princeton University](/org/princeton) and an M.B.A. from [Harvard Business School](/org/harvard-business-school).

Jim grew up on Staten Island, NY and lived in Boston, Tokyo, and Dallas before settling in San Francisco in 1991. He enjoys outdoor sports and spending time with his wife, two sons, and friends.

Jim Farrell

Bruce Zorich

Clyde Thomas

Michael Murray

John Lilly

Edward LeBlanc

Bruce Derraugh

Thomas Debrowski

Robert Jaunich II

Bob Bianco

Dan Dumais

Ethan Thurow

James Halow

Kevin Baker

The leadership team at Calera Capital has experience in investment banking, private equity, and accounting. They have degrees from Boston College, Central Michigan University, the United States Military Academy at West Point, Tufts University, Questrom School of Business, and the University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management.

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