Laura Lester

Laura Lester is a founding partner at Onward Capital, a Chicago-based private equity firm focused on control investments in manufacturing and value-added distribution companies. With extensive board experience, Laura currently holds positions on the boards of Century Drill & Tool, PFI InStore, Connecticut Electric, and FSC Lighting. Previous board roles include Domaille Engineering and Chief Enterprises, along with investment experience at CHS Capital and Dura-Line. Laura holds an MBA in Finance from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management and a B.A. in Economics from Cornell University.