Anna May L. Trala

Anna May joined GTCR in 2003 and is a Managing Director and the Chief Financial Officer. Anna May leads the finance, treasury, tax, portfolio valuation, investor reporting and technology functions. Prior to joining GTCR, Anna May was a Partner at Ernst & Young, in the Transaction Advisory Services (TAS) practice advising the private equity industry in the merger, acquisition and divestiture process primarily in the healthcare, TMT, financial services and growth business services sectors. During her time at EY, Anna May was involved in over 100 transactions. Anna May also led the TAS human capital initiatives for the Midwest region. Anna May is a Certified Public Accountant, and holds a B.S. in Accounting from Goldey Beacom College.

Anna May is currently a director of Paya and Allspring Global Investments.

Outside of GTCR, Anna May is active in the community serving on the boards of YWCA Metropolitan Chicago, America Needs You – IL Advisory Board, and the Chicago Foundation for Education.