Richard
B. Steele, Managing Member
Richard
B. Steele, Managing Member
Rick founded Longmeadow Capital in 1993, and has been actively
involved in all of its principal investments. From 1994 through
1996, Rick acted as CEO for Poland Communications, Inc., Poland’s
largest cable television provider. From 1998 to 2004, he was also a
founder and managing partner of Summer Street Capital Partners, LLC,
a $100 million private equity fund focused on later-stage middle
market companies.
Prior to founding Longmeadow Capital, Rick worked at Chase
Enterprises, a highly successful, privately held investment firm
based in Hartford, Connecticut where he held a variety of senior
management positions, including CEO of several business segments and
CFO for the organization. In his varying capacities, Rick had senior
management authority for the company’s real estate and
communications businesses, as well as responsibility for the
company’s capital markets transactions, banking relationships and
investment portfolio.
Rick received a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Cornell University
and an MBA from the Wharton School at the University of
Pennsylvania.
Contact Rick at
rsteele@longmeadowcapital.com
Andrew M. Zaback, Managing Member
Prior to joining Longmeadow Capital Partners, LLC in
November 2004, Andy served as Managing Director of Next
Generation Ventures, LLC, an early stage venture capital
fund based in Rocky Hill, CT. At NextGen, Andy was
responsible for developing and managing portfolio
investments. He also provided strategic advice, business
development expertise and managerial assistance to
NextGen’s portfolio companies.
Andy has over twenty years of venture capital, business
development and investment experience, with particular
focus on health care, technology and business services. He
has also held senior corporate development roles within
healthcare services companies including Kelson Pediatric
Partners, which grew from inception to over $120 million
in revenues during Andy’s tenure with the company. Andy
has also consulted extensively to wide range of businesses
and institutions on business development, capital raising,
and strategy issues.
Andy holds an MBA in Finance from Indiana University, with
a BSBA from North Adams State College.
Contact Andy at azaback@longmeadowcapital.com.
Larry joined Longmeadow Capital Partners in January 2006 after nearly 30 years as a healthcare service industry entrepreneur and executive. Larry brings a wealth of hands-on operating, fundraising and transaction experience and his addition to the team underscores Longmeadow’s commitment to the healthcare sector.
Beginning in 1976, Larry helped direct the development of the first HMO in Louisville, KY and oversaw its acquisition by HealthAmerica Corp. in 1982. He subsequently joined the management team of HealthAmerica and led several operating divisions of what became a nationwide provider and NYSE listed company. In 1989, Larry was named President of a struggling Miami-based health plan, CareFlorida Health Systems, where he joined with a new investor group to turn around the business and position it for sale to Foundation Health for $250 million in 1996. From 1997-2003, Larry headed Kelson Pediatric Partners – the country’s largest operator and manager of pediatric medical practices. Before joining Longmeadow, he served as CEO of a specialized pharmacy benefit management company.
Larry earned a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Kentucky where he graduated with honors.
Contact Larry at lkries@longmeadowcapital.com.
Jeff joined Longmeadow Capital Partners in June of 2007 and currently serves as Chief Executive Officer of Atlantic Health Partners, LLC. Jeff is widely recognized by physicians, manufacturers, and payers as a leading expert on vaccine procurement, administration, and reimbursement. Mr. Winokur brings a true customer focus to Atlantic and his previous work focused on practice improvement services primarily related to managed care contracting.
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