Blackstone

Blackstone is a global investment and advisory firm that specializes in alternative asset management, serving a diverse range of institutional clients, including pension funds, endowments, and insurance companies. Founded in 1985 by Stephen A. Schwarzman and Peter G. Peterson, the firm has grown to employ nearly 1,800 people across 24 offices worldwide. Blackstone manages a broad portfolio that encompasses private equity, real estate, credit, and hedge fund investments, preserving and protecting significant assets for its clients. The firm's investment strategies are informed by thorough qualitative and quantitative analysis, focusing on creating long-term value for stakeholders. Additionally, Blackstone operates in the life sciences sector, partnering with pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies to address funding gaps in bringing innovative healthcare solutions to market. The firm emphasizes a strong partnership culture and integrity in its operations, striving to deliver exceptional performance across its diverse investment vehicles.

Angelo G. Acconcia

Senior Managing Director

Lionel Assant

Senior Managing Director

Gautam Banerjee

Senior Managing Director, Chairman of Blackstone Singapore

Joseph Baratta

Global Head of Private Equity

Zachary Beck

Vice President

Gideon L. Berger

Senior Managing Director

Joshua Blaine

Senior Managing Director

Gregory Blank

Managing Director

David Blitzer

Senior Managing Director

Steve Bolze

Senior Managing Director, Infrastructure

Mark Burton

Managing Director

David Calhoun

Senior Managing Director and Head of Private Equity Portfolio Operations

Stephen Can

Senior Managing Director and Co-Head of Strategic Partners

Kenneth Caplan

Senior Managing Director and Global Co-Head of Blackstone Real Estate

Michael Casey

Senior Managing Director, Head of Investor Relations and Business Development Real Estate

Michael Chae

Senior Managing Director & Chief Financial Officer

Frank Cohen

Senior Managing Director, Real Estate

David Corey

Managing Director

Andrew Dowler

MD of Public Affairs Group

Marcelo Fedak

Managing Director

David Flannery

Senior Managing Director

David Foley

Senior Managing Director and Global Headof Blackstone Energy Partners

Robert Galvin

CEO of Equity Healthcare and Operating Partner of Equity Healthcare

Bennett Goodman

Senior Managing Director and Founder of GSO Capital Partners

Jonathan Gray

President and Chief Operating Officer

Robert Christopher Heady

Chairman, Head of Real Estate Asia

Wallace Henderson

Senior Managing Director, Infrastructure

Tyler Henritze

Senior Managing Director, Real Estate

James Tomilson Hill

Vice Chairman President and CEO

Emily Ho

Vice President

Hilary Hung

Managing Director, Principal in the Institutional Client Solutions Group

Ram Jagannath

Senior Managing Director, Tactical Opportunities

Adam M. Jenkins

Principal of the Private Equity Group

Brendan King

Vice President

Sean Klimczak

Global Head of Infrastructure

Jonathan Korngold

Senior Managing Director and head of Growth Equity

Kathleen McCarthy

Senior Managing Director, Global Chief Operating Officer and Co-head of Real Estate

Robert McMullan

Senior Managing Director in the Institutional Client Solutions Group

Prakash Melwani

Senior Managing Director and Chief Investment Officer

Jameson Mones

Director

M. Brian Mulroney

Director of Blackstone Group Management L.L.C

John-Paul Munfa

MD of Private Equity Group

Michael Nash

Senior Managing Director

Jan Thorsgaard Nielsen

Chief Operating Officer and Senior Managing Director

Tuhin Parikh

Senior Managing Director, Real Estate

Matthew Pedley

Senior Managing Director

Verdun S. Perry

Senior Managing Director and Co-Head of Strategic Partners

Michael Petryczenko

Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Stephen Plavin

Senior Managing Director, Real Estate

Jonathan Pollack

Senior Managing Director and Global Head of the Blackstone Real Estate Debt Strategies

Edward Rabinowitz

Vice President

Matthew Runkle

Managing Director

Daniel Santopietro

Vice President

Mustafa Siddiqui

Senior Managing Director

Neil Simpkins

Senior Managing Director

Michael Sotirhos

Senior Managing Director

Karen Sprogis

Managing Director in the Institutional Client Solutions Group

Stephen W. Sullens

Senior MD & Head of Portfolio Management

Allie Sweeney

Managing Director and Global Head of Portfolio Management for Real Estate

Eric Tam

Vice President

Chris Tynan

Senior Managing Director, Real Estate

Justin Wai

Managing Director, Real Estate Group

Peter Farrell Wallace

Senior MD of Private Equity Group

Michael Zerda

Managing Director, Head of Europe for the Blackstone Real Estate Debt Strategies

Howard Zhang

Managing Director

Past deals in Ohio

HealthEdge

Private Equity Round in 2020
HealthEdge provides modern, disruptive technology that delivers for the first time, a suite of products that enables healthcare payors to leverage new business models, improve outcomes, drastically reduce administrative costs, and connect everyone in the healthcare delivery cycle. Their next-generation enterprise product suite, HealthRules, is built on modern, patented technology and is delivered to customers via the HealthEdge Cloud or on-site deployment. They enable their customers to radically innovate, drastically reduce costs, and efficiently address the business imperatives of the evolving healthcare economy. HealthEdge was founded by Albert Waxman of Psilos Group and Rob Gillette in December 2004. In January 2005, the company acquired over $125 million in intellectual property and other assets. This technology served as the foundation for the patented, award-winning HealthRules product suite. In December 2012, HealthEdge acquired Click4Care, a care management, and utilization management software company, adding next-generation clinical capabilities to the award-winning HealthRules product suite. HealthEdge is headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts, and maintains an R&D center in Powell, Ohio.

HealthEdge

Acquisition in 2020
HealthEdge provides modern, disruptive technology that delivers for the first time, a suite of products that enables healthcare payors to leverage new business models, improve outcomes, drastically reduce administrative costs, and connect everyone in the healthcare delivery cycle. Their next-generation enterprise product suite, HealthRules, is built on modern, patented technology and is delivered to customers via the HealthEdge Cloud or on-site deployment. They enable their customers to radically innovate, drastically reduce costs, and efficiently address the business imperatives of the evolving healthcare economy. HealthEdge was founded by Albert Waxman of Psilos Group and Rob Gillette in December 2004. In January 2005, the company acquired over $125 million in intellectual property and other assets. This technology served as the foundation for the patented, award-winning HealthRules product suite. In December 2012, HealthEdge acquired Click4Care, a care management, and utilization management software company, adding next-generation clinical capabilities to the award-winning HealthRules product suite. HealthEdge is headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts, and maintains an R&D center in Powell, Ohio.

Great Wolf Resorts

Acquisition in 2019
Great Wolf Resorts, Inc. is a prominent operator of family-oriented resorts in North America, specializing in indoor water parks and various entertainment activities. Founded in 1992 and headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin, the company operates its resorts under the Great Wolf Lodge brand. Its facilities are designed to provide a comprehensive family experience, featuring amenities such as water slides, pools, arcade games, miniature golf, and ropes courses. Great Wolf Resorts manages its operations through two main segments: Resort Ownership/Operation and Resort Third-Party Management/Licensing. As of 2013, the company had 11 locations across the United States and Canada, including popular destinations such as Wisconsin Dells, Sandusky, and Niagara Falls. Through its focus on family fun and entertainment, Great Wolf Resorts aims to create memorable experiences for guests of all ages.

Chiller Holdco, LLC

Acquisition in 2017
Chiller Holdco, LLC is a cold storage warehouse and processing company based in Sioux City, Iowa. Founded in 1952, the company specializes in customized meat processing and packaging services, focusing on short runs and tailored processes to meet specific client needs. It operates facilities across several states, including Iowa, Missouri, Ohio, and North Carolina, positioning itself as a significant player in the cold storage industry. Chiller Holdco, LLC is recognized as one of the largest public refrigerated warehouse companies in North America, reflecting its extensive operational footprint and commitment to quality service.

Tribe Buyer LLC

Acquisition in 2017
Tribe Buyer LLC specializes in providing outsourced skilled labor services to non-residential construction and industrial contractors across North America. The company offers a network of highly trained and vetted craftsmen who are reliable, skilled, and safety-focused, ensuring that clients receive the best possible workforce for their projects. Tribe Buyer LLC emphasizes the importance of safety and thorough vetting, as all craftsmen undergo comprehensive safety training upon hiring. In addition to supplying full-time labor for construction and heavy industrial jobs, the company is committed to fair compensation and benefits for its workforce, as well as opportunities for skill enhancement and career advancement. This approach enables clients to efficiently complete their projects on time and within budget.