Chicago

Zoe JeffriesPrincipal

Zoe assists in the development and administration of records management policies intended to standardize filing, protect and retrieve records, reports and other company information contained in paper, electronic and/or other media. She oversees the day-to-day records management activities, including off-site storage management.

Location: Chicago
Email: zjeffries@adamsstreetpartners.com
Phone: +1 (312) 553-8581
Year Joined: 1999

Previous Experience:
Brinson Partners/UBS Global Asset Management
Longhollow Point Resort
Silver Eagle Casino
DeSoto House Hotel

Academic:
Oak Forest Hospital School of Nursing, LPN

Executive Assistant:
Norine Hackhel
nhackhel@adamsstreetpartners.com
Assistant Phone: +1 (312) 553-8490

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Timothy KellyPartner

Tim is a Partner primarily specializing in buyout & growth capital, Latin America and mezzanine fund investments. He is responsible for managing relationships with several of Adams Street's managers including Clayton Dublier & Rice, Birch Hill Capital, Odyssey Investment Partners, Anacap Financial Partners, MHR Capital, Sterling Capital Partners and Olympus Partners. He actively participates in all fund investment decisions at Adams Street.

Location: Chicago
Email: tkelly@adamsstreetpartners.com
Phone: +1 (312) 553-8477
Year Joined: 2003

Previous Experience:
GE Commercial Finance
Allstate Insurance Company
Mayer, Brown & Platt

Academic:
Dominican University, BA, magna cum laude
John Marshall Law School, JD, summa cum laude
University of Chicago, MBA

Executive Assistant:
Kristen Klamert
kklamert@adamsstreetpartners.com
Assistant Phone: +1 (312) 553-8477

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Quintin KevinFinance Director

As Finance Director, Quintin oversees the controller team which is responsible for all accounting, reporting and administration associated with the Adams Street management company and the investment accounting and operations teams which are responsible for the accounting, reporting and administration of the Adams Street funds.

Location: Chicago
Email: qkevin@adamsstreetpartners.com
Phone: +1 (312) 553-4476
Year Joined: 2000

Previous Experience:
KPMG

Academic:
University of Illinois, BS, with highest honors
University of Chicago, MBA, with high honors

Executive Assistant:
Maureen Valencia
mvalencia@adamsstreetpartners.com
Assistant Phone: +1 (312) 553-4491

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James Korczak Partner

Jim is a Partner primarily specializing in buyout & growth capital, energy and Latin America fund investments. He is responsible for managing relationships with several of Adams Street's managers including Accel-KKR, Banc Funds, First Reserve, NGP Midstream & Resources, RoundTable Healthcare Partners and Serent Capital. He actively participates in all fund investment decisions at Adams Street.

Jim is a Certified Public Accountant.

Location: Chicago
Email: jkorczak@adamsstreetpartners.com
Phone: +1 (312) 553-7871
Year Joined: 2000

Previous Experience:
Brinson Partners/UBS Global Asset Management
Ernst & Young

Academic:
University of Notre Dame, BBA, magna cum laude
Northwestern University, MBA

Executive Assistant:
Marcia Gomez
mgomez@adamsstreetpartners.com
Assistant Phone: +1 (312) 553-7871

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David Kunst Associate

David is an Associate responsible for supporting the Direct Investment Team in all aspects of the investment decision-making process.

Location: Chicago
Email: kcimmarusti@adamsstreetpartners.com
Phone: +1 (312) 553-7860
Year Joined: 2010

Previous Experience:
Raymond James & Associates

Academic:
Harvard University, with honors, AB

Executive Assistant:
Kirsten Cimmarusti
kcimmarusti@adamsstreetpartners.com
Assistant Phone: +1 (312) 553-7860

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Christopher Larson Principal

Chris is responsible for financial/accounting support for a subset of Adams Street Partners' multiple commingled funds. His activities include financial statement preparation, cash management, partnership investment valuation, portfolio analysis and special projects.

Chris is a Certified Public Accountant.

Location: Chicago
Email: clarson@adamsstreetpartners.com
Phone: +1 (312) 553-7872
Year Joined: 2008

Previous Experience:
Ernst & Young

Academic:
Brigham Young University, BA, MA

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Alejandra Lesch Partner

Alex is responsible for the preparation of financial statements, bank reconciliations, tax payments and compliance activities, as well as supporting the financial activities associated with employee limited partnership and general partnership interests.

Alex is a Certified Public Accountant.

Location: Chicago
Email: alesch@adamsstreetpartners.com
Phone: +1 (312) 553-4423
Year Joined: 2006

Previous Experience:
Northern Trust
KPMG

Academic:
DePaul University, BA
University of Chicago, MBA

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Eric Mansell Partner

Eric is responsible for assisting with the coordination, review and documentation of general corporate matters, including corporate structure, investments, pooled investment funds and client contracts. Eric is also responsible for coordination and documentation of matters relating to primary and secondary partnership investments and direct investments made by Adams Street Partners, LLC. In addition, he assists in the management of the daily operations of client portfolios and responds to client requests.

Location: Chicago
Email: emansell@adamsstreetpartners.com
Phone: +1 (312) 553-7880
Year Joined: 2006

Previous Experience:
Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal, LLP
Risk Management Foundation / Sigma Chi Corporation

Academic:
University of Washington, BA, with distinction
Loyola University, JD

Executive Assistant:
Norine Hackhel
nhackhel@adamsstreetpartners.com
Assistant Phone: +1 (312) 553-8490

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Jana Monier, CFA Partner

Jana works closely with clients in the management of their portfolios, including providing assistance in the development and monitoring of their private equity programs. Additionally, she is actively involved in the portfolio construction and ongoing monitoring of the various fund of funds programs and separate accounts. Jana is also involved in the tracking and analysis of portfolio performance measurement and the development of consultant relationships.

Location: Chicago
Email: jmonier@adamsstreetpartners.com
Phone: +1 (312) 553-8496
Year Joined: 2003

Previous Experience:
Standard & Poor's

Academic:
University of Illinois, BS,
Bronze Tablet University Honors

Assistant:
Melissa Lefko
mlefko@adamsstreetpartners.com
Executive Assistant Phone: +1 (312) 553-8491

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Joan Newman, CCP Partner & Head of Human Resources

As Head of Human Resources, Joan is responsible for the planning, development and implementation of employee programs designed to attract, motivate and retain high performing employees. She also chairs the Firm's community outreach committee.

Location: Chicago
Email: jnewman@adamsstreetpartners.com
Phone: +1 (312) 553-4474
Year Joined: 2000

Previous Experience:
Bank of America
Department of Treasury

Academic:
University of California Berkeley, BS

Executive Assistant:
Maureen Valencia
mvalencia@adamsstreetpartners.com
Assistant Phone: +1 (312) 553-4491

Receptionist:
Sheri Faulkner
sfaulkner@adamsstreetpartners.com
Receptionist Phone: +1 (312) 553-7890

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Joel Niekamp Associate

Joel is an Associate responsible for supporting the Secondary Investment Team in all aspects of the investment decision-making process.

Location: Chicago
Email: jniekamp@adamsstreetpartners.com
Phone: +1 (312) 553-4289
Year Joined: 2011

Previous Experience:
Western Reserve Partners LLC

Academic:
Miami University, cum laude, BS

Executive Assistant:
Debra Porter
dporter@adamsstreetpartners.com
Assistant Phone: +1 (312) 553-8476

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Mary Okincicas Communications Administrator

Mary assists in the coordination and preparation of presentation materials, client and consultant questionnaires, conferences, meetings and other related marketing and business development activities.

Location: Chicago
Email: mokincicas@adamsstreetpartners.com
Phone: +1 (312) 553-8483
Year Joined: 2001

Experience
Binswanger Corporation
Grubb & Ellis

Academic
College of DuPage, President's List, AA

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Gabrielle Penn Principal

As a Human Resources Specialist, Gabby is responsible for supporting the development of technology-driven personnel data management applications to support employee programs, including compensation, payroll, compliance reporting and benefits administration.

Location: Chicago
Email: gpenn@adamsstreetpartners.com
Phone: +1 (312) 553-4428
Year Joined: 2008

Previous Experience:
Roswell Park Cancer Institute

Academic:
Canisius College, BA
State University of New York at Buffalo, MBA

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Derek Piunti IT Support Analyst

As a member of the Management Services team, serving as Support Analyst, Derek is responsible for providing direct assistance to the Adams Street Partners staff, communicating business technology enhancements to the firm, implementing software tools, assisting in the documentation of business applications and providing training for new technologies.

Location: Chicago
Email: dpiunti@adamsstreetpartners.com
Phone: +1 (312) 553-4467
Year Joined: 2010

Previous Experience:
AmericanEagle.com
American Roller Company

Academic:
Carthage College, BA

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Jamie RaibleyPrincipal

Jamie is responsible for a wide range of operational functions within the Investment Operations Team. She assists in the high-volume of daily operational activity for client and commingled fund portfolios.

Location: Chicago
Email: jraibley@adamsstreetpartners.com
Phone: +1 (312) 553-4286
Year Joined: 2007

Previous Experience:
Financial Strategy Network, LLC

Academic:
Purdue University, BS

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Valencia Redding Partner

Valencia is primarily responsible for the coordination and documentation of matters relating to the closing of primary, secondary and direct investments made by Adams Street Partners' clients. She is also responsible for the maintenance of the Adams Street Trust, a registered investment company, and the formation of its series and facilitating the review and execution of partnership amendments as well as other miscellaneous responsibilities.

Location: Chicago
Email: vredding@adamsstreetpartners.com
Phone: +1 (312) 553-8489
Year Joined: 1990

Previous Experience:
Brinson Partners/UBS Global Asset Management
Container Corporation of America

Academic:
Indiana University, BS
Roosevelt University, Paralegal Certification

Executive Assistant:
Norine Hackhel
nhackhel@adamsstreetpartners.com
Assistant Phone: +1 (312) 553-8490

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Earl Richardson, CFA Partner

Earl is responsible for the design and development of advanced analytical models and tools used to support activities related to portfolio and risk management, client services and investment decision processes.

Location: Chicago
Email: erichardson@adamsstreetpartners.com
Phone: +1 (312) 553-8586
Year Joined: 2003

Previous Experience:
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation
NationsBanc Montgomery Securities

Academic:
The University of Texas at Austin, BBA,
with high honors
DePaul University, MS

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Sara Robinson Partner

Sara is the Senior Compliance Officer of Adams Street Partners and is responsible for the Firm's global regulatory compliance program.

Location: Chicago
Email: srobinson@adamsstreetpartners.com
Phone: +1 (312) 553-8486
Year Joined: 2010

Previous Experience:
Kirkland & Ellis LLP

Academic:
University of Notre Dame, summa cum laude, BA
University of Chicago Law School, JD

Executive Assistant:
Norine Hackhel
nhackhel@adamsstreetpartners.com
Assistant Phone: +1 (312) 553-8490

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Michael Rosa Partner

Mike assists in managing Adams Street Partners' proprietary database used for client reporting and performance calculation. He also provides support in developing, enhancing and maintaining the database, and reporting for both external clients and internal management and various other special projects.

Location: Chicago
Email: mrosa@adamsstreetpartners.com
Phone: +1 (312) 553-8582
Year Joined: 1998

Previous Experience:
Brinson Partners/UBS Global Asset Management
Northern Trust Company
Mesirow Financial Corporation

Academic:
Loyola University of Chicago, BA
DePaul University, MS

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Scott RybakPartner

Scott is responsible for financial/accounting support for a subset of Adams Street Partners' multiple commingled funds. His activities include financial statement preparation, cash management, partnership investment valuation, portfolio analysis and special projects.

Scott is a Certified Public Accountant.

Location: Chicago
Email: srybak@adamsstreetpartners.com
Phone: +1 (312) 553-7895
Year Joined: 2003

Previous Experience:
KPMG

Academic:
University of Illinois, BS

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