We teamed with Dennis Keller and Ron Taylor to complete the buyout of DeVry from Bell & Howell in 1987.
As former DeVry executives, Keller and Taylor recognized the opportunity to capitalize on underserved demand for a vocational education alternative to community colleges by acquiring and growing a market leader that was under-managed and capital-constrained.
Patient, private capital for mid-sized companies
We are an ideal partner for the long term, providing capital for both founder liquidity and growth.
CEO1ST Operational Approach
We work with experienced executives to build value through business growth and operational excellence, not financial engineering