A diversity of backgrounds
a shared vision
Our investment team brings diverse backgrounds in private equity, general management, consulting, commercial and investment banking to create a shared vision that not only benefits our own firm – but also our portfolio companies.
Michael R. McCarthy - Chairman, McCarthy Group, LLC
Dana C. Bradford - President & Managing Partner, McCarthy Capital
Robert E. Myers - Partner
Patrick J. Duffy - Partner
R. Clark Horgan - Associate
Michael J. Klauer - Associate
Teri L. Mercer - Associate
BJ Hansen - Analyst
Edward W. Warin - Analyst
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Mike McCarthy founded the firm in 1986. Since inception he has chaired the underwriting committee and has been a significant contributor to the firm’s proprietary deal flow and partnerships with portfolio company management. Mike previously owned and operated private companies in a spectrum of industries including securities, construction, real estate, insurance and investment banking. He received his B.A. from St. John’s University in Collegeville, Minnesota.
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Dana Bradford joined the firm in 1999. He manages the day-to-day operations of McCarthy Capital. Prior to joining the firm he founded and operated a small investment company from 1993 to 1999 that focused on distressed businesses. He has more than 15 years of experience valuing, structuring and negotiating transactions for numerous publicly and privately held companies. Dana earned his B.A. from the University of Arizona, and has been involved with numerous community projects.
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Bob Myers joined McCarthy Capital in 2006, bringing a wealth of operating expertise. He previously spent 30 years in senior executive roles at First Data Corporation (“FDC”), Western Union (an affiliate of FDC) including serving as the Chief Operating Officer of Western Union, and commercial banking. He received his B.S. and M.B.A. from the University of Kansas.
Phone: 402.991.8417 Email: rmyers@mccarthycapital.com
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Patrick Duffy manages McCarthy Capital’s activities in the Midwestern U.S. Region from the firm’s Omaha office. Prior to joining the firm, Patrick was a partner at the law firm of Fraser Stryker providing M&A and other legal services and has worked with McCarthy Capital, its principals, and affiliates for over 10 years. Patrick joined the firm in 2007. He received his B.S. from the University of Southern California and J.D. from Creighton University School of Law (summa cum laude).
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Clark Horgan joined McCarthy Capital in 2007. His primary responsibilities include complex financial valuations, company and industry analysis, and the structuring and execution of private equity investments and financings. Prior to joining McCarthy Capital, Clark worked for York Label, Inc., Warburg Pincus, and Sares – Regis Group in private equity, real estate development, and M&A transactions. He received his B.A. from Pepperdine University and M.B.A. from the University of Cambridge, Judge Business School.
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Mike Klauer joined McCarthy Capital in 2005. His primary responsibilities include complex financial valuations, company and industry analysis, and the structuring and execution of private equity investments and financings. Prior to joining McCarthy Capital, Mike worked for five years in investment management at First National Bank and McCarthy Group Advisors. He received his B.A. from the University of Iowa and has earned the Chartered Financial Analyst designation.
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Teri Mercer joined McCarthy Capital in 2005. Her primary responsibilities include underwriting assistance, structuring of investments, and investor communications. Prior to joining McCarthy Capital, Teri worked for five years at Deloitte Tax, LLP, a global public accounting firm in tax compliance and business transactions. She received her B.S.B.A. and M.P.A. from the University of Nebraska – Lincoln.
Phone: 402.991.8430 E-mail: tmercer@mccarthycapital.com
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Ted Warin joined McCarthy Capital in 2004. His primary responsibilities include complex financial valuations, company and industry analysis, and the structuring and execution of private equity investments and financings. Ted received his B.A. from Georgetown University.
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BJ Hansen joined McCarthy Capital in 2008. His primary responsibilities include complex financial valuations, company and industry analysis and the structuring and execution of private equity investments and financings. Prior to joining McCarthy Capital, BJ worked in investment banking at George K. Baum Advisors, LLC. He received his B.S. from the University of Nebraska - Lincoln.
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Roy Patterson joined McCarthy Capital in 2009. His primary responsibilities include complex financial valuations, company and industry analysis and the structuring and execution of private equity investments and financings. Prior to joining McCarthy Capital, Roy worked in investment banking at CapitalValue Advisors, LLC and private equity at the Silvercloud Companies. He received his B.S. from the University of Nebraska – Lincoln and Master of Science in Finance from the University of Denver.
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Scott H. Maierhofer - Partner
Chase M. Meyer - Associate
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Scott Maierhofer manages McCarthy Capital’s activities in the Western U.S. Region from the firm’s Denver office. As co-president of Green Manning Bunch, a regional investment banking firm based in Denver, Scott has worked with McCarthy Capital for nearly 10 years providing proprietary deal flow and transaction support. He elected to join the firm in 2008. Scott received his B.A. from Pennsylvania State University and his M.B.A. from the University of Denver.
Phone: 303.292.5101
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Chase Meyer joined McCarthy Capital the summer of 2008 while completing his M.B.A. His primary responsibilities include complex financial valuations, company and industry analysis, and the structuring and execution of private equity investments and financings. Prior to joining McCarthy Capital, Chase worked as a corporate auditor for Union Pacific and pension consultant for Towers Perrin. He received his B.S. from the University of Nebraska – Lincoln and his M.B.A. from Harvard Business School.
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Robert Y. Emmert - Partner
Phillip N. Dudley - Associate
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Bob Emmert manages McCarthy Capital’s activities in the Eastern U.S. Region from the firm’s Boston office. Bob began his relationship with the firm in 2005 through a co-investment with an affiliate of McCarthy Capital where he served on the board of the portfolio company. He has 15 years of private equity experience and elected to join the firm in 2008. Bob received his B.A. from Georgetown University.
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Phillip Dudley joined McCarthy Capital in 2009. His primary responsibilities include complex financial valuations, company and industry analysis, and the structuring and execution of private equity investments and financings. Prior to joining McCarthy Capital, Phillip worked for five years in private equity and investment banking at Alta Communications and Bear, Stearns & Co. Inc. He received his B.A. from Lafayette College.
Phone: 617.330.9702 Email: pdudley@mccarthycapital.com
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