Freeman Spogli

Ben Geiger is a partner at Freeman Spogli, which he joined in 1998 before becoming a partner in 2008. He previously worked at Merrill Lynch. He holds a BA in Economics from Cornell University, where he was elected Phi Beta Kappa.

Brad Brutocao joined Freeman Spogli in 1997 and became a partner in 2008. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley and holds a BS in Business Economics from the University of California, Los Angeles.

Chris Johnson is a partner at Freeman Spogli, which he joined in 2006 and where he became a partner in 2016. He previously worked at Wachovia Securities. He holds a BA in History from Colgate University, graduating with honors.

John Hwang is a partner at Freeman Spogli, which he joined in 2006 before becoming a partner in 2016. He previously worked at Citigroup. He holds a BS in Business Economics, graduated with honors, from the University of California, Los Angeles.

John Roth joined Freeman Spogli in 1988 and became a partner in 1993, later serving as the firm's Chief Executive Officer. Before joining the firm, he worked at Kidder, Peabody & Co., McKinsey & Company, and Dean Witter Reynolds. He holds an MBA and a BS in Accounting from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.

Jon Ralph is a Partner and serves as Chief Operating Officer and President at Freeman Spogli, which he joined in 1989 and where he became a partner in 1998. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley. He holds a BA in History from Amherst College.

Jordan Hathaway joined Freeman Spogli in 2008 and became a partner in 2019. Before that, Hathaway worked at UBS. Hathaway holds a BA in Economics from Pomona College and is a CFA charterholder.

Shannon Foote joined Freeman Spogli in 2016 and became a partner in 2025. Before joining the firm, she worked at S&P Global and Goldman Sachs. She holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a BS in Industrial Engineering and Economics from Northwestern University.

Shaun Caesar is a partner at Freeman Spogli, which he joined in 2021 before becoming a partner in 2025. He previously worked at The Beekman Group, Goode Partners, and Wells Fargo Securities. He holds a BS in Economics from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.

Robby Lewis is a Principal at Freeman Spogli, which he joined in 2019. He previously worked at Riverside Partners and RBC Capital Markets. He holds an MBA from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and a BSBA in Accounting and Finance from Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business.

Shane Owens is a Principal at Freeman Spogli, which he joined in 2020. He previously worked at Firelight Capital Partners, KarpReilly, and Piper Sandler. He holds a BBA in Finance (cum laude) from the University of Notre Dame.

Brian O'Connor is an Associate at Freeman Spogli, which he joined in 2024. He previously worked at William Blair. He holds a BBA (magna cum laude) from the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.

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Dennis McCarthy is a Vice President at Freeman Spogli, where he has worked since 2017. He previously worked at Jefferies. He holds MS and BS degrees in Finance from the University of Florida.

Eli Schifman is a Vice President at Freeman Spogli, which he joined in 2021. He previously worked at Credit Suisse. He earned a BS in Honors Finance and Economics from the W. P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University, graduating summa cum laude and as valedictorian.

Frank Belatti has more than 30 years of experience in the restaurant and franchising sectors. He is Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Equicorp Partners, and previously founded and led AFC Enterprises as Chairman and CEO, in addition to serving as President and COO of Hospitality Franchise Systems and of Arby's. He began working with Freeman Spogli in 1996 through its investment in AFC Enterprises and became a consultant to the firm in 2018. He holds an MBA from Fordham University and a BS from the University of Notre Dame.

Fred Simmons joined Freeman Spogli in 1986, was made a partner in 1991, and transitioned to a Senior Advisor role in 2021. He previously worked at Bankers Trust Company. He holds an MBA from New York University and a BA (cum laude) from Williams College.

Jacob Reimers is VP of Finance & Accounting at Freeman Spogli, which he joined in 2022. He previously worked at Novogradac & Co LLP. He holds a BS in Economics and an MBA in Sustainable Business Practices from the University of Oregon and is a CPA licensed by the California Board of Accountancy.

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Kellie Barranco is a Vice President at Freeman Spogli, which she joined in 2019. She previously worked at Harris Williams and holds a BS from the McIntire School of Commerce at the University of Virginia.

Larry Castellani is a retail industry executive with more than 30 years of experience. He served as CEO of Tops Friendly Markets and later held senior roles at Royal Ahold, then became CEO of Advance Auto Parts from 2000 until his retirement in 2005. He has worked as a consultant to Freeman Spogli since 2005.

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Oorvi Pai is a Senior Associate at Freeman Spogli, having joined the firm in 2023. She previously worked at J.P. Morgan. She holds a BS in Accountancy and Finance from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where she graduated with high honors.

Pete Starrett is a retail industry executive with over 30 years of experience. He founded and served as President of Warner Bros. Studio Stores Worldwide from 1990 to 1998, overseeing 180 stores across the U.S., Europe, and Asia, and previously held the roles of President and CEO of Plymouth-Lamston Stores and Chairman and CEO of The Children's Place. He became a consultant to Freeman Spogli in 1998 and holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a BBA from the University of Denver.

Rohan Dhaon is a Senior Associate at Freeman Spogli, which he joined in 2022. He previously worked at Barclays and holds a BA in International Relations Global Business (magna cum laude) from the University of Southern California.

Sara Gilson is Managing Director and Head of Business Development at Freeman Spogli, which she joined in 2017. She previously worked at BDT Capital Partners and Morgan Stanley. She holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a BBA from the University of Notre Dame.

Spencer Borwick is a Senior Associate at Freeman Spogli, having joined the firm in 2022. He previously worked at Bank of America and holds a BA in Economics (cum laude) from Washington and Lee University.

Sriram Potluri is an Associate at Freeman Spogli, which he joined in 2025. He previously worked at Lazard. He holds a B.S. in Business Administration with a minor in Applied Analytics (magna cum laude) from the University of Southern California.

Todd Halloran joined Freeman Spogli in 1995, became a partner in 1998, and moved into a Senior Advisor role in 2021. Before joining the firm, he worked at Goldman Sachs, Manufacturers Hanover Trust, and American Brands. He holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a BA in Economics (Phi Beta Kappa) from Colby College.

Trevor Todd is a Senior Associate at Freeman Spogli, which he joined in 2023. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley. He holds a BS in Economics (magna cum laude) from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.

Xavier Corzo is the Chief Financial Officer and Chief Compliance Officer at Freeman Spogli, which he joined in 2025. He previously worked at Solace Capital Partners and Saybrook Capital. He holds a BA in Economics from the University of California, Berkeley and is a CFA Charterholder.