Madison Dearborn Partners

Alban Dulaj joined Madison Dearborn Partners in 2024 as a Senior Tax Accountant. He previously worked at Deloitte as a Senior Consultant in the Multistate Tax Services group, focusing on the energy, resources, and industrial sectors. He holds a B.A. in Accounting and an M.S. in Tax and Data Analytics from the University of Notre Dame and is a Certified Public Accountant.

Alex Fisher is a Managing Director and Co-Head of the Technology & Government team at Madison Dearborn Partners, having previously worked as an Analyst at William Blair & Company and an Associate at MDP. He holds a B.S. from Cornell University and an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School. He serves on the boards of several technology and government-focused portfolio companies.

Andrew Case joined Madison Dearborn Partners in 2024 as a Senior Associate. He previously worked at McKinsey & Company, where he served as a Senior Business Analyst and later an Engagement Manager. He holds an A.B. from Princeton University and an M.B.A. from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management.

Audra Farrelly joined Madison Dearborn Partners in 2018. She previously worked at Barings and Fifth Street Asset Management. She holds a B.S. from Suffolk University.

Brendan T. Barrett is a Managing Director on the Financial Services team at Madison Dearborn Partners, which he joined after working as an Investment Banking Analyst at Morgan Stanley. He holds a B.A. and B.B.A. from the University of Notre Dame and an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School.

Brian L. Boykins joined the Office Services Department of Madison Dearborn Partners in 2006. He previously worked with the firm as an intern through a work-study program with Hales Franciscan.

Corey D. Caporale joined Madison Dearborn Partners in 2003. Before that, he worked at United Parcel Service.

Elizabeth Betten is a Partner and Co-Head of the Healthcare team at Madison Dearborn Partners, which she first joined in 2004 as an Associate and rejoined in 2008 after business school. She previously worked as an Investment Banking Analyst in the Healthcare Group at J.P. Morgan. She holds an A.B. from Brown University and an M.B.A. from Stanford University Graduate School of Business.

Grant Eversman joined Madison Dearborn Partners as an Associate in 2025. He previously worked as an Investment Banking Analyst in the Industrials group at Citi in Chicago. He holds a B.S. from Indiana University.

Haley Dore joined Madison Dearborn Partners in 2024 as an Accounting Manager. She previously worked as a Portfolio Controller at AJ Capital Partners and as an Audit Manager at Grant Thornton. She holds a B.B.A. in Accountancy from the University of Notre Dame.

John Canning is Chairman Emeritus of Madison Dearborn Partners, which he co-founded. Before that, he spent 24 years at First Chicago Corporation, serving as Executive Vice President of The First National Bank of Chicago and President of First Chicago Venture Capital. He holds an A.B. from Denison University and a J.D. from Duke University.

Jon Averkamp joined Madison Dearborn Partners in 2026. He previously worked at KPMG as an Audit Senior Manager. He holds an M.S. from Southampton Solent University and a B.S. from St. Cloud State University.

Joshua Damon is a Managing Director and Head of Portfolio Resources at Madison Dearborn Partners, where he leads efforts to identify and support value creation initiatives across the portfolio. He joined the firm in 2019 after serving as a Senior Managing Director at Ankura Consulting, where he co-led its Strategy and Performance practice. Earlier roles include Chief Financial Officer at Uptake and Vice President at AlixPartners; he holds a B.S. from Miami University.

Karishma Ahuja joined Madison Dearborn Partners in 2024 as Vice President of Responsible Investment. Before MDP, she held responsible investment roles at Carlyle (Sustainability) and Goldman Sachs (ESG and Impact Investing Strategy, and Liquidity Solutions). She holds a B.S. in Environmental Studies from the University of Michigan.

Karla Bullard is the Chief Financial Officer and a Managing Director at Madison Dearborn Partners. Before joining MDP, she was Managing Director and CFO at Deerfield Capital Management and Vice President of Finance at JP Morgan Chase, and earlier worked at Arthur Andersen LLP in the financial services sector. She holds a B.S. and C.P.A. from the University of Illinois and an M.B.A. from the University of Chicago.

Katherine M. Bryan is a Director and serves as Associate General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer at Madison Dearborn Partners, where she manages legal and compliance matters related to the firm's funds, limited partners, potential investments, and portfolio companies. Before joining MDP, she was a partner in the corporate transactional group at Kirkland & Ellis LLP, advising on transactions such as M&A, private and growth equity investments, leveraged buyouts, and take-private acquisitions. She holds a B.S. from the University of Minnesota and a J.D. from the University of Minnesota Law School.

Larry Baker is a Director on the investment team at Madison Dearborn Partners. Before joining the firm, he co-founded Bolstr and worked on the private equity team at LS Power Equity Advisors, having started his career as an investment banking analyst at J.P. Morgan in New York. He holds a B.S. from Bentley University.

Maryfrances Domino joined Madison Dearborn Partners in 1997. Before that, she worked at Hyatt Hotels Corporation. She holds a B.B.A. from Loyola University.

Matthew Denison is a Managing Director on the Financial Services team at Madison Dearborn Partners. Before joining MDP, he worked as an Investment Banking Analyst in the M&A Group at Gleacher & Company. He holds a B.A. from Northwestern University and an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School.

Mike Dolce is a Partner and Head of Capital Markets at Madison Dearborn Partners, overseeing the firm's equity and debt capital markets activities for new investments and existing portfolio companies. He joined MDP in 2018, having previously been a Managing Director at Bank of America Merrill Lynch within Leveraged Finance Capital Markets. He holds a B.S. from Babson College.

Nick Corcoran joined Madison Dearborn Partners in 2025 as an Associate. He previously worked as an Investment Banking Analyst in the Industrial Growth Products Group at William Blair in Chicago. He holds a B.S. from Miami University.

Patrick Cahill joined Madison Dearborn Partners in 2026. He previously worked as an Associate on the Corporate Valuation Advisory team at Stout and as a Client Associate at JPMorgan Wealth Management. He holds an M.B.A. from Loyola University's Quinlan School of Business and a B.S. from Indiana University.

Paul Finnegan is Chairman of Madison Dearborn Partners, which he co-founded. Before founding the firm, he spent ten years at First Chicago Venture Capital. He previously served as Treasurer of Harvard University and Chair of the Harvard Management Company, and holds an A.B. from Harvard College and an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School.

Pete Borchers joined Madison Dearborn Partners in 2019 as Director of Information Technology. He previously worked as a Senior Account Manager at West Monroe Partners, where he oversaw infrastructure and technology initiatives for clients across a range of sectors. He holds a B.S. and an M.B.A. from St. Xavier University.

Salvador Arcos rejoined MDP in 2023 as a Junior Systems Administrator. Before that, he worked as an Engineer at Ascend Technologies.

Salvatore Ferrara joined Madison Dearborn Partners in 2026 as a Director on the Business Development Team. He previously worked as an Executive Director at PGIM Private Alternatives and held earlier roles at Capital Dynamics and Morgan Stanley. He earned a BA in Financial Services from San Diego State University.

Shani D'Angelo is Director of Treasury at Madison Dearborn Partners (MDP), where she oversees Treasury, Cash Management, and Accounts Payable functions. She joined MDP in 2022 after working as a Senior Compliance and Treasury Manager at Wind Point Partners. She holds a B.A. from the University of Wisconsin.

Teri G. Gomez joined Madison Dearborn Partners in 2007. She previously worked as a Senior Transactional Paralegal in the Corporate group at Kirkland & Ellis LLP, focusing on mergers and acquisitions, private equity transactions, and corporate governance, and also served as Director of Legal Services at the Chicago Sun-Times, Inc. She holds a B.S. from DePaul University and completed the Paralegal Studies Program at Roosevelt University.

Vahe Dombalagian is a Managing Partner at MDP and Co-Head of its Financial Services team. Before MDP, he worked at Texas Pacific Group and Bear, Stearns & Co. Inc. He holds a B.S. from Georgetown University and an M.B.A. from Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration.