Our professionals are characterized by exceptionally long tenure both within the private equity field and at PNC Erieview Capital (formerly National City Equity Partners). Our team has the expertise and motivation to help with your specific growth, buyout or recapitalization needs.
Ed joined PNC Erieview Capital in 2000 and was named President in 2004, and President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman in 2006. Prior to PNC Erieview, Ed worked in the investment banking divisions of McDonald Investments and NatCity Investments. Ed received a B.A. in economics and management from Albion College and an M.B.A. from the Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University. He serves on the board of directors of several portfolio companies and has served or is actively serving on several private equity and mezzanine fund advisory and non-profit boards. Ed lives in Pepper Pike with his wife and four children.
Ed joined PNC Erieview Capital in 2000 and was named President in 2004, and President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman in 2006. Prior to PNC Erieview, Ed worked in the investment banking divisions of McDonald Investments and NatCity Investments. Ed received a B.A. in economics and management from Albion College and an M.B.A. from the Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University. He serves on the board of directors of several portfolio companies and has served or is actively serving on several private equity and mezzanine fund advisory and non-profit boards. Ed lives in Pepper Pike with his wife and four children.
Ed joined PNC Erieview Capital in 2000 and was named President in 2004, and President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman in 2006. Prior to PNC Erieview, Ed worked in the investment banking divisions of McDonald Investments and NatCity Investments. Ed received a B.A. in economics and management from Albion College and an M.B.A. from the Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University. He serves on the board of directors of several portfolio companies and has served or is actively serving on several private equity and mezzanine fund advisory and non-profit boards. Ed lives in Pepper Pike with his wife and four children.
Eric joined PNC Erieview Capital in 1999. He has over 20 years of experience in middle market private equity and mezzanine investing. Prior to joining PNC Erieview, Eric worked on a variety of capital raising and M&A assignments in the investment banking division of Salomon Smith Barney in New York City. Eric received a B.S. in finance from Boston College and attended the London School of Economics. Eric's current and prior board of directors-related responsibilities include a broad range of industries, from specialty manufacturing (such as building products and food ingredients) to business services, among others. Eric lives in an eastern suburb of Cleveland with his wife and four children.
Eric joined PNC Erieview Capital in 1999. He has over 20 years of experience in middle market private equity and mezzanine investing. Prior to joining PNC Erieview, Eric worked on a variety of capital raising and M&A assignments in the investment banking division of Salomon Smith Barney in New York City. Eric received a B.S. in finance from Boston College and attended the London School of Economics. Eric's current and prior board of directors-related responsibilities include a broad range of industries, from specialty manufacturing (such as building products and food ingredients) to business services, among others. Eric lives in an eastern suburb of Cleveland with his wife and four children.
Eric joined PNC Erieview Capital in 1999. He has over 20 years of experience in middle market private equity and mezzanine investing. Prior to joining PNC Erieview, Eric worked on a variety of capital raising and M&A assignments in the investment banking division of Salomon Smith Barney in New York City. Eric received a B.S. in finance from Boston College and attended the London School of Economics. Eric's current and prior board of directors-related responsibilities include a broad range of industries, from specialty manufacturing (such as building products and food ingredients) to business services, among others. Eric lives in an eastern suburb of Cleveland with his wife and four children.
Steve joined PNC Erieview Capital and its predecessor entity in 2002. At PNC Erieview, Steve is responsible for deal origination, transaction execution, and portfolio maintenance. Steve’s past and present board-related responsibilities include diverse industries, spanning from healthcare (I.T. and SaaS software) to industrial technology & equipment (fluid control and hydraulic products). Prior to joining PNC Erieview, Steve worked in the investment banking division of McDonald Investments. He started his career in public accounting at Ernst & Young. Steve received a B.S. in business administration from Miami University and an M.B.A. from the University of Chicago. Steve is married and lives in an eastern suburb of Cleveland with his wife and three children.
Steve joined PNC Erieview Capital and its predecessor entity in 2002. At PNC Erieview, Steve is responsible for deal origination, transaction execution, and portfolio maintenance. Steve’s past and present board-related responsibilities include diverse industries, spanning from healthcare (I.T. and SaaS software) to industrial technology & equipment (fluid control and hydraulic products). Prior to joining PNC Erieview, Steve worked in the investment banking division of McDonald Investments. He started his career in public accounting at Ernst & Young. Steve received a B.S. in business administration from Miami University and an M.B.A. from the University of Chicago. Steve is married and lives in an eastern suburb of Cleveland with his wife and three children.
Steve joined PNC Erieview Capital and its predecessor entity in 2002. At PNC Erieview, Steve is responsible for deal origination, transaction execution, and portfolio maintenance. Steve’s past and present board-related responsibilities include diverse industries, spanning from healthcare (I.T. and SaaS software) to industrial technology & equipment (fluid control and hydraulic products). Prior to joining PNC Erieview, Steve worked in the investment banking division of McDonald Investments. He started his career in public accounting at Ernst & Young. Steve received a B.S. in business administration from Miami University and an M.B.A. from the University of Chicago. Steve is married and lives in an eastern suburb of Cleveland with his wife and three children.
Nick joined PNC Erieview Capital in 2008. Nick is responsible for deal origination, transaction execution, and portfolio maintenance. Prior to joining PNC Erieview, Nick worked on a variety of capital raises and middle market M&A transactions at Western Reserve Partners, a boutique investment bank in Cleveland. Nick graduated from Mount Union College with a B.A. in business administration. Nick currently has board-related responsibilities with companies in diverse industries, including consumer products, distribution and healthcare services, and he has served on the boards of several local non-profit organizations. Nick is married and lives with his wife and four children on the west side of Cleveland.
Nick joined PNC Erieview Capital in 2008. Nick is responsible for deal origination, transaction execution, and portfolio maintenance. Prior to joining PNC Erieview, Nick worked on a variety of capital raises and middle market M&A transactions at Western Reserve Partners, a boutique investment bank in Cleveland. Nick graduated from Mount Union College with a B.A. in business administration. Nick currently has board-related responsibilities with companies in diverse industries, including consumer products, distribution and healthcare services, and he has served on the boards of several local non-profit organizations. Nick is married and lives with his wife and four children on the west side of Cleveland.
Nick joined PNC Erieview Capital in 2008. Nick is responsible for deal origination, transaction execution, and portfolio maintenance. Prior to joining PNC Erieview, Nick worked on a variety of capital raises and middle market M&A transactions at Western Reserve Partners, a boutique investment bank in Cleveland. Nick graduated from Mount Union College with a B.A. in business administration. Nick currently has board-related responsibilities with companies in diverse industries, including consumer products, distribution and healthcare services, and he has served on the boards of several local non-profit organizations. Nick is married and lives with his wife and four children on the west side of Cleveland.
Jason joined PNC Erieview Capital in 2000 as Controller. Prior to PNC Erieview, Jason worked in public accounting at PricewaterhouseCoopers. Jason received a B.S. in business administration from Miami University and an M.B.A. from the Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University. He is a Certified Public Accountant (inactive). Jason currently has board-related responsibilities with companies in the manufacturing and services industries. Jason lives in Hudson with his wife and two daughters.
Jason joined PNC Erieview Capital in 2000 as Controller. Prior to PNC Erieview, Jason worked in public accounting at PricewaterhouseCoopers. Jason received a B.S. in business administration from Miami University and an M.B.A. from the Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University. He is a Certified Public Accountant (inactive). Jason currently has board-related responsibilities with companies in the manufacturing and services industries. Jason lives in Hudson with his wife and two daughters.
Jason joined PNC Erieview Capital in 2000 as Controller. Prior to PNC Erieview, Jason worked in public accounting at PricewaterhouseCoopers. Jason received a B.S. in business administration from Miami University and an M.B.A. from the Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University. He is a Certified Public Accountant (inactive). Jason currently has board-related responsibilities with companies in the manufacturing and services industries. Jason lives in Hudson with his wife and two daughters.
Dave joined PNC Erieview Capital in 2000 as Chief Financial Officer and currently serves as a Director. Dave possesses over 25 years of private equity and financial management experience and previously worked at Brown, Gibbons, Lang & Company, a middle market investment banking firm headquartered in Cleveland. Dave started his career in public accounting at Deloitte and subsequently PricewaterhouseCoopers. Dave graduated from The Ohio State University with a B.S. in business administration. Dave lives in an eastern suburb of Cleveland with his wife and three children.
Dave joined PNC Erieview Capital in 2000 as Chief Financial Officer and currently serves as a Director. Dave possesses over 25 years of private equity and financial management experience and previously worked at Brown, Gibbons, Lang & Company, a middle market investment banking firm headquartered in Cleveland. Dave started his career in public accounting at Deloitte and subsequently PricewaterhouseCoopers. Dave graduated from The Ohio State University with a B.S. in business administration. Dave lives in an eastern suburb of Cleveland with his wife and three children.
Dave joined PNC Erieview Capital in 2000 as Chief Financial Officer and currently serves as a Director. Dave possesses over 25 years of private equity and financial management experience and previously worked at Brown, Gibbons, Lang & Company, a middle market investment banking firm headquartered in Cleveland. Dave started his career in public accounting at Deloitte and subsequently PricewaterhouseCoopers. Dave graduated from The Ohio State University with a B.S. in business administration. Dave lives in an eastern suburb of Cleveland with his wife and three children.
Steve joined PNC Erieview Capital in 2014. Prior to joining PNC Erieview, Steve worked in the investment banking divisions of Boenning & Scattergood, a full-service middle market financial services firm headquartered in Philadelphia, and Paragon Capital Group, a merchant bank headquartered in Cleveland. He started his career at Huntington National Bank as a commercial credit analyst in the middle market commercial and industrial group. Steve earned a B.A. in finance and management with minors in economics and English literature from Walsh University. Steve lives with his wife and daughter in Shaker Heights.
Steve joined PNC Erieview Capital in 2014. Prior to joining PNC Erieview, Steve worked in the investment banking divisions of Boenning & Scattergood, a full-service middle market financial services firm headquartered in Philadelphia, and Paragon Capital Group, a merchant bank headquartered in Cleveland. He started his career at Huntington National Bank as a commercial credit analyst in the middle market commercial and industrial group. Steve earned a B.A. in finance and management with minors in economics and English literature from Walsh University. Steve lives with his wife and daughter in Shaker Heights.
Steve joined PNC Erieview Capital in 2014. Prior to joining PNC Erieview, Steve worked in the investment banking divisions of Boenning & Scattergood, a full-service middle market financial services firm headquartered in Philadelphia, and Paragon Capital Group, a merchant bank headquartered in Cleveland. He started his career at Huntington National Bank as a commercial credit analyst in the middle market commercial and industrial group. Steve earned a B.A. in finance and management with minors in economics and English literature from Walsh University. Steve lives with his wife and daughter in Shaker Heights.
Bill joined PNC Erieview Capital in 2020 as a Senior Associate. In this role, he is primarily responsible for deal evaluation and transaction execution. Prior to joining PNC Erieview, Bill worked as a middle-market investment banker at EdgePoint Capital Advisors, where he executed M&A transactions in diverse industries, including healthcare, manufacturing, and infrastructure services. He started his career as a financial due diligence advisor at Cohen & Co., a regional CPA firm. Bill earned a Master of Accountancy and Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Case Western Reserve University.
Bill joined PNC Erieview Capital in 2020 as a Senior Associate. In this role, he is primarily responsible for deal evaluation and transaction execution. Prior to joining PNC Erieview, Bill worked as a middle-market investment banker at EdgePoint Capital Advisors, where he executed M&A transactions in diverse industries, including healthcare, manufacturing, and infrastructure services. He started his career as a financial due diligence advisor at Cohen & Co., a regional CPA firm. Bill earned a Master of Accountancy and Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Case Western Reserve University.
Bill joined PNC Erieview Capital in 2020 as a Senior Associate. In this role, he is primarily responsible for deal evaluation and transaction execution. Prior to joining PNC Erieview, Bill worked as a middle-market investment banker at EdgePoint Capital Advisors, where he executed M&A transactions in diverse industries, including healthcare, manufacturing, and infrastructure services. He started his career as a financial due diligence advisor at Cohen & Co., a regional CPA firm. Bill earned a Master of Accountancy and Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Case Western Reserve University.
Braeden Quast joined PNC Erieview in 2021. He previously worked in the Investment Banking division of Deutsche Bank in New York City, where he executed various capital raises and leveraged buyouts. Braeden earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Middlebury College.
Braeden Quast joined PNC Erieview in 2021. He previously worked in the Investment Banking division of Deutsche Bank in New York City, where he executed various capital raises and leveraged buyouts. Braeden earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Middlebury College.
Braeden Quast joined PNC Erieview in 2021. He previously worked in the Investment Banking division of Deutsche Bank in New York City, where he executed various capital raises and leveraged buyouts. Braeden earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Middlebury College.
Elizabeth Barna joined PNC Erieview in 2021. She previously interned with Morgan Stanley in the Fixed Income Division during the summer of 2020. Elizabeth graduated with a degree in Finance with a minor in Economics from Case Western Reserve University’s Weatherhead School of Management.
Elizabeth Barna joined PNC Erieview in 2021. She previously interned with Morgan Stanley in the Fixed Income Division during the summer of 2020. Elizabeth graduated with a degree in Finance with a minor in Economics from Case Western Reserve University’s Weatherhead School of Management.
Elizabeth Barna joined PNC Erieview in 2021. She previously interned with Morgan Stanley in the Fixed Income Division during the summer of 2020. Elizabeth graduated with a degree in Finance with a minor in Economics from Case Western Reserve University’s Weatherhead School of Management.
Carl joined PNC Erieview Capital in 1989. He has more than 40 years of experience in private equity, credit, banking and management. Prior to joining PNC Erieview, Carl worked in various capacities for National City Corporation (now PNC) from 1978 through 1989. He graduated from John Carroll University with a B.S. in finance. Carl has served at a board level in over 30 businesses throughout his career and is presently active on a variety of corporate, advisory and non-profit boards. In addition to being married and the father of two sons, Carl is also an accomplished composer and musician.
Carl joined PNC Erieview Capital in 1989. He has more than 40 years of experience in private equity, credit, banking and management. Prior to joining PNC Erieview, Carl worked in various capacities for National City Corporation (now PNC) from 1978 through 1989. He graduated from John Carroll University with a B.S. in finance. Carl has served at a board level in over 30 businesses throughout his career and is presently active on a variety of corporate, advisory and non-profit boards. In addition to being married and the father of two sons, Carl is also an accomplished composer and musician.
Carl joined PNC Erieview Capital in 1989. He has more than 40 years of experience in private equity, credit, banking and management. Prior to joining PNC Erieview, Carl worked in various capacities for National City Corporation (now PNC) from 1978 through 1989. He graduated from John Carroll University with a B.S. in finance. Carl has served at a board level in over 30 businesses throughout his career and is presently active on a variety of corporate, advisory and non-profit boards. In addition to being married and the father of two sons, Carl is also an accomplished composer and musician.
Bill is the Retired Chairman of National City Equity Partners. He currently serves on National City Equity Partners' (now PNC Erieview Capital) Board of Directors and on its Investment Committee. Bill joined National City Corporation in 1968 as a lending officer and has over 50 years of experience in banking and finance. He was named Chairman of PNC Erieview Capital in 1988, after holding management positions in the Commercial and Real Estate Lending and Investment Banking divisions.
Bill is the Retired Chairman of National City Equity Partners. He currently serves on National City Equity Partners' (now PNC Erieview Capital) Board of Directors and on its Investment Committee. Bill joined National City Corporation in 1968 as a lending officer and has over 50 years of experience in banking and finance. He was named Chairman of PNC Erieview Capital in 1988, after holding management positions in the Commercial and Real Estate Lending and Investment Banking divisions.
Bill is the Retired Chairman of National City Equity Partners. He currently serves on National City Equity Partners' (now PNC Erieview Capital) Board of Directors and on its Investment Committee. Bill joined National City Corporation in 1968 as a lending officer and has over 50 years of experience in banking and finance. He was named Chairman of PNC Erieview Capital in 1988, after holding management positions in the Commercial and Real Estate Lending and Investment Banking divisions.
