CHICAGO, October 07, 2025 –– Pritzker Private Capital (“PPC” or “the firm”), a leader in family direct investing, today announced that it has expanded the PPC Executive Council with the addition of several experienced executive advisors. These leaders, each bringing diverse skill sets and proven operating capabilities in their respective industries, deepen the resources and operational experience PPC offers its family of companies.
Executive leaders joining the PPC Executive Council include:
John Cowles, Former Chief Executive Officer, TruGreen
Bob Feury, Chief Culture & People Officer, CRH
Ken Lochiatto, Former President & Chief Executive Officer, Convergint
Chris O’Brien, President, Armada Sunset Holdings (appointed CEO, effective January 2026)
David White, Former Chief Executive Officer, Border States
PPC’s Executive Council collaborates with the firm’s investment and operating teams, as well as the management teams across the firm’s family of companies, providing strategic counsel and advice regarding long-term strategic direction, value creation initiatives and operational execution. Advisors on the Executive Council bring decades of collective experience across subsectors of focus within PPC’s core sectors of manufacturing products and services.
“Our family of companies benefit immensely from the valuable insights, experiences and connections provided by our executive council members,” said David Gau, President and Head of Operations at PPC. “We look forward to working with them to further strengthen the capabilities and growth opportunities we can provide companies through our differentiated and unique platform.”
“PPC’s Executive Council combines world-class strategic experience and operating expertise to support our companies and extend our firm’s mission to continue the legacies of family, founder and management-owned businesses,” said Tony Pritzker, Co-Founder and CEO at PPC. “Our executive advisors are among the best in their respective industries, and we’re thrilled they are part of the PPC family.”