Jon has a distinguished record in corporate finance and private equity investing that spans three decades. In his role as Partner, Jon charts the overall strategic direction of Baum Capital Partners. He served as chairman and CEO of George K. Baum & Company from 1994 until 2019 and oversaw the successful sale of George K. Baum & Company to Stifel Financial. Jon was also a Principal and key member of the investment committee for George K. Baum Capital Partners, L.P., a top-performing private equity fund that invested in growth-oriented middle-market companies throughout the United States.
Jon holds an MBA from the University of Chicago and a bachelor’s degree from Kansas State University.
Jon has a distinguished record in corporate finance and private equity investing that spans three decades. In his role as Partner, Jon charts the overall strategic direction of Baum Capital Partners. He served as chairman and CEO of George K. Baum & Company from 1994 until 2019 and oversaw the successful sale of George K. Baum & Company to Stifel Financial. Jon was also a Principal and key member of the investment committee for George K. Baum Capital Partners, L.P., a top-performing private equity fund that invested in growth-oriented middle-market companies throughout the United States.
Jon holds an MBA from the University of Chicago and a bachelor’s degree from Kansas State University.
Chris has over 25 years of experience in providing value-added advice to founders and family-owned businesses on matters that include strategic positioning, growth initiatives, capital allocation, and accretive acquisitions. He applies a disciplined, analytical mindset and a depth of expertise in the middle market to identify new opportunities. As a Partner, Chris is responsible for originating and evaluating new investments, managing the completion of transactions, and collaborating with management teams to build value creation strategies.
Chris graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in financial management from Kansas State University.
Chris has over 25 years of experience in providing value-added advice to founders and family-owned businesses on matters that include strategic positioning, growth initiatives, capital allocation, and accretive acquisitions. He applies a disciplined, analytical mindset and a depth of expertise in the middle market to identify new opportunities. As a Partner, Chris is responsible for originating and evaluating new investments, managing the completion of transactions, and collaborating with management teams to build value creation strategies.
Chris graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in financial management from Kansas State University.
Speros has developed broad experience in working with technology-enabled and services-based businesses, with particular expertise in the areas of education and training, logistics, marketing, information services and software. As a Partner, Speros provides substantial subject matter expertise based on over 25 years of transaction experience, and plays an active role in originating investments through his deep professional network, evaluating opportunities and leveraging his experience to craft a vision for growth for partner companies.
Speros graduated with honors from the University of Illinois with bachelor’s degrees in accountancy finance, and has passed the Uniform Certified Public Accountant Examination.
Speros has developed broad experience in working with technology-enabled and services-based businesses, with particular expertise in the areas of education and training, logistics, marketing, information services and software. As a Partner, Speros provides substantial subject matter expertise based on over 25 years of transaction experience, and plays an active role in originating investments through his deep professional network, evaluating opportunities and leveraging his experience to craft a vision for growth for partner companies.
Speros graduated with honors from the University of Illinois with bachelor’s degrees in accountancy finance, and has passed the Uniform Certified Public Accountant Examination.
With over 15 years of professional experience, Brian works with business owners and managers, service providers, intermediaries and capital providers to originate, evaluate and execute investments for Baum Capital Partners. He previously worked in the Corporate Development Group at Ferrellgas Partners, L.P. Brian began his career in leveraged finance with U.S. Bank.
He holds an MBA from Washington University in St. Louis, and graduated summa cum laude from Kansas State University with a bachelor’s degree in finance.
With over 15 years of professional experience, Brian works with business owners and managers, service providers, intermediaries and capital providers to originate, evaluate and execute investments for Baum Capital Partners. He previously worked in the Corporate Development Group at Ferrellgas Partners, L.P. Brian began his career in leveraged finance with U.S. Bank.
He holds an MBA from Washington University in St. Louis, and graduated summa cum laude from Kansas State University with a bachelor’s degree in finance.
Sam works with business owners and managers, service providers, intermediaries and capital providers to evaluate and execute investments for Baum Capital Partners. Sam has a juris doctorate from the University of Kansas School of Law and graduated from Kansas State University with a bachelor’s degree in both finance and economics.
Sam works with business owners and managers, service providers, intermediaries and capital providers to evaluate and execute investments for Baum Capital Partners. Sam has a juris doctorate from the University of Kansas School of Law and graduated from Kansas State University with a bachelor’s degree in both finance and economics.
Haedyn provides support on various investment evaluation and monitoring activities across the fund. He graduated from the University of Kansas with a bachelor’s degree in both finance and accounting in 2014.
Haedyn provides support on various investment evaluation and monitoring activities across the fund. He graduated from the University of Kansas with a bachelor’s degree in both finance and accounting in 2014.
Kurt provides support through investment analysis and reporting across all fund activities. He graduated with distinction from the University of Kansas with a bachelor’s degree in both finance and business analytics in 2022.
Kurt provides support through investment analysis and reporting across all fund activities. He graduated with distinction from the University of Kansas with a bachelor’s degree in both finance and business analytics in 2022.
Becky is an experienced senior executive in financial, strategic, operational, and business leadership. As a finance and operational leader at Baum Capital Partners, she brings rigor to the areas of strategic growth and investment.
She graduated with distinction from Kansas State University with a bachelor’s degree in accounting and is a licensed CPA in Missouri and Kansas.
Becky is an experienced senior executive in financial, strategic, operational, and business leadership. As a finance and operational leader at Baum Capital Partners, she brings rigor to the areas of strategic growth and investment.
She graduated with distinction from Kansas State University with a bachelor’s degree in accounting and is a licensed CPA in Missouri and Kansas.
Megan provides production and executive administration assistance to Baum Capital Partners. She holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism/mass communication and advertising from Kansas State University.
Megan provides production and executive administration assistance to Baum Capital Partners. She holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism/mass communication and advertising from Kansas State University.
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