George N. Skegas
Founder at Lively Root Technologies, Inc.
Profile
George N.
Skegas is a Senior Adviser to Cooper Investment Partners.
During his career, George has completed over 40 transactions involving more than $2.5 billion of invested capital across a wide spectrum of debt and equity securities.
Prior to joining CIP, George was a founding Managing Partner at Catalyst Equity Partners and a Managing Principal at Heller Investments, two private equity funds focusing on investments in middle market companies that were executing financial restructurings or operational turnarounds.
Previously, he was a Senior Vice President and Origination Manager for Heller Financial’s Structured Finance Group.
He also served as a Captain in the U.S.
Army in several command assignments.
George earned an M.B.A.
from the Anderson School of Management at UCLA and a B.A.
in Economics from the John Hopkins University.
George N. Skegas active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Catalyst Equity Partners LLC
 Catalyst Equity Partners LLC Financial ConglomeratesFinance Catalyst Equity Partners LLC provides financial, strategic, and operational services. The company is headquartered in Grayslake, IL. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Cooper Investment Partners LLC
 Cooper Investment Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Cooper Investment Partners LLC (Cooper Investment) is a private equity firm founded in 2010 by Stephen F. Cooper. The firm is headquartered in Fairfield, Connecticut. | Consultant / Advisor | 31/12/2015 |
Lively Root Technologies, Inc.
 Lively Root Technologies, Inc. Internet RetailRetail Trade Lively Root Technologies, Inc. offers a subscription gift called the Lively Rare & Special Plant Gift Club, which delivers a unique and special plant in a 6” diameter grow pot to your door every quarter. The company was founded by Jon Ewing, Steve Pyle, Jerry Halamuda, and George N. Skegas, and is based in San Diego, CA. The subscription includes four deliveries throughout the year, and the plant variety changes every quarter. Lively Root is committed to offering healthy, locally grown plants and eco-friendly products to help you and your green spaces grow. The CEO is Colin Barceloux. | Founder | 30/06/2020 |
Former positions of George N. Skegas
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Heller Financial, Inc.
 Heller Financial, Inc. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Heller Financial, Inc. provided mercantile financing. It was acquired by GE Capital Corp. The company was located in Chicago, IL | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Bankers Trust Co. (Des Moines, Iowa)
 Bankers Trust Co. (Des Moines, Iowa) Investment ManagersFinance Bankers Trust Co. is an asset management headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa. The firm was founded in 1917 and is a subsidiary of BTC Financial Corp. The firm serves as a trusted partner for individuals’ comprehensive financial planning, trust and fiduciary needs. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Kroll Catalyst Partners LLC
 Kroll Catalyst Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Founded in 1998 by George Skegas, Kroll Catalyst Partners LLC is a private equity firm located in San Francisco. They are a subsidiary of Kroll Zolfo Cooper LLC. | Chief Investment Officer | - |
Training of George N. Skegas
| University of California, Los Angeles | Masters Business Admin |
| The Johns Hopkins University | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Private companies | 6 |
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Heller Financial, Inc.
Heller Financial, Inc. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Heller Financial, Inc. provided mercantile financing. It was acquired by GE Capital Corp. The company was located in Chicago, IL | Finance |
Bankers Trust Co. (Des Moines, Iowa)
Bankers Trust Co. (Des Moines, Iowa) Investment ManagersFinance Bankers Trust Co. is an asset management headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa. The firm was founded in 1917 and is a subsidiary of BTC Financial Corp. The firm serves as a trusted partner for individuals’ comprehensive financial planning, trust and fiduciary needs. | Finance |
Catalyst Equity Partners LLC
Catalyst Equity Partners LLC Financial ConglomeratesFinance Catalyst Equity Partners LLC provides financial, strategic, and operational services. The company is headquartered in Grayslake, IL. | Finance |
Kroll Catalyst Partners LLC
Kroll Catalyst Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Founded in 1998 by George Skegas, Kroll Catalyst Partners LLC is a private equity firm located in San Francisco. They are a subsidiary of Kroll Zolfo Cooper LLC. | Finance |
Cooper Investment Partners LLC
Cooper Investment Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Cooper Investment Partners LLC (Cooper Investment) is a private equity firm founded in 2010 by Stephen F. Cooper. The firm is headquartered in Fairfield, Connecticut. | Finance |
Lively Root Technologies, Inc.
Lively Root Technologies, Inc. Internet RetailRetail Trade Lively Root Technologies, Inc. offers a subscription gift called the Lively Rare & Special Plant Gift Club, which delivers a unique and special plant in a 6” diameter grow pot to your door every quarter. The company was founded by Jon Ewing, Steve Pyle, Jerry Halamuda, and George N. Skegas, and is based in San Diego, CA. The subscription includes four deliveries throughout the year, and the plant variety changes every quarter. Lively Root is committed to offering healthy, locally grown plants and eco-friendly products to help you and your green spaces grow. The CEO is Colin Barceloux. | Retail Trade |
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