Senior Leadership
Jim Lynch
Jim Lynch is a co-founder of Ashland Capital and co-chairs Ashland's investment committee. He has been an integral part of executing and monitoring each of Ashland's portfolio companies since Ashland's inception in 2004. In addition to being both a debt and equity investor, Jim has taken an active role in both developing and implementing key business strategies, built management teams and sits on the boards of 10 of our portfolio companies.
Previously, Jim was a Partner of Arthur Anderson & Co. and Jenner & Block. He was also a Partner, member of the Executive Committee and Chairperson of the Finance Committee of Winston and Strawn, a Chicago- based International law firm.
jlynch@ashlandcap.com
Investment Team
James C. Lynch
President
James Lynch joined Ashland Capital Partners as an Investment Analyst in 2015. Before joining Ashland, James worked as a Financial Analyst at Aon Corporation and the Tribune Company, as well as managed a former portfolio company of Ashland’s, Precision Pouches. He has been a part of numerous refinancings and successful leveraged buy outs. James has a degree in Accounting from DePaul University.
jclynch@ashlandcap.com
Tom Fitzgerald
Managing Director
Tom Fitzgerald joined Ashland Capital Partners as Managing Director in August of 2024. Before joining Ashland Capital Partners, Tom was a Premier Sales Account Executive at the Chicago Cubs with a focus on sourcing and fostering corporate and enterprise-level partnerships. Prior to the Chicago Cubs, Tom spent four years in executive search with a focus in industrials and manufacturing. Tom has a degree in Management from the University of Illinois.
tfitzgerald@ashlandcapitalpartners.com
Cole White
Business Development Specialist
Cole White joined Ashland Capital Partners in March of 2024 as a Business Development Specialist. In his role, Cole focuses on deal sourcing for Ashland and identifies potential acquisition targets for the firm. Cole will graduate in December of 2024 with a degree in Finance from Baylor University.