LDR Partners Team

John “JD” F. Dolan II is a Partner and Co-Founder of LDR Growth Partners, where he focuses on building and leading high performing teams and negotiating complex strategic partnerships, both domestically and internationally. Most recently, JD successfully sourced and led LDR’s partnership with one of the world’s most well-respected value investing firms, Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited, spearheaded the establishment of a global innovation infrastructure, developed and facilitated a multi-national leadership and performance curriculum, and developed an industry-recognized corporate wellness and human capital optimization program. Prior to LDR, JD served as an Army infantry officer and later as a US Special Operations commander, where he led one of the most significant battles in the War on Terror, receiving the Bronze Star for Valor. JD’s work has been featured in various publications including Entrepreneur, Success, Business and American Express. JD often speaks on topics ranging from leadership and elite team building to executive fitness and corporate wellness. JD earned his undergraduate degree from Dickinson College and his MBA from Columbia University Business School. JD resides in Washington, D.C and has multiple hobbies and interests, including his family, holistic health & fitness and all things outdoors.