Steve Shank Bio

Steve has supported the investment activities of LFE Capital by evaluating potential investments and serving on portfolio company boards. He is the founder and former CEO of Capella Education Company. Prior to founding Capella, Steve served for 12 years as chairman and CEO of Tonka Corporation, a consumer products company. He began his career as an attorney with Dorsey & Whitney. Steve has served on the boards of Tennant Co. and Capella Education Company. Steve has a BA from the University of Iowa, an MA from the Fletcher School at Tufts University and a JD from Harvard Law School.