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Kevin joined Capitol Peak Partners in 2018 and is responsible for sourcing, evaluating and executing investments, and then providing operational guidance post-acquisition. Prior to Capitol Peak, Kevin served as Executive Vice President of WhiteWave where he was President of Americas Food & Beverages, the Company’s primary operating segment. Kevin led the U.S. and Canada operating functions where he oversaw WhiteWave’s portfolio of leading brands, including Silk, International Delight, Horizon Organic, So Delicious, Vega, Stok, Earthbound and Wallaby. Prior to WhiteWave, Kevin was President & COO of Saputo Dairy Foods USA, an operating segment of Saputo, a global dairy manufacturer based in Montreal, Canada. Kevin previously was President & COO of Morningstar Foods, an operating segment of Dean Foods, which was ultimately sold to Saputo for $1.5BN. Following the transaction, Kevin and his management team led the post-merger integration. Prior to Dean Foods, Kevin was Executive Vice President & Chief Commercial Officer of Swift & Company, a private equity-owned protein company with U.S. and Australian operations and sales offices throughout Asia and Mexico. Swift was ultimately acquired by JBS of Brazil for $1.4BN. Earlier in his career, Kevin held various operating and general management positions, including SVP and General Manager at ConAgra Foods. Kevin received his BS from the University of Nebraska. Kevin currently serves on the Board of Directors of Denver KLIFE, the Board of Trustees and Investment Committee of the Nebraska Foundation, and is Chairman of the Dean’s Advisory Board of the University of Nebraska College of Business.