Bio

Mr. Vivian joined Prism Capital in 1999 and became a Partner in POF’s and PMF I’s general partners in 2003. Mr. Vivian has over 14 years of experience investing in and lending to middle market companies, and he has been integral in structuring, negotiating and monitoring investments in both POF and PMF I. He was an active member on the boards of Fitzroy Dearborn Publishing, and Fieldlgass and is currently on the boards of Banner Holdings, Via and Newser. Prior to joining Prism, Mr. Vivian was an associate in BancAmerica Securities’ leveraged finance group serving as both a senior lender and investment banker for the placement of subordinated debt. In this role, he evaluated, structured, negotiated and executed senior loans for the bank’s portfolio as well as syndicating bank loans and raising high yield bonds. Prior to joining BancAmerica, he was a territory manager for Parker Hannifin Corporation. Additionally, Mr. Vivian is a past Chairman of the National Association of Small Business Investment Companies (NASBIC) and has also served as the President of the Midwest Regional Association of SBICs. He currently serves on the Institutional Investor and PAC Committees for the Illinois Venture Capital Association. Mr. Vivian received both an MBA and a BS in General Engineering from the University of Illinois.