Bio

Mr. Spence joined Striker Partners as a Managing Principal in 1999, and has primary responsibility for sourcing, structuring and negotiating transactions, as well as evaluating operating performance, coordinating financial and legal due diligence and reviewing transaction agreements for Striker's Investments. Mr. Spence spends much of his time working directly with portfolio company management teams to better position the businesses for long-term growth. Prior to joining Striker, Mr. Spence worked directly for the Office of the Chief Executive at Deloitte & Touche ("D&T") in New York, analyzing and executing principal investment opportunities for the firm on a global basis. While at D&T, he played a key role in structuring, negotiating and closing numerous transactions in various countries. Mr. Spence has significant financial, operational and strategic business experience within the life sciences, manufacturing and business services industries. Mr. Spence earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Bowdoin College and his M.B.A. from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. Mr. Spence’s past and present board directorships include: Little Spurs Pediatric Urgent Care, Professional Credential Service, Inc., Surgent McCoy, LLC, Touchstone Wireless, LP, YSC Sports, LP, High Performance Sports, LLC, Eastern Wireless, LP, LaserGrade, LP, Larex, Inc. and Nurture, Inc., and he is the chairman of the Board of Trustees of South Shore Conservatory in Hingham, MA.