Our Team

Elie P. Azar is the Founder, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer of White Wolf Capital and its affiliates. Prior to founding White Wolf Capital and its affiliates, Elie worked at Cerberus Capital Management, Ernst & Young’s M&A Transaction Advisory group and Arthur Andersen. Elie has an MBA from Cornell University and a BA from the American University of Beirut. Elie holds a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charter and has also passed the U.S. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Examination as well as the Chartered Alternative Investment Association (CAIA) Level I Examination. Elie is a member of the CFA Institute and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Elie manages the overall business of White Wolf Capital and its affiliates.

elie.azar@whitewolfcapital.com

Blake Conner is a Managing Director focused on Private Equity investing at White Wolf Private Equity Management LLC. Prior to joining White Wolf Capital in March 2020, Blake held roles at RBC Capital Markets in Industrials Investment Banking and Leveraged Finance Capital Markets. Prior to joining RBC Capital Markets, Blake began his career at Raymond James where he completed a capital markets rotational program and was an Analyst within the investment bank. Additionally, Blake served as a White House intern in the Office of Public Liaison in Spring of 2007. Blake holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from Stetson University.

blake.conner@whitewolfcapital.com

Alon Debbi is a Managing Director focused on Private Equity investing at White Wolf Private Equity Management LLC. Prior to joining White Wolf Capital in September 2015 as an Analyst, Alon served in the Israeli Defense Forces (Special Forces). Alon passed the Level I of the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Examination and holds a Bachelor of Science in Math and Technology with the Highest Distinction from the State University of New York. Alon has also completed his Executive MBA from Columbia Business School (Class of 2020).

alon.debbi@whitewolfcapital.com

Armando Donado is currently the Chief Financial Officer of White Wolf Capital.  Armando joined White Wolf Capital in June 2020 as Vice President, Finance & Administration. Prior to joining White Wolf, Armando worked at Cherry Bekaert, LLP leading and managing tax engagements for a variety of clients including private equity and real estate funds, as well as foreign individuals and corporations investing in domestic private funds. Armando graduated from Florida International University with a BSc in Accounting as well as a Master of Accounting, Specialization in Tax. Armando has also completed the Wharton Finance for Executives program, under the Wharton Executive Education platform. Armando is a U.S. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Armando has also passed the Chartered Alternative Investment Association (CAIA) Level I Examination. Armando is responsible for the overall management of the firm’s core corporate functions, including leading the finance, accounting, tax and administrative functions at White Wolf.

armando.donado@whitewolfcapital.com

Corry Doyle joined White Wolf Capital in April 2015 as a member of the Advisory Board and became a Managing Director with the firm in October 2015. Corry oversees the firm’s Private Equity Operations group and plays a lead role in managing the firm’s Portfolio Company Advisors. Corry also serves on the board of several White Wolf Portfolio Companies. Prior to joining White Wolf, Corry worked at Remington Outdoor Company (a Cerberus Capital Management portfolio company), Cerberus Capital Management, and General Electric. Corry graduated Summa Cum Laude with a triple major in Finance, Marketing, and Management from the University of Kentucky where he was a varsity letterman on the football team. Corry is also a graduate of General Electric’s Financial Management Program.

corry.doyle@whitewolfcapital.com

Jordan Earnheardt is a Vice President focused on Private Equity investing at White Wolf Private Equity Management LLC. Prior to joining White Wolf Capital in June 2021, Jordan was an Associate at PNC Mezzanine Capital focused on Private Equity and Mezzanine investments. Prior to joining PNC Mezzanine, Jordan worked at PNC Capital Markets executing capital markets transactions for leveraged and sponsor-backed clients. Jordan also previously held roles at Huntington National Bank and PricewaterhouseCoopers. Jordan graduated Magna Cum Laude with dual degrees in Finance and Accounting from the University of Pittsburgh, was a U.S. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in the State of Pennsylvania (inactive), and is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Jordan was also previously registered with FINRA as a General Securities Representative (Series 7), State Securities Representative (Series 63), and Investment Banking Representative (Series 79).

jordan.earnheardt@whitewolfcapital.com

Joe Fleres joined White Wolf Capital in November 2020 and is currently a Vice President managing and overseeing the firm’s various administrative functions.  Prior to White Wolf, Joe graduated the Miami-Dade School of Justice, Police Academy in 1998 and subsequently served the Miami community as a police officer for 22 years.  During his tenure as a law enforcement officer, Joe was assigned to various units, including the Street Crimes Unit, Internal Affairs Investigations Unit, Internal Affairs Anti-Corruption Unit, Traffic Homicide Unit, and retired while serving as the Community Team Leader.  Joe has earned numerous commendations and awards, and holds 30 specialized training certificates from several Federal, State, and local law enforcement training institutes. Joe continues to be an active member with the Fraternal Order of Police and the Dade County Retired Police Officer’s Council.

joe.fleres@whitewolfcapital.com

Andres Gutierrez is a Managing Director focused on Private Equity investing at White Wolf Private Equity Management LLC. Prior to joining White Wolf Capital in January 2017, Andres worked at Houlihan Lokey and Deloitte & Touche. Andres graduated Magna Cum Laude with dual degrees in Finance and Accounting from Florida International University. Andres passed the Level I of the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Examination. Andres was also a U.S. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in the State of New York (inactive) and is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the CFA Institute. Andres was also previously registered with FINRA as a General Securities Representative (Series 63) and a Limited Representative – Investment Banking (Series 79).

andres.gutierrez@whitewolfcapital.com

Rahul Hukeri joined White Wolf Capital in June 2021 as Managing Director and Head of Private Funds. Rahul leads the firm’s Private Fund’s investment strategy. He is also responsible for Portfolio Monitoring & Reporting function, overseeing all direct and indirect investments. Rahul has over 16 years of experience in the areas of finance, accounting, portfolio management, and alternative asset valuation. Before joining White Wolf, Rahul was a Principal at KKR in its Private Markets group where he oversaw firm-wide portfolio company valuations and played a key role in overseeing portfolio company reporting for KKR. Before KKR, Rahul worked at Centerbridge Partners, Apollo Global Management, and Cerberus Capital Management. Rahul is an integral member of the Company’s investment and leadership team, where he focuses on credit portfolio management, valuation, and general oversight, as well as the execution of due diligence activities. Rahul will play a key role in managing the post-transaction reporting relationships for private credit. In addition, Rahul will serve as a director (or observer) on portfolio company boards across the credit portfolio. Rahul has an MBA from NYU’s Leonard N. Stern School of Business and is a member of the New York Society of Security Analysts.

rahul.hukeri@whitewolfcapital.com

Jack Kelly is a Senior Associate Associate focused on Private Credit investing at White Wolf Private Credit Management LLC. Prior to joining White Wolf Capital in September 2021, Jack worked at PNC Capital Markets as an Investment Banking Analyst in the Debt Capital Markets Group where he worked on various transactions, preparing investment materials for sell-side M&A, leveraged buyout scenarios, recapitalizations and debt financings. Jack received his Bachelor of Science in Finance and Accounting (dual major) as well as a Master of Accounting from Pennsylvania State University. Jack is also a Certified Public Accountant (actively licensed in the state of New York). 

Jack.Kelly@whitewolfcapital.com 

Judd Kohn joined White Wolf Private Credit Management LLC in April 2021 as Managing Director and Head of Private Credit Enterprise Lending Solutions. Prior to joining White Wolf, Judd worked at First Merchants Bank in its Sponsor Finance Group. At First Merchants, Judd was responsible for establishing the Southeast Region, and led the deal process on numerous lower middle-market credit opportunities. Prior to joining First Merchants Bank, Judd worked at CIBC Bank USA. At CIBC Judd was a Managing Director who was responsible for establishing relationships with lower middle-market and middle-market businesses and private equity firms. Across Judd’s 14-year career, he sourced, underwrote, and executed over $2.0 billion in lower middle-market and middle-market private credit transactions. Judd has a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Miami University (Ohio). Judd is an integral member of the Company’s investment and leadership team, and manages the day‐to‐day activities of White Wolf Private Credit, including execution of due diligence processes for each investment, managing deal flow and origination activities, and playing a key role in fundraising activities.

judd.kohn@whitewolfcapital.com

Richard Leggio is Managing Director of White Wolf Private Equity Management LLC. Richard joined White Wolf Capital in March 2018 as Vice President. Prior to joining White Wolf, Richard worked at Centerbridge Partners, a global private equity firm and distressed debt hedge fund. Prior to joining Centerbridge Partners, Rich worked at J.P. Morgan and Cerberus Capital Management. Richard has an MBA and BA from Adelphi University (New York). Richard plays a key role in managing the overall private equity team, assisting leadership in the allocation of capital and internal resources as well as overseeing the overall private equity portfolio.

rich.leggio@whitewolfcapital.com

Elias joined White Wolf in December 2020 as Managing Director of White Wolf Capital Canada Inc. to lead the firm’s expansion efforts in the Canadian market. Prior to joining White Wolf, Elias spent 15 years in private equity and investment banking at leading financial institutions, such as Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ), CIBC Capital Markets, Raymond James and Société Générale.  At CDPQ (Canada’s second largest pension fund), Elias was a Senior Director in the Private Equity, Infrastructure Investments Group. He worked on both private equity transactions as well as overall portfolio management. Elias has a BS from Univeriste Saint Joseph, an MBA from the Lebanese American University. He is also a CFA Charterholder since 2005.

eli.nohra@whitewolfcapital.ca

Don Ronchi joined White Wolf Capital in July 2012 as a member of the Advisory Board and became a Managing Director with the firm in January 2013. Don serves on the board of several White Wolf Portfolio Companies. Prior to joining White Wolf, Don held executive positions at Cerberus Capital Management, Raytheon Company, and General Electric. Don also has held academic appointments in the business schools of The Ohio State University, the University of Chicago, and La Universidad De Carabobo (Venezuela). Don earned his Masters and Doctorate degrees from Cornell University and the University of Chicago, respectively.

don.ronchi@whitewolfcapital.com

Jonathan Satter joined White Wolf Capital in July 2021 as a Senior Advisor and a member of the firm’s Advisory Board. In April 2022, Jonathan became the firm’s Chief Operating Officer and a Managing Director. Prior to joining White Wolf, Jonathan served as the Secretary of the Florida Department of Management Services, reporting to Governor Ron DeSantis. As Chief Operating Officer of the state government, Jonathan oversaw the business, workforce, and technology operations of Florida government for the $100 billion enterprise while overseeing a team of over 100,000 members. Prior to his public service, Jonathan led two companies from startup to exit, with one exit to a NYSE public company and the other one to a private equity backed professional services platform. Jonathan Satter received his AB from Rollins College and MBA from Nova University. 

Jonathan.Satter@whitewolfcapital.com

Kirk Senior joined White Wolf Capital LLC in March 2022 as Associate, Finance & Accounting. Prior to joining White Wolf, Kirk was a Tax and Audit Advanced Associate at Verdeja, De Armas & Trujillo, LLP, a leading middle market tax and accounting firm. Prior to working at Verdeja, De Armas & Trujillo, Kirk interned at the Securities and Exchange Commission in 2018. Kirk graduated from Florida State University, with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance, as well as a Masters in Finance.

kirk.senior@whitewolfcapital.com

Bryson Vargas is a Senior Associate focused on Private Credit investing at White Wolf Private Credit Management LLC. Prior to joining White Wolf Capital in August 2021, Bryson worked at J.P. Morgan as an Associate in the Syndicated Finance Group where he was responsible for the origination, structuring, and distribution of syndicated credit facilities supporting leveraged and sponsor-backed clients. Prior to that, Bryson was an Analyst in J.P. Morgan’s Credit Investment Banking Division. Bryson also previously worked in Corporate and Investment Banking Credit at SunTrust Robinson Humphrey as an Analyst. Bryson received a BBA in Finance from Southern Methodist University, Cox School of Business. 

Bryson.Vargas@whitewolfcapital.com