we are a chicago based private equity firm that makes control investments in middle market companies . since 1994 we have utilized our deep industry knowledge and extensive executive relationships to create value with our portfolio companies . about uswe typically invest in middle market companies with enterprise values ranging between 30 million and 500 million . collectively we have over 50 years of experience in private equity and have invested more than 3 billion in equity capital in 200 transactions.we target three business sectors infrastructure servicesniche manufacturingeducation servicesour goal is to invest in companies that can benefit from our extensive strategic financial and operational experience . we create long term partnerships with our management teams that have lasted well beyond the life of our investments . these relationships have been built on a foundation of experience trust transparency and integrity . our investment strategywe believe maximizing value means building our companies as if we are going to own them forever . learn more about our investment strategy our portfolioour unique approach focuses on aligning our core values and strategic approach with our partners to build sustainable long term value and market leadership . active investments past investments teamour team has broad investment and management experience coupled with specific industry expertise and a passion for what we do . view all investment professionals operating executives administrative & finance avy h. stein christopher f. larson eric r. hinkle alexander n. gart david t. mills tatum bartlett stu reed christopher g. boehm denis suggs kevin hostetler jim estes lawson f. ellinor recent news news jan 18 2016 john bartlett jan 18 2016 john bartlett education partners appoints new chief financial officer jan 18 2016 john bartlett jan 18 2016 john bartlett jan 18 2016 john bartlett jan 18 2016 john bartlett sep 3 2015 john bartlett sep 3 2015 john bartlett education corporation of america completes purchase of kaplan college campuses expansion broadens campus locations and eca s portfolio of brands sep 3 2015 john bartlett sep 3 2015 john bartlett sep 3 2015 john bartlett sep 3 2015 john bartlett aug 13 2015 john bartlett aug 13 2015 john bartlett willis stein & partners announces the addition of a new investment professional aug 13 2015 john bartlett aug 13 2015 john bartlett aug 13 2015 john bartlett aug 13 2015 john bartlett jun 15 2015 john bartlett jun 15 2015 john bartlett education corporation of america completes purchase of new england college of business and finance jun 15 2015 john bartlett jun 15 2015 john bartlett jun 15 2015 john bartlett jun 15 2015 john bartlett may 15 2015 john bartlett may 15 2015 john bartlett fdhv velocitels appoints new chief financial officer may 15 2015 john bartlett may 15 2015 john bartlett may 15 2015 john bartlett may 15 2015 john bartlett feb 25 2015 john bartlett feb 25 2015 john bartlett fdh velocitel 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chief financial officer nov 12 2012 john bartlett nov 12 2012 john bartlett nov 12 2012 john bartlett nov 12 2012 john bartlett aug 29 2012 john bartlett aug 29 2012 john bartlett willis stein & partners landmark partners and vision capital complete innovative transaction aug 29 2012 john bartlett aug 29 2012 john bartlett aug 29 2012 john bartlett aug 29 2012 john bartlett view all contact uswe d love to hear from you . name name first name last name company email address subject message thank you address willis stein & partners1033 skokie blvd ste 360northbrook il 60062 4137phone 312 422 2400 fax 312 422 2424 back to top 2016 willis stein & partners management iii l.l.c.