Chris Carleson

Chris Carleson joined CVF Capital Partners in 2012 and is responsible for originating, structuring, closing, and monitoring portfolio investments.  Prior to joining CVF Capital Partners, Chris was with ING Group in their Variable Annuities division.  In his role, Chris worked with external wholesalers to expand the Company's footprint in the Midwest and manage individual investment accounts in tandem with independent financial brokers.

At CVF Capital Partners, Chris has led or participated in investments in healthcare, manufacturing, recycling, landscape management, logistics, business services, gaming, and hospitality throughout the Western U.S. He currently sits on the boards of Precision Machine & Manufacturing, Utility Telecom, Gary Platt Manufacturing, Recreation Resource Management, Initiative Foods, and Vege Labs where he has partnered with owners and other sponsors to generate growth and realize significant value for shareholders and employees.  He has also been an observer on the boards of Molded Devices, Valley Healthcare Staffing, and Source Logistics.

Chris earned an M.B.A. from the University of California, Davis, and a B.S. from the University of California, Irvine.  He also holds Series 6 and Series 63 FINRA licenses (inactive).