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John E. Palmer

Founding Partner
San Francisco

FOR BIG SCREENS

John co-founded Hanover in 1994 and is a Partner. He is currently Co-Chairman of Ligchine Corporation International, Chairman of Wohler Technologies, Inc., Director of Westside Equipment Holdings, LLC, Director of Pyramid Technologies, Inc. and Director of Consolidated Equipment Group, LLC. Formerly, John was Chairman of Hamer, LLC, Hand-Quilter, Inc. and Rugby Manufacturing, and a Director of Solidscape, Inc. and Bri-Mar Manufacturing, LLC. 

Prior to forming Hanover, John was a Vice-President with Wells Fargo Bank, having held operating roles in strategic finance, marketing, and strategic planning. Previously, he was a management consultant with Mercer Management Consulting. John received a MBA from the Kellogg School at Northwestern University and a BA in Economics from Dartmouth College. In addition, John has received CFA designation.

Email: [email protected]

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John E. Palmer

Founding Partner
San Francisco

FOR SMALL SCREENS

John co-founded Hanover in 1994 and is a Partner. He is currently Co-Chairman of Ligchine Corporation International, Chairman of Wohler Technologies, Inc., Director of Westside Equipment Holdings, LLC, Director of Pyramid Technologies, Inc. and Director of Consolidated Equipment Group, LLC. Formerly, John was Chairman of Hamer, LLC, Hand-Quilter, Inc. and Rugby Manufacturing, and a Director of Solidscape, Inc. and Bri-Mar Manufacturing, LLC. 

Prior to forming Hanover, John was a Vice-President with Wells Fargo Bank, having held operating roles in strategic finance, marketing, and strategic planning. Previously, he was a management consultant with Mercer Management Consulting. John received a MBA from the Kellogg School at Northwestern University and a BA in Economics from Dartmouth College. In addition, John has received CFA designation.

Email: [email protected]

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Investing nationally, based in San Francisco and Portland, Hanover Partners is a private equity firm focused on growing small-to-medium sized companies in partnership with management.
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Prestwick Partners has worked with the Hanover team on numerous successful transactions over the last decade. Their consistent focus on small-to-medium sized specialty manufacturers is a rare discipline. Hanover’s focus has enabled them to develop sector expertise, leading to value-added relationships with their management partners, and excellent investment outcomes.

Fritz Richards Managing Director and Co-Founder, Prestwick Partners, LLC
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Aaron C. Aiken, Managing Partner
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415-788-8680

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John E. Palmer, Founding Partner
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