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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 Chairman of Wohler Technologies, Inc., Director of Pyramid Technologies, Inc. Formerly, John was Co-Chairman of Ligchine Corporation International, Chairman of Hamer, LLC, Hand-Quilter, Inc. and Rugby Manufacturing, and a Director of Westside Equipment Holdings, LLC,  Consolidated Equipment Group, LLC, 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 Chairman of Wohler Technologies, Inc., Director of Pyramid Technologies, Inc. Formerly, John was Co-Chairman of Ligchine Corporation International, Chairman of Hamer, LLC, Hand-Quilter, Inc. and Rugby Manufacturing, and a Director of Westside Equipment Holdings, LLC,  Consolidated Equipment Group, LLC, 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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