Experienced, focused and approachable. We are Thoma Bravo.

Noah Baer is a Valuation Associate at Thoma Bravo. Based in Chicago, he joined the firm in 2024. Noah helps manage the firm's valuation needs, including quarterly valuations across its buyout, growth equity, and credit investments. Before Thoma Bravo, he was an Associate on the Finance & Portfolio Valuations team with Monroe Capital, where he was responsible for Software, Media and Healthcare valuations. Noah holds a BA in Finance from the Eli Broad College of Business at Michigan State University.

 

Matt Bonistalli is an Accounting Associate at Thoma Bravo. Based in Chicago, he joined the firm in 2023. Before Thoma Bravo, he spent three years at PwC, including a year as a Senior Assurance Associate following his promotion at the two-year mark. Matt is a Certified Public Accountant and holds a BA in Accounting from The University of Texas at Austin.

Katie Brennan is Senior Vice President, Controller - Firm at Thoma Bravo. Based in Chicago, she joined the firm in 2005. Previously she worked in accounting and finance for Cargill Investor Services, GNI, Inc. and National Futures Association. Katie holds a BS in Accounting from University of Illinois and she is a Certified Public Accountant.

Julie Burns is Assistant Vice President, Accounting at Thoma Bravo. Based in Chicago, she joined the firm in 2018. Previously she worked in accounting and finance for Frontenac Company and Stern Cassello & Associates. Julie holds a BBA in Accounting from Saint Xavier University.

Michael Chang is a Senior Tax and Accounting Associate at Thoma Bravo. Based in Chicago, he joined the firm in 2021 to assist with general partner accounting and tax compliance. Before Thoma Bravo, he served as Senior Associate at BDO USA and as Global Compliance Tax Senior Associate at Ernst & Young Financial Services Office. Michael holds a Master of Accountancy from DePaul University and a BBA in Finance from Emory University.

Alex Chapman is a Tax and Accounting Manager at Thoma Bravo. Based in Chicago, Alex joined the firm in 2020 to assist with fund and general partner accounting and tax compliance. Previously he was a Tax Senior Associate at KPMG. Alex is a Certified Public Accountant, and he holds a Master of Accounting Science degree and a BAS in Accounting from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Jenny Chong is an Accounting Manager at Thoma Bravo. Based in Chicago, she joined the firm in 2021. Before Thoma Bravo, Jenny was an Officer for Northern Trust Company in the Private Capital Administration and Alternative Fund Services group. Previously she worked in HR shared services for McDonald’s Corporation. Jenny holds a BS in Business Management from DePaul University.

 

Amy Coleman Redenbaugh is a Managing Director and Thoma Bravo's Chief Financial Officer. Based in Chicago, she joined the firm in 2008 and is responsible for all finance/accounting, tax, portfolio valuation, and financial reporting. Private Funds CFO named her to its inaugural list of Changemakers who helped shape the CFO role within private equity. Before joining Thoma Bravo, Amy was the Chief Financial Officer of Quinten Road Management, an asset manager formed by GE Antares and Northwestern Mutual to provide junior capital supporting sponsor-led middle-market leveraged buyouts. Earlier in her career, she was a Tax Manager in the Private Client Services Group at Arthur Andersen. Amy received a BS in Business Administration and Accounting from Indiana University of Pennsylvania.

Meghan Creed is a Senior Accounting Associate at Thoma Bravo. Based in Chicago, she joined the firm in 2016. Previously she worked in accounting at Weltman Bernfield. Meghan earned a BS in Accounting from Elmhurst College.

Kimberly Crittenden is Senior Payroll Associate at Thoma Bravo. Based in Chicago, she joined the firm in 2022. Before Thoma Bravo, she was the Payroll Coordinator at East Bank Club. Kimberly holds a BA in Psychology from the University of Illinois in Chicago.

Natalie Doak is Treasury Manager at Thoma Bravo. Based in Chicago, she rejoined the firm in 2021. Natalie worked as a consultant on the Thoma Bravo finance team before joining full-time to assist with treasury operations and onboarding new investors and new funds. Earlier, she worked as an Accounting Admin on the Finance team at Thoma Bravo. Before Thoma Bravo, Natalie was a Customer Service Representative with Ecologic, LLC. She began her career in sports marketing and sales as an Account Executive for the Chicago Fire soccer team and with the University of Oregon student government, where she helped manage a $10 million budget and negotiated relationships between students and the athletic department. Natalie holds a BS in Business Administration from the University of Oregon.

Payton Donnan is a Senior Valuation Associate at Thoma Bravo. Based in Chicago, she joined the firm in 2023 and assists in managing quarterly valuations of the firm's portfolio companies. Before Thoma Bravo, she was a Valuation Advisory Associate at Stout. Payton graduated cum laude from The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business with a BS in Finance.

Tricia Douglas is Assistant Vice President, Accounting at Thoma Bravo. Based in Chicago, she joined the firm in 2024. Prior to Thoma Bravo, she was an Assistant Controller at Industrial Growth Partners working on fund accounting, management company operations, tax, audit, and valuations. She also held similar accounting roles at Versant Ventures and BlackRock. Tricia has a BS in Accountancy from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Brian Dunford is a Senior Vice President, Head of Valuation at Thoma Bravo. Based in Chicago, he joined the firm in 2016. Previously he worked for Ernst & Young. Brian holds an MBA from University of Notre Dame and a BA in History and Education from Colgate University.

Dariusz Dziurdzik is Vice President, Tax and Accounting at Thoma Bravo. Based in Chicago, he joined the firm in 2019. Dariusz is responsible for the firm's tax and financial reporting as it relates to funds and GP entities. Previously he worked for PwC, most recently as Senior Tax Manager. Before that, he was the Senior Tax Associate - Financial Services at Ernst & Young. Dariusz is a Certified Public Accountant, and he holds a Masters of Accountancy from the University of Notre Dame Mendoza College of Business and a BBA in Accounting and Finance from Loyola University Chicago.

Kevin Feng is a Senior Valuation Associate at Thoma Bravo. Based in Chicago, he joined the firm in 2022. Kevin helps manage the firm's valuation needs, including quarterly valuations of its investments. Previously he was a Financial Analyst with Hilco Valuation Services. Kevin is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®) charterholder, and he has an MS degree in Finance from Purdue University and a BS in Finance from Southeast Missouri State University.

Saneshia Foster is Vice President, Tax and Accounting at Thoma Bravo. Based in Chicago, she joined the firm in 2017. She joined Thoma Bravo from the Financial Services Office group at Ernst & Young LLP, where she was a Tax Manager working with private equity and other asset management clients.  Previously, Saneshia worked as a Tax Senior Manager at Morgan Stanley and Tax Manager at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, where she focused on financial services clients. She holds a BS in Accounting from University of Illinois at Chicago and is a Certified Public Accountant.

Matthew Gilman is an Accounting Associate at Thoma Bravo. Based in Chicago, he joined the firm in 2024. Before Thoma Bravo, he was an Assurance Associate in the Asset & Wealth Management group at PwC. Matthew holds an MAcc and a BA in Accounting from the Farmer School of Business at Miami University.

Caitlin Howard is a Vice President, Tax and Accounting at Thoma Bravo. Based in Chicago, she joined the firm in 2020. Caitlin is responsible for the firm's tax and financial reporting. Previously she worked for Ernst & Young, most recently as a Tax Manager. Before EY, she was the Senior Tax Accountant at Franklin Monroe Administrative Services and a Senior Tax Associate at PwC. Caitlin is a Certified Public Accountant, and she holds a BBA in Accounting and a BA in Asian Languages and Literature (Japanese) from the University of Iowa – Henry B. Tippie College of Business.

Shari Huisman is Senior Director, Chief Accounting Officer at Thoma Bravo. Based in Chicago, she joined the firm in 2012 from JPMorgan’s Private Equity and Real Estate Services group, where she was an Assistant Vice President providing fund administration services to private equity clients. Prior to JPMorgan, she was an Audit Manager at Ernst & Young working on private equity and other asset management clients. Shari is a Certified Public Accountant and has a BS in Accounting and a Masters of Professional Accountancy degree from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Kevin Kim is a Valuation Manager at Thoma Bravo. Based in Chicago, he joined the firm in 2019. Prior to Thoma Bravo, he worked for Duff & Phelps as a Portfolio Valuation Analyst and most recently a Senior Associate. Kevin has his BS in Accountancy and Finance from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Paul Li is Vice President, Assistant Controller - Buyout Funds at Thoma Bravo. Based in Chicago, he joined the firm in 2019. Prior to Thoma Bravo, he worked for Deloitte & Touche LLP, where he held several titles with his final being Audit Manager. Paul earned both his BS in Accountancy and his Masters in Accounting Science from the University of Illinois at Urbana- Champaign.

Andy Lueke is Senior Vice President, Head of Tax at Thoma Bravo. Based in Chicago, he joined the firm in 2015. Previously he was a Tax Senior at PricewaterhouseCoopers, where he worked with private equity and other asset management clients. Andy holds a Masters of Accountancy and a BBA in Accounting from University of Wisconsin.

Sara Lui is a Tax and Accounting Manager at Thoma Bravo. Based in Chicago, she joined the firm in 2021 to assist with fund and general partner entities’ financial reporting and tax compliance. Previously Sara spent several years at PwC, most recently as a Tax Manager in the Asset Wealth Management group. Sara is a Certified Public Accountant, and she holds a Master in Professional Accounting, a BBA in Accounting, and a BA in Psychology from The University of Texas at Austin.

Charles Maher (Charlie) is a Valuation Associate at Thoma Bravo. Based in Chicago, he joined the firm in 2024. Charlie helps manage the firm's valuation needs, including quarterly valuations across its buyout, growth equity, and credit investments. Before Thoma Bravo, he was a Valuation Associate with Hilco Valuation Services and a Quantitative Equity Research Analyst at First Trust. Charlie holds a BS in Accounting and Finance from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University. 

Adam McIntosh is Vice President, Accounting and Operations at Thoma Bravo. Based in Chicago, he joined the firm in 2016. Adam works closely with the finance leadership team on operational responsibilities. Prior to Thoma Bravo, he worked in accounting at Northern Trust. He earned his BS in Accounting & Finance from DePaul University. 

Liz Munoz is a Senior Accounting Associate at Thoma Bravo. Based in Chicago, she joined the firm in 2022. Before Thoma Bravo, Liz spent over four years at SAC Wireless, most recently as a Financial Accountant. Previously she worked in event planning for Mikva Challenge and The Executives' Club of Chicago. Liz holds a BBA from Saint Xavier University.

Kathy Nalepka is Assistant Vice President, Valuation at Thoma Bravo. Based in Chicago, she joined the firm in 2021. As part of the valuation team, she helps manage quarterly valuations of the firm's portfolio companies. Before Thoma Bravo, Kathy spent six years at global accounting consultancy Crowe LLP, most recently as a Valuation Manager. She also volunteers for various nonprofits focusing on teaching financial literacy to under-resourced communities. Kathy graduated summa cum laude with a BS in Finance Honors and Economics from DePaul University, and she studied International Economics at Budapest Corvinus University.

Grant Nelson is a Valuation Associate at Thoma Bravo. Based in Chicago, he joined the firm in 2023. Grant helps manage quarterly valuations across the firm's buyout, growth equity and credit investments. Before Thoma Bravo, he worked as a Business Valuation Analyst for Stout. Grant holds a BS in Finance from the Gies College of Business at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

Kristy Pike is Senior Vice President, Controller - Buyout Funds at Thoma Bravo. Based in Chicago, she joined the firm in 2016. She joined Thoma Bravo from JPMorgan Chase’s Private Equity and Real Estate Services group, where she was an Assistant Vice President providing fund administration services to private equity clients. Prior to JPMorgan, Kristy was an Audit Senior at Deloitte & Touche working on hedge fund, private equity fund, and mutual fund audits. Kristy holds a BS in Accounting and Finance from DePaul University and is a Certified Public Accountant.

Sandra Popovic is Vice President, Credit Operations at Thoma Bravo. Based in Chicago, she joined the firm in 2018. Previously she was an Assurance Manager at Plante Moran. Sandra is a Certified Public Accountant, and she has a BS in Accounting and a Master of Accounting Science from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

 

Kristel Ramos is a Senior Accounting Associate at Thoma Bravo. Based in Chicago, she joined the firm in 2021. Kristel works on the Finance team focusing on the firm's equity funds. Before Thoma Bravo, she spent several years at Northern Trust, most recently as a Senior Accountant on the Private Capital Administration team. Kristel holds a Master of Science in Accountancy from DePaul University and a BA in Economics from the University of Illinois at Chicago.

Marisol Rios is an Accounting Analyst at Thoma Bravo. Based in Chicago, she joined the firm in 2021 to assist with investor onboarding and operations. Previously, Marisol was an Accountant at Stern Cassello and Associates, LLP focusing on the firm’s private equity and venture capital clients. Marisol graduated from Fox College with an Associate of Applied Science degree in Business Administration.

Charlie Rittner is Senior Associate, Credit Operations at Thoma Bravo. Based in Chicago, he joined the firm in 2021. Charlie works on the Finance team focusing on the firm's credit funds. Before Thoma Bravo, he spent several years in the Jackson National Life Insurance Company family of companies. Most recently, he was a Title Fund Accountant with Jackson National Asset Management, a subsidiary of Jackson National that provides specialized asset management and retail brokerage services. Before that, he was a Strategic Support Associate for Jackson National in Michigan. Charlie holds a BA in Finance from Michigan State University – Eli Broad College of Business.

Annie Siu is Vice President, Accounting and Operations at Thoma Bravo. Based in Chicago, she joined the firm in 2017.  Previously she was with Northern Trust as a Fund Accountant in the Private Equity Fund Administration group serving as team lead on many clients. Prior to that, Annie was a Fund Accountant in JPMorgan Chase’s Private Equity and Real Estate Services group, where she was an Officer providing fund administration services to private equity clients.  Annie holds a Master of Science in Accountancy and a BS in Business Management from DePaul University.

Will Slagel is an Accounting Associate at Thoma Bravo. Based in Chicago, he joined the firm in 2023. Before Thoma Bravo, he was an Auditor with Ernst & Young. Will holds a Master of Accountancy and a Bachelor of Accounting from University of Kentucky.

Marcin Spik is Vice President, Tax and Accounting at Thoma Bravo. Based in Chicago, he joined the firm in 2023 to assist with tax compliance and accounting for the general partner entities. Before Thoma Bravo, Marcin was a Senior Tax Manager for the Investment Funds group at Plante Moran. Previously, he held several tax management roles for global accounting and professional services firms, including PwC and Crowe LLP. Marcin is a Certified Public Accountant. He has a Master of Accounting Science degree and graduated with highest honors with a BS in Accountancy and a BS in Finance from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Liam Stewart is a Senior Valuation Associate at Thoma Bravo. Based in Chicago, he joined the firm in 2021. As part of the valuation team, Liam helps manage the firm's valuation needs, including quarterly valuations of its credit and equity investments. Previously he worked for Lincoln International's Valuations & Opinions Group, where he performed portfolio valuations and assisted Lincoln in rendering fairness and solvency opinions. Before that, he was an analyst in Stout's Corporate Valuation Advisory practice. Liam is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame, where he graduated cum laude with a BBA in Finance.

Max Werner is an Accounting Manager at Thoma Bravo. Based in Chicago, he joined the firm in 2023. Before Thoma Bravo, Max spent almost five years with Citadel, most recently as a Senior Corporate Accountant. Previously, he was a Senior Accountant with EY. Max holds a Master of Accountancy and a BBA in Accounting from University of Wisconsin-Madison.