Jacob Ginsburg
EXPERIENCE Prior to joining Council, Jacob was an Associate at SSM where he focused on software and healthcare growth investing. Prior to working in private equity, Jacob worked in investment banking at Bailey & Co and Nfluence Partners. COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT / INTERESTS Outside of the office, Jacob spends his time cooking, watching sports, and exploring […]
Colette Edgar
EXPERIENCE Colette Edgar focuses on portfolio value creation by providing strategic and operational support to portfolio company executive teams. Council Capital’s value creation strategy involves utilizing its extensive healthcare operating knowledge, transaction experience, strategic resources, and industry relationships to increase long-term customer and shareholder value. Prior to joining Council Capital, she worked for McKinsey and […]
Ryan Cole
Experience Prior to joining Council Capital, Ryan worked in investment banking as a Senior Vice President with Bailey and Company. He started his career in public accounting with the audit group at Pricewaterhouse Coopers before joining the Transaction Advisory Services group at LBMC. Education Ryan received a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of […]
Krysta Cass
EXPERIENCE Krysta joined Council Capital to help deepen the firm’s strategic reserves and drive long-term value across the portfolio. She partners closely with executive teams to support transformational growth, going deep when needed to unlock operational efficiencies, accelerate commercial performance, and scale sustainably. Prior to joining Council, Krysta worked with Blue Wolf Capital Partners, a […]
Chris Smith
EXPERIENCE Chris joined Council Capital in 2023 as the Chief Financial Officer. His responsibilities include leading the firm’s accounting, finance, and compliance functions. Prior to joining Council, Chris was the Head of Fund Services North America at TMF Group (formerly Venture Back Office) where he spent twelve years, helping the team build and grow a […]
Tim Schulte
EXPERIENCE Tim Schulte focuses on portfolio value creation by providing strategic and operational support to portfolio company executive teams. Council Capital’s value creation strategy involves utilizing its extensive healthcare operating knowledge, transaction experience, strategic resources, and industry relationships to increase long-term customer and shareholder value. Tim’s career sits at the intersection of healthcare and technology. […]
Kevin Fahey
EXPERIENCE Kevin Fahey brings to the firm his experience in healthcare investing and an understanding of strategic operations, given his track record as both an investor and an operator. Through his execution of over 30 investments as an operator and investor, he has demonstrated success in sourcing, evaluating, governance, and exiting investments that yield positive […]
Grant Jackson
EXPERIENCE Grant Jackson joined Council Capital in 2009 and is the firm’s Managing Partner. He has focused entirely on private equity investing in the healthcare services and healthcare IT sectors since 2001. Prior to joining Council, Grant worked with two other private equity firms, The Aurora Funds and First Analysis Corporation. He began his career […]
