Prior to joining Kinderhook Partners, Michele was an Office Manager for Geocapital Partners, a leading venture capital firm managing over $500 million in a series of partnerships in North America and Europe. Prior to Geocapital, Michele was a Vice President at Credit Suisse First Boston in its Private Client Services department. At Credit Suisse, she directly supported the Managing Director and was responsible for all administrative and personnel functions. She has a B.S. in Management / Marketing from Montclair State College and an A.A. degree in Fashion Merchandising from University of Bridgeport.