Portfolio Logic Team & Bios
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Jeffrey D. Zients, Founder and Managing Partner
Jeff Zients is the founder and managing partner of Portfolio Logic. He previously served as both Chairman of the Board of The Advisory Board Company and Chairman of the Board of The Corporate Executive Board Company, two business-to-business content companies.
Michael A. D’Amato, Founding Partner
Mike D’Amato is a founding partner of Portfolio Logic. Prior to forming Portfolio Logic, he was Chief Financial Officer, Executive Vice President, and a member of the Board of Directors of The Corporate Executive Board Company and The Advisory Board Company.
Eric Minkove, Senior Principal
Eric Minkove is a Senior Principal at Portfolio Logic, which he joined in 2004. Eric is responsible for evaluating, acquiring and monitoring the performance of Portfolio Logic’s private equity and activist investments. Eric also serves as the interim CFO at Best Practices, Inc. and is a Director of Timbuk2 Designs, Inc. and PSA Healthcare.
Sam von Pollaro, CFA, Principal
Sam von Pollaro is a Principal at Portfolio Logic, which he joined in 2005. Sam focuses on Portfolio Logic’s investments in private companies and is co-leading its efforts in postsecondary healthcare education.
Winston Lord, Principal
Winston Lord is a Principal at Portfolio Logic, which he joined in 2006. Winston is co-leading its efforts in postsecondary healthcare education.
John P. Johnson, Associate
John Johnson is an Associate at Portfolio Logic, where he focuses on evaluating and monitoring investments in both public and private companies. He is also responsible for Portfolio Logic's brokerage relationships and serves as head trader.
Jean-Baptiste Cossart, Analyst
Jean-Baptiste Cossart is an Analyst at Portfolio Logic, where he evaluates and monitors investments in both public and private companies.
Jennifer Nance, Chief of Staff
Jennifer Nance is the Chief of Staff at Portfolio Logic, where she is responsible for the Human Resources and Finance functions, as well as company-wide projects and events.
Katherine S. Kapinos, Senior Executive Assistant
Katherine Kapinos is the Senior Executive Assistant for Portfolio Logic and its Managing Partner, Jeff Zients. She also helps coordinate the operations of the firm’s executive office.
Gracie Holston, Administrative Assistant
Gracie Holston is an Administrative Assistant at Portfolio Logic, where she provides administrative support to Michael D’Amato and the firm’s executive office.
