SUSTAINABILITY AT VOLERY

Climate positive​
We offset Volery's emissions through sustainable reforestation, one of the most effective solutions to solve climate change. ​We have offset 1.5 times the emissions of our carbon footprint through ON A MISSION to become a climate positive company. 

Employee ownership
​Companies with employee ownership structures see greater productivity, higher profitability, and increased revenue as well as employee financial benefit. We have structured Volery on this basis, whereby every employee is eligible to be an equity owner of the firm.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)
Diversity brings many advantages to an organization including increased profitability and creativity, stronger governance, and better problem-solving abilities. Volery is committed to addressing DEI within our firm as well as within our portfolio.

TEAM

Emanuel Citron
​Managing Partner

Manny has extensive financial services focused private equity experience, including with investments in 10 asset managers totaling more than $1.7 billion invested and capital raises totaling more than $15 billion. Previously, he was at Stone Point Capital; Bain Consulting, Traditional Matchmakers and Beacon Group. Manny earned his MBA from Wharton (Palmer Scholar) and BS from Wharton (Magna Cum Laude).

Ellen Carey Maginnis
Partner, Head of Impact

Ellen is a sustainability and impact measurement professional with extensive experience working with the private sector on social and environmental issues​, developing impact frameworks, and sustainability standards. Previously, she was at Global Impact Investing Network (GIIN) and PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC). Ellen earned her MA from Johns Hopkins University and BA from Johns Hopkins University (with Honors).

Daniel C. Stein
Co-founder & Partner

Danny is a seasoned private equity executive, including 12 years as CEO of an alternative investment platform with a fully realized track record across 32 investments. Previously, he was at MacAndrews and Forbes, Deluxe Entertainment Services Group, Dimensional Associates, and JDS Capital Management. Danny earned his BS from Cornell University.

Michael Pertnoy
Partner, Head of Operations
​& Business Development

Michael is a social entrepreneur and innovation-focused corporate development executive with operational, strategic, and transactional experience. Previously, he was at Deluxe Entertainment Services Group, a subsidiary of MacAndrews & Forbes, and CEO of Righteous Pictures. Michael earned a BA from University of Pennsylvania (Cum Laude).

Cort Ahl
Principal, Investments​​

Cort has five years of experience as an investment professional and more than seven years of experience in the financial services industry with deep private equity investment expertise. Previously, he was at Apollo Global Management, Neuberger Berman, and Nomura. Cort earned a BA from ​Duke University. 

Mackenzie Colgan Reinoso
Principal, Marketing/IR

Kenzie has 10 years of experience in business development, asset management and the non-profit sector developing marketing strategies and working with asset owners to leverage their capital to create a positive impact. Previously, she was at Work Capital, ImpactAssets, and Acumen Fund. Kenzie earned a BA from Skidmore College (Cum Laude).

Melissa Eng
Senior Associate & Design Director

Melissa has experience building out, maintaining, and streamlining business operations. Previously, she was at Share Local Media and Stone Point Capital. Melissa earned a BA from Bucknell University (Magna Cum Laude).

Ares Management Corporation is a minority shareholder of Volery and provides strategic support to Volery and our portfolio companies