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Proskauer expands private funds practice with new addition

Law firm Proskauer has named Warren Allan as a partner for its global private funds practice. He is based in London.

Dougherty joins Roland Foods as CEO

Roland Foods LLC, a portfolio company of Vestar Capital Partners, said Sept. 9 that Keith Dougherty has joined the company as chief executive officer. Tyler Hawes, who has led Roland since the retirement of former CEO Jim Wagner this spring, will continue to serve as president. Dougherty was most recently senior vice president, merchandising, pricing & inventory at Essendant Inc.

Bass, Berry & Sims appoint Humphreys and Thomas as co-chairs of healthcare PE team

Law firm Bass, Berry & Sims has named Angela Humphreys and Ryan Thomas as co-chairs of the healthcare private equity team. Thomas will also serve as chair of the firm's general industry private equity team.

Huron Capital adds partner to Flex Equity team

Huron Capital has named Tony Pulice as a partner for its Flex Equity team. Previously, he was a principal at Rockbridge Growth Equity Management LP and vice president of private equity at Goldman Sachs.

Waud Capital appoints Albers as capital markets VP

Waud Capital Partners has named Matthew Albers as vice president of capital markets. Previously, he worked at Antares Capital where he was vice president in the capital markets group.

Partners Capital taps Schwartz as West Coast adviser

Partners Capital Investment Group LLP has named Marc Schwartz as a strategic adviser for its West Coast office. Previously, Schwartz was the chief investment officer for the Broad family office and The Broad Foundations in Los Angeles.

St. Cloud Capital ramps up team with new addition

St. Cloud Capital has named Sibyl Kavak to its investment team. Previously, she worked at City National Bank.

PE-backed Black Sage recruits Schmidt as president

Boise, Idaho-based Black Sage Technologies, a provider of counter-unmanned aircraft systems solutions, has named Rick Schmidt as president. Most recently, Schmidt was senior vice president and general manager of Vertex Aerospace. Black Sage is a portfolio company of Acorn Growth Companies.

Clarion adds five to staff

Clarion Capital Partners has expanded its team with five new additions. Ariana Klener has joined as a senior associate to the firm's private equity investment team while Kevin Liss and Rishab Mittal have come aboard as associates. And, Ho Hong Lau has joined the firm's structured credit team as an associate.

Bookend Capital hires two

Bookend Capital Partners, a middle-market private equity firm, has hired Harshad Khurjekar as a principal and Andrew Masi as an associate. Previously, Khurjekar worked as a principal at RSM's transaction advisory services group while Masi worked at Ernst & Young's transaction diligence group.