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PE-backed KPA recruits Fanning as president and CEO

KPA, a provider of environmental health and safety risk management solutions, has named Chris Fanning as president and CEO. Previously, Fanning worked at Survey Sampling International where he was president and CEO. KPA is backed by Providence Equity Partners.

PE-backed ACS taps Tolleson as COO

American Construction Source, a national building materials platform for custom home builders and repair and remodel contractors, has named Tom Tolleson as chief operating officer. Previously, he was Midwest division president of ACS portfolio company Meek’s Lumber Company. ACS is backed by Angeles Equity Partners and Clearlake Capital Group.

PE-backed ERG names president and CEO

Evolution Research Group, a clinical research site business serving pharmaceutical companies and CROs, has appointed Davide Molho as president and CEO. Previously, he was president and chief operating officer Charles River Laboratories. ERG is backed by Linden Capital Partners.

Arbor adds partner in New York office

Arbor Investments has hired Christopher Tuffin as a partner in the firm's New York office. Previously, Tuffin worked at Bank of America Merrill Lynch where he was a director in the consumer and retail investment banking group's New York office.

PE-backed Pelican Products recruits Platisa as CFO

Pelican Products Inc, a maker of protective cases, temperature-controlled packaging solutions, advanced portable lighting systems and rugged gear for professionals and outdoor enthusiasts, has named George Platisa as chief financial officer. Platisa's work background include stints at Belkin International, Price Waterhouse, Walt Disney Company, Broadband Sports, and Ascent Media Corporation. Pelican Products Inc is a portfolio company of Behrman Capital.

BV-backed SchoolMint taps MacDonald as CEO

SchoolMint, a provider of enrollment management and positive behavior solutions for K-12, has named Bryan MacDonald as CEO. Previously, he was chief product and technology officer at Illuminate Education. SchoolMint is backed by BV Investment Partners.

Five Questions with Scott Twibell, co-head of TMT at Lincoln International

USC, Blackstone and Ironwood are hiring

This week's jobs include an investment manager at University of Southern California and associates at Blackstone and Ironwood Capital.

PE-backed Artivest taps Nobile as CMO

Artivest, a digital platform for alternative funds, has named Paul Nobile as chief marketing officer. Previously, he was chief marketing and communications officer at Willis Towers Watson. Artivest is backed by Aquiline Capital Partners, Genstar Capital, KKR and Thiel Capital.

Clearlake-backed Provation hires CTO and professional services SVP

Provation, which is backed by Clearlake Capital, has named Rick Jennings as chief technology officer and Erin Surprise as senior vice president of professional services. Provation is a software provider of procedure documentation and clinical decision support solutions.