John P. McCarthy, Ph.D.

About

John earned a Bachelor of Arts from Miami University with dual majors: Economics and Political Science. He earned a doctorate in International Political Economy from Loyola University Chicago in 2002 and has taught many undergraduate Economics sections at Northwestern University. John is a Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst charter holder.

As Chief Investment Officer for Centaur Capital Partners, John leads a team that forms investment strategy, conducts investment due diligence, and evaluates portfolio performance, across all major asset classes. Previously, John was with MB Investments, Segall Bryant & Hamill Investment Counsel, Bank of America, and Continental Bank. He has extensive experience in acquiring family businesses, hiring managerial talent, recruiting board members, acquisitions, and sales in the lower middle market, for both manufacturing and business service companies.

A native of Worthington, Ohio, John has lived in Chicago for many years. He is a member of The Economic Club of Chicago and an advisor for Invest for Kids Conference, Visiting Nurses Foundation, Evanston Community Foundation, and Posse Foundation Chicago Chapter.