Our Team

From seasoned professionals to up-and-coming talent, our diverse team is tailored to tackle any need our modern clients have.

Our Management

Ed D’Onofrio

CEO, Managing Director

Ed D’Onofrio has been Managing Director and President of Private Market Connect since the firm’s inception and was previously a Principal at Hamilton Lane for over eight years. Ed is an accomplished financial services manager with a long track record of successful strategic and operational leadership including senior level positions at Brown Brothers Harriman, Deutsche Bank and BlackRock Financial. As Managing Director, Ed is responsible for oversight of all operational and financial aspects of PMC. Ed received both an MBA and a B.S. in Accounting and Information Systems from Pace University.

Jamie Krakow

VP, Business Manager

Jamie Krakow has been the Business Manager at Private Market Connect since the company’s inception and has worked in administrative, finance and human resources roles for over 35 years. Jamie is responsible for the firm’s general business and administrative operations, accounting and human resources. Jamie has a B.S. in Business Administration from University of Phoenix and SHRM-SCP and SPHR certifications.

Team Leads

Vince Leventis

Vice President, Supervisor – Data Entry & IT Projects

Vincent Leventis has been with Private Market Connect since the company’s inception and was previously an employee of Hamilton Lane for three years. As a Supervisor, Vincent’s responsibilities include management of PMC’s offshore teams, relationship manager to some of PMC’s key clients, oversight on PMC controls process, and liaison for all technology initiatives. Vincent graduated from Drexel University with a B.A. in Finance and Entrepreneurship.

Kurtis Lerma

Vice President, Supervisor – Transitions

Kurtis Lerma has been a member of Private Market Connect since the firm’s inception and was an employee of Hamilton Lane for three years prior to that. As a Supervisor, his responsibilities include managing the new client onboarding process and serving as PMC’s internal software systems subject matter expert. Kurtis graduated from California State University San Bernardino with a B.A. double majoring in Finance and Entrepreneurship.

Chris Moore

Sr. Associate, Supervisor – Controls and Transitions

Christopher Moore joined Private Market Connect in mid-2018 and brought 13 years of experience in financial services including four years at BlackRock Financial Management. There he oversaw middle office operations for over 100 bespoke alternative investments and several customized funds, Crederian Fund Services and PFPC. As a Supervisor, Chris’ responsibilities includes oversite of PMC’s data controls and management of the client onboarding process. Chris graduated from Widener University with a B.S. degree in Accounting.

Bob Havardansky

Associate, Supervisor – Reporting and Metrics

Bob Havardansky has been a member of Private Market Connect since inception and was an employee of Hamilton Lane for two years prior to that. As a Supervisor, Bob’s responsibilities include managing the quarterly reporting and data metric processes. Bob graduated from Rutgers University with a B.A. in Economics.

Matt Leonard

Associate, Supervisor – Data Capture

Matthew Leonard has been with Private Market Connect since the firm’s inception – prior to that, he was an employee of Hamilton Lane for seven years. As a Supervisor, Matthew’s responsibilities include Data Aggregation and Implementation. Matthew graduated from Pennsylvania State University with a B.S. in Kinesiology.

Seton Hall University

James Thomas

Analyst

Saint Joseph’s University

Karen Strati

Analyst

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