Bernard C. Darré is a co-founder and partner of Bow River Capital Partners, a group of private equity/opportunity funds founded in 2003 which make investments in operating companies and special situation real estate and oil and gas opportunities in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Mr. Darré has more than 10 years of private equity experience with Bow River Capital Partners and CapEx, LP and has been involved in approximately 30 investments with gross transaction values totaling over $500 million. Mr. Darré currently serves on the Board of Directors of American Energy Assets, LLC, Granite and Marble Holdings, Inc., and Holman Boiler Works, Inc., all of which are privately held. Additionally, Mr. Darré has served as an outside director of United Western Bank since July 31, 2006. Mr. Darré received his B.A. in Political Science from Miami University (Ohio) and his M.B.A. with emphasis in Finance and Real Estate from The Ohio State University. |