Promus Equity Team

Our Promus Equity team is united by a shared commitment to thoughtful partnership, disciplined decision-making and intentional growth that honors the legacy of each business.

Andy Code

Co-Founder & Partner

2008
  • MBA – University of Iowa Tippie College of Business
  • BBA in Finance – University of Iowa
  • CHS Capital – Founder and Partner
  • Citicorp – Vice President of Leveraged Finance
  • American National Bank – Vice President

Brian Musso

Co-Founder & Managing Partner

2006

BA in Organizational Studies – Northwestern University

  • AllProTraining.com – Founder
  • Accelerated Athletics – Founder

Steve Brown

Managing Partner

2012
  • MBA – Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management
  • BBA in Business Administration – University of Michigan
  • CHS Capital – Partner
  • Heller Financial – Analyst
Favorite Podcast

As a history enthusiast, I love Hardcore History by Dan Carlin.

Family Tradition to Pass Down

I hope to share the joys of lake living with future generations.

Adam Code

Partner

2018
  • MBA – Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management
  • BA in History – University of Colorado Bouder
  • Creation Investments – Director
  • William Blair & Company – Investment Banking Analyst
Favorite Sports Memory

One of my favorite memories is snowboarding the gondola at Big Sky in Montana after a storm that dropped six feet of fresh powder.

Surprising Hobby

I have been collecting and cultivating bonsai trees since 1998 and currently have ~100 trees in my garden.

David Code

Partner

2011

BBA in Finance – University of Colorado Boulder

Lincoln International – Investment Banking Analyst

Favorite Sports Memory

I’ll never forget watching the Chicago Bears beat the Green Bay Packers in overtime in 2025.

Go-To Food Order

An Italian beef sandwich with hot giardiniera from Johnnie's Beef is my go-to.

Anders Rosenquist

Partner

2010

BS in Economics and Information Technology – North Park University

KeHE Distributors – Manager, Senior Financial Analyst, Financial Analyst

Favorite Sports Memory

Bringing my oldest son to his first F1 race was memorable for both of us.

Go-To Food Order

My go-to is a black coffee and an old-fashioned donut.

Hannah Song

Senior Associate

2024

BS in Accountancy – University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

  • Mesirow – Investment Banking Analyst
  • KPMG – Audit Associate
Favorite Novel

A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Blackman – it is one of the most beautifully written stories that I keep coming back to.

Surprising Hobby

I’ve studied and performed classical violin for 15 years of my life, and I regularly see the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.

Ben Jahnke

Senior Associate

2026

BA in Finance – Michigan State University

  • Aldine Capital Partners – Senior Associate, Associate
  • Barclays – Investment Banking Analyst
Most Memorable Trip

One of my favorite trips was visiting the black sand beaches and the Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss waterfalls in Iceland.

Family Tradition to Pass Down

I hope to pass down the tradition of fishing and water sports on Walloon Lake in Northern Michigan with my family.

Meredith Mays

Principal – Director of Strategic Operations

2011

BA in Business Administration – Taylor University

  • Invest Credit – Marketing Associate
  • HOPE International – Microfinance Fellow
Favorite Way to Spend a Saturday

I enjoy starting the day with a slow breakfast with family.

Favorite Cause

Hope International is very meaningful to me – their mission is to invest in the dreams of families around the world.

Nik Sakellaropoulos

Controller

2018
  • MS in Accounting – Loyola University Chicago Quinlan School of Business
  • BBA in Accounting – Adrian College
Favorite Sports Memory

Watching the Chicago Cubs win the 2016 World Series with my friends was unforgettable.

Best Advice Recieved

Get comfortable with being uncomfortable.

Olivia Bergeron

Associate – Investor Relations

2024

BS in Accountancy – University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Deloitte – Tax Senior, Tax Consultant

Favorite Way to Spend Saturday

I maximize my weekends with quality time with my favorite people, delicious food and a chance to be outdoors.

Most Memorable Trip

It was surreal to visit Lake Tekapo, New Zealand – the area has the most breathtaking stargazing views, and I've never seen anything like it.

Ryan Crawford

General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer

2012
  • JD-MBA – Gonzaga University
  • BA in Accounting and Business Administration – Northwestern College
Surprising Hobby

I enjoy working with tools and taking on hands-on projects.

Best Advice Recieved

Just because something is different doesn't make it wrong.

Lesley Manzanarez

Senior Associate – Accounting

2022

BS in Accounting – University of Illinois at Chicago

Favorite Way to Spend Saturday

I love to explore Chicago’s local events and neighborhood festivals.

Go-To Food Order

I’m always looking for the best penne alla vodka in the city.