George J. Balafas
Portfolio Director

Mr. Balafas’ primary responsibilities are originating, executing and monitoring Madison’s investments in the Commercial and Industrial space.  Most recently, Mr. Balafas was a Vice President at Global Leveraged Capital Management in New York, where he was responsible for sourcing, executing and monitoring senior debt and mezzanine investments in middle market companies.  He invested over $200 million in transactions in the business services, media and telecom, healthcare, and building product industries.  Prior to this, Mr. Balafas held positions at BNP Paribas, North Haven Partners and SG Cowen, where he focused on M&A, strategic recapitalizations and equity transactions.  Mr. Balafas earned a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Colorado at Boulder.

Bryan E. Gordon – Chairman and Managing Director

Barbara A. O’Hare – Managing Director and President

Ward T. Dietrich – Principal

Kjerstin R. Hatch – Principal, Portfolio Manager

Andrew J. Kaye – Senior Vice President - Portfolio Management & Corporate Strategy

David R. Lionette – Senior Vice President

Brett M. Ellen – Vice President

Seth M. Wolkov – Vice President

Joseph L. Landen – Portfolio Director