Vice Presidents

Austin Connolly specializes in originating and evaluating investment opportunities in the technology enabled services sector, focusing on the telecommunications, information technology, cybersecurity, vertical specific software products and real estate services markets. Austin earned a Bachelor of Science in Global Business and a minor in Mathematics from the University of Redlands.

Ken Cruickshank has been with Harvey & Company for over 9 years. His main industries of specialization are: Specialty and Value-Added Distribution, Commercial Foodservice, and Business Services. Prior to Harvey & Company, he worked as a Financial Advisor for Edward D. Jones. Ken earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from the University of Oregon. He currently lives in San Juan Capistrano with his wife Zoe and daughter Charlotte.

Erich Garcia has been with Harvey & Company for the past 8 years and specializes in physician practice management, behavioral health, business services, and technology. Erich has closed transactions in dental, allergy, behavioral health, software, and business process outsourcing (BPO). Prior to Harvey & Company, he worked for a boutique M&A advisory firm and spent time in healthcare IT, enterprise software, and business services. Erich earned a Bachelor of Science in Finance from the California State University of Long Beach. In his free time, he enjoys watching and playing basketball, cycling, and traveling to new cities.

Riley Guilbeault specializes in originating and evaluating investment opportunities in the medical products and services, pharmaceutical services, and payment technology sectors. Riley earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Chapman University.

Jovan Jeremic specializes in originating and evaluating investment opportunities in the specialty manufacturing and industrial services sector, focusing on aerospace/defense, medical, and industrial end markets. Jovan earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Neuroscience from Princeton University.

Benjamin Loewenstein primarily focuses his time on specialty distribution, consumer products, business services, and automation machinery categories. Ben has worked at Harvey & Company for over 8 years. He has numerous completed additional transactions and experience in markets such as pet, outdoor enthusiast, route-based services, and commercial products distribution. Ben graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and a Minor in History from the University of Southern California. Ben lives in Lake Forest with his wife and enjoys playing tennis and traveling in his spare time.

Blake Wardman and the HarveyCEO team develop investment strategies in partnership with proven operating executives and private equity investors. Prior to joining Harvey & Company, he worked as a technology consultant for Konica Minolta in Los Angeles. Blake received a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance and Industrial Technology from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, where he attended on an athletic scholarship to play tennis. He still enjoys playing tennis and golf, and resides in San Juan Capistrano, CA with his wife and two children.