Highstar Team

We have an experienced team of 20 investment professionals supported by senior external advisors actively involved in our investment and portfolio management process (including four former CEO's of Highstar portfolio companies). Our investment team is supported by ten professionals in legal, finance, accounting, investor relations, human resources and information technology functions.

Highstar's Founder and Managing Partner, Christopher Lee, has over 30 years experience in infrastructure finance and investment on both the corporate and financial side. Our senior management currently is comprised of six Partners and four Managing Directors. Our Partners and Managing Directors have, on average 20 years and 12 years of experience, respectively.

At the heart of the Highstar Team is our Executive Committee, formed by Mr. Lee concurrent with the closing of Highstar III to provide leadership continuity and participation in strategic direction and decision-making by the Highstar's key stakeholders. Currently the Executive Committee is comprised of five of Highstar's Partners with two ex-officio members.


Partners & Senior Advisors

Christopher Lee
Mr. Lee is the founder of Highstar Capital and has served as its Managing Partner of Highstar since the inception of the Highstar franchise in 1998. He is Chairman of Highstar's Investment Committee and Executive Committee.... Read Full

Christopher Beall
Mr. Beall joined Highstar in 2004. He serves on Highstar's Investment Committee and Executive Committee. Mr. Beall has over 11 years of experience in direct investments, investment banking and finance. He currently serves... Read Full

James Kowalishin
Mr. Kowalishin joined Highstar as a Senior Advisor in 2008 and became a Partner in 2009. He serves on Highstar's Investment Committee and Executive Committee. Mr. Kowalishin has over 18 years of experience investing in and... Read Full

Scott Litman
Mr. Litman has worked with the Highstar Team since 2003, and joined Highstar full time in 2004. He serves on both Highstar's Investment Committee and Executive Committee. Mr. Litman has over 11 years of experience as... Read Full

Michael Miller
Mr. Miller joined Highstar in 2001. He serves on Highstar's Investment Committee and Executive Committee. Mr. Miller has over 20 years of experience in direct investments, principally in the energy, waste-to-energy and... Read Full

James Timmins
Mr. Timmins joined Highstar in 2000. He is head of Investor Relations & Communications and manages Highstar's fundraising and co-investment activities, investor relations and marketing outreach programs. He is an ex-officio... Read Full

Wayne Berman
Mr. Berman was instrumental in the founding of Highstar in 1998 and has advised the Firm Highstar and its Portfolio Company senior managers for over a decade on political and regulatory matters related to the acquisition... Read Full

John Miller
Mr. Miller has advised Highstar for over 6 years in the waste, waste-to-energy and transportation sectors. Mr. Miller has over 36 years of experience in the energy, waste and waste to energy industries. He currently serves... Read Full

Michael Seymour
Mr. Seymour has advised Highstar in respect of the Highstar Funds' marine terminal portfolio companies for more than 3 years. Mr. Seymour has over 35 years of experience in the global maritime and logistics industry. He... Read Full

John Stokes
Mr. Stokes joined Highstar in 2002 as a full-time consultant and became a partner in 2005. Mr. Stokes will serve as a Senior Advisor to Highstar IV. Mr. Stokes has over 35 years of experience in various sectors of the infrastructure... Read Full


Managing Directors & Principals

Aaron Gold
Mr. Gold joined Highstar in 2001 and has over 13 years experience in direct investments, investment banking and finance. Mr. Gold divides his time between his role as Highstar's Chief Administrative Officer and transactional... Read Full

Hayden Horowitz
Mr. Horowitz joined Highstar in 2006 and has over 9 years of experience in direct investments, investment banking, finance and government, principally with respect to financial controls and reporting. Mr. Horowitz is responsible... Read Full

Emmett McCann
Mr. McCann joined Highstar in 2009 and has over 12 years of experience in private equity, investment banking and finance. He has worked extensively with the Highstar Team since 2007. Mr. McCann currently serves on the... Read Full

Andrew Nevin
Mr. Nevin joined Highstar in 2007 and has over 12 years of experience in direct investments, investment banking and finance. Mr. Nevin currently serves on the Board of Directors for Utilities, Inc. and the Ports America... Read Full

James Burchetta
Mr. Burchetta joined Highstar in 2006 and has over 10 years of experience as an attorney in private equity, securities, mergers and acquisitions and finance. Mr. Burchetta serves as Highstar's deputy general counsel primarily... Read Full

Jared Parker
Mr. Parker joined Highstar in 2005 and has over 5 years of experience in private equity, investment banking and finance. Mr. Parker currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Ports America Companies and the AMPORTS... Read Full

Robert Wholey
Mr. Wholey joined Highstar in 2005 and has over 8 years of experience in private equity, investment banking and finance. Mr. Wholey currently serves on the Board of Directors for Star Atlantic and Sustainable Energy Solutions... Read Full


Vice Presidents & Associates

Nancy Noto
Ms. Noto joined Highstar in 2006 and has over 9 years of experience in accounting, financial controls and reporting. Prior to joining Highstar, Ms. Noto was an assistant vice president in the Alternative Investments department... Read Full

Vivian Tongalson
Ms. Tongalson joined Highstar in 2009 and has over 8 years of experience in investment banking, investor relations and finance. She is responsible for coordinating Highstar's communication with our fund limited partners... Read Full

David Elizondo
Mr. Elizondo joined Highstar Capital in 2007. Since joining Highstar, Mr. Elizondo has been involved in analyzing investments in various infrastructure sectors. Prior to joining Highstar, Mr. Elizondo was a member of the... Read Full

Steve Gudovic
Mr. Gudovic joined Highstar Capital in 2006. Since joining Highstar, Mr. Gudovic has been involved in analyzing investments in various infrastructure sectors. Prior to joining Highstar, Mr. Gudovic was an investment banking... Read Full

Nehemias Lorico
Mr. Lorico joined Highstar Capital in 2007 and is responsible for accounting, financial control and reporting. Prior to joining Highstar, Mr. Lorico was at Veronis Suhler Stevenson, a media focused private equity firm... Read Full

Tim Reynolds
Mr. Reynolds joined Highstar Capital in 2008. Since joining Highstar, Mr. Reynolds has been involved in analyzing investments in various infrastructure sectors. Prior to joining Highstar, Mr. Reynolds served as an Associate... Read Full

Brent Tasugi
Mr. Tasugi joined Highstar Capital in 2008. Since joining Highstar, Mr. Tasugi has been involved in analyzing investments in various infrastructure sectors. Prior to joining Highstar, Mr. Tasugi was an Associate at The... Read Full

John Van Benschoten
Mr. Van Benschoten joined Highstar Capital in 2008. Since joining Highstar, Mr. Van Benschoten has been involved in analyzing investments in various infrastructure sectors. Prior to joining Highstar, he was an Associate... Read Full

Randolph Ford
Mr. Ford joined Highstar Capital in 2008 and has over 13 years of experience. Mr. Ford is the Paralegal for the Highstar legal team. Prior to joining Highstar, Mr. Ford was a paralegal at Mayer Brown, LLP's in their Corporate... Read Full

Margarita Hernandez
Ms. Hernandez joined Highstar Capital in 2009 and has over 7 years of experience. Prior to joining Highstar, Ms. Hernandez worked at Ivy Asset Management LLC as part of the Portfolio Administration team and Treasury Operations... Read Full

Rose Depaula
Ms. DePaula joined Highstar Capital in 2006 and has over 15 years of experience in the financial and legal fields. Prior to joining Highstar Capital, Ms. DePaula was the Branch Administrator for Prudential Securities where... Read Full