A Foundation of Principle & Entrepreneurship

Our Principles

Amerikan Partners is more than just a family office; it's a firm built on a legacy of integrity, hard work, and pioneering vision. Our principles are a direct reflection of the values set forth by our founder's father, the Honorable Judge from Illinois. His unwavering commitment to fairness, discipline, and a deep respect for the rule of law serves as the bedrock of our investment philosophy.

Our firm is also a product of a rich entrepreneurial heritage. Our founder is a son of entrepreneurs and early tech titans who helped shape industries. This includes executives from firms like Van Kampen, Wauterlek & Brown (later Clayton Brown), and leaders from Arthur Andersen (later Accenture). This unique combination of judicial integrity and entrepreneurial spirit is what defines Amerikan Partners.

Rooted in the Midwest, Refined by the Coasts

Amerikan Partners proudly traces its heritage back to the heartland of America—the Midwest. Our foundational values of hard work, integrity, and community were forged here. This Midwestern sensibility remains a guiding force in everything we do.

Our story, however, has also been shaped by the dynamic and innovative cultures of California and Florida. It was on the West Coast that our family's entrepreneurial spirit was refined by the fast-paced world of technology and venture capital. In Florida, we embraced a forward-looking perspective on global markets and new economies. We carry the industrious spirit of the Midwest, the innovative mindset of California, and the global outlook of Florida in every partnership.

This blend of influences fuels our deep sense of purpose: a profound duty to bring the American Dream to all our partner companies and their employees. We believe that every business has the potential to be a vehicle for prosperity and opportunity. Our role is to provide the resources, guidance, and unwavering support needed to help our partners not just succeed, but thrive.