John von Schlegell
Founder at DVSM LLC
Profile
John co-founded Endeavour in 1991.
He has worked with companies in the Consumer, Industrials, and Technology & Business Services industries.
John currently sits on the boards of Berkeley Research Group, Impact Fulfillment Services, Willamette Valley Company, and Portland Bolt & Manufacturing Company
Before co-founding Endeavour, John was one of five General Partners at GTCR, one of the oldest and largest private equity firms in the nation.
John also worked as a manager in the public sector becoming Undersecretary of Health and Human Services in Massachusetts.
He also spent two years in manufacturing with Caterpillar Tractor in Aurora, Illinois.
John received an A.B.
from Stanford University and an M.B.A.
from Stanford Graduate School of Business.
In addition to his roles on Endeavour boards, John currently serves on the non-profit board Sustainable Northwest.
His previous board roles included The Nature Conservancy, The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, Classic Wines Auction, and the Oregon State Board of Higher Education.
John is married with four children and lives with his wife in Fort Klamath, Oregon, where they have a cattle ranch.
John von Schlegell active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
DVSM LLC
 DVSM LLC Investment ManagersFinance DVSM LLC (DVSM) is a private equity firm founded in 1991 by Rocky W. Dixon and John E. Von Schlegell. The firm is headquartered in Portland, Oregon. | Founder | 01/01/1991 |
National Fish & Wildlife Foundation
 National Fish & Wildlife Foundation Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous National Fish & Wildlife Foundation preserves and restores the nation?s native wildlife species and habitats. NFWF directs public conservation dollars to the pressing environmental needs and matches those investments with private funds. It was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Director/Board Member | 30/09/2011 |
Berkeley Research Group Holdings LLC
 Berkeley Research Group Holdings LLC Financial ConglomeratesFinance Berkeley Research Group Holdings LLC operates as a consulting firm. The company is headquartered in Emeryville, CA. | Director/Board Member | - |
Berkeley Research Group LLC
 Berkeley Research Group LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Berkeley Research Group LLC provides business consulting and advisory services. It offers disputes and investigations, corporate finance, and strategy and operations services. The company was founded by David J. Teece in February 2010 and is headquartered in Emeryville, CA. | Director/Board Member | - |
Impact Fulfillment Services LLC
 Impact Fulfillment Services LLC Air Freight/CouriersTransportation Impact Fulfillment Services LLC provides outsourced contract packaging and distribution services to branded consumer products companies. Its services include supply chain, display engineering, planning and procurement, packaging and assembly, and warehouse and distribution services. The company was founded by Todd Porterfield in July 1998 and is headquartered in Burlington, NC. | Director/Board Member | - |
The Willamette Valley Co. LLC
 The Willamette Valley Co. LLC Industrial SpecialtiesProcess Industries Willamette Valley Co. manufactures synthetic paints, primers, sealers, and adhesives for the wood products industry. The company also provides metering, dispensing, and application equipment. Its divisions include Canadian Willamette, Taper Willamette, Idaho Milling & Grain, and Eclectic Products. The company was established in 1952 and is headquartered in Eugene, OR. | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of John von Schlegell
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
GTCR LLC
 GTCR LLC Investment ManagersFinance GTCR LLC (GTCR) is a private equity firm founded in 1980 by Charlie Thomas. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 31/12/1990 |
Merchandising Technologies, Inc.
 Merchandising Technologies, Inc. Electronic Production EquipmentElectronic Technology Merchandising Technologies, Inc. provided merchandise brands and products. The company was founded in 1977 and was headquartered in Hillsboro, OR. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Metasys Technologies, Inc.
 Metasys Technologies, Inc. Personnel ServicesCommercial Services Metasys Technologies, Inc. provides staffing solutions and life-cycle consultation services. It offers professional services and support to clients through the placement of contract, contract to hire and direct hire consultants. The company was founded by Sandeep Gauba in January 2000 and is headquartered in Duluth, GA. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
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Training of John von Schlegell
| Stanford University | Undergraduate Degree |
| Stanford Graduate School of Business | Masters Business Admin |
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| Private companies | 20 |
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| Citadel Communications Corp. | Consumer Services |
Berkeley Research Group LLC
Berkeley Research Group LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Berkeley Research Group LLC provides business consulting and advisory services. It offers disputes and investigations, corporate finance, and strategy and operations services. The company was founded by David J. Teece in February 2010 and is headquartered in Emeryville, CA. | Commercial Services |
GTCR LLC
GTCR LLC Investment ManagersFinance GTCR LLC (GTCR) is a private equity firm founded in 1980 by Charlie Thomas. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. | Finance |
Warn Industries, Inc.
 Warn Industries, Inc. Auto Parts: OEMProducer Manufacturing Warn Industries, Inc. engages in the design, manufacture, and market of off-road equipment. It offers winches, hoists, winch accessories, mounting systems, umer aftermarket, truck/jeep off-road, powersports off-road, hunting, outdoor, adventure touring/motorcycle, and original equipment manufacturer applications. The company was founded by Arthur Warn and Sadie Warn in 1948 and is headquartered in Clackamas, OR. | Producer Manufacturing |
Epiq Class Action & Claims Solutions, Inc.
 Epiq Class Action & Claims Solutions, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Epiq Class Action & Claims Solutions, Inc. provides technology based solutions for class action and mass litigation case management services. It provides software technology based solutions for class action and mass litigation case management services. The company is headquartered in Beaverton, OR. | Technology Services |
Michaels of Oregon Co.
 Michaels of Oregon Co. Consumer SundriesConsumer Non-Durables Michaels of Oregon Co. manufactures sling swivels for the gunsmith trade in Oregon City. The firm offers swivels and other hard goods, trigger guards and floor plates for conversions of military rifles, nylon and leather slings, sidekick, and law enforcement holsters, belts, and accessories. The company was founded in 1947 by Allison P. Michaels and is headquartered in Overland Park, KS. | Consumer Non-Durables |
DVSM LLC
DVSM LLC Investment ManagersFinance DVSM LLC (DVSM) is a private equity firm founded in 1991 by Rocky W. Dixon and John E. Von Schlegell. The firm is headquartered in Portland, Oregon. | Finance |
Market Transport Ltd.
 Market Transport Ltd. Other TransportationTransportation Market Transport, Ltd. provides transportation services. It offers refrigerated trucking, interstate trucking and dedicated fleet services. The company was founded Peter W. Stott in 1969 and is headquartered in Portland, OR. | Transportation |
Lone Star Plywood & Door Corp.
 Lone Star Plywood & Door Corp. Forest ProductsNon-Energy Minerals Part of Builders FirstSource, Inc., Lone Star Plywood & Door Corp. is a company that makes pre-hung doors. The company is based in Coppell, TX. Lone Star Plywood & Door was acquired by Building Materials Holding Corp. on November 12, 1997 for $37 million. | Non-Energy Minerals |
Columbia Distributing Co.
 Columbia Distributing Co. Food DistributorsDistribution Services Columbia Distributing Co. distributes beverages and bottled water. It provides beer, wine and non-alcoholic beverages. It provides domestic, import, specialty craft and malternative. The company was founded by Chris Maletis Sr. in 1935 and is headquartered in Portland, OR. | Distribution Services |
Bi-Mart Corp.
 Bi-Mart Corp. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Bi-Mart Corp. operates general merchandise membership stores. The company was founded in 1955 and is headquartered in Eugene, OR. | Retail Trade |
The Willamette Valley Co. LLC
The Willamette Valley Co. LLC Industrial SpecialtiesProcess Industries Willamette Valley Co. manufactures synthetic paints, primers, sealers, and adhesives for the wood products industry. The company also provides metering, dispensing, and application equipment. Its divisions include Canadian Willamette, Taper Willamette, Idaho Milling & Grain, and Eclectic Products. The company was established in 1952 and is headquartered in Eugene, OR. | Process Industries |
Policy Studies, Inc.
 Policy Studies, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Policy Studies, Inc. provides services to healthcare and human services industry. It has partnered with public and private agencies to craft public policy and administer access to programs nationwide. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Reston, VA. | Commercial Services |
National Fish & Wildlife Foundation
National Fish & Wildlife Foundation Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous National Fish & Wildlife Foundation preserves and restores the nation?s native wildlife species and habitats. NFWF directs public conservation dollars to the pressing environmental needs and matches those investments with private funds. It was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Miscellaneous |
Network Global Logistics LLC
 Network Global Logistics LLC Air Freight/CouriersTransportation Network Global Logistics LLC provides courier and logistical services. Its services include medical logistic solutions, same day local delivery, freight, intelligent technology, service parts logistics, next flight out and distribution and warehousing. The company was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Broomfield, CO. | Transportation |
Merchandising Technologies, Inc.
Merchandising Technologies, Inc. Electronic Production EquipmentElectronic Technology Merchandising Technologies, Inc. provided merchandise brands and products. The company was founded in 1977 and was headquartered in Hillsboro, OR. | Electronic Technology |
Metasys Technologies, Inc.
Metasys Technologies, Inc. Personnel ServicesCommercial Services Metasys Technologies, Inc. provides staffing solutions and life-cycle consultation services. It offers professional services and support to clients through the placement of contract, contract to hire and direct hire consultants. The company was founded by Sandeep Gauba in January 2000 and is headquartered in Duluth, GA. | Commercial Services |
Impact Fulfillment Services LLC
Impact Fulfillment Services LLC Air Freight/CouriersTransportation Impact Fulfillment Services LLC provides outsourced contract packaging and distribution services to branded consumer products companies. Its services include supply chain, display engineering, planning and procurement, packaging and assembly, and warehouse and distribution services. The company was founded by Todd Porterfield in July 1998 and is headquartered in Burlington, NC. | Transportation |
Alpha Broadcasting, Inc.
 Alpha Broadcasting, Inc. BroadcastingConsumer Services Alpha Broadcasting, Inc. operated as a broadcasting company. The company was headquartered in Kennesaw, GA. | Consumer Services |
Berkeley Research Group Holdings LLC
Berkeley Research Group Holdings LLC Financial ConglomeratesFinance Berkeley Research Group Holdings LLC operates as a consulting firm. The company is headquartered in Emeryville, CA. | Finance |
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