Tim Hassler-Panelist

Tim Hassler is responsible for deal sourcing, due diligence, investment, and portfolio management for Lewis & Clark AgriFood. Prior to joining Lewis & Clark AgriFood, Tim was a former Managing Director for Advantage Capital Agribusiness Partners (ACAP), a $154.5M Rural Business Investment Company focused exclusively on the food and agribusiness sector. Tim managed all aspects of the fund, including fundraising, deal sourcing, due diligence, portfolio management, and reporting. He led six investments for ACAP and served as a board member or observer on each investment.

Additionally, Tim was co-founder of Patriot Capital Funding, a specialty finance company providing mezzanine debt, one-stop debt financing and equity co-investment to companies primarily owned by private equity sponsors. His responsibilities while at Patriot Capital Funding spanned all elements of the investment process including Chief Investment Officer, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Compliance Officer. Tim also has previous experience with U.S. Bank covering the food and agribusiness lending group in the capital markets division.

Tim received his B.S. of Finance from the University of Illinois and his M.B.A. from Washington University.