Ed Spencer
Board Member
Edson W. Spencer, Jr. is the Founder and Chairman of Affinity Capital Management, a health care focused venture capital firm with five venture capital funds and $165 million of committed capital under management. Prior to founding Affinity Capital, Mr. Spencer was an officer at Dyco Petroleum, an oil and gas exploration company.
Ed and his wife, Val, have been involved with Wilderness Inquiry since the mid 1990's. They have many interests, including visiting the Greater Yellowstone area, improving the lives of people with developmental disabilities, and increasing the capacity of the non-profit sector.
Occupation:
Founder and Chairman, Affinity Capital Management
Education:
BA, Williams College
MBA, Columbia University
Affiliations:
Affinity Portfolio Companies, Board of Directors
Celleration, Inc., Board of Directors
National Dentex, Board of Directors
Teach for America, Board of Directors
Opportunity Partners, Chair, Board of Directors
ARC Twin Cities, Advisory Board
Humphrey School of Public Affairs, Advisory Board
Jeremiah Program, Investment Committee
Interests:
Golf, skiing, fishing, non-profit board governance, spending time with children and grandchildren