John Herman

Strategic Partner & Advisor

Experience

John Herman is a Strategic Partner and Advisor of TGP as well as Managing Partner of Herman Equity Partners (HEP), an investment firm backed by a deep network of high net-worth individuals and family offices. HEP supports TGP’s investing activities as a capital provider and advisor assisting with the development and execution of various value creation initiatives. Prior to forming TGP, Nick Leiby worked closely with John on several successful private equity investments both as colleagues and partners for several years.

John has a long successful track record over several decades as both an owner/operator and private equity investor-principal in the lower-middle corporate markets and real estate sectors. John’s career began as a childhood entrepreneur and developed after college when he founded Incentive Merchandising Corporation. This business grew over time to become a large promotional products business which was successfully sold to industry leader Halo Branded Solutions several years ago.

Education

B.S. School of Communication and Business: University of Miami

Personal

John has a long history of civic involvement in the Cleveland community, including as a past member of the Board of Trustees of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland, Jewish Family Service Association, Montefiore Home, Rose Centers for Aging Well, and leadership positions with Case Western Reserve University, University School, and currently is a member of the Board of Directors of Piano Cleveland.

John enjoys spending time with his wife, two dogs, and large extended family. Additionally, John has a great appreciation and interest in nature and the outdoors, animal welfare, classical and jazz music, and theater.