John Lindahl, Board of Governors, Norwest Equity Partners

Responsibilities:

John focuses on a broad array of industries and investment types, and his breath of experience provides NEP with the expertise to structure, finance and manage successful transactions. John has led NEP's later-stage investment activities since he joined the firm in 1984. As managing general partner, John focuses on day-to-day operations of the fund, management of the investment professionals, marketing strategies for the firm and NEP's relationship with Wells Fargo & Co., the firm's primary limited investment partner.

Experience:

Prior to joining NEP, John worked at Norwest Bank for 16 years. He managed the bank's manufacturing and electronics group as well as the natural resources group. He also served as senior vice president in charge of middle-market lending activities.

Board Memberships:

Command Tooling Systems, LLC
CVI Laser
Imperial
PeopleNet Communications Corp.
Rosetta Stone
Triad Broadcasting Company, LLC

Education:

BS and BA, University of Minnesota