Jim Hirshorn is a the Co-Founder and Chairman of Onyx Canyon Partners, leading a family investment team dedicated to finding exceptional businesses, creating lasting value for our partners. He is a former Partner at Ares in the Private Equity Group and lead the Portfolio Management Group. Previously, Mr. Hirshorn served as an Operating Advisor for Ares from 2009 to 2013. Prior to joining Ares in 2009, Mr. Hirshorn was the President of Potbelly Sandwich Works. Previously, he was Senior Executive Vice President of Finance, Operations, Research and Development for Sealy Mattress Corporation. Mr. Hirshorn currently serves on the Board of Directors of DuPage Medical Group, The Azek Company (formerly CPG International Inc.), CoolSys and Vmo Aircrasft Leasing.

BS, Cornell University

MBA, Harvard Business School