James P. Kelley

Jim is a Managing Director and founder of Vestar. He also served as President of the firm from 2004 to October 2010. He was formerly a senior executive in the Management Buyout Group of The First Boston Corporation. Prior to that, he practiced law with a leading Colorado law firm.

Jim is currently a director of Sun Products, St. John Knits, Inc., and HealthGrades. He is also a board member at the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, The Nature Conservancy Patagonia, and The Denver Foundation.

Jim has a BS from the University of Northern Colorado, a JD from the University of Notre Dame, and an MBA from the Yale University School of Management.

Originally from Colorado, Jim is married with three children and lives in Denver.

James P. Kelley is the Co-President and Managing Director at Vestar Capital Partners. With a background in Financial Services, James P. Kelley has a rich history of leadership and innovation. Explore their detailed professional journey, key connections, and contributions to the industry on our platform.