Cory Sandrock
Managing Director
Cory leads deal sourcing and ongoing operations for Pareto & Company. In addition, he is an adjunct professor of finance and economics at Northwestern University and a frequent business skills lecturer at The University of Chicago. His career has followed a unique path from theatre and film production to investment banking and private equity, with every role combining his creative approach and robust analytical skills. Cory has managed over $3B in financing transactions and has held financial, operational, and transaction lead roles for Northern Trust, The University of Chicago, JGS Investments, UBS, and many other companies. He holds a key board role for most Pareto investments and has led board governance efforts at other firms. He is also a supporter of Mercy Home for Boys and Girls in Chicago as well as GreenMan Theatre Troupe in Elmhurst, Illinois. Cory holds a BS in Theatre, Cum Laude, from Northwestern University and an MBA in Finance and Economics from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business. He lives in Elmhurst, Illinois, with his wife Kristina, their son William, and their goldendoodle Dublin.
Managing Director
Cory leads deal sourcing and ongoing operations for Pareto & Company. In addition, he is an adjunct professor of finance and economics at Northwestern University and a frequent business skills lecturer at The University of Chicago. His career has followed a unique path from theatre and film production to investment banking and private equity, with every role combining his creative approach and robust analytical skills. Cory has managed over $3B in financing transactions and has held financial, operational, and transaction lead roles for Northern Trust, The University of Chicago, JGS Investments, UBS, and many other companies. He holds a key board role for most Pareto investments and has led board governance efforts at other firms. He is also a supporter of Mercy Home for Boys and Girls in Chicago as well as GreenMan Theatre Troupe in Elmhurst, Illinois. Cory holds a BS in Theatre, Cum Laude, from Northwestern University and an MBA in Finance and Economics from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business. He lives in Elmhurst, Illinois, with his wife Kristina, their son William, and their goldendoodle Dublin.
Collin Ritter
Analyst
Collin heads research and communications for Pareto & Company. His background includes business development roles for organizations such as TED and National Public Radio, as well as data science and machine learning research projects at the Farley Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation. Collin holds a BS in Corporate Communication and Marketing Management, Summa Cum Laude, from Southeast Missouri State University and an MS in Leadership for Creative Enterprises and Entrepreneurship from Northwestern University. Originally from St. Louis, Missouri, he lives in Southern Illinois with his fiancé Miranda, and their pets Winnie and Barbara.
Analyst
Collin heads research and communications for Pareto & Company. His background includes business development roles for organizations such as TED and National Public Radio, as well as data science and machine learning research projects at the Farley Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation. Collin holds a BS in Corporate Communication and Marketing Management, Summa Cum Laude, from Southeast Missouri State University and an MS in Leadership for Creative Enterprises and Entrepreneurship from Northwestern University. Originally from St. Louis, Missouri, he lives in Southern Illinois with his fiancé Miranda, and their pets Winnie and Barbara.