John Lavin Joins Shorehill Capital as Principal
Company - People | May 29, 2025 | Shorehill Capital LLC
In a move set to enhance its business development initiatives, Shorehill Capital LLC has announced the appointment of John Lavin as a Principal on its Business Development Team. Lavin, who joined the firm in April 2025, comes with two decades of experience in financial services and over ten years in mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Collaborating with Rob Hogan, Lavin will concentrate on sourcing new investment opportunities and broadening the firm’s interactions with referral sources, business owners, and industry executives. Before joining Shorehill, Lavin served as Managing Director at Prairie Capital, where he led business development focused on the industrial and services sectors. He is also on the advisory board of William Gabriel Automotive, his family's office. Shorehill Capital, based in Chicago, specializes in control equity investments within North American engineered industrial products, industrial services, and value-added distribution companies. The firm has a notable history of partnering with middle-market business leaders to stimulate growth and enhance operational performance.
Sectors
- Private Equity
- Financial Services
- Industrial Products and Services
Geography
- United States – Shorehill Capital is based in Chicago and invests in North American industrial sectors.
Industry
- Private Equity – Shorehill Capital is a private equity firm engaged in control equity investments.
- Financial Services – John Lavin brings nearly 20 years of experience in financial services to Shorehill Capital.
- Industrial Products and Services – Shorehill Capital focuses on investments in engineered industrial products and services sectors.
Financials
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Lavin | Principal | Person | Recently hired as a Principal on Shorehill Capital’s Business Development Team. |
| Shorehill Capital LLC | Private Equity Firm | Company | Chicago-based private equity firm making control equity investments in North American industrial sectors. |
| Prairie Capital | Former Employer | Company | John Lavin’s previous employer, where he was a Managing Director leading business development efforts. |
| Lincoln International | Former Employer | Company | John Lavin began his M&A career here, focusing on family and founder-owned businesses. |
| William Gabriel Automotive | Advisory Board | Company | John Lavin serves on the advisory board of this family office. |
| Rob Hogan | Business Development Team Leader | Person | Collaborator with John Lavin at Shorehill Capital. |
| Dave Hawkins | Managing Partner | Person | Managing Partner at Shorehill Capital who expressed excitement about John Lavin’s appointment. |