William J. Lenihan is a Managing Director of Calera Capital and a member of the General Partner.

Prior to joining Calera Capital in 1998, Mr. Lenihan was with Goldman Sachs & Co. where he pursued investment opportunities for GS Capital Partners II, L.P., a $1.7 billion merchant banking investment fund. He also had responsibilities in the corporate finance area managing investment banking activities in connection with acquisitions, divestitures, and equity and debt offerings.  He began his career with Bain & Company, Inc. and CS First Boston Corporation.  Mr. Lenihan currently serves as a Director of IPS Corporation (adhesive cements, structural adhesives and niche plumbing products) and as a Director of Nellson Nutraceutical, Inc. (manufacturer of functional bars and powders).

Mr. Lenihan received a B.A. cum laude in Business and Economics from UCLA and an M.B.A. from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania with a dual degree in Strategic Management and Finance.