James P. Kouris, Chief Information Officer  – B.S., University of Illinois at Chicago; M.S., DePaul University, M.B.A., Northwestern University J.L. Kellogg Graduate School of Management. Before joining MDP, Mr. Kouris worked with GKH Partners, a $600 million fund, and The Pritzker Organization as outside technical consultant and Chief Information Officer for their portfolio companies; he was also an adjunct professor at DePaul University's Graduate School of Computer Science. Mr. Kouris is responsible for leading MDP's information technology area in planning and implementing information systems and programs to support the investment, financial, and other functions of the firm. Mr. Kouris also supports the investment staff on technology deals and the portfolio companies on technological efficiencies.