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Silver Oak Announces Recent Promotions

Jan. 14, 2026 -Team News

Evanston, IL – January 14, 2026 – Silver Oak Services Partners, LLC (“Silver Oak”), a lower-middle market private equity firm focused on business, healthcare and consumer services companies, is pleased to announce the following promotions: Danielle Glines and Dan Wellman have been promoted to Partner, Biren Bhansali has been promoted to Principal, Patrick Donovan has been promoted to Senior Associate and John Munz has been promoted to Vice President of Finance.

“We are proud to recognize these individuals for the impact they have made across the firm,” said Greg Barr and Dan Gill, Managing Partners. “They consistently demonstrate the work ethic, judgment and collaborative approach that are central to our culture. We are excited to see them take on elevated leadership positions within the firm.” Wade Glisson, Managing Partner, added, “the breadth of talent across Silver Oak remains one of our greatest strengths. These promotions reflect the ongoing investment in our team as we look to drive long-term value creation in partnership with our investors and portfolio management teams.”

Danielle Glines, Partner, joined Silver Oak in 2020 and works with QLS, VASA Fitness and Silver Oak's multidisciplinary pain management and vein treatment platforms. She also played a key role in the success of Integrated Oncology Network.

Dan Wellman, Partner, joined Silver Oak in 2017 and works with DASCO, Geriatric Medical, Innovative Driven and Silver Oak's specialty produce distribution platforms. He also played a key role in the success of Physical Rehabilitation Network.

Biren Bhansali, Principal, re-joined Silver Oak in 2020 having previously served as an Associate. He works closely with Beary Landscaping, CCS, Pallet Logistics of America and SmilePartners-USA.

Patrick Donovan, Senior Associate, joined Silver Oak in 2024 and works closely with Geriatric Medical, Keystone Partners and SmilePartners-USA.

John Munz, Vice President of Finance, joined Silver Oak in 2022.  He plays a key role in the firm’s accounting and financial operations, partnering with the investment team to support continued growth.

Founded in 2005 and based in Evanston, IL, Silver Oak Services Partners is a lower-middle market private equity firm focused on partnering with exceptional management teams to build industry leading business, healthcare, and consumer services companies. Silver Oak utilizes a proactive, research-led investment process to identify attractive services sectors and seek out the best potential management teams and investment opportunities. Silver Oak seeks to make control investments in leading service businesses with $15 to $150 million in revenue. The firm is currently investing out of its fourth fund, a $500 million investment vehicle.