TODD S. CAVEN

Managing Director

Todd S. Caven is an accomplished executive with 30 years of experience in corporate finance, taxation, mergers & acquisitions, corporate valuations and private financing of various types of transactions.  In 2003, Mr. Caven founded Rock Ridge Enterprises, a Minnesota-based Private Equity firm that focuses on the acquisition of manufacturing, distribution and business services firms in the upper Midwest.  Prior to founding Rock Ridge Enterprises, he served as the CFO of Pro Staff, a $500 million privately held firm in the Staffing and Recruiting industry.  Prior to Pro Staff, Todd held senior-level finance and marketing positions at Nordic Track and the Carlson Companies in Minneapolis, Minnesota.  He started his career in corporate finance at Amoco Corporation in Chicago, Illinois (now British Petroleum).

In March of 2009, Mr. Caven founded Saguaro Capital Partners, an Arizona based firm that raises growth capital for life science and technology companies throughout the United States.  Currently, Mr. Caven is serving as a consultant for Regen BioPharma Inc., a San Diego, California based biotech research firm which has created an impressive volume of intellectual property in the fields of immune oncology and autoimmune disorders.

Todd earned a Bachelors degree in Accounting from the Henry B. Tippie College of Business at the University of Iowa, and he received an MBA from the J.L. Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University.

CRIS A. ALVES

Director of Operations

Cris is an influential leader with a demonstrated ability to collaborate with executives and functional managers to shape long-term vision and execute strategic objectives.  She possesses a well-rounded background in communications, marketing, design and product management.  Cris is insightful and inquisitive, with a unique ability to identify trends and translate them into meaningful and realistic opportunities.

In her role, Cris oversees the overall day-to-day activities of the organization with a focus on the systems required to accomplish our clients mission and goals in the marketplace.  She is responsible for creating the marketing strategy, managing the client experience and communicating the results of all client focused programs.

Cris attended the University of Minnesota and studied Marketing and Business Communication.