Rick Conklin serves as Managing Director at First Analysis since April 2012, overseeing investments in established rapid-growth companies within targeted sectors. Conklin also holds a position on the Board of Directors at myCOI, where industry-leading SaaS technology aids clients in managing certificates of insurance. Additionally, Conklin is an investor with IrishAngels, focusing on early-stage startups linked to the University of Notre Dame. Previous roles include managing director positions at Robert W. Baird & Co. and Prologis, partner at William Blair, and senior vice president at JLL. Rick Conklin holds an MBA in Finance from The Wharton School and a BA in Economics from the University of Notre Dame.