Team

Gerald R. Gallagher's focus on retail venture investing began in 1987 when he joined Oak as a General Partner after more than 20 years of involvement in the retail industry. His career includes a Wall Street background at Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette where he was the retail industry research analyst and an Institutional Investor Magazine "All American". Just prior to joining Oak, he was Vice Chairman of Dayton Hudson where, over a ten-year period, he served in both operating company and staff positions. Six of those Dayton Hudson years were spent in California as a member of the Mervyn's management team that increased profits at a compound annual rate in excess of 30%. Jerry has sponsored thirty-three Oak bricks and mortar and e-commerce investments, including Baja Fresh, Dick's Sporting Goods, Jamba Juice, Office Depot, PETsMART, P.F. Chang's China Bistro, Potbelly Sandwich Works, Ulta Salon, Cosmetic & Fragrance and Whole Foods Market. He is currently a director of five privately held companies. Jerry served as an officer in the submarine service of the U.S. Navy between receiving an undergraduate degree from Princeton University and an MBA from the University of Chicago, where he was the Executive Club Fellow.