Barry BakerManaging Director

Mr. Baker joined the Firm in October 2000 and brings more than 36 years of industry and operating experience to the Firm.  He is a member of the Investment committee.  Prior to joining the Firm, Mr. Baker was President and Chief Operating Officer of USA Networks, Inc., where he served as a member of the Executive Committee and the Board of Directors.  Previously, Mr. Baker was CEO/Designate at Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc., a position he assumed after Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. acquired River City Broadcasting, L.P. (Fund IV) in 1996. Mr. Baker founded River City Broadcasting, L.P. in 1989 and served as Chief Executive Officer through 1996.  Mr. Baker attended Syracuse University and serves on the Newhouse School of Public Communications Board.  He is on the Intermountain Health Board of Trustees.

Representative Investments

• Backyard Broadcasting
• CAMP Systems
• HomePages Holdings
• Petty Holdings
• Production Resource Group
• Smith Media
• Vue Entertainment