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Hoffmann Family of Companies Expands Team with Two Key Hires

January 27, 2025

CHICAGO (Jan. 27, 2025) – The Hoffmann Family of Companies ("HF Companies"), a family-owned private equity firm based in the United States, today announced two new hires in its corporate office: Amy Cline as General Counsel and Rachel Berkowitz as Vice President of Marketing & Communications.

Fast-Growing Family Office Welcomes New General Counsel and Head of Marketing

About Amy Cline  

Amy joins HF Companies as General Counsel, bringing extensive experience from her tenure with two private equity portfolio companies: as General Counsel & Chief Risk Officer for a startup in revenue cycle data analytics software and as well as General Counsel & Corporate Secretary for a third-party administration company in Insurtech. Previously, Amy was Associate General Counsel at a Health Care Service Corporation. She holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Missouri – Columbia, a Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Kansas, and an MBA from Avila University. Additionally, Amy is a member of the Executive Forum, a thought leadership organization for executive leaders, and a graduate of the Centurions Leadership Program.

About Rachel Berkowitz  

Rachel comes to HF Companies from a renowned global financial services firm, where she was a member of the Public Relations and Institutional Marketing teams. She also served as the primary relationship manager for the firm’s Global Private Equity and Venture Capital arm. Rachel also brings valuable experience from a leading PR agency, where she collaborated with diverse clients across the corporate, nonprofit, restaurant, and hospitality sectors. A Marquette University alumna, Rachel graduated with honors and currently serves as President of the Associate Board for VOCEL, a nonprofit dedicated to early childhood education in Chicago.

“2024 was an extraordinary year for HF Companies, and welcoming new team members to the office is always exciting” said Geoff Hoffmann, Co-CEO of HF Companies. “Amy and Rachel are both great talents, and we’re happy to have them on board and as part of the family.”

For more information about Hoffmann Family of Companies and its portfolio, visit www.hfcompanies.com

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About Hoffmann Family of Companies

Hoffmann Family of Companies is a multi-vertical, family-owned private equity firm consisting of over 120 global brands and employs 16,000 employees with businesses located in 30 countries and 400 locations around the world. Hoffmann Family of Companies’ verticals include Agriculture, Aviation & Transportation, Financial & Professional Services, Hospitality & Entertainment, Manufacturing, Marine, Media & Marketing and Real Estate. For more information, visit HFCompanies.com.

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