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John Zimmermann
John Zimmermann is the Director of Investments at Sycamore Tree Capital Partners, L.P., with industry research responsibilities for the electronics and retail industries.2 He is originally from Lake Highlands and has been involved with the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Dallas (BGCD) for several years.1
Professional Background
Before joining Sycamore Tree Capital Partners, John was a Senior Vice President at another firm.2 He currently serves on the board of directors for BGCD, having initially joined in 2009.1 John's experience in finance includes:
- Co-leading the Career Ready program at BGCD
- Previously running BGCD's Young Professionals in Finance program
- Serving on the finance committee of BGCD
Volunteer Work
John has been actively involved with the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Dallas:
- He initially ran the Young Professionals in Finance program
- Joined the board of directors in 2009
- Co-leads the Career Ready program, which has support from major corporate partners like Charles Schwab, PwC, and Wells Fargo
John's passion for education and giving back to the community led him to volunteer with BGCD after college.1
Personal Interests
Outside of his professional life, John:
- Spends most of his time with his wife and two children
- Plays in a corporate rock band called "Socially Distant," where he sings and plays bass
- Has a fondness for The Simpsons, which was his favorite cartoon growing up
- Enjoyed math as his favorite subject in school
John's commitment to education and youth development is evident in his long-standing involvement with BGCD and his efforts to create programs that he wishes were available when he was in high school.1

