Tim Shannon

Managing Partner at Cedar Investors

Tim Shannon is the Managing Partner at Cedar Investors, a position he has held since founding the firm in November 2016.1 Based in the Greater Denver Area, Tim brings extensive experience in healthcare investments and management to his role.1 2

Professional Background

Healthcare Expertise: Tim's career has been primarily focused on healthcare investments and operations. Prior to founding Cedar Investors, he worked at DaVita, one of the largest operators of dialysis clinics and physician group practices in the United States. At DaVita, he served as an administrator and led initiatives related to integrated care and accountable care models.1 2

Investment Experience: Before his time at DaVita, Tim was an investor at Zweig-DiMenna Associates, a $3 billion global investment partnership, where he focused on healthcare investments. He started his career as a research analyst at J.P. Morgan Asset Management, covering various healthcare sectors including pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and medical devices.1 2

Education and Credentials

Tim holds impressive educational credentials:

Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Management & Policy from Georgetown University (2003-2007)
Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Kellogg School of Management (2013-2015), focusing on Health Enterprise Management and Finance
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) certification, obtained in January 20121

Current Roles and Responsibilities

At Cedar Investors, Tim focuses on building consumer-oriented healthcare organizations, with current investments in:

Veterinary practice management (Cara Veterinary in the Pacific Northwest)
Dental support services (Cedar Dental Management in the Southeast)1

He also serves on the board of Cara Veterinary and is an investor in Spark Dental Management.1

Tim's expertise and experience make him a valuable leader in the healthcare investment sector, particularly in areas related to veterinary and dental practices.

Experience

Managing Partner at Cedar Investors (November 2016 - Present)

Research Analyst at J.P. Morgan Asset Management (July 2007 - December 2009), Research Analyst at Zweig-Dimenna Associates (January 2010 - March 2013), Resident, Redwoods Leadership Development Program at DaVita (June 2014 - November 2016), Board Member at Galata Acquisition Corp (July 2021 - July 2023)

Education

Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Health Enterprise Management & Finance from Kellogg School of Management (2013 - 2015), Bachelor of Science (BS) in Healthcare Management & Policy from Georgetown University (2003 - 2007)