About us

We address critical infrastructure needs

Overview

As our infrastructure investments are deployed in communities, AIP works with our partners to provide the latest technology and best practices to continuously enhance local services through experience we've developed over a lifetime of collaboration with communities, management, and users.

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TESTIMONIAL
"I want to thank those from AIP and United Bridge Partners for investing in the community and more importantly for going a long way to solve a problem that has plagued the city for nearly two decades."

Larry Hug

District 1 Councilman, Joliet IL

This individual is not affiliated with American Infrastructure Partners; neither party pays the other for this testimonial.

Meet the Team

A collaborative group with extensive experience

We value diversity of thought, inclusion, and partnership. We are determined to uplift communities in addressing their critical infrastructure needs by living our mission: to build partnerships that make a difference.

Bob Hellman
Bob Hellman
CEOPartner

Bob has been a private equity investor for over 35 years, founding American Infrastructure Partners in 2018, and co-founding a predecessor firm in 2006.

Bob Sick
Bob Sick
Partner

Bob has served as a CEO, board member, and board adviser to more than 40 middle market companies over the last 35 years, helping to lead them through management transitions, significant growth initiatives, and other business transformations.

Bill Hallisey
Bill Hallisey
Partner

Bill brings more than 20 years of experience originating transactions in water, energy, clean-tech, renewable fuels, waste management, agriculture, infrastructure, and business services.

Keith Ogden
Keith Ogden
COOCCOPartner

Keith has over 30 years of investor relations and operating experience, including 20 years as a Chief Operating Officer in the alternative investment industry.

George McCown
George McCown
Partner Emeritus

George co-founded and was a Managing Director of both a predecessor firm and McCown De Leeuw & Co. He has more than 45 years of experience in operations, general management and investments, serving as investor, manager and/or director for more than 50 companies across a broad range of industries.

Andrew Irwin
Andrew Irwin
Vice President

Andrew joined American Infrastructure Partners in 2026 as a Vice President, bringing experience in infrastructure and industrial technology investing along with more than eight years of U.S. Army leadership.

Barbara McElroy
Barbara McElroy
Director of Investor Relations

Barbara joined a predecessor firm in 2016. With a background in public administration and healthcare administration, she has extensive experience in building direct and constructive relationships with key stakeholders and spearheading a culture of continuous process improvement within organizations.

Isaac Gelman
Isaac Gelman
SENIOR ASSOCIATE

Isaac joined American Infrastructure Partners in 2024. He was previously an engineer and product manager in software, AI, and wholesale distribution. He holds an M.S. and B.S. from the University of Southern California.

Mehmet Tascioglu
Mehmet Tascioglu
Analyst

Mehmet joined American Infrastructure Partners in 2025. He supports investment analysis across the firm's education, logistics, and transportation strategies, and studied Management Science & Engineering at Stanford University.

Farah Sugrue
Farah Sugrue
Investor Relations Analyst

Farah supports American Infrastructure Partners' investor relations team, working with limited partners on reporting, communications, and ongoing relationship management.

Shelby Wilcox
Shelby Wilcox
Investor Relations Coordinator

Shelby coordinates investor relations activities at American Infrastructure Partners, supporting investor communications, CRM management, and reporting. She holds a BBA in Business Administration with a finance concentration from Gonzaga University.

Allen Capalla
Allen Capalla
Office Manager

Allen joined a predecessor firm in 2000. She manages all daily operations of the office and ensures the office operates efficiently and effectively.

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