Our Team
Jamie Ford - COO
Jamie joined Vista Equity Partners in 2000 and is the firm's COO. In addition to his role on the investment committee, Jamie manages the firm’s deal outreach initiatives, personnel development and leads transaction teams. Jamie sits on the boards of P2 and Turaz. He was actively involved in Vista's investments in SER, SourceNet Solutions, SRC Software, Aspect Communications, and Ventyx.
Prior to joining Vista, Jamie worked in the Mergers and Acquisitions Group at Goldman, Sachs & Co., where he advised clients in a variety of industries including consumer products, chemicals, energy and power, and media. These projects included buy-side and sell-side transactions and other strategic advisory initiatives. Jamie received a B.A. in Economics from Amherst College, where he graduated with Magna Cum Laude honors.
Education:
B.A. in Economics, Amherst College, magna cum laude