Jim Reinhart Joins Ember as Operating Partner

January 12, 2026 – Ember Infrastructure Management ("Ember" or the “Firm”) has announced today that Jim Reinhart has joined the Firm as Operating Partner. 

Jim Reinhart brings more than 35 years of experience leading high growth, operationally intensive companies across the real assets, financial services, and technology sectors, having held multiple CEO and other C-suite positions throughout his career. Jim will spearhead value creation initiatives across portfolio companies, partnering with portfolio company leadership teams and Ember’s investment team.

“We’re thrilled to have Jim join our team as Operating Partner,” said Elena Savostianova. “The continued expansion of Ember's operating partner team reflects our commitment to providing management teams with hands-on, senior-level resources that accelerate growth and strengthen operational performance.”

“At Ember, I’ve seen how pairing disciplined capital with engaged sector-specific executives can drive transformational growth and resilient, exceptional businesses,” said Jim Reinhart. “What distinguishes Ember from its competitors is the sophisticated expertise it brings to businesses through deep partnership with management teams. I’m excited to help drive the next chapter of value creation across the portfolio.”

Most recently, Jim served as Chief Executive Officer of MakoRabco, a national leader in self-storage construction. Previously, Jim served as Chief Executive Officer of YGRENE, a national leader in property improvement financing, National Credit Care, and QTS Realty Trust, a global provider of data center services where he managed 25 global data centers and over 500 employees. Jim holds an M.B.A. from Harvard, an M.S. and B.S. in electrical engineering from the University of Maryland and the U.S. Naval Academy respectively.

About Ember Infrastructure

Ember is an independent private equity firm investing in businesses delivering infrastructure solutions that reduce carbon intensity, enhance resource efficiency, and increase resilience to climate impacts. Headquartered in New York City, Ember invests across the energy transition, water, waste, and industrial sectors. For more information, please visit www.ember-infra.com.

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