Our highly-respected team has decades of experience in the legal, financial, healthcare, and insurance sectors, as well as a deep understanding of the complexities and challenges associated with third-party liability. We’ve been pivotal in helping shape the industry with progressive funding solutions that meet the ever-changing needs of partners and patients.
Industry Leading Minds
Our Team
Leadership Team
Michael serves as the Chief Executive Officer of PROVE where he is responsible for the overall direction, strategy, and financial management of PROVE. In addition, Michael is a member of PROVE’s Board of Directors where he plays an active role in shaping the strategic direction of the business.
Prior to his roles at PROVE, Michael was previously the CFO of Currency Capital, a fintech company specializing in small-ticket commercial equipment leasing. Michael initially advised Currency as its investment banker and was later recruited to join the executive management team as the CFO. Michael led Currency through an aggressive growth phase to $200M+ in annual originations and an eventual exit to Lovell Minnick Partners, a Los Angeles-based private equity firm where he and Ben met.
Prior to Currency Capital, Michael spent his career as an investment banker and private equity investor at several prominent West Coast firms, successfully completing mergers & acquisitions and capital raise transactions.
Michael received his BS in Finance, Cum Laude, from the University of Southern California.
During his free time, Michael enjoys training for triathlons, traveling to remote surf destinations, riding his mountain bike and skiing in his home state of Colorado.
Ben serves as the Chairman of Prove where he is responsible for leading the Board, and ensuring adherence to good corporate governance practices. Ben works closely with the CEO and management regarding Prove’s strategy and corresponding execution. Ben also plays a key role in Prove’s corporate development as well as the establishment of institutional practices that impact the day-to-day functions of the organization.
Prior to PROVE, Ben was with Lovell Minnick Partners (Los Angeles), a private equity firm focused on financial services business with over $3 billion in AUM. During his tenure with Lovell Minnick, Ben was involved in the acquisition and development of a variety of businesses, including Global Financial Credit, Currency Capital (where he and Michael Stone met), LSQ Funding, and others.
Ben received his MBA and JD degrees from Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management and Pritzker School of Law. He currently serves as the Co-Chair of the Law School’s Alumni Club of Los Angeles as well as a national member for Northwestern’s Alumni Leadership Council. Prior to Northwestern, Ben was an Associate at Century Equity Partners, Boston-based private equity firm focused on the financial and healthcare sectors; and prior to that he was a Senior Analyst at Raymond James.
Ben, a native Bostonian, also received his BS in Economics and Finance, Magna Cum Laude, from Boston College.
During his free time, Ben enjoys reading, snowboarding, hiking, weightlifting, and traveling.
Patti joins Prove Partners with an accomplished career as a leader in coordinating operational growth initiatives and managing successful turnaround strategies. Her career has focused on supporting organizations in achieving goals and objectives by developing and delivering innovative strategies to drive efficiency and develop top-performing teams. Patti is a forward-thinking executive strategist adept at driving quality outcomes and improving business operations.
Prior to Prove Partners, Patti was the VP Healthcare Operations for Ancillon Health. She was CEO of Elite Surgery Center, an independent multispecialty Ambulatory Surgery Center where she increased both volume and revenues by more than 300%. She was the Executive Director for Laser Spine Institute (LSI) in Scottsdale Arizona when the facility was named as one of Arizona’s best places to work was awarded with the AZ Most Admired Company’s Innovation Award.
Patti began her work as a legal nurse consultant 20 years ago and started her legal nurse consulting company in 2007. Patti has been an expert witness and has worked with plaintiff and defense attorneys who focus on personal injury and medical malpractice cases. Patti is a registered nurse with extensive experience in management, critical care, and ambulatory care settings.
Patti has a bachelor’s degree in nursing from the University of Calgary. A master’s certificate from Cornell University in Change Leadership, a diploma in Legal Nurse Consulting and holds the designation of Certified Administrator Surgery Center (CASC).
She and her husband David love to travel and spend time with their family.
Business Development Team
Our Sales & Support team is here and ready to provide the best experience.
Octavio Aguirre
Regional Director of Business Development
Southern California
oaguirre@provepartners.com
(619) 517-6561 Mobile
Kim Vaughn-Martin
Director of Business Development
Nevada
kvm@provepartners.com
(702) 870-4013 x901
(702) 805-0278 Mobile
Jacqueline Curley
Director of Business Development
Southern California
jcurley@provepartners.com
(405) 317-0619
Geoff Beyer
Director of Portfolio Acquisitions
gbeyer@provepartners.com
(702) 870-4013
Alayna Esquen
Account Executive
Southern California
aesquen@provepartners.com
(702) 870-4013, Ext. 908
