Our Team &
Values
Our Values
We roll up our sleeves and build together, sharing in every success.
We set ambitious goals and pursue them with relentless focus and drive.
We commit to continuous improvement, embracing new ideas and challenging ourselves to excel.
Managing Partners
Jake Sloane
Originally from New York City, Jake Sloane is a Co-Founder of ZBS Partners, Crete United, Legacy Service Partners, Crete Professionals Alliance, Rocket Youth Brands, and Alliance Animal Health. Prior to this, Jake was an associate at Carlyle where he diligenced and oversaw investments in the healthcare space. Prior to Carlyle, Jake worked at Blackstone in their Mergers & Acquisitions group where he worked with media, chemicals, and financial services companies. Jake is a Trustee of the Heckscher Foundation for Children. Jake received an MBA from Harvard Business School and a B.A. in Political Science from Harvard University where he graduated magna cum laude.
Frank Zhang
Originally from Irvine, California, Frank Zhang is a Co-Founder of ZBS Partners, Crete United, Legacy Service Partners, Crete Professionals Alliance, Rocket Youth Brands, and Alliance Animal Health. Prior to this, Frank was an associate at Apollo where he diligenced and oversaw investments in gaming & leisure, metals & mining, security, and publishing. Prior to Apollo, Frank worked at Blackstone in their Mergers & Acquisitions group where he worked with companies in oil & gas, utilities, and chemicals. Frank received an MBA from Harvard Business School as well as a B.S. in Electrical Engineering and a B. S. in Economics (Finance) from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, where he graduated summa cum laude.
We have a proven track record of driving substantial growth through M&A. Our partnership model resonates with business owners who believe strongly in the future of their business.
We roll up our sleeves and work hand-in-hand with each partner, investing heavily in resources that level the playing field with the largest industry players, while staying true to local culture and operations. Every person on the ZBS team plays an operating role supporting our partners.
Our in-house technology team delivers industry-leading tools and enterprise-grade infrastructure to all our partners.
We handle all finance and accounting, allowing our partners to focus on managing and growing their businesses.
Our business intelligence tools provide leaders with low latency and data-driven insights, enabling them to make more informed and efficient business decisions.
Our national HR team and industry-leading recruiting capabilities support our partners through every phase of an employee’s journey with us.
