J.M. "Jim" Schultz

Managing Partner

Founder Open Prairie Ventures and a 20 year veteran of early stage investing.

Michael Peck

General Partner

Technology and Wireless focus, former fund manager of State of Kansas Technology Venture Fund.

Dennis Beard

General Partner

CFO of Open Prairie Ventures, an established Midwest early-stage venture fund.

Jason Wrone

Vice President

Operational experience as COO of an outdoor advertising company and founder of Fieldcrest Development, a real estate venture.

Lisa Probst

Director of Operations

Responsible for the daily management of the offices, LP accounting, financial reporting, and financial management of the fund. Lisa has a strong background in accounting, business management, and administration.

Dorene Sparks

Executive Associate

Assists in daily operations finding more effective work flows, better data management, provides general correspondence and web updates. Dorene has a solid background in communications, training, and support.