Friends of Ngong Road, Nominating and Governance, and Audit Committees Karibu Loo Operating Committee, Audit Committee
Founder/ Partner at Cobalt Capital Partners
A Minnesota native, Judy Vijums is a co-founder and partner at Cobalt Capital Partners, a private equity firm serving small, privately held companies. Judy has spent more than 25 years in the private equity space. She is actively involved with the transportation, logistics, and automotive sectors and is focused on diligence, acquisitions, and management of portfolio companies. Before moving into private equity, Judy spent five years at Arthur Andersen & Co in their Accounting and Advisory Group. She holds a B.A. from Luther College.
Responsibilities at FoNR:
Judy is involved in helping to shape the internship program for FoNR graduates called “Techmates” and otherSmall Business/Entreprenuership and Apprenticeship Programs. She serves on the Nominating & Governance Committee and will continue to expand her financial leadership.
Why I am involved with FoNR:
I learned about FoNR through Paula Meyer and was so inspired by the dedication of all involved with FoNR to advance the lives of kids and their families less fortunate than us through education and ultimately employment. I have sponsored a student since 2009 who recently graduated from high school and is advancing to a university program. I am excited to be part of the board and hope that my passion for education as a tool to transform lives will help add to the success of this impressive organization.