Mr. Bitner is responsible for identifying and evaluating investment opportunities, executing investments, and supporting various aspects of RidgeLake’s day-to-day operations. He joined Apogem in 2025 and prior to joining RidgeLake as a dedicated team member, Mr. Bitner was an investment banking analyst at Houlihan Lokey, focusing on sell-side advisory for alternative asset managers. Mr. Bitner earned a Bachelor of Arts in Finance from Michigan State University.