About
Jack Israel serves as Vice President at Peregrine Capital Management LLC, a role in which he leads investment strategy development and manages client portfolios from Hightstown, New Jersey. He is responsible for overseeing the firm’s capital allocation and identifying opportunities primarily within private equity and alternative asset classes, ensuring risk-adjusted returns tailored to institutional and high-net-worth investors.
Throughout his career, Jack has cultivated deep expertise in sectors including real estate, diversified industrials, and structured finance. His professional background spans over several decades of investment management, with a reputation for conducting rigorous due diligence and constructing resilient portfolios across cyclical and non-cyclical industries.
Jack is recognized in the investment community for his analytical approach and drive for innovation in alternative investments. His notable achievements include successful deployment of capital in emerging markets and real assets, and mentoring the next generation of portfolio managers. With an educational foundation in finance and executive leadership experience, Jack continues to drive Peregrine Capital Management’s growth and reputation for excellence in specialized investment strategies.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Peregrine Systems | Area Vice President | Jan 2000 to Jan 2002 | — | 
| Fidelity Investments | Senior Vice President | Jul 1994 to Dec 1999 | Managed global internal help desks and national break fix organization. Managed service related development organization. | 
| First Boston | Vice President | Jan 1987 to Jan 1995 | — | 
| Imnet | Client Services Manager | Jan 1985 to Jan 1987 | — | 
| International MarketNet | Customer Service Manager | Jan 1984 to Jan 1987 | Global Customer support | 
Education
Pace University
1968 — 1972
Brooklyn Tech
Academic Diploma, Industrial Design
1962 — 1966
Others at Peregrine Capital Management LLC (7)
| Name | Role | Location | 
|---|---|---|
| Portfolio Manager | Minnetonka, MN , United States | |
| GGary Nussbaum | Principal | Minneapolis, MN , United States | 
|  | Equity Analyst, Small Cap Growth | Saint Paul, MN , United States | 
| Senior Portfolio Manager and Owner and Board Member | Jackson, WY , United States | |
| Portfolio Manager | Wayzata, MN , United States | |
| Principal and Portfolio Manager | Minneapolis, MN , United States | |
| Principal | Houston, TX , United States |