Welcome to MCP

MCP, led by Mr. Torres, has a team of experienced investment professionals and senior advisors. The team is supported by local operating partners, legal, tax and accounting experts.

Meet the Team

We are a team of dedicated professionals, that bring global experience to Puerto Rico

Jose A. Torres

Jose A. Torres

Managing Partner & Founder | GP PROZ & PROZ II

Mr. Torres, born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, brings over 25 years in private equity and investment banking experience. Prior to founding Monllor Capital, Mr. Torres worked for 13 years at Ares Management/Energy Investors Funds (“Ares EIF”) in San Francisco, CA, where led the San Francisco office. At Ares EIF, Mr. Torres was a partner in the Private Equity Energy Infrastructure Group and a member of its Investment Committee. For the last 4 years, Mr. Torres led Ares EIF’s San Francisco office.

Mr. Torres has also held various investment banking positions at ING Barings (Chile, Amsterdam, New York), Société Generale (New York) and CoBank (Colorado).

Mr. Torres Holds a B.A. in Economics from Colorado College and an International M.B.A from the American Graduate School of International Management (Thunderbird).

Shawn Hanson

Shawn Hanson

Managing Partner | Advisory Committee PROZ | GP PROZ II

Mr. Hanson is the founder and owner of Hillsdale Services LLC, a boutique wealth strategy consultant providing services to VNHW households with a focus on tax-efficient investment and generational wealth transfer.

From 2000 to 2021 Hanson served as CEO of a retail financial institution in Wisconsin, growing 26x in 20 years, where he developed a passion for purpose-driven strategy, strong executive leadership teams and operational focus.

In addition to PROZ, Hanson is an investor in three other OZ funds, including a majority stake in Toto Fund I, LLC, which focuses on investments in Puerto Rico that create jobs, improve housing, address energy & food security and increase the tourism component of the PR economy.

Hanson has two grown children and lives in Carolina, PR with his wife Kim.

Sam Talman

Sam Talman

Director

Sam brings 6 years working in energy-focused economic development in Puerto Rico, where he supported the investment of hundreds of millions of dollars across the island.

Prior to MCP, Sam served as Research and Strategy Analyst and later Business Development Manager for Invest Puerto Rico, where he focused on connecting interested companies and investors with energy opportunities in Puerto Rico. In doing so, he leveraged a deep professional network of private and public sector experts in energy, logistics, real estate, and manufacturing. In 2020, Sam co-founded the Puerto Rico Energy Forum, a community focused on driving investment, celebrating wins, and providing regular analysis on the the island’s energy sector. Sam has also worked for private companies looking to develop energy projects in Puerto Rico.

Originally from Knoxville, Tennessee, Sam received his BA in Economics and Political Science from the University of Pittsburgh and his Masters in Public Policy from Erasmus University Rotterdam. He is a die-hard Tennessee Volunteer fan. He is based out of Guaynabo, Puerto Rico.

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