Paul de la Port
Chief Executive Officer
Energetic, purpose-driven leader known for building high-performing teams, mission-focused cultures, and delivering exceptional results.
As CEO of Silver Falls Capital, Paul draws on three decades of leadership at some of the world’s most respected brands, including Danaher, GE, Dresser, and Fortive. He has led complex portfolios across industries, and having lived in South Africa, Europe and the US, he brings a global perspective to vision, operations, team building, and culture.
Paul is responsible for strategic leadership, financial and investment oversight, and fostering a culture-first, high performing team.
He holds an undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering from CPUT (Cape Peninsula University of Technology) and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Texas at Austin.
“I’ve been fortunate to work alongside exceptional people and purpose-driven customers in important markets. That experience has taught me that leadership isn’t about having all the answers. It’s about learning quickly, staying humble, and being guided by our purpose and values.”
Jason Wilbur
Executive President
Seasoned executive leader driving long term success at Silver Falls Capital through scaling complex businesses and transforming potential into outcomes.
With over 30 years of international leadership, Jason brings expertise across virtually every business function in his capacity as Executive President at Silver Falls Capital. A co-founder of the firm, Jason spent 16 years at Danaher honing his business acumen and leadership skills.
Jason leads the operationalization, integration and expansion of the “Silver Falls Way,” scaling corporate capabilities and efficiencies, M&A execution, and corporate risk and governance functions.
Jason holds a Master's Degree in Business Administration from Arizona State University and a Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Caltech. His Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering is from the University of Iowa.
“Our success has been driven by a very deliberate strategy, a commitment to high reinvestment and a long-term focus on customer value creation. It’s why I’m confident Silver Falls Capital’s best days are ahead, and energized to further expand our portfolio and continue our investment in an amazing team for years to come.”
Jennifer Norton
Associate Vice President, Human Resources
People-first HR executive building high-performing teams and cultures where people and business grow together.
Jennifer brings 20 years of experience in human resources, driving organizational change and aligning people strategies with business objectives across Fortune 500 companies, high-growth technology organizations, and mission-driven healthcare systems. She is a strategic trusted advisor who has held roles spanning recruiting, learning and development, program management, and HR business partnership at Microsoft, Intellectual Ventures, Providence, and Porch Group.
As Associate Vice President of Human Resources at Silver Falls Capital, Jennifer leads the People function across the portfolio, driving HR strategy, employee engagement, talent development, and change management to support long-term business success.
Jennifer holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Oregon.
"The strongest organizations are built by investing in people. When employees are empowered to grow, they build teams, cultures, and businesses that achieve more and redefine what's possible."
Oliver Sturrock
CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER
Technology executive and serial entrepreneur driving digital transformation across businesses and applications, with a passion and track record for applied innovation.
Oliver brings a proven ability to lead digital transformation at scale, with experience spanning Fortune 500 companies, private equity firms, and high-growth tech companies. Previously he was CTO at Fluke Corporation and Director at AWS responsible for protecting some of the world's largest companies from DDOS.
As Chief Technology Officer at Silver Falls Capital, Oliver drives innovation and technology strategy. He leads a team of engineers responsible for the execution of IT, development of digital products and our in-house Strata47 IOT platform. He also leads the deployment of AI across the portfolio.
Oliver holds a degree in Computer Science (Hons) from the University of York in the UK and has studied M&A and business strategy at IMD in Lausanne, Switzerland.
"Silver Falls Capital fosters the culture I’ve been looking for my whole career. We treat people as our greatest assets, even in an era of rapid AI-driven change. Silver Falls demonstrates how we can achieve massive innovation at great speed by encouraging teams to be at their best."
Yizhou Chen
Vice President & General Manager, Digital & Growth
Global business leader who drives growth and innovation across business strategy, sales, product and execution in complex, multi-faceted markets. Thrives on delivering breakthrough, customer-first solutions.
Yizhou has built a career delivering growth and innovation at scale. Her experience spans consumer electronics, healthcare SaaS, and industrial IoT, with a consistent track record of driving market expansion, operational excellence, and customer-centric innovation. She held executive roles at Fortive and Sony, earning recognition for breakthrough product strategies, successful M&A integration, and high-impact go-to-market leadership.
Having led teams across North America, Europe, and Asia, Yizhou brings a rare blend of strategic rigor and hands-on leadership to every stage of the business lifecycle.
Yizhou earned a B.S. in Electronics Engineering and a B.S. in Business Administration from Shanghai Jiaotong University. She also has an MBA from Kellogg School of Management, at Northwestern University.
“I was drawn to Silver Falls Capital by its clarity of purpose and a culture that embraces curiosity about what’s possible. Here, impact isn’t just measured; it’s made real.”
Jeffrey Fowler
Vice President, Operations & Supply Chain
Strategic executive committed to operational excellence, lean processes, and global supply-chain solutions that deliver exceptional customer value.
For over 20 years, Jeff has led global, multi-site operations for companies including Danaher, Fortive, and Novanta. His expertise spans operational excellence, domestic and international M&A, supply chain and logistics optimization, customer support, and lean transformation.
At Silver Falls Capital, Jeff is responsible for driving our Operating Companies to achieve world-class performance in Quality and Delivery to our customers, while optimizing supply chains, manufacturing footprint, and overall operational structure.
Jeff holds a BS in Applied Management from the Ken Blanchard College of Business at Grand Canyon University.
“It all starts with creating the vision and collaboratively developing the plan to achieve. Building trust and loyalty within the team, while never wavering on our culture and values, is how that vision is accomplished.”
Josh Skinner
Business Unit Director / General Manager, Omni CleanAir
Customer-first leadership building scalable commercial capability through disciplined execution and strong teams.
Josh Skinner is an accomplished commercial leader with more than 20 years of experience building and scaling go-to-market organizations across SaaS, healthcare, and government-adjacent markets. As Business Unit Director and General Manager of Omni CleanAir, Josh is responsible for shaping strategy and translating it into disciplined execution. Building on his track record of driving growth while strengthening the systems and teams that sustain it.
Throughout his career, Josh has led complex commercial organizations at companies including Amazon, Zillow, and WebMD, where he partnered across sales, marketing, and product to launch new offerings, enter new markets, and accelerate performance at scale. His work consistently centers on aligning customer insight with operational rigor—ensuring growth is repeatable, measurable, and resilient.
At Silver Falls Capital, Josh plays a key role in strengthening this portfolio company performance by developing people, refining go-to-market strategy, and installing scalable operating systems that enable teams to execute with confidence. Known for a coach-first leadership style, he emphasizes clarity, accountability, and long-term value creation—building organizations that perform today and compound results over time.
“Sustainable growth comes from strong teams, clear priorities, and systems people trust. My role is to help create the conditions where great people can do their best work, consistently, and at scale.”