Team

Lauren Hirsch

Chief of Staff

DNS family member since: 2014

Education:

• Northwestern University (Certificate in Leadership & Management, 2020)
• Elon University (B.S. in Business Administration, 2013)

Fun fact: Lauren serves as a member of the Children’s Service Board (CSB) benefiting Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago.

Scott Hairston

General Counsel and Managing Director

DNS family member since: 2004

Prior professional stuff:

• Latham & Watkins, LLP
  • Partner, 2010-2018
  • Associate, 2002-2010

Education:

• The University of Michigan Law School (J.D., 2001)
• Duke University (B.A. in English, 1998)

Fun fact: Scott enjoys golf but is not good at it, and is a reformed ski bum (Crested Butte, Colorado, and Sandy, Utah), and was good at it.

Jeff Ehlers

Vice President and Operating Partner

DNS family member since: 2017

Prior professional stuff:

• Silver Bullet Water Treatment (CEO, 2015–2016)
• Various finance and operating roles with the Pritzker family business interests, including in the following industries (1990–2015): Construction materials, mining services and equipment, aviation, IT equipment/leasing, timber and wood products, and gaming
• Handy, Barnes & Haycock (CPA, 1989–1990)
• Coventry Homes (Vice President of Finance, 1987–1989)
• Ernst & Young (Senior Auditor, 1983–1987)

Education:

• Northern Arizona University (B.S. in Accounting, 1983)

Fun fact: Pre-Covid, I had not slept in the same place for more than two weeks in a row for 20 years.