JOHN C. SAVAGE
Managing Director
Alliant Partners

John Savage works with a broad range of Alliant clients, including those in electronic design automation and semiconductor equipment. John's varied background in makes him particularly well suited for negotiating structurally complex deals, including a recent three-way merger between Mattson Technology, CFM Technologies, Inc. and STEAG Electronic Systems AG's semiconductor equipment division.

Before working with Alliant, John founded his own venture buyout firm, Glenwood Capital Partners, and Redwood Partners, its successor. His firm's emphasis on measured returns and a clear exit strategy proved the success of this model for investing in undervalued technology companies. John began his venture capital career in 1981 as a partner with Weiss, Peck & Greer and its succession of venture capital funds, until he left in 1990.

Prior to his 19-year venture capital career, John spent several years in business development and planning for Four-Phase Systems, focusing on computer system related acquisitions. He also held various management positions with Envirotech Corporation, where he managed the company's acquisition and divestiture strategy.

John began his career as a chemical engineer. After receiving his MBA, he spent two years with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in Washington, D.C. shortly after it was formed, focusing on the economic impact of EPA regulations related to the Clean Air and Clean Water Acts.

John earned a bachelor degree in chemical engineering from Georgia Tech and a Masters of Business Administration from Harvard Business School. John is currently a director of FileNET Corporation (NASDAQ: FILE), a Southern California enterprise software company.