Mr. Kaplan is a Co-Founder and Director of Ares Management Corporation and Co-Chairman of the Ares Private Equity Group. He is a member of the firm's Executive Management Committee and Management Committee. From 2000 to early 2003, Mr. Kaplan served as a Senior Principal at Shelter Capital Partners, LLC. From 1991 through 2000, Mr. Kaplan was a Senior Partner of Apollo Management, L.P. Prior to Apollo, Mr. Kaplan was a member of the Investment Banking Department at Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette Securities Corp. Mr. Kaplan currently serves as a member of the Boards of Directors of multiple companies including 99 Cents Only Stores LLC, Guitar Center Holdings, Inc., Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants and Floor and Decor Outlets of America, Inc. Mr. Kaplan's previous Board of Directors service includes Maidenform Brands, Inc., GNC Holdings, Inc., Dominick's Supermarkets, Inc. and Smart & Final, Inc. Mr. Kaplan also serves on the Board of Directors of Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and serves on the President's Advisory Group of the University of Michigan. Mr. Kaplan graduated from the University of Michigan, School of Business Administration with a B.B.A. concentrating in Finance.