Rob Kauffman

Director

Rob was a co-founder, principal and member of the board of directors of Fortress Investment Group LLC from its founding in 1998 until 2012. During his tenure at the firm, Rob served as a member of Fortress’ management committee and was responsible for the management of Fortress’ European private equity investment operations.

Prior to co-founding Fortress, Rob was a managing director of UBS from 1997 to 1998, and prior to that a principal at BlackRock Financial Management Inc. Since his departure from Fortress in 2012, Rob has brought his extensive business experience to a variety of private investments, including a non-controlling stake in University Bancorp, a mortgage focused community bank based in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Rob also has significant interests in professional auto racing and international collector car markets. Rob is an advisory board member of McLaren Racing, a leading United Kingdom based Formula1 racing team. Rob is currently the chairman of the Race Team Alliance, an association of NASCAR Cup Series teams; the co-owner of Chip Ganassi Racing, an American racing team active in Indy and NASCAR race; and the owner of RK Motors, a leading restorer, re-seller and provider of classic cars.

Rob received a Business Administration degree from Northeastern University.