![erea_v2.jpg Eric Rea](/sites/default/files/styles/default/public/ares_importer/images/erea_v2.jpg?itok=VD149Jof)
Mr. Rea is a Principal in the Ares Private Equity Group. Prior to joining Ares in 2014, Mr. Rea was an Analyst in the Mergers and Acquisitions Group at Lazard Frères & Co. LLC. He previously served on the board of directors for the parent entity of Unified Physician Management. Mr. Rea holds a B.S., with high honors, from the University of California, Berkeley in Business Administration.