J. Christopher Mizer, a 25-year veteran of the alternative investment industry, founded Vivaris Capital, LLC in June of 1998 and serves as President and CEO. Vivaris (formerly Lake Erie Capital) invests in and acquires middle-market businesses in healthcare, life sciences, and technology that are leaders in their market niches. He serves as the chairman of the portfolio companies and guides key strategic decisions and their execution. He also serves as operating president on an interim basis when companies are going through periods of ownership succession and new management team members are being assembled. Vivaris Capital’s VICAN Fund is a multi-strategy fund offering hybrid hedge and pr