Principal, Financial & Investor Operations
David Barnthouse

David Barnthouse works on the financial & investor operations team at Five Elms, focusing on the firm’s investor relations and fundraise support activities. Prior to joining Five Elms, David was the Chief Financial Officer at Nueterra Capital, driving finance strategy and core operations for a family office platform, overseeing FP&A, reporting, and investment decision support. He also has prior experience as a Financial Reporting Manager at UnitedLex Corporation and began his professional career at KPMG. David holds a Master’s degree in Accounting from the University of Kansas. 

Team
Firm Operations
Year Joined
2026
Education
BS & MS, University of Kansas

Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his wife and two daughters, long weekends at the lake, barbecuing anything, golfing, and cheering on the Kansas Jayhawks.