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OIF Management II
John Turner leads OIF Management II, the Pohlad family office, deploying capital across real estate, private credit, and private equity from Minneapolis.
OIF Management II
OIF Management II, L.L.C. is an SEC-registered investment adviser in Dublin, OH, registered since 2023.
General information
Firm type
Single Family Office
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Dublin
Corporate office
Minneapolis, MN, United States
Principals
John G. Turner
Chairman & Chief Investment Officer
A. R. D. (Alex) Turner
President
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at OIF Management II?
John G. Turner serves as Chairman and Chief Investment Officer, with A. R. D. (Alex) Turner as President. The office invests on behalf of the Pohlad family, with John Turner maintaining ultimate authority over investment committee decisions.
How is OIF Management II related to the Minnesota Twins?
The selling shareholder was the Pohlad family, not the investment office directly. The Twins were held in a separate family entity, and the October 2024 sale of the franchise to the Ishbia brothers for a reported $1.5 billion generates liquidity that may flow into OIF Management II's broader investment program (per Bloomberg, October 2024).
What is OIF Management II's approach to real estate investing?
Real estate is a central pillar of the office's strategy. The office has historically owned and operated substantial commercial and industrial properties, particularly across Minnesota and the Upper Midwest. Its approach favors direct asset acquisition and development over fund commitments, using the family's permanent capital base to hold assets with no forced sale timeline.
Does OIF Management II invest in funds or only in direct deals?
The office pursues a hybrid approach. It makes direct co-investments and structures bespoke private credit facilities, while also committing to select private equity funds. This is evidenced by its participation in Silver Oak Services Partners, a lower-middle-market buyout fund.
Where does the underlying wealth come from?
The Pohlad family fortune was established by Carl Pohlad through banking and the soft-drink bottling business. The landmark wealth event was the 1990 sale of MEI Corporation, which held substantial PepsiCo bottling and distribution rights, to PepsiCo itself. The family also owned the Minnesota Twins from 1984 until 2024.
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