Network
Industry Advisor Network
Our Industry Advisor Network is built around relationships with successful entrepreneurs and executives who have direct experience owning and operating companies in our sectors. Our network makes us better partners and is a win-win scenario for management teams. Drawing on the experience of independent board members elevates strategic discussions and helps avoid mistakes.
Seasoned Professionals
In addition to our own experienced and talented team, we have a deep bench of former business owners and executives who can serve as post-close advisors, consultants and active board members. Our network provides guidance in strategy, industry connections, market growth opportunities, competitive positioning and customer trends.
Experienced Leadership
Our network is comprised of veteran leaders who provide CEO's with deep experience and an independent perspective. Often having been there and done that several times in the company’s industry, they help the CEO to avoid seen or unforeseen obstacles and capitalize on growth opportunities.
Industry Advisor Network
Representative Membership
*Current or past portfolio company Advisory Board member. This is a representative group, our network is constantly expanding.
William
Centa*
Retired President
Mayfran International
Material Handling / Automation
Arnold
Coldiron*
Retired CEO
Aurora Plastics
Plastics and Other Polymers
Brian
Coughlin*
CEO
CWC Capital
Electrical Components and Equipment
Jeanice
Croy*
Former President
Tuthill Transfer Systems
Motion and Flow Control
Gordon
Harnett
Retired CEO
BrushWellman
General Manufacturing
Robert
Henderson
Executive Vice President
Transdigm
Aerospace and Defense
Rod
Howell*
Retired CEO / Owner
Libra Industries
Electrical Components and Equipment
Michael
Howley
Managing Partner
Bratenahl Capital
General Manufacturing
Bernie
Inversen
Executive Vice President
M&A Transdigm
Aerospace and Defense
Stephen
Kirk*
Retired COO
Lubrizol
Motion and Flow Control
Ray
Laubenthal*
Retired President and COO
Transdigm
Aerospace and Defense
Nat
Leonard*
Former Executive
Goodyear
Polymer Processing
Mark
Moran*
Retired Partner
Booz Allen Hamilton
Building Products
Robert
Norton
Retired CEO
GCA Services
Other Engineered Products and Services
David
Nussear
Former CEO
Bluffton Motor Works
Electrical Components and Equipment
Timothy
Pistell
Retired CFO
Parker Hannifin
Motion and Flow Control
John
Quinn
Retired CEO
Excel Polymers
Plastics and Other Polymers
Greg
Rufus*
Retired CFO
Transdigm
Aerospace and Defense
Richard
Seaman
Chairman
Seaman Corporation
General Manufacturing
Jeffrey
Sinclair
Retired Director
McKinsey & Company
General Manufacturing
James
Skulina
Executive Vice President
Finance Transdigm
Aerospace and Defense
Michael
Southard
President and Managing Partner
Elvisridge Capital
General Manufacturing
Dan
Sustar*
Retired CEO
Trademark Global
Distribution
Ed
Weinfurtner*
CEO
Great Day
Electrical Components and Equipment
and Building Products
Informed and Focused
Our industry expertise provides CW Industrial Partners with an advantage when sourcing, evaluating and supporting our investments. We understand strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats of the six sectors where we invest. Our advisors are also a seasoned group that have completed numerous deals across their careers.
Our industry expertise not only makes us informed buyers, it also puts sellers and management teams at ease. Our team and our advisors often strike up meaningful relationships during a process because of our knowledge and approach. They know we understand their industry and the challenges they face on a daily basis. We also have a team ready and able to support them on a minute’s notice.
Join Our Network
If you’re looking for a private equity partner or if you are interested in introducing us to a company you feel fits our investment criteria, simply fill out the form below to register with us. Joining our network unlocks a variety of advantages, staying abreast on current news at the firm, potential invitations to future webinars and more.
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