“We’re committed to driving value through strategic partnerships, leveraging shared expertise and working closely with management teams.” At CWI Industrial Partners Joined as a Senior Associate in 2023 Ryan Pelagalli’s primary responsibilities include sourcing and analyzing acquisition opportunities, conducting due diligence and procuring deal financing. He assists current portfolio companies with project execution along […]
“Partnership is at the core of everything that we do; we work closely and collaboratively with all stakeholders to build long-term value and create shared success.” At CW Industrial Partners Joined as a partner in 2024 Ryan’s primary responsibilities include identifying and evaluating new investment opportunities, leading due diligence and transaction execution, and partnering
Mike Shaughnessy is the retired co-chairman and president of ColorMatrix. He and his business partner acquired full ownership of a small plastics colorant manufacturer joint venture that became ColorMatrix in 1985. ColorMatrix is a manufacturer of liquid colorant dispersions for the thermoplastics industry headquartered in Berea, Ohio. Originally servicing the commodity injection molding business, the
“Success comes from building strong, collaborative partnerships—aligning with management teams, leveraging collective expertise, and driving sustainable growth together.” At CWI Industrial Partners Joined in 2025 as an associate Former Experience Houlihan Lokey (Transaction Advisory) EY (Transaction Advisory) PwC (Audit) Education CPA The Ohio State University – Bachelor of Science in Business Administration – Specialization
At CWI Industrial Partners J.D. Sullivan, Jr. is an original partner and a founder of CapitalWorks (now CWI Industrial Partners). J.D. applies his extensive manufacturing, acquisition, and business leadership experience in all areas of our business. J.D. is also a member of the CWI Industrial Partners Advisory Board. Former Experience North American Kitchen Solutions, Inc.,
At CWI Industrial Partners J.D. Sullivan, Jr. is an original partner and a founder of CapitalWorks (now CWI Industrial Partners). J.D. applies his extensive manufacturing, acquisition, and business leadership experience in all areas of our business. J.D. is also a member of the CWI Industrial Partners Advisory Board. Former Experience North American Kitchen Solutions, Inc.,
In 1977, Jack Turben founded the private equity firm, Chagrin Valley Company, the predecessor firm to Kirtland Capital Partners. He served as chairman of Kirtland Capital until he retired from the firm in 2011. Prior to 1977, Jack was director and chairman of the executive committee of Geneve Corporation and general partner and chairman of
“It is my pleasure to lighten the burden of others at the firm.” At CWI Industrial Partners Joined in 2017 Andrea manages our office, provides administrative support for the staff, organizes travel, maintains deal processing and portfolio companies and plans firm events. Former Experience Strategy& (formerly Booz and Company/Booz Allen Hamilton) Pfizer Inc. What
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