People

“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 […]

“Great leaders are followed out of respect and belief in the direction an organization is being taken – not out of fear and intimidation.”   At CWI Industrial Partners Joined in 2023 as an Operating Partner/CEO of Bryant Former Experience Multiple private equity firm experience including TPG, LLCP and the Reserve Group. Corporate experience includes

“Taking an active approach to supporting management with technology and operating resources is intrinsic to our business model”   At CWI Industrial Partners Joined in 2024 as an Operating Director Former Experience Dan T. Moore Company (Manufacturing Operations, M&A) Middle Market Manufacturing (VP Operations, General Manager) Education Case Western Reserve University – MBA The University

“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

“CWI Industrial partners with management teams to take middle market business to the next level. We are totally focused on building industrial businesses.”   At CWI Industrial Partners Joined in 2009 Dick Hollington’s primary responsibilities include day-to-day management of the firm, developing and maintaining relationships with investors and financial intermediaries, sourcing and executing acquisition opportunities

At CWI Industrial Partners Founded CapitalWorks (now CWI Industrial Partners) in 1999 As founder and chairman of CWI Industrial Partners, Rob is responsible for developing and maintaining senior relationships with investors and portfolio governance. Rob is also a member of the CWI Industrial Partners Advisory Board. Former Experience Co-founder and President of Carlton, McCreary, Holmes

“I believe that being a knowledgeable, active partner and good sounding board is as important as access to capital.”   At CWI Industrial Partners Joined in 2006 Todd Martin’s primary responsibilities include day-to-day management of the firm, developing and maintaining relationships with investors and financial intermediaries, sourcing and executing transaction opportunities and stewarding portfolio company

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 the core, we are in the people business and we can’t do it alone. We need to build great relationships to accomplish great results.”   At CWI Industrial Partners Joined in 2012 Mike Harding’s primary responsibilities include maintaining relationships with investors and financial intermediaries, sourcing and executing transaction opportunities and stewarding portfolio investments. As

“Being a value-add and trusted partner to our management teams, with a shared vision for growing their business is critical to our success”   At CWI Industrial Partners Joined in 2015 as a Senior Associate Matt’s primary responsibilities include sourcing new investment opportunities, executing transactions and working with portfolio company management to drive value through