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APEX GROWTH STRATEGIES
Strategies for Profitable Growth
Independent Director
Over the years, I have been invited to serve on the Board of Directors of multiple private equity portfolio companies as an Independent Director. Each of these companies have realized successful exits, creating value for the management team, PE firm and institutional investors.
Board Service
Companies where I have served or currently serve as an Independent Director
3Phase Elevator Corporation
Seller: Fort Point Capital
Acquirer: Berkshire Partners
Elevator maintenance, repair, and
modernization services
Lone Star Overnight
Seller: Fort Point Capital
Acquirer: Eagle Merchant Partners
Provider of overnight parcel
delivery services
Tranzonic Companies
Seller: Silver Oak Services Partners
Acquirer: PNC Riverarch Capital
Distributor of disposable maintenance, cleaning and safety products
Pro-Vigil
Seller: The Riverside Company
Acquirer: GardaWorld Security
Tech-enabled surveillance and video monitoring services
Health & Safety Institute
Seller: DW Healthcare Partners
Acquirer: The Riverside Company
Provider of safety and emergency care content and training
Tensator Group Holdings
Seller: The Riverside Company
Acquirer: Pricoa Private Capital
Provider of queue management and crowd control solutions
L-com Global Connectivity
Seller: The Riverside Company
Acquirer: Odyssey Investment Partners
Manufacturer and distributor of telecom and datacom connectors
Fort Point Capital
Currently serving on Management Advisory Board
Lower middle market PE firm investing in service-oriented businesses
My Approach
My role as an Independent Director has been as a private equity generalist, focusing on supporting the CEO and management team with development of both near- and long-term initiatives while providing insight into the requirements of the private equity investor leading to successful exits.
The key is to provide counsel and project work (in between the quarterly meetings) which balances delivering on in-year commitments while simultaneously positioning the business for optimized exit value when the time comes to take the company to market. Both requirements must be worked in parallel.
If I can contribute to your Board and value creation efforts, please reach out anytime.
Testimonials
"Eddie's work with strategic planning and then as a Board member contributed significantly to an outstanding outcome for our team and investors.
His respectful and engaging style coupled with
his keen insight into the requirements of private equity drove deep, meaningful honest discussion of our business throughout the hold period. He was always willing to jump in with special projects to help move the business forward."
Mike Strachan
CEO, 3Phase Elevator Corporation
Seller: Fort Point Capital · Acquirer: Berkshire Partners
"I have said many times that you were an excellent Board member. You appropriately challenged the team in the spirit of making improvements and you were always well-prepared.
Your recommendations, suggestions and questions all showed that. Even when we met for the Management Presentations, your suggestion to put a list of wins into the deck was often talked about during these meetings with prospective investors."
Tom Friedl
CEO, Tranzonic Companies
Seller: Silver Oak Services Partners · Acquirer: PNC Riverarch