Bernhard Capital Partners

Bernhard Capital Partners is a private equity firm founded in 2013 and based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, with an additional office in Brentwood. The firm specializes in the energy services sector, focusing on investments in electric, gas, water, and wastewater utilities across the United States. With a team led by experienced professionals, Bernhard Capital Partners aims to create sustainable value by leveraging strategic industry insights and operational efficiencies. Their approach goes beyond financial investment, as they provide comprehensive resources and best-practice management to support the growth and success of their portfolio companies.

Julius Bedford

Managing Director

Patrick Bernhard

Managing Director

Jim Bernhard

Founder and Partner

Catherine Cusimano

Principal

Christopher Dillon

Partner and Investment Committee Member

Foster Duncan

Operating Partner

Rhoman Hardy

Operating Partner

Jamie Kiser

Principal

Luther Kissam IV

Partner

Ryan Lemoine

Principal

Dori McAuliffe

Vice President

Bryan Poppler

Principal

Phillip Preis

Managing Director

Christopher Ringswald

Principal

Michael Vaughan

Managing Director

Jeffrey Yuknis

Managing Director and Member of the Investment Committee

Past deals in Louisiana

Ascension Wastewater Treatment

Acquisition in 2020
Ascension Wastewater Treatment is a sewer utility company based in Geismar, Louisiana, founded in 1994. The company manages around 230 lift stations and sewer treatment plants, serving developments in Ascension, Livingston, and East Baton Rouge Parishes. Through its infrastructure, Ascension Wastewater Treatment provides essential wastewater management services to the communities in these regions.

The Lemoine Company

Private Equity Round in 2019
The Lemoine Company, LLC is a construction firm based in Lafayette, Louisiana, with additional offices in Baton Rouge and New Orleans. Established in 1935, the company specializes in general contracting and construction management services throughout the Southeast, particularly in the Gulf Region. It undertakes a diverse range of projects, including minor interior renovations and large-scale commercial, healthcare, education, public, and industrial developments. The Lemoine Company provides various services such as project success planning, preconstruction, design and build, and disaster recovery. Its project portfolio encompasses arts and cultural facilities, government and public works, hospitality, multifamily housing, and sports and recreation venues, reflecting a commitment to meeting the diverse needs of its clients.

ATC Associates

Acquisition in 2015
Established in 1982 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, ATC Associates Inc. provides environmental consulting, industrial hygiene, geotechnical engineering, government services and construction-materials testing and special inspection with 70 locations throughout the United States and over 1,350 employees. ATC nurtures strong client relationships and referrals by consistently exceeding expectations through our professional, well trained, well-equipped and highly motivated team.
Brown & Root Industrial Services offers the full range of industrial services – engineering, construction, EPC, maintenance, and specialty services – to chemical/petrochemical, refining, and other plant sites and facilities. Based in Baton Rouge, LA, Brown & Root Industrial Services is made up of the legacy Brown & Root maintenance organization, teamed with engineering, construction, and specialty services capabilities.
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