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.

Mason Duke

Vice President

Foster Duncan

Operating Partner

Jeff Jenkins

Co-Founder and Partner

Past deals in Louisiana

Ascension Wastewater Treatment

Acquisition in 2020
Ascension Wastewater Treatment operates as a sewer utility company. The company owns and operates lift stations and sewer treatment plants. The company was founded in 1994 and is based in Geismar, Louisiana.

The Lemoine Company, LLC

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.

Wink Engineering, LLC

Acquisition in 2015
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.