Harren Investors I

Harren Investors I is a buyout fund established in 2002 and managed by Harren Equity Partners, an investment firm based in Charlottesville, Virginia. The firm specializes in mid-market and distressed investments across the United States and Canada. Harren Equity Partners is committed to fostering the growth of industry-leading companies by forming strong partnerships with capable management teams. Rather than focusing solely on financial engineering, the firm emphasizes operational excellence and strategic analysis to enhance the performance of its portfolio companies.

Christine Piorkowski Barth

Chief Financial Officer

C. Joel Carter

Partner

Thomas Carver

Founder & Managing Partner

Robert R. Cholnoky

Associate

Robbie R. Cholnoky

Senior Associate

Brandon O. Cohen

Associate

C. Taylor Cole Jr.

Partner

David Fulcher

Senior Associate

Charlie Griffin

Vice President

Drew Koeneman

Senior Associate

Travis M. Lohr

Chief Financial Officer

Bryan Martter

Associate

Lee J. Monahan

Partner

Neal Monga

Senior Associate

Jeffrey Sills

Associate

William W. Smith

Vice President

17 past transactions

Velosio

Private Equity Round in 2019
Velosio formed by combining SBS Group and Socius. Velosio will be among the largest privately-owned Microsoft partners in North America having 4,000+ clients with more than 300 employees and 150 affiliates.Velosio is a unique technology partner specializing in business solutions for companies of all sizes. Their streamlined approach helps their clients realize value faster with end-to-end solutions and cloud services designed to fit their industry and budget.

Mission Pets

Acquisition in 2018
Formerly SimplyShe, Mission Pets launched its pet fashion business in 2004 and became America’s market leader in the pet lifestyle category, offering trend-driven products with a high-end look and feel at customer-friendly prices. Today Mission Pets sells its pet products under several different brands including: SimplyDog™, SimplyCat™, Lulu Pink™, Wag&Bone™, Wag-A-Tude™, Smoochie Pooch™, Dog 101™ and Pup Crew™. Since its inception, Mission Pets has generated a strong media following — and has been featured in numerous TV shows including “Oprah” and “The Big Idea with Donnie Deutsch” as well as over 50 magazines and newspapers such as People, Entrepreneur, USA Today, InStyle, and Glamour.

Health Connect America

Acquisition in 2017
Health Connect America provides mental and behavioral health services to children, families, and adults across multiple states.

MedPro Healthcare Staffing

Acquisition in 2016
MedPro provides diversified medical staffing, including registered nurses, allied health professionals, physical therapists, and medical technologists, to healthcare providers throughout the U.S. MedPro’s client base includes acute care hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, home health companies, outpatient centers, dialysis centers, and lab facilities.

Shrimp Basket

Acquisition in 2016
Shrimp Basket is a seafood-focused restaurant chain with over 31 locations primarily in the Southeast, including the Florida panhandle, Alabama, and Mississippi. The establishment is designed to provide a casual, family-friendly dining experience, featuring a diverse menu that includes grilled, steamed, and fried seafood, as well as classic dishes, starters, salads, soups, sandwiches, and desserts. Shrimp Basket prides itself on offering high-quality seafood at affordable prices, utilizing its own seafood purchasing and distribution network to ensure the best value for its customers. The restaurant chain also engages with customers through various e-commerce platforms, enhancing accessibility to its offerings.

Circa Corporation of America

Acquisition in 2015
Circa Corporation is the leading designer and manufacturer of men’s and women’s private label belts, servicing premier national chain, specialty retail, and department store customers nationwide.

Circa Corporation of America

Private Equity Round in 2015
Circa Corporation is the leading designer and manufacturer of men’s and women’s private label belts, servicing premier national chain, specialty retail, and department store customers nationwide.

Virginia Tile Co

Acquisition in 2014
Virginia Tile was established in 1928 when the Stephenson Family moved from Virginia to seize the many opportunities offered by the growth of the automobile industry in Detroit. From the beginning, Virginia Tile has distinguished itself in serving the needs of the wholesale building industry. Virginia Tile sets the standards for style, design, and attention to the requirements of its clients. Today, the company enjoys a position as one of the premier providers of ceramic tile and natural stone representing the finest manufacturers and suppliers in the industry. Meeting the demands and budgets of all Residential and Commercial requirements, Virginia Tile is known for the complete range of products offered and displayed in our outstanding showrooms located in Michigan, Ohio, Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin.

ARKLATEX Energy Services

Acquisition in 2014
ARKLATEX Energy Services is a leading independent provider of cased hole wireline, pressure control and related completion services in many of the most active oil and natural gas plays in North America

Spartan Energy Services

Acquisition in 2012
Spartan Energy Services is a provider of coiled tubing tools and services, fishing services, and flow control solutions primarily for the oil and natural gas industries. Established in 2010 and headquartered in Lafayette, Louisiana, the company offers a range of services, including drilling, milling, and fishing, which are often utilized alongside coiled tubing, snubbing, and work-over rigs. Spartan Energy Services also supports frac flowback operations and provides specialized equipment such as hand adjustable chokes and gate valve manifolds. The company focuses on enhancing operational safety and efficiency while minimizing rig up and rig down times, ultimately reducing operational costs for its clients. Additionally, Spartan prioritizes the health and well-being of its employees and emphasizes environmental protection in its operations.

getRecords

Acquisition in 2012
Provider of medical record retrieval and review services within California's Workers' Compensation Market. The company provides resource for legal records, orders, duplication, data collection and organization services to attorneys, physicians and insurance carriers in the workers' compensation and personal injury markets. It also provides case rating services and tools such as case management and document discovery software.

Persante Health Care

Acquisition in 2012
Persante Health Care is a hospital & health care company that offers sleep diagnostic services.

Huskie Tools

Acquisition in 2011
Huskie Tools manufactures and distributes a range of hydraulic cutting and crimping tools for firms in the utility industry. The company’s product portfolio consists of crimping tools, cutting tools, pumps, and accessories. Furthermore, they distribute batteries, chargers, bending tools, carrying cases, die cases, dies, gauges, hole punches, hot sticks, hydraulic oil, and lights to its clients. Huskie Tools was founded in 1976 and is based in Illinois.
Energy Fishing and Rental Services is to provide exceptional services and quality equipment, with an emphasis on maintaining a safety oriented work environment.

Marianna Beauty

Acquisition in 2010
Marianna Beauty is a developer and manufacturer of innovative hair and beauty products for cosmetology schools, salon professionals, specialty retail, and brand owners.

Keystone Drill Services

Acquisition in 2008
Keystone Drill Services specializes in packaging air compression systems, including compressors and boosters, specifically for the drilling sector in North America. In addition to providing these systems, the company acts as a value-added distributor of consumable products essential for drilling operations. Keystone Drill Services also offers a range of additional services, such as customization, installation, refurbishment, maintenance, and rental options to meet the diverse needs of its clients in the drilling industry.

prodirectional

Acquisition in 2007
prodirectional is a drilling industry professionals.