Ridgemont Equity Partners

Ridgemont Equity Partners is a private equity firm based in Charlotte, North Carolina, with an additional office in Dallas, Texas. Founded in 1993, the firm specializes in direct investments, including buyouts and growth capital, primarily targeting middle-market companies. Ridgemont focuses on a diverse range of sectors, including industrial services, energy, healthcare, technology, telecommunications, and media. The firm seeks to invest between $25 million and $250 million in companies with EBITDA ranging from $5 million to $50 million. It aims to hold both majority and minority stakes in its portfolio companies, often leading investments that support organic growth or acquisitions. Ridgemont's investment strategy encompasses various niches, notably in healthcare services, environmental management, and specialized technology solutions. The firm typically maintains its investments for three to seven years, concentrating on closely-held private companies and new business platforms, with a geographic focus on North America, including the United States, Canada, Central America, Mexico, and the Caribbean.

David Allen

VP

Christopher Yeatts Anderson

VP

Charles Anderson

Partner

Edward Albert Balogh

COO and CFO

Ed Balogh

COO

Kelly D. Brennan

VP

Anthony Cassano

Partner

Graham Cox

Associate

Chase Culbertson

VP

Tim Dillon

Partner

Lucy Duet

Associate

Will Dull

Associate

Will Edmonds

Associate

Laura Fahrney

Vice President

Cay Freihofer

Partner

Seth Green

Associate

Kyle Greer

Senior Associate

John Grenier

Principal

Travis Hain

Co-Founder, Partner & Chairman

Daniel Harknett

Partner

Donny Harrison

Partner of Origination and Capital Markets

Donald L. Harrison

Partner

Tyler Houin

Vice President, Energy

Matt Ibbetson

Vice President of Operations

Ryan Jack

Principal

Eric Langerman

Principal

Petri Lindberg

Principal

Kelly Lineberger

Vice President

Michael Mandl

VP

George Morgan III

Co-Founder, Partner & Senior Advisor

Daniel Norton

Vice President

Jack Partain

Associate

Seth Peck

Vice President

Tom Polak

Senior Associate

Walker Poole

Co-Founder, Partner & Vice-Chairman

Sam Poole

Senior Associate

Scott Poole

Partner

Jack Purcell

Managing Partner

Ryan Shanahan

Vice President

Robert H. Sheridan

Partner

John Shimp

Co-Founder & Managing Partner

Michael Singelyn

Associate

Peter Thompson

Associate

38 past transactions

HemaSource

Acquisition in 2017
HemaSource is a distributor of medical disposable products and selected capital items used in the blood therapies markets. The company is headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah and serves all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and Canada through its network of distribution centers located in the U.S. In addition to distributing medical products, the company has co-developed certain specialized products and has developed a patent-pending software program that its customers use to reduce waste and improve efficiency.

Crete Mechanical Group

Private Equity Round in 2022
Crete Mechanical Group is a multi-site owner, operator and business partner to mechanical service businesses in the United States. Crete Mechanical Group is a leading provider of commercial HVAC, electrical, plumbing and building automation services to industrial, multi-family, government, healthcare, education and other end markets. CMG provides a range of corporate, financial and accounting, human resources (including technician recruiting and retention), procurement, sales, best practice sharing and general operational support resources to its national network of regional partners, while still maintaining a degree of local autonomy that promotes cultural continuity and customer responsiveness.

Nolan Transportation Group

Private Equity Round in 2016
Nolan Transportation Group (NTG) is a full-service, third-party Logistics Company dedicated to delivering the highest level of service in the transportation industry. NTG’s carrier base consists of over 40,000 independent transportation/trucking companies that facilitate the movement of our customers’ product. Whether you’re a carrier that needs to get loaded or a shipper that deserves the best possible service in the industry, our team is eager and ready to fulfill your needs and keep you charging forward.

Family Support Center/Go2Consult

Merger/Acquisition in 2020
Family Support Center/Go2Consult, LLC represents the combined operations of Family Support Center and Go2Consult, LLC. Family Support Center provides treatment for autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Go2Consult, LLC provides speech and language services for school districts. The companies are based in the United States.

Indigo Natural Resources

Private Equity Round in 2016
Indigo Minerals LLC was formed in late 2006, backed by the Martin Companies, Yorktown Partners and Indigo management. Indigo Minerals has since pursued a two pronged strategy of aggregating mineral interests and acquiring and developing operated working interest production. The minerals business is comprised of over 600,000 acres spread across 15 states with production from over 600 wells. The majority of the acreage is concentrated along the Gulf Coast in Louisiana, Alabama and Mississippi.

American Safety Council

Merger/Acquisition in 2020
The American Safety Council develops e-Learning solutions and provides alternative delivery method courses to over 750,000 individual users annually. ASC and its affiliated organizations offer online traffic and workplace safety training, and regulatory-driven, professional continuing education programs, in association with state and federal regulatory agencies and court systems. For more information on American Safety Council products and services

Munch's Supply Co

Acquisition in 2019
Munch’s Supply is a third generation family business operating six branches in the Chicago and NW Indiana markets. We distribute from over three hundred fifty thousand square feet of warehouse space and have over forty trucks supplying area contractors.

Riverbend Oil & Gas IX

Private Placement in 2019
Riverbend Oil & Gas IX, an energy company, focuses on acquiring oil-weighted minerals and royalty interests. The company is based in Utah.

Worldwide Express

Acquisition in 2017
Worldwide Express is a global logistics company based in Dallas that has handled millions of package and freight shipments for more than 30,000 small to midsize businesses. With more than 150 franchises across the country, Worldwide Express is one of the largest authorized resellers of express shipping for UPS, as well as a trusted freight partner to more than 55 carriers. To learn more, visit http://www.wwex.com.

Ophthalmic Specialists of Michigan

Private Placement in 2018
Ophthalmic Specialists of Michigan operates as an ophthalmic specialists that provides eye care and surgery services. It offers comprehensive eye exams, advanced cataract surgery, cosmetic and plastic surgery, eye care and diabetes, managing glaucoma, age related macular degeneration, and retinal detachment services. Ophthalmic Specialists of Michigan was formerly known as The Coburn-Kleinfeldt Eye Clinic and changed its name to Ophthalmic Specialists of Michigan in March 2015. The company was founded in 1977 and is based in Dearborn, Michigan.

Unishippers

Merger/Acquisition in 2015
Unishippers Global Logistics is a provider of third party logistics services to over 50,000 small and medium-sized businesses through a network of nearly 300 franchise locations and affiliate outlets. The Company offers small package and heavy freight services, including LTL, FTL and air freight through UPS®, Saia®, Estes®, YRC Freight and UPS Freight® and other major carriers to manage the pickup, transport and delivery of customers’ shipments. The franchisees leverage the scale of the combined network to offer customers attractive shipping rates and are committed to providing best in class service. Unishippers’ strategy has resulted in significant growth with revenue doubling since 2010, and the Company has been recognized as a top freight broker by Transport Topics and a top franchise by Entrepreneur, Franchise Times and the Inc. 5000.

Allied 100

Acquisition in 2014
Allied 100, LLC is a fast-growing, nationwide distributor of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) and related accessories. Located in northern Wisconsin, Allied 100, LLC operates multiple websites including AED Superstore, AED Outlet, AED Upgrades, among many others.

Simpleview

Private Equity Round in 2013
Simpleview offers integrated products and services for destination marketing organizations (DMOs), including the industry's most advanced customer relationship management (CRM) platform and content management system (CMS), forecasting and reporting tools, websites, mobile sites, search engine optimization and interactive marketing services. Simpleview works with more than 500 U.S. and international destinations.

SPG Therapy & Education

Merger/Acquisition in 2019
The Speech Pathology Group is a leading provider of speech and language services in California and one of the most respected therapy practices in the San Francisco Bay Area. We offer several diverse and flexible positions in Early Intervention, School-Based, Medical and Clinical Settings throughout California. We are small enough for one on one support, but large enough to provide opportunities for growth. We strive to provide experiences that meet your professional and personal goals. We invite you to become a valued member of our team of specialized speech-language pathologists.

Amerit Fleet Solutions

Private Placement in 2018
Amerit Fleet Solutions, Inc. provides fleet maintenance and management services in North America. It maintains and manages various vehicle and asset types, including alternative fuel vehicles; manages an on-site workforce; and creates customer-driven service programs. The company offers fleet service centers that provide maintenance and repair services; and mobile service centers to service the fleet’s assets in remote locations. Amerit Fleet Solutions, Inc. was formerly known as KelleyAmerit Fleet Services, Inc. and changed its name to Amerit Fleet Solutions, Inc. in September 2012. The company is based in Walnut Creek, California.

Paroc Group

Acquisition in 2003
Paroc is the leading manufacturer of energy-efficient insulation solutions in the Baltic Sea region. The cornerstones of our operations are customer and personnel orientation, constant innovation, profitable growth and sustainable development. Paroc products include building insulation, technical insulation, marine and offshore insulation, sandwich panels and acoustic products. The products are manufactured in Finland, Sweden, Lithuania and Poland and, as of 2013, also in Russia. The company has sales and representative offices in 14 European countries. Paroc Group is owned by a consortium of banks and other institutional investors and, as a minority shareholder, Paroc personnel. In 2012, our net sales amounted to 430 MEUR and we employed an average of 2,019 people.

National Power

Private Equity Round in 2023
National Power, LLC generates and supplies power and network infrastructure solution for cable, wireless and broadband industry. The Company has products such as DC, generac generators, batteries, generac parts and kits, and power quality. It provide its services and product to whole of Carolina. National Power, LLC was founded in 1989 and is based in Raleigh, North Carolina, and additional offices at York, South Carolina.

Worldwide Produce

Venture Round in 2023
Worldwide Produce is the producer and dairy distributors specialize in sourcing and distributing the best quality of fresh produce, eggs, dairy products and specialty grocery items.

Kavado

Series C in 2003
KaVaDo, the technology leader in Web Application Protection, delivers comprehensive and adaptable application-layer security protection in real-time. KaVaDo’s effective prevention and assessment technologies complement and extend existing IT security measures not specifically designed to protect Web applications. InterDo, powered by innovative switching and security technologies, is a proven solution to secure the most advanced and complex Web applications available. ScanDo is a Web application vulnerability assessment scanner that audits the entire Web application environment to uncover both known and unknown vulnerabilities that create security risks.

Gallus BioPharmaceuticals

Private Equity Round in 2011
Gallus Biopharmaceuticals, LLC, a contract manufacturer, supplies clinical and commercial bulk biologics to the biopharmaceutical industry in the United States and internationally. It also provides process development, analytical development, process validation, cell banking, stability testing, QA/QC, and regulatory support solutions. The company was founded in 2010 and is based in Wellesley, Massachusetts.

TowerCom Technologies

Acquisition in 2016
TowerCom Technologies, LLC provides a wide-range of communication solutions. Our Engineering division is comprised of architectural design and drafting, along with complete electrical engineering, and structural engineering services. They also furnish comprehensive site survey services. Their capabilities incorporate tower mapping, inspection, and maintenance. TowerCom construction services encompass extensive communication tower and facilities solutions, all including full project management services. We offer photo simulation as a solution to your complete project presentation. They tailor their expertise and capabilities to meet the fast-paced, ever-changing service needs of the industrial/commercial and government wireless telecommunications industry. Their TowerCom team is dedicated to coordinating and achieving a quality product for each unique client, with responsibility to the finished product meeting both our high standards and yours.

Backstage

Private Placement in 2018
Backstage LLC provides online casting platform in the United States. Its platform allows actors and performers to find jobs and career advice, and for casting professionals and talent seekers to find the performers for their projects. The company was founded in 1960 and is based in Brooklyn, New York.

Simpleview

Acquisition in 2014
Simpleview offers integrated products and services for destination marketing organizations (DMOs), including the industry's most advanced customer relationship management (CRM) platform and content management system (CMS), forecasting and reporting tools, websites, mobile sites, search engine optimization and interactive marketing services. Simpleview works with more than 500 U.S. and international destinations.

HealthMark Group

Private Placement in 2019
HealthMark Group LLC provides business support services and software solutions to healthcare industry. It helps in handling of requests for medical records, billing records, and diagnostic imaging; provides audit compliance services to hospitals; and offers risk management integration solutions, including tools and services for mitigating risk and protecting data. In addition, the company develops tools that help in maintaining accounting disclosures and keeping compliance with Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services; and offers MedRelease, a web based application for managing the release of information in medical facilities. The company was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.

Dickinson Fleet Services

Private Equity Round in 2017
Dickinson Fleet Services is a family owned and operated company. Established in 1997, DFS has grown into a leadership position in the fleet maintenance industry, servicing local and national accounts from coast to coast. Dickinson Fleet Services is the number one choice when it comes to quality, customer care, safety and technology. If you are looking for a partner to manage and maintain your fleet, Dickinson Fleet Service is your answer.

Abrasive Products & Equipment

Acquisition in 2014
Abrasive Products & Equipment offers blasting, abrasive minerals, hoses, nozzles, moisture control, paint, and dust collector equipment, as well as provides rental, installation, and repairing services. APE serves customers in the United States.

Cortel Inc. and TowerCom Technologies LLC

Merger/Acquisition in 2016
As of January 7, 2016, Cortel Inc. and TowerCom Technologies LLC were acquired by Ridgemont Equity Partners and SR Capital Advisors, LLC. Cortel Inc. and TowerCom Technologies LLC represents the combined operations of Cortel, Inc. and TowerCom Technologies LLC. Cortel, Inc. and TowerCom Technologies LLC provide project management, site acquisition, construction management, equipment installation services, and design & engineering services for wireless networks in the Western United States. Cortel, Inc. and TowerCom Technologies LLC are based in the United States.

HemaSource

Merger/Acquisition in 2017
HemaSource is a distributor of medical disposable products and selected capital items used in the blood therapies markets. The company is headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah and serves all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and Canada through its network of distribution centers located in the U.S. In addition to distributing medical products, the company has co-developed certain specialized products and has developed a patent-pending software program that its customers use to reduce waste and improve efficiency.

Aurora Parts & Accessories

Acquisition in 2011
Aurora Parts & Accessories, LLC distributes trailer parts for the transportation industry in North America. The company provides body, chassis, electrical, brake, wheels and wheel, and suspension parts; cargo control products; safety equipment; and fasteners. It offers its products through a network of independently owned dealerships, distributors, sales representatives, repair shops, parts only shops, and fleets. The company was founded in 2003 and is based in Lebanon, Indiana.

Amerit Fleet Solutions

Private Equity Round in 2018
Amerit Fleet Solutions, Inc. provides fleet maintenance and management services in North America. It maintains and manages various vehicle and asset types, including alternative fuel vehicles; manages an on-site workforce; and creates customer-driven service programs. The company offers fleet service centers that provide maintenance and repair services; and mobile service centers to service the fleet’s assets in remote locations. Amerit Fleet Solutions, Inc. was formerly known as KelleyAmerit Fleet Services, Inc. and changed its name to Amerit Fleet Solutions, Inc. in September 2012. The company is based in Walnut Creek, California.

Unishippers

Acquisition in 2015
Unishippers Global Logistics is a provider of third party logistics services to over 50,000 small and medium-sized businesses through a network of nearly 300 franchise locations and affiliate outlets. The Company offers small package and heavy freight services, including LTL, FTL and air freight through UPS®, Saia®, Estes®, YRC Freight and UPS Freight® and other major carriers to manage the pickup, transport and delivery of customers’ shipments. The franchisees leverage the scale of the combined network to offer customers attractive shipping rates and are committed to providing best in class service. Unishippers’ strategy has resulted in significant growth with revenue doubling since 2010, and the Company has been recognized as a top freight broker by Transport Topics and a top franchise by Entrepreneur, Franchise Times and the Inc. 5000.

Cortel

Acquisition in 2016
Cortel is one of the west coast firms providing Project Management, Site Acquisition, Construction Management, Equipment Installation Services and Design & Engineering services for wireless networks in the Western United States.

RoadOne Intermoda Logistics

Private Equity Round in 2023
RoadOne IntermodaLogistics is North America’s premier full-service intermodal transportation and related logistics company. Offering the highest quality, industry-leading port and rail container drayage, terminal operations, dedicated truckload services, and transloading, warehousing and distribution solutions nationwide, we are ready to deliver the transportation requirements you need across the United States and Canada. Backed by more than 1,200 tractors and drivers across 40 locations and access to over 50 Million square feet of warehousing, distribution, and transloading space at over 100 locations , RoadOne has the scale and resources to become your Single Source Solution, or “S3″. But it’s not just our coast-to-coast coverage that sets us apart. We can deliver—today—the solutions that physically and technologically connect our shippers’ goods to and from ports, railroad terminals and company locations, all supported by the flexible workforce services that are needed to get the job done.

Munch Supply LLC.

Merger/Acquisition in 2019
Munch Supply LLC. distributes heating and air conditioning products. The company offers heat pumps, air handlers, furnaces, coils, and comfort controls. Munch Supply LLC. was founded in 1956 and is based in New Lenox, Illinois.