Experience

Blackthorne Partners

• United States
• Investment Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Founder; Managing Partner

  • Jan 2007 - Present

  Blackthorne Partners is a private investment firm focused on small and medium businesses with approximately $1 million in EBITDA and $5MM to $15MM in revenue. We focus on companies that have growth opportunities, are in transition – including management buyouts, have recapitalization needs, and operate in a niche market. With an infusion of capital coupled with business experience, Blackthorne Partners helps acquired businesses meet their full potential.



Managecore

• United States
• Information Technology & Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Principal

  • Nov 2016 - Present

  Franklin, WI Managecore, LLC , based in Franklin, WI, is a provider of SAP Managed Services, SAP Project Services, SAP HANA Specific Services, and Cloud and Hosting Services. Managecore's mission is to disrupt the SAP service industry – to put clients’ goals first – exposing critical information, hiring the best talent available and utilizing modern toolsets to breed efficiency, allowing everyone to focus on high value activities. Visit Managecore at www.managecore.com



Schaefer Brush Manufacturing, LLC

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Principal

  • Jun 2015 - Present

  Waukesha, WI Schaefer Brush Manufacturing, LLC, of Waukesha, WI (www.schaeferbrush.com ) has been an established and profitable designer and manufacturer of high quality standard and custom industrial brushes since 1905. Schaefer Brush specializes in twisted wire brushes, selling through national distribution partners as well as directly to OEMs throughout the world.



Berlon Industries

• United States
• Machinery Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Principal

  • Nov 2012 - Present

  Berlon Industries, a 63-year-old company based in Hustisford, WI, is a leading manufacturer and supplier of Berlon Strong after-market buckets, attachments, parts and accessories for skid steer loaders, tele-handlers and compact utility tractors. Our goal is to build on the solid product reputation and strong brand as we aggressively grow this business.



Acts Housing

• United States
• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Member Board of Directors

  • Oct 2020 - Present

  Milwaukee, Wisconsin



Young Life

• United States
• Religious Institutions
• 700 & Above Employee

• Young Life

  • 2000 - Present

  Milwaukee, Wisconsin Multiple volunteer Area Board positions over time.



Tall Pines Conservancy

• Member Advisory Board

  • Jan 2013 - Present

  Nashotah, Wisconsin Tall Pines Conservancy’s mission is to preserve our rural heritage by protecting remaining farmland, water resources, natural areas and open spaces impacting northwestern Waukesha County.



private real estate partnership

• Owner/Partner

  • 2000 - 2003



Cleary Gull Inc.

• Managing Director; Institutional Equity Sales

  • 1990 - 2000



Blunt Ellis & Loewi

• Vice President

  • Jul 1984 - Jun 1990

  Greater Milwaukee Area



Marine Trust Company

• Assistant Vice President

  • Jun 1979 - Jun 1984

  Greater Milwaukee Area