Andrew R. Snyder
Director/Board Member at Giraffe Foods, Inc.
Profile
Andrew joined Graham Partners in 2007.
Andrew, along with the other Managing Principals, shares responsibility for all major aspects of Graham Partners’ investment process, including investment sourcing, structuring, and exiting, as well as working closely with portfolio companies to build lasting value.
He also serves on Graham Partners’ Investment Committee.
Andrew has primary oversight responsibility for Woodland Foods.
He also has coverage responsibility for the consumer / food technology industry sector.
His past and present board directorships include B+B, BrightPet, EasyPak, Eberle, Giraffe, Mercer, TransAxle, Universal Pure, and Woodland Foods.
Prior to joining Graham Partners, Andrew worked in private equity for Concert Capital Partners and in investment banking for Adams Harkness, Inc.
Andrew earned his B.A.
in Political Science from Amherst College, and his M.B.A.
from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.
As a graduate student, Andrew participated in the Graham Partners M.B.A.
internship program.
A native of the Philadelphia area, Andrew enjoys spending time with his wife and three boys, and playing golf and squash when not working.
While at Amherst College, Andrew was on the varsity squash and lacrosse teams.
Andrew R. Snyder active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Graham Partners, Inc.
 Graham Partners, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Graham Partners, Inc (Graham Partners) is a private equity subsidiary of The Graham Group Inc founded in 1988 by Steve C. Graham. The firm is headquartered in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania. | Investment Committee Member | 31/08/2007 |
Mercer Foods LLC
 Mercer Foods LLC Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Mercer Foods LLC operates as a full-service freeze-dried foods provider. It offers a range products and solutions for freeze-drying fruits, vegetables, dairies, and pet products. The company was founded by James L. Mercer in 1980 and is headquartered in Modesto, CA. | Director/Board Member | - |
Giraffe Foods, Inc.
 Giraffe Foods, Inc. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Giraffe Foods, Inc. engages in the food processing and manufacturing of sauces, marinades, dips, and dressings. The company was founded by Ari Powell and Michelle Powell in 1997 and is headquartered in Mississauga, Canada. | Director/Board Member | - |
EasyPak LLC
 EasyPak LLC Miscellaneous ManufacturingProducer Manufacturing EasyPak LLC manufactures plastic packaging products. It offers herb containers, tender-leaf containers, deli round containers, deli rectangular containers, and food processor containers. It also offers packaging services. The company was founded by Hector Echaniz and Marco Barbier in 2004 and is headquartered in Leominster, MA. | Director/Board Member | - |
Woodland Foods Ltd.
 Woodland Foods Ltd. Food: Major DiversifiedConsumer Non-Durables Woodland Foods Ltd. is a provider of plant-based specialty ingredients, including herbs and spices, rice and grains, and other specialty products such as truffles, chiles, and curries. The company sells into foodservice, retail, industrial, and e-commerce channels. Woodland Foods has a robust ingredient procurement network and strong in-house R&D, processing, quality assurance, and packaging capabilities. Woodland Foods is deeply rooted in flavor knowledge and exploration of specialty and dry ingredients, and it explores the world for organic and specialty food ingredients to share with working chefs, home cooks, and food manufacturers. The company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Waukegan, IL. David Moore and Diana Moore founded the company, and David Moore has been the CEO since 1990. | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Andrew R. Snyder
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Universal Pure LLC
 Universal Pure LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Universal Pure LLC provides solutions for the refrigerated and frozen food industry. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Villa Rica, GA. | Director/Board Member | - |
TransAxle LLC
 TransAxle LLC Motor VehiclesConsumer Durables TransAxle LLC provides recovery and remanufacturing of drive train related components. Its specialties include Heavy duty truck and off-highway transmissions and differentials. The company was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in Cinnaminson, NJ. | Director/Board Member | - |
BrightPet Nutrition Group LLC
 BrightPet Nutrition Group LLC Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables BrightPet Nutrition Group LLC engages in the development and manufacture of pet foods. It offers its products under the followings brands: Blackwood, Adirondack, and By Nature. The company was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Lisbon, OH. | Director/Board Member | - |
Eberle Design, Inc.
 Eberle Design, Inc. Computer Processing HardwareElectronic Technology Eberle Design, Inc. manufactures transportation control products. Its products and services include traffic, access control and recertification and repair. The company was founded by Terrence Eberle in 1980 and is headquartered in Phoenix, AZ. | Director/Board Member | - |
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Training of Andrew R. Snyder
| University of Pennsylvania | Masters Business Admin |
| Amherst College | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Private companies | 10 |
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Graham Partners, Inc.
Graham Partners, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Graham Partners, Inc (Graham Partners) is a private equity subsidiary of The Graham Group Inc founded in 1988 by Steve C. Graham. The firm is headquartered in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania. | Finance |
B+B SmartWorx, Inc.
 B+B SmartWorx, Inc. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications B+B SmartWorx, Inc. provides machine-to-machine and Internet of things connectivity solutions. It manufactures data communications products for commercial and industrial applications. The firm specializes in intelligent connectivity at the ‘edge’ of networks in remote and demanding environments, designs and builds products using Ethernet, serial, wireless, cellular and USB communication technologies. The company was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in Ottawa, IL. | Communications |
BrightPet Nutrition Group LLC
BrightPet Nutrition Group LLC Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables BrightPet Nutrition Group LLC engages in the development and manufacture of pet foods. It offers its products under the followings brands: Blackwood, Adirondack, and By Nature. The company was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Lisbon, OH. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Eberle Design, Inc.
Eberle Design, Inc. Computer Processing HardwareElectronic Technology Eberle Design, Inc. manufactures transportation control products. Its products and services include traffic, access control and recertification and repair. The company was founded by Terrence Eberle in 1980 and is headquartered in Phoenix, AZ. | Electronic Technology |
TransAxle LLC
TransAxle LLC Motor VehiclesConsumer Durables TransAxle LLC provides recovery and remanufacturing of drive train related components. Its specialties include Heavy duty truck and off-highway transmissions and differentials. The company was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in Cinnaminson, NJ. | Consumer Durables |
Universal Pure LLC
Universal Pure LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Universal Pure LLC provides solutions for the refrigerated and frozen food industry. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Villa Rica, GA. | Commercial Services |
Mercer Foods LLC
Mercer Foods LLC Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Mercer Foods LLC operates as a full-service freeze-dried foods provider. It offers a range products and solutions for freeze-drying fruits, vegetables, dairies, and pet products. The company was founded by James L. Mercer in 1980 and is headquartered in Modesto, CA. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Giraffe Foods, Inc.
Giraffe Foods, Inc. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Giraffe Foods, Inc. engages in the food processing and manufacturing of sauces, marinades, dips, and dressings. The company was founded by Ari Powell and Michelle Powell in 1997 and is headquartered in Mississauga, Canada. | Consumer Non-Durables |
EasyPak LLC
EasyPak LLC Miscellaneous ManufacturingProducer Manufacturing EasyPak LLC manufactures plastic packaging products. It offers herb containers, tender-leaf containers, deli round containers, deli rectangular containers, and food processor containers. It also offers packaging services. The company was founded by Hector Echaniz and Marco Barbier in 2004 and is headquartered in Leominster, MA. | Producer Manufacturing |
Woodland Foods Ltd.
Woodland Foods Ltd. Food: Major DiversifiedConsumer Non-Durables Woodland Foods Ltd. is a provider of plant-based specialty ingredients, including herbs and spices, rice and grains, and other specialty products such as truffles, chiles, and curries. The company sells into foodservice, retail, industrial, and e-commerce channels. Woodland Foods has a robust ingredient procurement network and strong in-house R&D, processing, quality assurance, and packaging capabilities. Woodland Foods is deeply rooted in flavor knowledge and exploration of specialty and dry ingredients, and it explores the world for organic and specialty food ingredients to share with working chefs, home cooks, and food manufacturers. The company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Waukegan, IL. David Moore and Diana Moore founded the company, and David Moore has been the CEO since 1990. | Consumer Non-Durables |
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