Joseph M. Gantz
Founder at Pine Brook Road Partners LLC
Profile
Mr. Gantz is a founding partner, an executive advisor and a member of the Investment Committee.
Mr. Gantz has extensive experience in corporate senior management and is an experienced and successful investor.
In 1996 and 1997, respectively, he played an integral role in the successful turnaround of Seymour Housewares Corp., a portfolio company of Chase Capital Partners, and Fitz & Floyd, Inc., a portfolio company of ML-Lee Acquisition Funds II, LP, a joint fund managed by Thomas H.
Lee Partners and Merrill Lynch.
He served as the chairman and/or CEO of Empire Brushes, Inc., Seymour Housewares Corp.
and PECO Pallet.
In 1998, he became a founding partner of an SBIC fund focused on investing in creative retail concepts, consumer products and financial services companies.
Mr. Gantz holds a B.A.
in History from the University of Pennsylvania and an M.B.A.
from Columbia Business School.
Joseph M. Gantz active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Pine Brook Road Partners LLC
 Pine Brook Road Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Pine Brook Road Partners LLC (Pine Brook Partners) is a Private Equity firm founded in 2006. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Founder | 15/07/2010 |
Former positions of Joseph M. Gantz
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Dogtopia Enterprises LLC
 Dogtopia Enterprises LLC Agricultural Commodities/MillingProcess Industries Dogtopia Enterprises LLC engages in the provision of daycare services for dogs. It offers boarding and spa services. The company was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Phoenix, AZ. | Director/Board Member | - |
| UNISYNC CORP. | Director/Board Member | - |
PECO Pallet, Inc.
 PECO Pallet, Inc. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance PECO Pallet, Inc. engages in the provision of pallet rental and management services. It offers pallet repair and maintenance services. The company was founded in June 1997 and is headquartered in Irvington, NY. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Empire Brushes, Inc.
 Empire Brushes, Inc. Miscellaneous ManufacturingProducer Manufacturing Part of Newell Brands, Inc., Empire Brushes, Inc. is a company that manufactures brushes, brooms, and mops. The company is based in Greenville, NC. Empire Brushes was acquired by Rubbermaid, Inc., part of Newell Brands, Inc. from March 24, 1999 on June 28, 1994. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
The Walnut Group
 The Walnut Group Investment ManagersFinance The Walnut Group (Walnut Group) is a private equity firm founded in 1997 by James M. Gould. The firm is headquartered in Cincinnati, United States. | Consultant / Advisor | - |
Training of Joseph M. Gantz
| University of Pennsylvania | Undergraduate Degree |
| Columbia Business School | Masters Business Admin |
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| Listed companies | 1 |
|---|---|
| UNISYNC CORP. | Consumer Non-Durables |
| Private companies | 6 |
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Home Products International, Inc.
 Home Products International, Inc. Miscellaneous ManufacturingProducer Manufacturing Home Products International Inc. provides home organizational solutions. Its products include totes and tubs, carts and drawers, clear storage, decorative storage, irons, hampers and sorters, drying racks, laundry accessories, laundry bags, totes carts, hangers and clips, hanging organizers, garment storage, hooks, kitchen equipment, and bathroom equipment. The company was founded in 1948 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Producer Manufacturing |
The Walnut Group
The Walnut Group Investment ManagersFinance The Walnut Group (Walnut Group) is a private equity firm founded in 1997 by James M. Gould. The firm is headquartered in Cincinnati, United States. | Finance |
Pine Brook Road Partners LLC
Pine Brook Road Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Pine Brook Road Partners LLC (Pine Brook Partners) is a Private Equity firm founded in 2006. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Finance |
Empire Brushes, Inc.
Empire Brushes, Inc. Miscellaneous ManufacturingProducer Manufacturing Part of Newell Brands, Inc., Empire Brushes, Inc. is a company that manufactures brushes, brooms, and mops. The company is based in Greenville, NC. Empire Brushes was acquired by Rubbermaid, Inc., part of Newell Brands, Inc. from March 24, 1999 on June 28, 1994. | Producer Manufacturing |
PECO Pallet, Inc.
PECO Pallet, Inc. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance PECO Pallet, Inc. engages in the provision of pallet rental and management services. It offers pallet repair and maintenance services. The company was founded in June 1997 and is headquartered in Irvington, NY. | Finance |
Dogtopia Enterprises LLC
Dogtopia Enterprises LLC Agricultural Commodities/MillingProcess Industries Dogtopia Enterprises LLC engages in the provision of daycare services for dogs. It offers boarding and spa services. The company was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Phoenix, AZ. | Process Industries |
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