Aaron has been with NaturPak since 2023. Our partnership began in December 2025.
An alternative type of capital partner
We believe we are the differentiated alternative as a capital partner. We seek to invest our long-term capital and take very seriously our core values of honesty, integrity and loyalty. We have and will continue to maintain enduring relationships with our business partners over generations.
Sellers who care
We partner with families, founders, and management teams who value PPC as a partner to create long-term value. We understand there may come a time when there is a need to diversify wealth, transition ownership of a business and/or bring on a capital partner. Finding that partner who values the employees, culture, relationships, and reputation of the company and who can be trusted to position that company for continued success is paramount.
Meet the leaders from across our Family of Companies
Junai has been with Buckman since 2002 and became CEO in 2017. Our partnership began in July 2025.
John has been with Americhem since 2022. Our partnership began in February 2025.
Ed founded HeartLand in 2016. Our partnership began in December 2023.
Bill has been with Lawley since 1986. Our partnership began in December 2025.
Andrea has been with Sugar Foods since 2004 and became CEO in 2024. Our partnership began in October 2023.
Deep subsector
expertise
We focus on a small number of subsectors so we can spend time getting to know the businesses, people, and dynamics that shape them. Within the Manufactured Products and Services sectors, our teams build relationships with owners, management teams, and advisors long before any transaction. Each sector is led by both an investment and operating partner, supported by professionals who concentrate on specific subsectors. That continuity allows us to bring relevant perspective and practical support when you’re thinking about what comes next for your business.
Within the Manufactured Products sector, we look for large markets ($500M+), global customer bases, leaders in “rational oligopoly,” strong intellectual property, and consolidation opportunities. Within the Services sector, we look for sizable ($500M+) industries with secular tailwinds, route-based and/or multi-site service models, low cost of service and high cost of failure offerings, opportunities for tech-enabled differentiation, and asset light.
/ Manufactured Products / Food & Beverage
We seek to partner with Food & Beverage businesses in the following focus areas: food service, private label & contract manufacturing, and ingredients & components.
Companies
Team
Chris Trick
Investment Partner
Chris Brickman
Operating Partner
Phillip Iler
Principal
Anna Edgcomb
Vice President
/ Manufactured Products / Household & Personal Care
We seek to partner with Household & Personal Care businesses in the following focus areas: beauty & self-care, health & wellness, and household products.
Companies
Team
Chris Trick
Investment Partner
Carter Cast
Operating Partner - Commercial
Thomas Chadwick
Investment Partner
Dwight Gibson
Operating Partner
Kaitlyn Desai
Principal - Manufactured Products
Spenser Brown
Vice President
Patrick Hodan
Vice President
/ Manufactured Products / Packaging
We seek to partner with Packaging businesses in the following focus areas: flexible, rigid, and label.
Companies
Team
Chris Trick
Investment Partner
Carter Cast
Operating Partner - Commercial
Thomas Chadwick
Investment Partner
Kaitlyn Desai
Principal - Manufactured Products
Patrick Hodan
Vice President
Anna Edgcomb
Vice President
/ Manufactured Products / Specialty Materials & Components
We seek to partner with Specialty Materials & Components businesses in the following focus areas: industrial components, performance additives, and specialty materials.
Companies
Team
Thomas Chadwick
Investment Partner
Dwight Gibson
Operating Partner
Kaitlyn Desai
Principal - Manufactured Products
Spenser Brown
Vice President
Patrick Hodan
Vice President
Anna Edgcomb
Vice President
/ Services / Business Services
We seek to partner with Business Services businesses in the following focus areas: financial services, outsourced professional services, and tech-enabled services.
Companies
Team
Anthony Cardona
Investment Partner
Benjamin Barry
Principal
/ Services / Commercial & Facility Services
We seek to partner with Commercial & Facility Services businesses in the following focus areas: repair & maintenance, route-based services, and technician-led services.
Companies
Team
/ Services / Industrial & Environmental
We seek to partner with Industrial & Environmental businesses in the following focus areas: operations & maintenance, power & infrastructure, and specialty waster & water.
Companies
Team
/ Services / Supply Chain & Distribution
We seek to partner with Supply Chain & Distribution businesses in the following focus areas: specialty distribution, transportation & logistics, and warehousing & fulfillment.
Companies
Team
Eric Kieras
Investment Partner
Anthony Cardona
Investment Partner
Benjamin Barry
Principal
Mike Manno
Principal
Andrew Farwell
Vice President
Alyson Aurand
Vice President
Solid business fundamentals
We look for common key fundamentals across all our businesses regardless of sector. We believe these characteristics are key contributors to resilient companies.
- Strong and committed management team
- Essential products / services
- Pricing power
- Diversified customers / end markets
- High free cash flow
Ability to add meaningful value
We are focused on building long-term, durable value. We work in partnership wtih management teams to define what goals align with this objective and provide the connections, tools and support to help attain those goals efficiently. Our efforts are organized across our Centers of Excellence frameworks: Talent, Commercial, Process, Technology, Risk, and Financial Foundations.
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