Our TeamGreat businesses are built by great people.
Our team combines deep operational experience, financial discipline, and a genuine commitment to people and place.
We’ve lived the realities of running companies, and we bring that understanding to every partnership.
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Jim Frings
Co-Founder & Partner
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Kevin Kraft
Co-Founder & Partner
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Ted Kemen
Director
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Crystal Kirchner, CPA
Portfolio Company CFO
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Joe DeLoye
Business Analyst
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Matt Kirchner
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President of ATS/LAB Midwest in Milwaukee, former CEO of multiple manufacturing companies, and an advocate for industrial workforce education and training pipelines.
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Karen Monfre
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Former Partner at Wipfli, Managing Director of Wipfli Corporate Finance Advisors, involved in hundreds of M&A transactions. Serves on multiple financial and community boards.
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Todd Nicklaus
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Chairman and Co-owner of IncredibleBank, with decades of experience in lending, operations, administration, and private investments. Deeply involved in community leadership.
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Jim Kemerling
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Former President of Riiser Energy and a longstanding community and business leader in Wisconsin.
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Ron Klimisch
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Former President of Wausau Supply Company and a respected voice in building products, manufacturing, and civic engagement.
Connect With UsOur team believes the best partnerships start with genuine relationships. If you’d like to learn more about us or begin a conversation, we’d welcome the opportunity.