Ronald Kuehl Overview
- Firm
- Frontenac Compan...
- Primary Position
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Managing Partner
- Primary Industry
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B2B
- Active Board Seats
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2
- Med. Deal Size
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- Med. Valuation
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Ronald Kuehl General Information
Biography
Mr. Ronald Kuehl serves as Managing Partner at Frontenac Company. Mr. Kuehl serves as a Board Member at Newterra. Ron joined Frontenac in 2006. He leads the firm's industrial investing activity and is responsible for sourcing new investment opportunities and working with portfolio companies. Ron is currently a director at EFC International, Excellarate, MCE and Newterra. Ron's prior investments and directorships include Liquid Technologies, Ohio Transmission Corp, Portfolio Group, Sigma Corporation, and Wenner Bread Products. Ron is a member of the firm's Investment and Management Committees. He leads investment operations and supports the firm's work with limited partners. Before Frontenac, Ron worked in private equity at Churchill Capital and H.I.G. He started his career as an analyst at Morgan Stanley. A Minnesota native, Ron graduated summa cum laude from the University of Notre Dame and earned an MBA from the J.L. Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.
Contact Information
Address
- One South Wacker
- Suite 2980
- Chicago, IL 60606
- United States
Ronald Kuehl Positions (2)
| Firm name | Firm type | Title | Location | Industry | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EFC International | Company | Director | Saint Louis, MO | Distributors/Wholesale | |
| Frontenac Company | Investor | Managing Partner | Chicago, IL | PE/Buyout |
Ronald Kuehl Board Seats (2)
| Company | Industry | Ownership Status | Financing Status | Location | Since |
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| Motion & Control Enterprises | Distributors/Wholesale | Privately Held (backing) | Private Equity-Backed | Zelienople, PA | |
| Newterra | Environmental Services (B2B) | Privately Held (backing) | Private Equity-Backed | Coraopolis, PA |
Ronald Kuehl Lead Partner on Deals (20)
Ronald Kuehl has been the lead partner on 20 deals. Their latest deal was with Crom, a construction and engineering company. The deal was made on 31-Jan-2025.
| Company | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Deal Status | Industry | Location |
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| Crom | 31-Jan-2025 | Buyout/LBO | Completed | Construction and Engineering | Gainesville, FL | |
| B.a. Hoft Of Charlotte | 01-Oct-2024 | Completed | Distributors/Wholesale | Mooresville, NC | ||
| Suncoast Commercial Door & Hardware | 03-Jun-2024 | Completed | Construction and Engineering | Sarasota, FL | ||
| Carbon Service and Equipment Company | 29-May-2024 | Completed | Environmental Services (B2B) | Eighty Four, PA | ||
| Atlass Hardware | 02-Apr-2024 | Completed | Specialty Retail | Pompano Beach, FL | ||
| Aeromix Systems (Aeration and Mixing Assets in Minneapolis, Minnesota) | 05-Feb-2024 | Completed | Buildings and Property | Minneapolis, MN | ||
| Integrated Openings Solutions | 28-Nov-2023 | Completed | Distributors/Wholesale | Pompano Beach, FL | ||
| Environmental Site Solutions | 08-Aug-2023 | Completed | Distributors/Wholesale | Anacortes, WA | ||
| H2O Engineering | 07-Oct-2022 | Buyout/LBO | Completed | Environmental Services (B2B) | San Luis Obispo, CA | |
| Synerzip | 23-Dec-2020 | Buyout/LBO | Completed | IT Consulting and Outsourcing | Dallas, TX |
Ronald Kuehl Network (123)
Board Members (19)
| Name | Company | Representing | Location | From |
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| Charles Hale | Motion & Control Enterprises | Motion & Control Enterprises | Zelienople, PA | |
| Jim McGivern | Newterra | Newterra | Coraopolis, PA | |
| Newterra | Self | Coraopolis, PA | ||
| Sigma International Group | Frontenac Company | Cream Ridge, NJ | ||
| Newterra | Frontenac Company | Coraopolis, PA |
Portfolio Executives (94)
| Name | Company | Role | Deal date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Oyenarte | Crom | Co-Chief Executive Officer | 31-Jan-2025 | Gainesville, FL |
| James Copley | Crom | Co-Chief Executive Officer | 31-Jan-2025 | Gainesville, FL |
| Crom | Co-Founder | 31-Jan-2025 | Gainesville, FL | |
| Crom | Chief Financial Officer | 31-Jan-2025 | Gainesville, FL | |
| Crom | Co-Founder | 31-Jan-2025 | Gainesville, FL |
Fund Team Members (10)
| Name | Investor | Fund | Fund Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Eichelberger | Frontenac Company | Frontenac XI Private Capital | Chicago, IL |
| Joseph Rondinelli | Frontenac Company | Frontenac XI Private Capital | Chicago, IL |
| Frontenac Company | Chicago, IL | ||
| Frontenac Company | Chicago, IL | ||
| Frontenac Company | Chicago, IL |
Ronald Kuehl Affiliated Funds (5)
| Fund | Investor | Fund Type | Status | Vintage | Size | Dry Powder | IRR | IRR Quartile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontenac XII Private Capital | Frontenac Company | Buyout | Closed | 2022 | ||||
| Frontenac IX | Frontenac Company | Buyout | Liquidated | 2006 | ||||
| Frontenac XI Private Capital | Frontenac Company | Buyout | Closed | 2018 | ||||
| Frontenac X Private Capital | Frontenac Company | Buyout | Closed | 2012 | ||||
| Frontenac Continuation Fund | Frontenac Company | Buyout | Fully Invested | 2023 |
Ronald Kuehl FAQs
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Who is Ronald Kuehl?
Mr. Ronald Kuehl serves as Managing Partner at Frontenac Company.
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How much does Ronald Kuehl typically invest?
Ronald Kuehl's median deal size is .
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What is Ronald Kuehl’s main position?
Ronald Kuehl’s primary position is Managing Partner.
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What are the contact details for Ronald Kuehl?
Ronald Kuehl’s email address is rk and his phone number is +1 (312) .
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How many active board seats does Ronald Kuehl hold?
Ronald Kuehl holds 2 board seats including Motion & Control Enterprises and Newterra.
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