Joe Lawler Overview
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- Wind Point Partn...
- Primary Position
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Managing Directo...
- Primary Industry
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B2C
- Active Board Seats
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2
- Med. Deal Size
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- Med. Valuation
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Joe Lawler General Information
Biography
Mr. Joe Lawler serves as Managing Director at Wind Point Partners. Mr. Lawler serves as a Board Member at Tropicale Foods. He joined Wind Point in 2009. He also served as a Board Member at Knape & Vogt Manufacturing. Prior to Wind Point, Joe was an analyst in the Investment Banking division of William Blair & Company. Joe holds a BS in economics and finance, summa cum laude, from Boston College and an MBA, with distinction, from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.
Contact Information
Address
- 676 North Michigan Avenue
- Suite 3700
- Chicago, IL 60611
- United States
Joe Lawler Positions (1)
| Firm name | Firm type | Title | Location | Industry | Since |
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| Wind Point Partners | Investor | Managing Director | Chicago, IL | PE/Buyout |
Joe Lawler Board Seats (2)
| Company | Industry | Ownership Status | Financing Status | Location | Since |
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| Helados Mexico | Food Products | Privately Held (backing) | Private Equity-Backed | Ontario, CA | |
| Targeted PetCare | Other Consumer Non-Durables | Acquired/Merged (Operating Subsidiary) | Private Equity-Backed | Warren, PA |
Joe Lawler Lead Partner on Deals (20)
Joe Lawler has been the lead partner on 20 deals. Their latest deal was with Frontier Produce (Tulsa), a distributors/wholesale company. The deal was made on 24-Jul-2024.
| Company | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Deal Status | Industry | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier Produce (Tulsa) | 24-Jul-2024 | Buyout/LBO | Completed | Distributors/Wholesale | Tulsa, OK | |
| Western Sky Produce | 18-Jul-2024 | Completed | Other Commercial Services | Salinas, CA | ||
| Benestar Brands | 07-Dec-2023 | Completed | Food Products | Chicago, IL | ||
| Greenberg Fruit Company | 01-Nov-2023 | Completed | Food Products | Omaha, NE | ||
| KT Produce | 01-Nov-2023 | Completed | Distributors/Wholesale | Lowell, AR | ||
| Sirna & Sons Produce | 25-Jul-2023 | Completed | Distributors/Wholesale | Ravenna, OH | ||
| Panama Banana | 21-May-2023 | Completed | Distributors/Wholesale | Chicago, IL | ||
| Testa Produce | 29-Apr-2023 | Completed | Distributors/Wholesale | Chicago, IL | ||
| Indianapolis Fruit Company | 03-Oct-2022 | Buyout/LBO | Completed | Distributors/Wholesale | Indianapolis, IN | |
| Palmex Alimentos | 01-Feb-2022 | Buyout/LBO | Completed | Other Commercial Products | Santa Catarina, Mexico |
Joe Lawler Network (120)
Board Members (26)
| Name | Company | Representing | Location | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Tattum | Aurorium | Aurorium | Indianapolis, IN | |
| William Dutmers | Knape & Vogt Manufacturing | Self | Grand Rapids, MI | |
| Aurorium | Aurorium | Indianapolis, IN | ||
| Targeted PetCare | Wind Point Partners | Warren, PA | ||
| Targeted PetCare | Wind Point Partners | Warren, PA |
Portfolio Executives (82)
| Name | Company | Role | Deal date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rob DeWitt | Frontier Produce (Tulsa) | Co-Founder & President | 24-Jul-2024 | Tulsa, OK |
| Mike Hickson | Frontier Produce (Tulsa) | Co-Founder | 24-Jul-2024 | Tulsa, OK |
| Western Sky Produce | Co-Founder & President | 18-Jul-2024 | Salinas, CA | |
| Western Sky Produce | Co-Founder, Vice President & Chief Operating Officer | 18-Jul-2024 | Salinas, CA | |
| Benestar Brands | Chief Supply Chain Officer | 07-Dec-2023 | Chicago, IL |
Fund Team Members (12)
| Name | Investor | Fund | Fund Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Nelson | Wind Point Partners | Wind Point Partners VII | Chicago, IL |
| Paul Peterson | Wind Point Partners | Wind Point Partners VIII | Chicago, IL |
| Wind Point Partners | Chicago, IL | ||
| Wind Point Partners | Chicago, IL | ||
| Wind Point Partners | Chicago, IL |
Joe Lawler Affiliated Funds (3)
| Fund | Investor | Fund Type | Status | Vintage | Size | Dry Powder | IRR | IRR Quartile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind Point Partners VIII | Wind Point Partners | Buyout | Closed | 2017 | ||||
| Wind Point Partners X | Wind Point Partners | Buyout | Closed | 2022 | ||||
| Wind Point Partners VII | Wind Point Partners | Buyout | Closed | 2009 |
Joe Lawler FAQs
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Who is Joe Lawler?
Mr. Joe Lawler serves as Managing Director at Wind Point Partners.
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How much does Joe Lawler typically invest?
Joe Lawler's median deal size is .
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What is Joe Lawler’s main position?
Joe Lawler’s primary position is Managing Director.
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What are the contact details for Joe Lawler?
Joe Lawler’s email address is jc and his phone number is +1 (312) .
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How many active board seats does Joe Lawler hold?
Joe Lawler holds 2 board seats including Helados Mexico and Targeted PetCare.
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