Jeff Helminski
Founder at Auxo Investment Partners LLC
Profile
Jeff Helminski is a Managing Partner of Auxo Investment Partners.
He has compiled a diverse professional background over the prior 20 years including experience in private equity investing, manufacturing engineering, high-volume assembly operations management and real estate development.
Prior to founding Auxo, Mr. Helminski was a Managing Director with Blackford Capital where he was a member of the firm’s investment committee, led the firm’s activities in Michigan, including its Michigan Prosperity Fund, and was active with its national platforms as well.
He served on the boards of Custom Profile, Davalor Mold Corporation and was chairman of the board of Grand Transformers/Warner Power.
Prior to joining Blackford Capital, Jeff was President of Campus Village Development Company, a Rochester, Mich.-based developer and operator of student housing.
Jeff also worked for General Motors; he served on GM’s engineering staff and was a production supervisor and operations manager of Final Assembly at the Pontiac East Assembly Plant.
Jeff holds an MBA from the Stanford University Graduate School of Business, a Master of Science degree in Engineering from Purdue University, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Michigan Technological University.
Jeff's current and past involvement in community and policy related organizations include the Spectrum Health Hospital Group Board Finance Committee, the Oakland County Business Roundtable and the Urban Land Institute where he has held both national and local leadership positions.
Jeff was named to the Grand Rapids Business Journal’s 40 under Forty list.
He lives with his wife and their two sons in Grand Rapids, MI.
Jeff Helminski active positions
Companies | Position | Start |
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Auxo Investment Partners LLC
Auxo Investment Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Auxo Investment Partners LLC (Auxo Investment Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2016 by Jeff Helminski and Jack Kolodny. The firm is headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan. | Founder | 2016-09-30 |
Auxo Marine Holdings
Auxo Marine Holdings Marine ShippingTransportation Auxo Marine Holdings operates as a marine transportation company. It focuses on delivering dry bulk, liquid, and specialty cargoes. The company is headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI. | Director/Board Member | - |
Broadway Grand Rapids | Director/Board Member | 2017-06-30 |
Moravia US Holding Co., Inc. | Private Equity Investor | 2005-12-31 |
Former positions of Jeff Helminski
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Blackford Capital LLC
Blackford Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance Blackford Capital LLC (Blackford Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 1999 by Martin W. Stein. The firm is headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan with an office in Hong Kong. | Private Equity Investor | 2016-07-20 |
Entrata, Inc.
Entrata, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Entrata, Inc. provides comprehensive property management software solution. It offer wide variety of online tools including websites, mobile apps, payments, lease signing, accounting, and resident management. The company was founded by David Bateman, John Hanna, Michael Trionfo and Benjamin Zimmer in 2003 and is headquartered in Lehi, UT. | President | 2012-12-30 |
Silverman Development Co. LLC
Silverman Development Co. LLC HomebuildingConsumer Durables Silverman Development Co. LLC provides construction services. The private company is based in Bloomfield Hills, MI. | Private Equity Analyst | 2006-12-30 |
Spectrum Health System
Spectrum Health System Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Spectrum Health System operates general hospitals. It offers adult and children health care services. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI. | Director/Board Member | - |
Sam Nicholas, Inc.
Sam Nicholas, Inc. Miscellaneous ManufacturingProducer Manufacturing Sam Nicholas, Inc. manufactures plastic profile extruded products. The firm serves industries under the categories of office furniture, appliance, medical, recreational and RV industry and point of-purchase markets. The company was founded by Samuel G. Nicholas in 1992 and is headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI. | Director/Board Member | - |
Training of Jeff Helminski
Stanford University | Masters Business Admin |
Michigan Technological University | Undergraduate Degree |
Purdue University | Graduate Degree |
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Private companies | 11 |
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General Motors Corp.
General Motors Corp. Motor VehiclesConsumer Durables General Motors Corp. (NYSE: GM), one of the world's largest automakers, was founded in 1908, and today manufactures cars and trucks in 34 countries. With its global headquarters in Detroit, GM employs 244,500 people in every major region of the world, and sells and services vehicles in some 140 countries. The company brands are Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, GM Daewoo, Holden, HUMMER, Opel, Pontiac, Saab, Saturn, Vauxhall and Wuling. GM's largest national market is the United States, followed by China, Brazil, the United Kingdom, Canada, Russia and Germany. GM's OnStar subsidiary is the industry leader in vehicle safety, security and information services. GM is the majority shareholder in GM Daewoo Auto & Technology Co. of South Korea, and has product, power train and purchasing collaborations with Suzuki Motor Corp. and Isuzu Motors Ltd. of Japan. GM also has advanced technology collaborations with Chrysler LLC, Daimler AG, BMW AG and Toyota Motor Corp. and vehicle manufacturing ventures with several automakers around the world, including Toyota, Suzuki, Shanghai Automotive Industry Corp. of China, AVTOVAZ of Russia and Renault SA of France. Genuine GM Parts and accessories are sold under the GM, GM Performance Parts, GM Good wrench and ACDelco brands through GM Service and Parts Operations, which supplies GM dealerships and distributors worldwide. GM engines and transmissions are marketed through GM Power train. | Consumer Durables |
Spectrum Health System
Spectrum Health System Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Spectrum Health System operates general hospitals. It offers adult and children health care services. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI. | Commercial Services |
Blackford Capital LLC
Blackford Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance Blackford Capital LLC (Blackford Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 1999 by Martin W. Stein. The firm is headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan with an office in Hong Kong. | Finance |
Entrata, Inc.
Entrata, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Entrata, Inc. provides comprehensive property management software solution. It offer wide variety of online tools including websites, mobile apps, payments, lease signing, accounting, and resident management. The company was founded by David Bateman, John Hanna, Michael Trionfo and Benjamin Zimmer in 2003 and is headquartered in Lehi, UT. | Technology Services |
Grand Transformers, Inc.
Grand Transformers, Inc. Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Grand Transformers, Inc. designs and manufactures transformers. The firm offers single and three phase transformers, AC reactors and inductors, DC chokes and inductors, and DOE 2016 transformers. The company was founded by K.C. Retzlaff in 1948 and is headquartered in Grand Haven, MI. | Producer Manufacturing |
Sam Nicholas, Inc.
Sam Nicholas, Inc. Miscellaneous ManufacturingProducer Manufacturing Sam Nicholas, Inc. manufactures plastic profile extruded products. The firm serves industries under the categories of office furniture, appliance, medical, recreational and RV industry and point of-purchase markets. The company was founded by Samuel G. Nicholas in 1992 and is headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI. | Producer Manufacturing |
Auxo Investment Partners LLC
Auxo Investment Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Auxo Investment Partners LLC (Auxo Investment Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2016 by Jeff Helminski and Jack Kolodny. The firm is headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan. | Finance |
Moravia US Holding Co., Inc. | |
Auxo Marine Holdings
Auxo Marine Holdings Marine ShippingTransportation Auxo Marine Holdings operates as a marine transportation company. It focuses on delivering dry bulk, liquid, and specialty cargoes. The company is headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI. | Transportation |
Broadway Grand Rapids | |
Silverman Development Co. LLC
Silverman Development Co. LLC HomebuildingConsumer Durables Silverman Development Co. LLC provides construction services. The private company is based in Bloomfield Hills, MI. | Consumer Durables |
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