John Stewart
Founder at MiddleGround Management LP
Profile
John is the Founding & Managing Partner of MiddleGround where he is responsible for the overall management of the firm.
He is also a Member of the Investment Committee.
John started his career as an hourly line worker at Toyota Motor Corporation and held numerous management and executive positions over an 18-year career.
John made the move to private equity in 2007, joining the prior firm as an Operating Partner.
Over the next 10 years, John was progressively promoted throughout the organization and became a Partner in 2016.
Throughout his career, John has worked on numerous transactions and served on the Board of Directors of over 25 businesses across both middle market and Fortune 100 companies.
John is frequently sought after by fellow investors, Limited Partners, and business leaders for his vision and leadership for Industrial Manufacturing businesses.
John’s “blue collar” roots are the DNA of our firm and set the tone for our firm culture.
John was recognized in 2020 as a Top Thought Leader in the Lower Middle Market by Axial
John has been the subject of numerous articles including the cover story for April 30th, 2012 Businessweek
John was named by Automotive News as one of the Top 10 Rising Stars in the Industry in 2007
John is a published author.
His book “Toyota Kaizen Continuum: A Practical Guide to Implementing Lean” serves as the core of our operating system and the curriculum for our lean manufacturing boot camp activities.
John has four children, and is a proud grandfather.
If you spend enough time with John, you know there are two things that are sure to happen: someone will ask him to share his “Elon Musk” story and he will convince you that you need to buy something special for your pet from his daughter’s business, Southern Barker.
John Stewart active positions
Companies | Position | Start |
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MiddleGround Management LP
MiddleGround Management LP Investment ManagersFinance MiddleGround Management LP (MiddleGround Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2018 by John Stewart and Lauren Mulholland. The firm is headquartered in Lexington, Kentucky. | Founder | 2018-04-30 |
Former positions of John Stewart
Companies | Position | End |
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Monomoy Capital Partners LLC
Monomoy Capital Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Monomoy Capital Partners LLC (Monomoy Capital Partners) is a Private Equity firm founded in 2005 by Stephen Presser, Dan Collin and Justin Hillenbrand. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Private Equity Investor | 2017-09-30 |
TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2006-12-31 |
A.M. CASTLE & CO. | Chairman | - |
Banner Service Corp.
Banner Service Corp. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Banner Service Corp. supplies precision ground bar, center less grinding and turning services. Its products and services include materials offering, manufacturing capabilities, value added services, supply chain management and quality management systems. The firm operates through Banner Commercial and Banner Medical business units. The company serves aerospace, pump, arms and ammunition, automotive, precision machine shops, printing equipment and service centers. The company was founded in 1961 and is headquartered in Carol Stream, IL. | Chairman | - |
Training of John Stewart
University of Phoenix | Undergraduate Degree |
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Linked companies
Listed companies | 1 |
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TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION | Consumer Durables |
Private companies | 4 |
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MiddleGround Management LP
MiddleGround Management LP Investment ManagersFinance MiddleGround Management LP (MiddleGround Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2018 by John Stewart and Lauren Mulholland. The firm is headquartered in Lexington, Kentucky. | Finance |
Banner Service Corp.
Banner Service Corp. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Banner Service Corp. supplies precision ground bar, center less grinding and turning services. Its products and services include materials offering, manufacturing capabilities, value added services, supply chain management and quality management systems. The firm operates through Banner Commercial and Banner Medical business units. The company serves aerospace, pump, arms and ammunition, automotive, precision machine shops, printing equipment and service centers. The company was founded in 1961 and is headquartered in Carol Stream, IL. | Distribution Services |
Monomoy Capital Partners LLC
Monomoy Capital Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Monomoy Capital Partners LLC (Monomoy Capital Partners) is a Private Equity firm founded in 2005 by Stephen Presser, Dan Collin and Justin Hillenbrand. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Finance |
A.M. Castle & Co.
A.M. Castle & Co. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services A.M. Castle & Co. engages in the provision of metals, services, and supply chain solutions. It also distributes and processes alloy, carbon, stainless steel, nickel, aluminum, titanium, cast iron, and red metals. The company was founded in 1890 and is headquartered in Oak Brook, IL. | Distribution Services |
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