Robert L. Caulk
Chairman at Hunter Fan Co.
Profile
Bob Caulk currently serves as an Operating Partner on the Private Equity Investment Team.
Bob is a seasoned CEO with extensive experience building businesses and integrating acquisitions in a Private Equity environment.
Bob is the former Chairman and CEO of United Industries, a $1+ Billion manufacturer and marketer of consumer lawn, garden and pet products.
Bob’s experience includes his role as the President of Clopay Building Products, the North American President of Johnson Outdoors and earlier roles in finance, marketing, and corporate development positions at S.C.
Johnson and DuPont.
Robert L. Caulk active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Menard, Inc.
 Menard, Inc. Home Improvement ChainsRetail Trade Menard, Inc. engages in the operation of a chain of home improvement stores. It sells building materials, flooring and rugs, paint, plumbing, hardware and tools, doors and windows, home decor, lighting and ceiling fans and electrical products. The company was founded in 1958 by John R. Menard Jr. and is headquartered in Eau Claire, WI. | Director/Board Member | 2010-03-11 |
Hunter Fan Co.
 Hunter Fan Co. Electronics/AppliancesConsumer Durables Hunter Fan Co. engages in designing and engineering of ceiling fan products. It offers ceiling fans with lights, ceiling fans without lights, ceiling fans with remotes, low-profile ceiling fans, outdoor ceiling fans, and five minutes fans. The company was founded by John Hunter and James Hunter in 1886 and is headquartered in Memphis, TN. | Chairman | 2011-03-31 |
Water Pik, Inc.
 Water Pik, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Water Pik, Inc. manufactures and markets personal healthcare and dental products. It offers countertop and cordless water flossers, tips and accessories, electric toothbrush, hand held, rain shower, and fixed mount shower head. The company was founded by John W. Mattingly and Gerald Moyer in 1962 and is headquartered in Fort Collins, CO. | Director/Board Member | - |
MidOcean US Advisor LP
 MidOcean US Advisor LP Investment ManagersFinance MidOcean US Advisor LP (MidOcean Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2003 by James Edward Virtue. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Private Equity Investor | - |
Travelpro Products, Inc.
 Travelpro Products, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Travelpro Products, Inc. supplies luggage and travel accessories. It offers carry on and checked luggage, garment and under the seat bags, luggage totes, backpacks, travel duffel bags, and laptop bags. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Boca Raton, FL. | Director/Board Member | 2016-04-30 |
Former positions of Robert L. Caulk
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| POLARIS INC. | Director/Board Member | 2013-04-24 |
Bushnell, Inc.
 Bushnell, Inc. Miscellaneous ManufacturingProducer Manufacturing Bushnell, Inc. supplies thermoplastic piping materials. It manufacturers valves, fittings and accessories. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Des Plaines, IL. | Chairman | - |
Sligh Furniture Co.
 Sligh Furniture Co. Home FurnishingsConsumer Durables Part of Lexington Holding, Inc., Sligh Furniture Co. is a manufacturer of home office and entertainment furniture. The private company is based in Holland, MI. Sligh Furniture was acquired by Lexington Furniture Industries, Inc. on December 06, 2011. | Director/Board Member | - |
| ASCENDIA BRANDS, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2008-07-02 |
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Training of Robert L. Caulk
| University of Delaware | Undergraduate Degree |
| Harvard Business School | Masters Business Admin |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 3 |
|---|---|
| JOHNSON OUTDOORS INC. | Consumer Durables |
| POLARIS INC. | Consumer Durables |
| ASCENDIA BRANDS, INC. | Miscellaneous |
| Private companies | 16 |
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Spectrum Brands, Inc.
 Spectrum Brands, Inc. Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Spectrum Brands, Inc. engages in the manufacture and market alkaline, zinc carbon and hearing aid batteries, herbicides, insecticides and repellants and specialty pet supplies. It operates through the following segments: Global batteries and Appliance; Global Pet Supplies; and Home and Garden. The company was founded in 1906 and is headquartered in Middleton, WI. | Producer Manufacturing |
United Industries Corp.
 United Industries Corp. Chemicals: AgriculturalProcess Industries United Industries Corp. manufactures and markets chemicals for the consumer lawn and garden care and insect control markets. Its operations are divided into three business segments: Lawn and Garden, Household and Contract. The Company's lawn and garden brands include Spectracide, Garden Safe, Real-Kill and No-Pest in the controls category as well as Sta-Green, Vigoro, Schultz and Bandini brands in the lawn and garden fertilizer and growing media categories. The firm household brands include Hot Shot, Cutter and Repel. United Industries is headquartered in St. Louis, MO. | Process Industries |
Maritz Holdings, Inc.
 Maritz Holdings, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Maritz Holdings, Inc. engages in the sale and marketing of jewelries. The firm also offers meetings and events, customer experience technology, employee experience, incentives and rewards, customer loyalty, and automotive solutions. The company was founded by Edward F. Maritz in 1894 and is headquartered in Fenton, MO. | Commercial Services |
The Hillman Cos., Inc.
 The Hillman Cos., Inc. Metal FabricationProducer Manufacturing The Hillman Cos., Inc. engages in the manufacture and distribution of hardware related products. Its products include fasteners; threaded rod and metal shapes; keys, key duplication systems, and accessories; builder's hardware; and identification items, such as tags and letters, numbers, and signs. The company was founded in 1964 and is headquartered in Cincinnati, OH. | Producer Manufacturing |
Hunter Fan Co.
Hunter Fan Co. Electronics/AppliancesConsumer Durables Hunter Fan Co. engages in designing and engineering of ceiling fan products. It offers ceiling fans with lights, ceiling fans without lights, ceiling fans with remotes, low-profile ceiling fans, outdoor ceiling fans, and five minutes fans. The company was founded by John Hunter and James Hunter in 1886 and is headquartered in Memphis, TN. | Consumer Durables |
The Hillman Group, Inc.
 The Hillman Group, Inc. Tools & HardwareConsumer Durables The Hillman Group, Inc. provides hardware-related products and merchandising services to retail markets. Its products include fasteners, key duplication systems, engraved tags, builder's hardware, roller chain, and magnets and magnet tools. The firm supports its product sales with value added services including design and installation of merchandising systems and maintenance of appropriate in-store inventory levels. The company was founded by Max W. Hillman Sr. in 1964 and is headquartered in Cincinnati, OH. | Consumer Durables |
Menard, Inc.
Menard, Inc. Home Improvement ChainsRetail Trade Menard, Inc. engages in the operation of a chain of home improvement stores. It sells building materials, flooring and rugs, paint, plumbing, hardware and tools, doors and windows, home decor, lighting and ceiling fans and electrical products. The company was founded in 1958 by John R. Menard Jr. and is headquartered in Eau Claire, WI. | Retail Trade |
MidOcean US Advisor LP
MidOcean US Advisor LP Investment ManagersFinance MidOcean US Advisor LP (MidOcean Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2003 by James Edward Virtue. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Finance |
Sligh Furniture Co.
Sligh Furniture Co. Home FurnishingsConsumer Durables Part of Lexington Holding, Inc., Sligh Furniture Co. is a manufacturer of home office and entertainment furniture. The private company is based in Holland, MI. Sligh Furniture was acquired by Lexington Furniture Industries, Inc. on December 06, 2011. | Consumer Durables |
Academy of Science of St. Louis
 Academy of Science of St. Louis Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Academy of Science of St. Louis operates as an independent science organization. It facilitates interactions between providers of educational programming and community organizations by providing a website and information listing educational programs, resources, and learning opportunities in subjects relating to science, applied science, mathematics, and engineering. The company was founded by George Engelmann and James B. Eads in 1856 and is headquartered in St. Louis, MO. | Commercial Services |
Water Pik, Inc.
Water Pik, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Water Pik, Inc. manufactures and markets personal healthcare and dental products. It offers countertop and cordless water flossers, tips and accessories, electric toothbrush, hand held, rain shower, and fixed mount shower head. The company was founded by John W. Mattingly and Gerald Moyer in 1962 and is headquartered in Fort Collins, CO. | Health Technology |
Clopay Corp. (Ohio)
 Clopay Corp. (Ohio) Building ProductsProducer Manufacturing Clopay Corp. manufactures and marketing of residential garage doors. It offers services doors, counter shutters, security grills, and roll-up sheet doors. The company was founded in 1859 and is headquartered in Mason, OH. | Producer Manufacturing |
Bushnell, Inc.
Bushnell, Inc. Miscellaneous ManufacturingProducer Manufacturing Bushnell, Inc. supplies thermoplastic piping materials. It manufacturers valves, fittings and accessories. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Des Plaines, IL. | Producer Manufacturing |
M.I. Industries, Inc.
 M.I. Industries, Inc. Agricultural Commodities/MillingProcess Industries M.I. Industries, Inc. produces natural pet foods and treats. Its brand names include Honey Creek Farms, Happy Pet, and Distinctive Pet Products. The company was founded by Robert S. Milligan on Decemner 22, 1981 and is headquartered in St. Louis, MO. | Process Industries |
Nature's Variety, Inc.
 Nature's Variety, Inc. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Nature's Variety, Inc. manufactures and distributes pet food products. The firm offers raw pet food and distributes it to Petco, PetSmart, and independent pet specialty retailers. The company was founded by Bob Milligan in 2002 and is headquartered in St. Louis, MO. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Travelpro Products, Inc.
Travelpro Products, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Travelpro Products, Inc. supplies luggage and travel accessories. It offers carry on and checked luggage, garment and under the seat bags, luggage totes, backpacks, travel duffel bags, and laptop bags. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Boca Raton, FL. | Retail Trade |
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