Troy Gonzales
Private Equity Investor at MiddleGround Management LP
Profile
Troy is a Senior Vice President on the Operating Team.
Prior to joining us, Troy worked as an interim management professional for various portfolio companies at the prior firm with John and Scot.
Prior to these positions, Troy worked at MillerCoors for 21 years, Dean Foods for 2 years, and Otis Spunkmeyer for 5 years.
He has extensive experience in plant operations and change management.
Troy is the unsung hero of the firm.
He is frequently sent to underperforming plants to work with management on financial and process improvement.
Sorry but if Troy is at your plant, “you are an under performer”.
In his spare time, Troy likes to relax by shooting things, things that are far far away.
Troy spends a lot of time on the road and has become a connoisseur of fast food restaurants and drinks more Red Bull than anybody ever should.
Troy Gonzales active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
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. | Private Equity Investor | 2018-06-30 |
Former positions of Troy Gonzales
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| WEST MARINE, INC. | Private Equity Investor | 2018-06-30 |
Cedar Electronics Holdings Corp.
 Cedar Electronics Holdings Corp. Electronic Production EquipmentElectronic Technology Cedar Electronics Holdings Corp. provides consumer electronics. It caters casual and professional drivers, boat owners and outdoor enthusiasts. The company was founded on June 29, 2015 and is headquartered in West Chester, OH. | Private Equity Investor | 2017-09-30 |
Agrati, Inc.
 Agrati, Inc. Auto Parts: OEMProducer Manufacturing Agrati, Inc. produces fasteners and fastener systems primarily for the automotive industry. Its products include cold-headed automotive fasteners, pre-assembled washers and screws (SEMS) fasteners. The company is headquartered in Park Forest, IL. | Private Equity Investor | 2016-11-30 |
American Cotton Growers LLC
 American Cotton Growers LLC Agricultural Commodities/MillingProcess Industries Part of American Textile Holdings LLC, American Cotton Growers LLC is a company that develops and produces value-added, high-fashion denim fabrics. The company is based in Littlefield, TX. | Private Equity Investor | 2016-04-30 |
MPI Products LLC
 MPI Products LLC Metal FabricationProducer Manufacturing MPI Products LLC manufactures fineblanking based components and assemblies. It offers fineblanking, stamping, value-added finishing and engineering and support. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Rochester Hills, MI. | Private Equity Investor | 2015-09-30 |
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| Private companies | 10 |
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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 |
West Marine, Inc.
 West Marine, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade West Marine, Inc. engages in the retail of boating, fishing, sailing and paddling gear. Its products include anchor and docking, boats, motors and parts, electrical, electronics and navigation, fishing, galley and outdoor, maintenance and hardware, paddling, plumbing and ventilation, safety, shoes, and water sports. The company was founded by Randolph K. Repass in 1968 and is headquartered in Watsonville, CA. | Retail Trade |
Cedar Electronics Holdings Corp.
Cedar Electronics Holdings Corp. Electronic Production EquipmentElectronic Technology Cedar Electronics Holdings Corp. provides consumer electronics. It caters casual and professional drivers, boat owners and outdoor enthusiasts. The company was founded on June 29, 2015 and is headquartered in West Chester, OH. | Electronic Technology |
Agrati, Inc.
Agrati, Inc. Auto Parts: OEMProducer Manufacturing Agrati, Inc. produces fasteners and fastener systems primarily for the automotive industry. Its products include cold-headed automotive fasteners, pre-assembled washers and screws (SEMS) fasteners. The company is headquartered in Park Forest, IL. | Producer Manufacturing |
American Cotton Growers LLC
American Cotton Growers LLC Agricultural Commodities/MillingProcess Industries Part of American Textile Holdings LLC, American Cotton Growers LLC is a company that develops and produces value-added, high-fashion denim fabrics. The company is based in Littlefield, TX. | Process Industries |
MPI Products LLC
MPI Products LLC Metal FabricationProducer Manufacturing MPI Products LLC manufactures fineblanking based components and assemblies. It offers fineblanking, stamping, value-added finishing and engineering and support. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Rochester Hills, MI. | Producer Manufacturing |
ARYZTA LLC
 ARYZTA LLC Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Part of Aryzta AG, ARYZTA LLC is a company that produces cookies and crackers. The company is based in San Leandro, CA. The CEO of the company is John Yamin. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Otis Spunkmeyer Holdings, Inc.
 Otis Spunkmeyer Holdings, Inc. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Otis Spunkmeyer Holdings, Inc. manufactures and distributes baked food. It provides frozen gourmet cookie dough, ready-baked muffins, and other bakery products. The company has retail outlets in the United States, Canada, Europe, Central, and South America. Otis Spunkmeyer Holdings was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in San Leandro, CA. | Consumer Non-Durables |
| WhiteWave Foods, Inc. /Tofu & Meat-Alternative Business/ | Consumer Non-Durables |
Molson Coors Beverage Company USA LLC
 Molson Coors Beverage Company USA LLC Beverages: AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables Molson Coors Beverage Co. USA LLC manufactures and distributes imported beer products. Its brand offerings include Coors Light, Redd’s franchise, Redd’s Wicked and Smith & Forge Hard Cider, Miller Lite, Miller High Life, and Coors Banquet. The company was founded by Frederick Miller in 1855 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Consumer Non-Durables |
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