Thomas Burger
Gründer bei Gridiron Capital LLC
Profil
In addition to his management responsibilities of Gridiron Capital, Tom is a Member of the Investment Committee and focuses on new investment opportunities, due diligence, and value creation at current portfolio companies.
He currently serves on the boards of AML RightSource, Class Valuation, Erie, Esquire, Foundation Wellness, Jacent Strategic Merchandising, Leaf Home™, The Lattice Companies, Travel Nurse Across America, Vertical Supply Group, and Vistage.
Tom previously served on the boards of multiple Gridiron Capital partnerships, including Dent Wizard, Electronic Systems Protection, Engage2Excel, McKenzie Sports Products, Motion Recruitment Partners, PAS Technologies, Inc., Performance Health, Quality Solutions, Inc., Vistage, and Rough Country.
Tom has over 30 years of relevant experience, with over 25 years of acquiring and building middle-market companies.
He spent five years in manufacturing operations, marketing, project management, cost benchmarking, strategy, and management consulting.
Prior to co-founding Gridiron Capital, he was a managing director of RFE Investment Partners and Butler Capital Corporation, where he acquired and built middle-market companies in the manufacturing, service, and specialty consumer markets.
Previously, Tom worked as a consultant and project manager with The Boston Consulting Group out of its Chicago office.
Prior to BCG, Tom was with General Electric as a manufacturing and marketing manager, a technology project consultant, and a global sourcing manager in GE’s Manufacturing Management Program.
Tom started his career working in his family’s manufacturing business.
Tom received a B.S.E.
in Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science from Duke University, where he played varsity football and holds an M.B.A.
from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.
Originally from Central Pennsylvania, Tom and his family reside in New Canaan Connecticut.
Aktive Positionen von Thomas Burger
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Gridiron Capital LLC
Gridiron Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance Gridiron Capital LLC (Gridiron Capital) is a private equity firm in founded 2005 by Thomas Burger and Eugene Conese. The firm headquartered in CT. | Gründer | 01.01.2005 |
Electronic Systems Protection, Inc.
Electronic Systems Protection, Inc. Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Electronic Systems Protection, Inc. supplies energy intelligence and power protection solutions for businesses. Its products are used for protecting office and imaging equipment, audio video systems and information technology infrastructure and equipment. The company is headquartered in Knightdale, NC. | Direktor/Vorstandsmitglied | - |
Leaf Home Solutions LLC
Leaf Home Solutions LLC Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Leaf Home Solutions LLC engages in the provision of home accessibility solutions. It offers low-entry walk in tubs, tub-to-shower conversions, and stair lifts. The company was founded by Matt Kaulig and is headquartered in Hudson, OH. | Vorsitzender | - |
AML RightSource LLC
AML RightSource LLC Investment ManagersFinance AML RightSource LLC provides financial and risk analytics, intelligence and regulatory advisory services. It offers compliance, staffing, and consulting services. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Cleveland, OH. | Direktor/Vorstandsmitglied | - |
Class Valuation LLC
Class Valuation LLC Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Class Valuation LLC engages in the provision of real estate asset valuation and appraisal management solutions for the residential mortgage industry. The company was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Troy, MI. | Direktor/Vorstandsmitglied | - |
Erie Construction Mid-West, Inc.
Erie Construction Mid-West, Inc. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Erie Construction Mid-West, Inc. is a leading home remodeling company that specializes in roofing and windows. The company is based in Toledo, OH and was founded in 1976 by Patrick Trompeter. The company offers integrated solutions and industry-leading value to their customers. If you need specialty windows in a specific geometric shape or design, Erie Home is the place to turn to. Jenilee Common has been the CEO of the company since 2023. | Direktor/Vorstandsmitglied | - |
Esquire Deposition Solutions LLC
Esquire Deposition Solutions LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Esquire Deposition Solutions LLC provides court reporting and litigation solutions in all litigation practice areas, including bankruptcy, commercial finance, class action, construction defect, intellectual property, employment and securities fraud. Its services include global court reporting, legal video solutions and interpreting services. The firm also offers online scheduling, calendar management, nationwide facilities and state of the art video and conferencing services. It provides managed court reporting programs to corporations and insurance carriers. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA. | Direktor/Vorstandsmitglied | - |
Remington Products Co.
Remington Products Co. Apparel/FootwearConsumer Non-Durables Remington Products Co. manufactures and supplies foam components, insoles, footwear, orthopedic, and softgoods and braces. Its materials include fabrics, films and adhesives, foams, and gels and silicone. The company was founded in 1934 and is headquartered in Wadsworth, OH. | Direktor/Vorstandsmitglied | - |
Jacent Strategic Merchandising LLC
Jacent Strategic Merchandising LLC Specialty StoresRetail Trade Jacent Strategic Merchandising LLC sells non-edible, impulse items to grocery stores and other retailers. Its products include baby essentials, barware, cleaning supplies, gadgets, and beverage. The firm’s services include surveys and planning, merchandising support, re-ordering and replenishing. The company was founded by Larry Dion and Michael Dion in 1986 and is headquartered in Huntingdon Valley, PA. | Direktor/Vorstandsmitglied | - |
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Ausbildung von Thomas Burger
Duke University | Undergraduate Degree |
The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania | Masters Business Admin |
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Börsennotierte Unternehmen | 1 |
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GE AEROSPACE | Producer Manufacturing |
Private Unternehmen | 25 |
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Gridiron Capital LLC
Gridiron Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance Gridiron Capital LLC (Gridiron Capital) is a private equity firm in founded 2005 by Thomas Burger and Eugene Conese. The firm headquartered in CT. | Finance |
Class Valuation LLC
Class Valuation LLC Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Class Valuation LLC engages in the provision of real estate asset valuation and appraisal management solutions for the residential mortgage industry. The company was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Troy, MI. | Technology Services |
Butler Capital Corp.
Butler Capital Corp. Investment ManagersFinance Butler Capital Corp (Butler Capital) is a private equity firm. The firm is headquartered in Albany, New York. | Finance |
The Boston Consulting Group, Inc.
The Boston Consulting Group, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Boston Consulting Group, Inc. engages in the provision of management consulting services. It specializes in automotive and mobility; biopharmaceuticals; consumer products; education; oil and gas; power and utilities; engineered products and infrastructure; financial institutions; and health care payers, providers, and services. It offers big data and advanced analytics; change management; client learning and enablement; and corporate development and financial services. The company was founded by Bruce Doolin Henderson in 1963 and is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Commercial Services |
Klatmw LLC
Klatmw LLC Electric UtilitiesUtilities Klatmw LLC provided power protection technology. It offered power protection solutions, included IP enabled power management, energy management and technical service diagnostic intelligence solutions; and power protection and distribution products, such as standalone digital QC, compact, industrial, rack mount, flat pack, multipack, standalone surge elimination, and residential solutions. The company was founded in 1985 and was headquartered in Ferndale, WA. | Utilities |
Engage2Excel, Inc.
Engage2Excel, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Engage2Excel, Inc. engages in provision of employee recognition and reward services. It offers programs for employee, recognition, talent, acquisition, employee, surveys, performance, and analytics. The company was founded in 1892 and is headquartered in Mooresville, NC. | Commercial Services |
Performance Health Holdings Corp.
Performance Health Holdings Corp. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Performance Health Holdings Corp. designs and manufacturers branded rehabilitation and wellness products. Its product brands include Biofreeze, TheraBand, TheraPearl, Cramer, Bon Vital, Perform, and Hygenic. The company was founded on October 4, 2012 and is headquartered in Akron, OH. | Health Technology |
Electronic Systems Protection, Inc.
Electronic Systems Protection, Inc. Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Electronic Systems Protection, Inc. supplies energy intelligence and power protection solutions for businesses. Its products are used for protecting office and imaging equipment, audio video systems and information technology infrastructure and equipment. The company is headquartered in Knightdale, NC. | Producer Manufacturing |
Leaf Home Solutions LLC
Leaf Home Solutions LLC Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Leaf Home Solutions LLC engages in the provision of home accessibility solutions. It offers low-entry walk in tubs, tub-to-shower conversions, and stair lifts. The company was founded by Matt Kaulig and is headquartered in Hudson, OH. | Industrial Services |
AML RightSource LLC
AML RightSource LLC Investment ManagersFinance AML RightSource LLC provides financial and risk analytics, intelligence and regulatory advisory services. It offers compliance, staffing, and consulting services. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Cleveland, OH. | Finance |
RFE Management Corp.
RFE Management Corp. Investment ManagersFinance RFE Management Corp (RFE Management) is a private equity firm founded in 1979. The firm is headquartered in Westport, Connecticut. | Finance |
Esquire Deposition Solutions LLC
Esquire Deposition Solutions LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Esquire Deposition Solutions LLC provides court reporting and litigation solutions in all litigation practice areas, including bankruptcy, commercial finance, class action, construction defect, intellectual property, employment and securities fraud. Its services include global court reporting, legal video solutions and interpreting services. The firm also offers online scheduling, calendar management, nationwide facilities and state of the art video and conferencing services. It provides managed court reporting programs to corporations and insurance carriers. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA. | Commercial Services |
Erie Construction Mid-West, Inc.
Erie Construction Mid-West, Inc. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Erie Construction Mid-West, Inc. is a leading home remodeling company that specializes in roofing and windows. The company is based in Toledo, OH and was founded in 1976 by Patrick Trompeter. The company offers integrated solutions and industry-leading value to their customers. If you need specialty windows in a specific geometric shape or design, Erie Home is the place to turn to. Jenilee Common has been the CEO of the company since 2023. | Industrial Services |
Remington Products Co.
Remington Products Co. Apparel/FootwearConsumer Non-Durables Remington Products Co. manufactures and supplies foam components, insoles, footwear, orthopedic, and softgoods and braces. Its materials include fabrics, films and adhesives, foams, and gels and silicone. The company was founded in 1934 and is headquartered in Wadsworth, OH. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Jacent Strategic Merchandising LLC
Jacent Strategic Merchandising LLC Specialty StoresRetail Trade Jacent Strategic Merchandising LLC sells non-edible, impulse items to grocery stores and other retailers. Its products include baby essentials, barware, cleaning supplies, gadgets, and beverage. The firm’s services include surveys and planning, merchandising support, re-ordering and replenishing. The company was founded by Larry Dion and Michael Dion in 1986 and is headquartered in Huntingdon Valley, PA. | Retail Trade |
Nationwide Marketing Group LLC
Nationwide Marketing Group LLC Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Nationwide Marketing Group LLC provides marketing consulting services. It offers training, web, and digital content and high definition commercials. The company is headquartered in Winston-Salem, NC. | Commercial Services |
Travel Nurse Across America, LLC
Travel Nurse Across America, LLC Personnel ServicesCommercial Services Travel Nurse Across America LLC provides healthcare staffing, travel nurse placement and travel therapist placement services. The firm covers the costs of all necessary licenses and credentials, travel reimbursement and housing program. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in North Little Rock, AR. | Commercial Services |
Vertical Supply Group
Vertical Supply Group Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Vertical Supply Group engages in the provision of arboricultural products. It offers rope, tree climbing harnesses and saddles, rigging kits, tools and hardware, safety accessories, clothing and gear, and tree care products. The company was founded by Tobe Sherrill in 1960 and is headquartered in Greensboro, NC. | Distribution Services |
Vistage Worldwide, Inc.
Vistage Worldwide, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Vistage Worldwide, Inc. engages in the provision of business and executive coaching services. It offers programs such as chief executives, small business owners, key executives, and professional service providers. The company was founded by Robert Nourse, Fred Chaney and Bill Hall in 1957 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA. | Commercial Services |
Dent Wizard International Corp.
Dent Wizard International Corp. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Dent Wizard International Corp. provides automotive reconditioning services . It offers hail damage repair, interior repair, paintless dent repair, and exterior repair. The company was founded by Terry R. Koebbe in 1983 and is headquartered in Bridgeton, MO. | Consumer Services |
McKenzie Sports Products LLC
McKenzie Sports Products LLC Industrial ConglomeratesProducer Manufacturing McKenzie Sports Products LLC provides taxidermy products. The firm's products include largemouth bass stencil, black welting, badger tongue, coyote jawset, and exotic mammal glass eyes. The company was founded by Larry McKenzie in 1973 and is headquartered in Salisbury, NC. | Producer Manufacturing |
Motion Recruitment Partners LLC
Motion Recruitment Partners LLC Personnel ServicesCommercial Services Motion Recruitment Partners LLC engages in the provision of recruitment and staffing services. It offers information technology (IT) staffing for contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hiring through its network of agencies, Jobspring partners and Workbridge associates. The company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Commercial Services |
PAS Technologies, Inc.
PAS Technologies, Inc. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology PAS Technologies, Inc. provides original equipment manufacturing, maintenance, repair, overhaul application and components. It offers products, services and solutions for the commercial and military aerospace, industrial gas turbine and oil and gas markets. The firm operates through its offices located in Hillsboro, Kansas City, Phoenix, Manchester, Singapore and Prahova. The company was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in North Kansas City, MO. | Electronic Technology |
Rough Country LLC
Rough Country LLC Auto Parts: OEMProducer Manufacturing Rough Country LLC engages in manufacturing and supply of motor vehicle suspension kits. Its products include suspension lift, leveling lift, body lift, and lowering kits; lighting and accessories; exterior, interior, and performance parts; shocks and struts; tires; wheels; steps and running boards; winches and accessories; armor and skid plates; bumpers and tire carriers; drivetrain; steering; suspension components; jeep accessories; tops; and apparel. The company was founded by John Michael Heckethorn and William Patrick Heckethorn in 1986 and is headquartered in Dyersburg, TN. | Producer Manufacturing |
Cushman & Wakefield Solutions LLC
Cushman & Wakefield Solutions LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Cushman & Wakefield Solutions LLC provides property maintenance and management services. The firm’s services include on-demand maintenance, Preventive Maintenance, scheduled maintenance, national rollouts & project management services, emergency services, integrated facilities solutions, exterior maintenance and locks & hardware. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Colwich, KS. | Commercial Services |