Trevor Nichols

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.

J&M Capital LLC provides new and used construction equipment sales, rental, service and parts. It offers in-house service, hydraulic system servicing and hydraulic cylinder repairs and mobile equipment services. The company was founded by Jeffrey L. Grasman and Matt Grasman in 2000 and is headquartered in Hudsonville, MI.

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.

Staging Concepts, Inc. designs, manufactures and installs portable stages, platforms and staging solutions. Its products include bravado acoustical shell, platforms, supports, EZ stage, stair units, guardrails, choral riser, crowd control barricades, DJ booth, rolling drum riser, storage and transport carts, portable seating, stage skirting, closure panels, chair stops, aisle lighting and ADA Accessible. The company was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

Calder Capital LLC is a business broker specializing in manufacturing and services. The private company is based in Grand Rapids, MI. The company serves clients in the areas of, Chicago, and Detroit. The company was founded by Max L. Friar and he has been the CEO since incorporation.

Autocam Corp. designs and manufactures metal alloy components and assemblies. The firm serves the medical and transportation industries. It offers components for use in fuel delivery, electric motor, steering, braking, and air bag systems. The company was founded by John C. kennedy, III in 1988 and is headquartered in Kentwood, MI.

Key Health Medical Solutions, Inc. provides financial and management solutions to healthcare facilities and healthcare providers. It provides its services for law firms, medical providers and patients. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Westlake Village, CA.

National Association of School Music Dealers, Inc. represents retailers, manufacturers, and service providers who share a passion for helping school music students make music. The company is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

Raymond James & Associates, Inc. (RJA) is a registered broker-dealer headquartered in St. Petersburg, Florida. The firm was founded in 1962 and is a subsidiary of Raymond James Financial, Inc. (NYSE: RJF), a diversified holding company. RJA offers a full array of capital markets services, strategic advice and planning for institutional investors.

Crowne Group LLC manufactures automotive and industrial products. It offers fuel storage components, industrial dampers, and windshield wiper systems. The company was founded by Patrick James and is headquartered in Cleveland, OH.

LSP Automotive Systems LLC supplies premium Class A metal and assemblies. The company is headquartered in Columbia, SC.

Mopec, Inc. provides equipment and laboratory products to the pathology, histology, necropsy, autopsy and mortuary industries. The firm’s products include animal science equipment, autopsy accessories, body bags, casework, cleaners, dissection instruments, grossing and work stations, histology accessories, lab furniture, refrigeration, saws and blades, and autopsy and dissection tables. The company was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Oak Park, MI.

Schwartz Investment Counsel, Inc. (SIC) is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Plymouth, Michigan. The firm was founded by George Schwartz in 1980. SIC provides investment advice to individuals, trusts, foundations, investment companies, qualified retirement plans and corporations or other businesses.

Lakewood Hughes Group LLC (Lakewood Hughes Group) is a private equity firm founded in 2020 by James V. Buzzitta and Gregory J. Corona. The firm is headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Old PSI Co. manufactures custom engineered stampings for the fastener industry. It offers domestic S.A.E. low carbon washer plain, domestic U.S.S. low carbon washer zinc, domestic hardened S.A.E. grade 8, domestic heavy duty A.A.E. washers, Warren U.S.S. washers hardened and plain, and domestic heavy duty U.S.S. washers. The company was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in Warren, MI.

Van Andel Institute provides biomedical research and education services. Its services include antibody production, spectral karyotyping, immunostaining and mouse modeling, animal imaging, computational biology, flow cytometry, germline modification and cytogenetics, mass spectrometry and proteomics, microarray technology, sequencing, vivarium, xenotransplantation and michigan animal consortium, as well as analytical, cellular and molecular microscopy services. The company was founded by Jay van Andel and Betty Van Andel in 1996 and is headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI.

Conway Products Corp. manufactures plastics plumbing fixtures. Its amenities include power and audio systems, patio speakers, ozone generators and spa shells. The company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Kentwood, MI.

The Acton Institute for the Study of Religion & Liberty organizes and promotes seminars on religion and liberty. It organizes seminars aimed at educating religious leaders of all denominations, business executives, entrepreneurs, university professors, and academic researchers. The company was founded by Robert A. Sirico and Kris Alan Mauren in April 1990 and is headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI.

Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation operates as a non-profit organization which supports the exhibitions and programs of library and museum which includes noted speakers, educational activities, and community events. The company is headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI.

Platform Science, Inc. engages in the development and integration of hardware and software solutions for the transportation industry. Its digital supply chain technology enables customers and developers to unlock transportation data. The company was founded by Jake Fields and Jack Kennedy in 2015 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

Shape Corp. designs, engineers, tests, and manufactures metal and plastic products in North America, Europe, and Asia. It offers impact energy management solutions, lightweight body structures, engineered plastic products, and pedestrian protection products for automotive, electrical, medical, recreational, aerospace, and renewable energy industries. The firm also provides metal products, ranging from small welded tubes to long beams for tier-one and tier-two automotive, office furniture, medical, agriculture, and construction sector clients, as well as automotive OEMs and recreational vehicles. The company was founded by Midge Verplank and Gary Verplank in 1974 and is headquartered in Grand Haven, MI.

Lacks Enterprises, Inc. manufactures wheel components and systems. It serves the automotive, telecommunications, and consumer electronics markets. The company was founded by John P. Lacks and Richard J. Lacks Sr. in 1961 and is headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI.

Business Leaders For Michigan operates as a non-profit organization that publishes research and benchmarking reports. It specializes in public policy research, public policy strategy, event organization, economic development, and public policy advocacy. The company was founded in 1970 and is headquartered in Detroit, MI.

Bridge Street Capital Partners LLC (Bridge Street Capital Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2003 by Bill Kaczynski and John Meilner. The firm is headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Autocam Medical Devices LLC is a private company that specializes in contract manufacturing of machined components, assemblies, and engineered solutions. The company is based in Kentwood, MI. Autocam Medical Devices was founded by John C. Kennedy, who has been the CEO since incorporation.

University Preparatory Academy operates a college preparatory, independent day school for students in grades 6 through 12. The organization was founded by Roger J. Bass, Terry Nelson Froggatt, Patricia Landy, John Makinen, Christine Petersen McGarry, Jane Seymour and Aileen Welgan in 1976 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA.

Static Control Components, Inc. manufactures and distributes parts and supplies supporting the laser toner remanufacturing industry. It also manufactures electrical testing tools. The company was founded by Edwin H. Swartz in 1986 and is headquartered in Sanford, NC.

Mercer Management Consulting, Inc. provides management consulting services. The company offers business design innovation, brand strategy, operational excellence, transformation, and portfolio strategy services. The firm was founded in 1990 and is located in New York, NY.

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.