HBM recently welcomed Dane Mechler to the Corporate Development team. We recently spent some time with Dane learning more about his background, his role at HBM and a bit more about him personally. Will you tell us a little more about your professional background? Before HBM, I worked at American Tire Distributors (ATD) as a […]
We recently welcomed Echo Jia to HBM’s Corporate Development team. We had the opportunity to spend some time learning more from Echo. In her role as a Manager, Corporate Development she will be responsible for driving evaluation and execution of mergers & acquisitions for the holding company and partnering to drive bolt-on growth opportunities within […]
Last month, HBM brought together our enterprise-wide finance teams for two days of learning, networking and fun. This year the team met in St. Louis, MO where they focused on the following: • Operating Company Business & Strategy Overviews • Lessons learned throughout Pandemic (Remote Work, Supply Chain, and Labor) • Best Practice sharing on […]
Earlier this year, HBM announced the successful acquisition of Charlotte, NC-based HarperLove into our portfolio of companies. When looking at businesses to bring into the HBM portfolio, culture is an important factor in our evaluation criteria. We were able to observe HarperLove’s “people-focused” culture first-hand throughout the acquisition process and it continues to shine during […]
Recently, Schafer Industries welcomed Barb Shklar to lead the HR team. A key member of the Schafer leadership team, Barb leads strategic and day-to-day efforts related to employee relations, recruitment, and all HR aspects of the business as it continues to grow. This appointment came at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic and provided an […]
Thank You to Employees Across the HBM Portfolio A favorite quote I learned early in my first job out of college is “The strength of a company lies in its people.” Watching our team respond to the uncertainty created by this COVID-19 pandemic affirms for me that we have some of the best people working […]
With supplies of hand sanitizer running low across the globe in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Aerofil worked closely with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to gain temporary approval status and begin the production of hand sanitizer. Aerofil will produce hand sanitizer for health care personnel and for consumers. The team has worked around […]
One of the main reasons HBM acquired Aerofil Technology in 2017 was for their lean manufacturing practices and for the opportunity to grow the business. Aerofil recognized an opportunity to automate operations and to provide a higher quality product for the Beauty & Personal care industry. These automation opportunities arose in response to unskilled labor […]
At HBM, and across our operating companies, we are committed to supporting the communities where we live and work. Last week, HBM employees spent their time volunteering at the St. Louis Area Foodbank. The team packed over 750 boxes that will be delivered to over 500 local agencies – including seniors who need supplemental food […]
Recently, we had the opportunity to spend some time learning more from Elliot Adams, HBM’s new Infrastructure Engineer. In this newly created role, he will be responsible for the strategic and tactical direction of HBM’s IT Infrastructure and security environment. Can you tell us a little more about your professional background? I have over 15 […]
The Smart Business Dealmakers Conference featured an all-star lineup of entrepreneurs, investors, and advisers for a day of dynamic discussions and one-on-one networking. HBM’s SVP & CFO, Don Roberts, and Andy Fulford, VP of Corporate Development and Strategy helped kick-off the St. Louis Smart Business Dealmakers Conference on February 13th. At the CEO Dealmakers Roundtable, […]
Last month, Corporate Development Associates Brad Naert and Kevin Sheehan attended the Association for Corporate Growth’s (ACG) Capital Conference in Clayton, MO. The event brought middle-market dealmakers from across the country to the Mid-West for professional relationship building and deal-sourcing opportunities. Having recently acquired HarperLove, a Charlotte-based leading provider of specialty adhesives, performance additives and […]
Talent Development is a strategic priority for HBM. We offer internships, focused leadership development and host enterprise-wide Talent Summits where we bring our high-performance employees together to challenge them to “Elevate” their expectations for company results and for individual performance. In 2020, we will continue to invest in opportunities for our leaders to learn and […]
Whether you’re buying gifts for a family in need or volunteering at your favorite charity, giving back during the holiday season is always impactful. At HBM, we have the opportunity to partner each year with The United Way to support their 100 Neediest Cases campaign. This campaign has helped thousands of families and individuals celebrate […]
When was the last time someone told you that? Mothers all over the world have been telling their children the exact opposite. At our recent Talent Summit, keynote speaker Matt Havens encouraged attendees to do just that by taking themselves out of their own generational biases to learn from co-workers of all ages in the […]
At our recent Talent Summit, the CEOs of HBM’s portfolio companies participated in a panel to discuss their unique professional journeys. Many factors have shaped their paths to success, and the panel was an interactive way to learn more about each CEO’s background, leadership style and management approach. The panel was asked a wide variety […]
Recently, we had the opportunity to spend some time learning about Nathan Matt, HBM’s new Corporate Controller. In this role he is responsible for HBM’s accounting, treasury/investment and budgeting functions, as well as the monthly consolidation and financial reporting process. He will also provide support for due diligence efforts related to acquisitions. Can you tell […]
At HBM, our commitment to talent development is an important part of our culture and our business strategy. Across our organizations we aim to recruit, hire, retain and develop high level talent, and our goal is to continually provide opportunities for our team members to grow. We recently held our second Talent Summit at the […]
HBM is committed to recognizing and rewarding top talent, both at the hiring stage and along the entire career development journey. When people perform, there are opportunities to grow within our organization. We are pleased to announce two recent promotions at HBM. Justin Lammert has been promoted to Senior Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis. Justin […]
Information Technology at HBM provides strategic-level support to our portfolio companies so the management teams have more freedom to focus on growth initiatives within their businesses. Recently, we welcomed Doug Bolen as HBM’s new Senior Director of Information Technology. In this role, he will work across the enterprise to find synergies and provide support for […]
Last week, HBM brought together our enterprise-wide finance teams for three days of learning, networking, and fun. This year the team met in Nashville, TN and focused on the following objectives: Mississippi Lime’s New Acquisition Supply Chain Challenges Portfolio Company Market Outlook Financial Planning & Analysis Acquisition Valuation Techniques During the finance summit, attendees had […]
For the past year, Isaac Tipton has been a valued member of the Corporate Development team at HBM. In that time, he has led the valuation and analysis of more than a dozen acquisition targets, developed M&A roadmaps, and built new financial tools. He also has played a lead role on several deal opportunities and […]
The Harry B. Mathews Scholarship Program supports the college-ready children of our portfolio companies’ employees. This program and our ongoing investment in education has been a time-honored tradition for more than 20 years. On July 26th, we honored this year’s scholarship awardees with an annual luncheon, which was also attended by the students’ parents and […]
HBM’s commercial and finance teams came together in St. Louis for a Pricing Summit earlier this week. The Pricing Summit brought together our CEOs and our commercial and financial talent across the portfolio to accomplish several key objectives: Share best practices across our companies around common challenges and opportunities to optimize pricing for long-term success […]
At HBM, we believe that people, above all else, define our success and ability to grow. That’s why we put talent development at the center of everything we do. And so far, we think it’s working! We know it takes hard work to maintain a culture that empowers individuals at every level of the […]
Learn about HBM Holdings and you’ll quickly find that giving back is not just an option – it’s one of our core values. Across our portfolio, we’re committed to supporting and actively engaging with the communities in which we live and work. Our employees display this spirit of community every day, and in myriad ways. […]
For many, “tax” conjures up a looming date on the spring calendar, or maybe even a few lines from a Beatles song. At HBM, tax is a vitally important function – and it’s also an area where we have a very real ability to support and add value to our portfolio businesses. That’s why we’re […]
At HBM, our Associates tackle big and often ambiguous challenges. Even when the route is unclear, the best project outcomes happen when our Associates spend time on-site getting to know a business inside-out, when they collaborate across functions, and when they bring the right mix of creativity and rigor to problem-solving. That’s exactly what HBM […]
HBM and our portfolio of companies are hiring! If you or someone you know is in the market to join our growing portfolio and wants to be part of a great team of people, please apply, refer someone you know, or share with your professional network today. HBM Holdings Tax Manager (St. Louis, MO) […]
Michael Chill, HBM’s VP of Information Technology, led a discussion about the cloud’s current and future role in organizations — along with best practices to help IT executives leverage the cloud’s competitive advantage. As organizations navigate a shifting business landscape, technology plays an increasingly critical role — and that includes the cloud’s ongoing evolution. At […]
Over the summer, our own HBM IT pros from across the portfolio gathered to meet and – more importantly – crown the Best Burger Grillers. That was a nice test run, but we knew it was only a start. For this year’s HBM holiday party, we went back to the folks at Weber Grill and […]
Giving back to the community is important to us individually and as a company, particularly at the holidays, when giving and gratitude are in the air. We were honored again this year to participate in supporting one of the 100 Neediest Cases identified by United Way of Greater St. Louis. Led by the Human Resources […]
Thanks to the hard work that included many members of the HBM and Mississippi Lime Company (“MLC”) Human Resources and Technology groups, HBM is pleased to announce that we are live with the new ADP Vantage payroll and employee service tool. The ADP Vantage system allows for the management of core Human Resources data that […]
As a member company of the Regional Business Council (RBC) for United Way, HBM was proud to participate in the annual Women’s Leadership Giving (WLG) Annual Luncheon in St. Louis. Over 200 women attended the event, including representatives from HBM, Mississippi Lime Company and Aerofil Technology, and together, they enjoyed a delicious spread and inspiring company. […]
Finishing a strenuous cycling event requires a couple key factors: hard work, dedication and a belief that reaching the finish line is possible. HBM Holdings believes those same factors apply in working to find a cure for cancer, which is why we participate in the annual Pedal the Cause event in St. Louis, Missouri with […]
We sat down with Alex Aubel, HBM’s former Corporate Controller, now a CFO with Schafer Industries, to learn more about how his role with HBM prepared him for the future, the challenges his new position presents and why he’s so excited about the opportunities ahead. How did your former role with HBM prepare you […]
HBM Holdings recently took their office to the streets of Downtown St. Louis in the 2018 BizDash 5K hosted by World Wide Technology. The event, which took place on Thursday, September 27, is billed as the St. Louis’ “biggest office party” and the primary item on the meeting agenda… Beating the competitors to the finish […]
We sat down with Isaac Tipton, a new Associate, Corporate Development with HBM to learn more about his background, what drives him in his new role and what he believes the future will hold for the manufacturing industry. Please tell us a little about your professional background. IT: After studying mechanical engineering at Purdue […]
We are pleased to announce that Justin Lammert recently joined HBM as a Finance Manager, reporting to Don Roberts. We had a chance recently to sit down with Justin and learn more about what brought him to HBM, what charges him up about the platform and some of the big accounting changes on the horizon […]
We sat down with Brad Naert to discuss the project he worked on this summer as a Summer Associate and his overall experience as an HBM employee. Read on to discover the most important skill he gained from our program — and what he enjoyed most about HBM’s culture. Can you summarize your summer project? […]
At HBM, we believe that our strategy of holding portfolio companies for the long-term and our commitment to being true operating partners with our businesses set us apart. We had a chance to put that approach to work at the firm’s first IT Summit this summer in St. Louis. Led by the firm’s Vice President […]
We sat down with Kevin Sheehan to discuss the project he worked on this summer as a Summer Associate and his overall experience as a HBM employee. Read on to discover the most important skill he gained from our program — and why his role at HBM was so rewarding. Can you summarize your summer […]
We sat down with Michael Hull to discuss the project he worked on this summer as a Summer Associate and his overall experience as an HBM employee. Read on to discover the scope of his project and why his experience at HBM exceeded his expectations. Can you summarize your summer project? What were your […]
Aerofil Technology, Inc., a contract manufacturer that provides aerosol formulation and packaging capabilities, has recently named Cheryl Wagner as its new Human Resources Director. Learn what qualities she seeks in Aerofil candidates and why she is excited to be a member of the HBM portfolio company family. Please tell us a little about your […]
During on-campus visits, we help students understand the value of our patient capital approach that supports our portfolio companies’ long-term business goals — as well as our overarching strategic priority to developing talent within HBM and its enterprise. As we talk with students and learn what makes them stand out, we’ve found there are specific […]
Long-term vision designed to achieve true potential: That describes HBM’s strategy for capital deployment, but it also summarizes the philosophy behind our ongoing investment in education. One example is HBM’s scholarship program, which supports the college-ready children of our portfolio companies’ employees. On June 29th, we honored this year’s scholarship awardees with an annual luncheon, […]
We are pleased to announce that Dan Kelly joined HBM in June as IT Project Manager, reporting to Mike Chill. Discover why he chose to be part of our team, how he views IT as a competitive edge — and the three best practices he relies on for successful technology integration and adoption. Please […]
At HBM, talent development represents a vital part of our culture — and that includes our desire to foster the next generation of business leaders. To that end, we participated in an important event on Sunday, June 10th — the CEONext National Trade Show — held by the Midland Institute for Entrepreneurship, a nonprofit that […]
College Bound is a St. Louis based non-profit with an inspiring mission: Empower promising students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds to achieve bachelor’s degrees and fulfilling careers. On June 9th, the organization celebrated those students — and received an outpouring of contributions — at its annual Cap & Gown Ball. The event, which is supported by […]
Andrew Fulford, HBM’s vice president of corporate development, was recently interviewed for Middle Market Growth Conversations, a podcast about trends affecting midsize companies and the influencers behind their success. Discover some highlights from that discussion — including which manufacturing subsectors represent investment opportunities, how HBM helps its portfolio companies close the skills gap, and why […]
MBA students have plenty of options for how to spend the summer — so why would they choose to be at HBM? We explored that with HBM’s current Summer Associates, who shared the reasons behind their decision. Each year, HBM recruits talented students from select MBA programs for a fast-paced, 10-week program that begins […]
Aerofil Technology, Inc., a contract manufacturer that provides aerosol formulation and packaging capabilities, has recently named Ed Freesmeier VP of Sales and Marketing. Learn what characteristics Ed believes sets Aerofil apart and why he is excited to be a member of the HBM portfolio company family. Please walk us through your professional background. What […]
At HBM, our definition of success extends far beyond financial metrics for revenue and profitability. A key part of our mission includes serving as industry leaders for safety performance in each of our businesses. To that end, it’s essential to help our portfolio companies learn from each other, as they discover what works and […]
As part of HBM’s commitment to add value to our portfolio companies, we continually seek ways to invest in leadership development. Last year, we created a two-day training program called Leadership in Action that helped hone the skills of leaders from across our family of companies. This year, we built on that success by hosting […]
We recently hosted leaders from across our portfolio companies for our inaugural Talent Summit in St. Louis on May 23rd. For an action-packed one day event, participants disconnected from the world to network with other leaders across the HBM portfolio and discover tools to become even more effective leaders. Activities ranged from CEO panels to […]
Mike Chill, HBM’s VP of Information Technology, recently shared some insights with the St. Louis Business Journal. Discover highlights from that discussion — including how HBM uses technology as a recruiting tool. When using technology effectively, privately-held companies have an advantage. HBM’s tech initiatives align with the firm’s business objectives, which are set annually. […]
Aerofil Technology, Inc., a contract manufacturer that provides aerosol formulation and packaging capabilities, has recently appointed Daniel Wright as Chief Executive Officer. Learn why Daniel is excited about the future prospects for Aerofil. Discuss your career journey and how HBM’s focus on talent development aided you in your recent career move. DW: I spent […]
Increasingly, firms recognize that the best investment for revenue growth is human capital. That’s true at HBM Holdings, where we view talent as a primary differentiator. Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer Amy Fields shared her perspective on that topic recently at Intergrowth 2018 — discover her insights for effectively recruiting, developing, and retaining […]
Michael Chill, HBM’s VP of Information Technology, led a discussion on the evolving role of IT professionals in today’s disruptive business environment at the St. Louis CIO Inner Circle dinner. Several times a year, the St. Louis CIO Inner Circle hosts dinners where they invite St. Louis technology leaders to participate in discussions on various […]
Mike DeCola, HBM’s CEO and President, receives the Order of the Bear Award for outstanding contributions to the Olin Veterans Association. We are passionate about hiring veterans and have aligned ourselves with Olin Veterans Association (OVA). The OVA was established to assist veteran students transition successfully into the business world. The program offers veterans an […]
Two years ago, HBM Holdings, Tru-Flex and Mississippi Lime embarked on a healthy lifestyle journey to encourage employees to participate in healthy activities. Although the theme and core objectives of the “Wellness Works” program are consistent across companies, Shelly Cattoor, Senior Manager Total Rewards, partners with the human resources teams at each of HBM’s portfolio […]
HBM welcomes Joseph B. Cromwell (aka, “JB”) as an Associate and a member of the firm’s Accelerated Development Program. JB will work with Andrew Fulford, VP of Corporate Development, and the Associates team on both internal consulting projects and strategic projects focused on adding value to HBM’s portfolio companies. Please introduce yourself and walk us […]
We sat down with Pat Hardin, Business Manager Standard Calcium Products at Mississippi Lime Company (“MLC”), to discuss how HBM’s Accelerated Development program prepared him for his new role at MLC. Please introduce yourself and walk us through your current role at MLC. PH: My career path is somewhat atypical of a traditional HBM Associate. […]
For more than a decade, one of HBM’s portfolio companies — Aerofil Technology — has used a process-improvement method called Lean Manufacturing. In this Q&A, Joe Sonderman, Senior Vice President of Operations at Aerofil Technology Inc., explains how Lean Manufacturing has helped the company and its customers, and also shares critical steps for effective adoption. […]
Once a year, HR Leaders from across our enterprise convene for an annual summit to collaborate and develop a sense of community. This year, the team convened in Austin, Texas. When HBM invests in a company, we provide more than capital. We look to partner with our portfolio companies for the long-term, providing support and […]
Mike DeCola, HBM’s CEO and President, moderated a panel discussion at the 3rd annual Olin Family Business Symposium on the role of independent directors in family businesses. In February, Washington University in St. Louis hosted their third annual Family Business Symposium. The purpose of the symposium was to bring together students, faculty, and family business […]
Ryan Supple, HBM’s Director of Deal Origination, along with three investment professionals, discuss investing in private markets at a recent alumni event hosted by the Chicago Booth Alumni Club of New York City. The heightened competition for investments has resulted in investment firms pursuing outside-the-box methods for both sourcing opportunities and deal structuring. Investors across […]
At HBM, there is a direct alignment of technology initiatives to our portfolio businesses strategic objectives. We view technology as an integral component, creating operational efficiencies through the implementation of common applications that streamline our business processes with the ultimate purpose of benefiting our customers, our portfolio companies and HBM. As we continue on our […]
In December 2017, Mississippi Lime, one of HBM’s portfolio companies, welcomed Jason Huck as the new Director of Information Technology. Jason will report to Michael Chill, HBM’s VP of Information Technology. About Mississippi Lime: For over a century, Mississippi Lime Company (MLC) has been providing the nation with high-calcium lime products, utilizing one of the highest […]
Michael Chill, HBM’s VP of Information Technology, along with two other IT leaders from St. Louis, discuss the mobile and connected workforce of the future. Michael Chill recently participated in the Fourth Annual St. Louis CIO/CISO/Chief Data Officer Summit. Mike was joined on the panel by Mike Gibbons, CISO at Edward Jones. The discussion focused […]
A Q&A with Alex Aubel, HBM’s Corporate Controller and integration manager for Schafer Industries, who sat down with us to discuss his role at HBM and his responsibilities as the integration lead for Schafer Industries. CC: Please introduce yourself and your role at HBM. AA: I joined HBM in 2016 as the Corporate Controller and […]
HBM is once again proud to support a St. Louis family identified by the United Way of Greater St. Louis as one of the 100 Neediest Cases. A tradition since the early 1900s, the program identifies local families enduring extreme hardship, connecting them with resources and helping hands during the holiday season. This year we […]
Aerofil Technology, Inc., a leading contract manufacturer that fills aerosol and liquid containers for industry-leading brands, was acquired by HBM Holdings on September 29, 2017. Although the acquisition was recent, Aerofil has quickly benefitted from the financial and talent-based support HBM provides to its portfolio companies. When HBM acquires a company, we look to hold […]
Earlier this month, Delavau, one of HBM’s portfolio companies, welcomed Gregory Sherman as Vice President of Operations. Gregory will be a member of Delavau’s leadership team, reporting to John Burrows, CEO. About Delavau: For over 150 years, Delavau has been relied upon as a premier supplier of food, pharmaceutical, and nutritional technologies to major nutraceutical, […]
Michael Chill, HBM’s VP of Information Technology, will be posting a blog on a periodic basis to highlight the enterprise-wide initiatives the firm is currently undertaking. The Changing Role of Technology A recent McKinsey & Company article, IT’s Future Value Proposition, discussed the future role of IT, and its ability to play a greater role […]
Earlier this fall, HBM welcomed Shelly Cattoor as a Senior Manager, Total Rewards. Shelly will work with Amy Fields, Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer and the human resources team on aligning HBM’s compensation and employee benefits programs across the organization. CC: Please share your career highlights and why you chose to pursue a […]
A large component of our corporate culture is philanthropy, more specifically supporting our local community. We are fortunate to have employees who share our philanthropic beliefs. This year, we are proud to have supported several non-profit organizations including the United Way of Greater St. Louis, World Pediatric Project, College Bound and Pedal the Cause. These […]
At HBM, we believe that the holidays provide an opportunity for us to give back to the communities in which we operate. The United Way of Greater St. Louis is an organization that we are proud to support. For the past two years, Mississippi Lime, HBM and its employees have raised nearly $100,000 each year […]
“Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other.” – Tom Peters, American author on business management practices HBM built its culture on a foundation of continuous learning. To support the goal of lifelong learning, the company has created several programs to develop talent and leadership both within HBM Holdings and in the portfolio companies. This […]
We sat down with Ryan Supple, Director of Deal Origination for HBM, to reflect on the company’s business development efforts and the recent acquisition of Schafer Industries and Aerofil Technology CC: The current middle market deal landscape is extremely competitive. How does HBM differentiate itself? RS: At a high level, our deal activity experienced a […]
Senior female HR leaders within the financial services sector share their insight and best tactics for recruiting and retaining talent at their firms and portfolio companies Amy Fields, Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer for HBM, participated in a panel discussion at the 5th Annual Kayo Women’s Conference held in Washington, DC, to discuss […]
HBM’s business development hard work has paid off in the third quarter of 2017. The second acquisition in just 60 days, the Aerofil Technologies acquisition is a testament to our desire to aggressively build our portfolio and deploy capital in acquiring specialty manufacturers in sectors such as transportation, industrial equipment, energy, chemicals, and minerals. Bob […]
Mississippi Lime and HBM Holdings employees have been longtime supporters of the annual Pedal the Cause charity event, whose mission is to provide funding for cancer research at Siteman Cancer Center and Siteman Kids at St. Louis Children’s Hospital. This year, over 3,000 riders raised $2.8 million during the September 23rd and 24th cycling event. Our […]
Our investment philosophy is differentiated from the typical private equity model in that we invest for the long-term. We partner with our portfolio companies, providing them with the resources to execute on their strategic plans. The Tru-Flex December 2015 acquisition of Sacoma International, a leading designer and manufacturer of metal stamped and assembled parts, tubes, […]
We are pleased to announce that Shelly Cattoor joined HBM on September 5th as Senior Manager, Total Rewards reporting to Amy Fields, Vice President, and Chief Human Resources Officer. Shelly will be an enterprise-wide resource responsible for carrying out the strategic and tactical efforts related to compensation, benefits and HR systems within HBM and across […]
We discussed Taylor Perry’s experience at HBM this summer, touching on his project work, HBM’s culture and life as a St. Louis resident CC: Can you share with us the project you worked on this summer and how it impacted HBM and/or the portfolio company? TP: This summer, I was assigned a technical project for […]
On August 1, 2017, HBM Holdings completed the platform acquisition of Schafer Industries, a leading producer of high-precision, custom-engineered gears and machined parts as well as assembled axles, transaxles, transmissions, brake assemblies and other components for a wide variety of industries. Founded in 1934 – right in the middle of the Great Depression – Schafer […]
HBM welcomes Charles Mullenger as an Associate and a member of the firm’s Accelerated Development Program. Charles will work with Daniel Wright, VP of Corporate Development, and the Associates team on internal consulting projects and strategic projects focused on adding value to HBM’s portfolio companies. CC: Can you share your educational background and work experience? […]
We sat down with Sarah Salky to discuss the project she worked on this summer as a Summer Associate and her overall experience as a HBM employee. CC: Can you share with us the project you worked on this summer and what your general role and responsibilities were? SS: This summer I was lucky enough […]
Mike DeCola is the 2018 PGA Championship General Chairman and has played a central role in the planning of this historic event. He was recently interviewed by the St. Louis Business Journal. In 2018, St. Louis will host the 100th PGA Championship at Bellerive Country Club. It is an event city leaders and the local […]
Michael Chill, HBM’s VP of Information Technology, will be posting a blog on a periodic basis to highlight the enterprise-wide initiatives the firm is currently undertaking. A key component of our philosophy regarding technology is how key solutions in one business can migrate, adapt and become a solution for another. We encourage strategies and solutions […]
We have been so pleased with the attention we have received from our successful acquisition of Schafer Industries, a leading producer of high-precision, custom-engineered gears and machined parts as well as assembled axles, transaxles, transmissions, brake assemblies and other components for a wide variety of industries. As with any decision of this magnitude, the transaction […]
We sat down with Latif Alam to discuss the project he worked on this summer as a Summer Associate, his overall experience as a HBM employee and a St. Louis resident. CC: Can you share with us the project you worked on this summer and how it impacted HBM and/or the portfolio company? LA: This […]
Fall is one of our most favorite times of year when we have the opportunity to meet future HBM team members. This August, we kick-off our on-campus visits at Indiana University Kelley School of Business. There, we’ll have the opportunity to speak with first and second year MBA students during a networking night and roundtable […]
HBM takes great pride in our city of St. Louis and we would love to share with you our Top Five reasons why we are proud to call this city our home! Some of us are natives of Missouri and others are transplants Regardless, we all are proud to call St. Louis our home for […]
This past spring, we were proud to support the World Pediatric Project St. Louis’ third annual Rock ‘n’ Heal event that was held in the Union Station Hotel in our hometown of St. Louis. With over 900 people in attendance, the event raised an impressive $220,000 to further the non-profit’s mission. World Pediatric Project’s mission […]
In the summer issue of Middle Market Growth magazine, HBM Holdings and Tru-Flex discuss how HBM’s patient capital approach to investing has helped Tru-Flex execute on their long-term business strategy. We are pleased to share The Patient Investor article which is featured in the summer edition of Middle Market Growth magazine. The piece outlines how […]
HBM welcomes Nik Ljoljic as an Associate and a member of the firm’s Accelerated Development Program. Nik will work with Daniel Wright, VP of Corporate Development, and the Associates team on internal consulting projects and strategic projects focused on adding value to HBM’s portfolio companies. CC: Can you share your educational background and work experience? […]
For the past few years, HBM has proudly supported College Bound, a non-profit whose mission is to empower promising students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds in the greater St. Louis area to achieve bachelor’s degrees and fulfilling careers. Each June, College Bound holds its annual celebration, the Cap & Gown Ball, at Union Station in St. […]
“Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success.” – Henry Ford This month, the team at one of our portfolio companies, Delavau, rallied together to organize a food drive for the St. Vincent De Paul Society in Pennsylvania. The St. Vincent De Paul Society is one of the oldest and […]
HBM was recently interviewed by Middle Market Growth magazine in a special webinar entitled “Manufacturing Through a Private Equity Lense” which featured HBM’s CEO Mike DeCola, as well as the CEO of HBM’s portfolio company Tru-Flex, Gregg Notestine. The discussions centered around Tru-Flex’s focus in the automotive aftermarket and how HBM’s long-term capital approach to […]
Blake Dell, one of HBM’s first Associates, has been recognized as one of St. Louis’ brightest young minds in the Business Journal’s ‘40 Under 40.’ Blake shares highlights from his career and how he has kept true to his long-term aspirations. Even at a young age, Blake knew one day he wanted to run a […]
Mike DeCola, HBM’s CEO, along with two other leaders from St. Louis-based family owned investment companies discuss the unique nature of competing for investment opportunities in the middle market. Mike DeCola recently participated in the Second Annual Olin Family Business Symposium. Mike was joined on the panel by Kyle Chapman of Forsyth Capital and Michael […]
Seasoned business development professionals from St. Louis based investment management firms shared their expertise on deal sourcing and the current state of the deal origination space. Ryan Supple, Director of Deal Origination for HBM, participated on a panel discussion at Washington University Olin Business School to discuss the ins and outs of deal sourcing. The […]
We spent some time with HBM’s Summer Associates to get to know them a little better and hear what was the determining factor for them choosing to come to St. Louis Each year, HBM recruits talented students from select MBA programs to join us as Summer Associates this May. The program is unique, as Summer […]
HBM’s Investment in the People of its Portfolio Companies: Leadership in Action Talent development throughout our portfolio companies is a strategic priority for us. We don’t believe in simply motivating those in leadership roles; we help our portfolio companies directly by crafting and offering programs and strategies to create fully functioning, high performing teams that […]
We are pleased to share our latest whitepaper, Our Long-Term Capital Approach. In it, we have real-world examples of capital being deployed to make aggressive investments to capture the true potential of our businesses. Our operating model is fundamentally differentiated from the traditional private equity approach. We believe it is what helps us compete most […]
We recently interviewed Gregg Notestine, President and CEO of Tru-Flex, to understand their long-term vision and how HBM’s patient capital strategy has been key to helping the company reach their goals. Founded in 1962, Tru-Flex began in the garage of an Indiana resident, manufacturing small diameter metal hose for gas cans. Over the next forty […]
HBM recently welcomed Michael Chill, VP of Information Technology. A newly established enterprise-wide position, Michael’s role supports the management teams of HBM’s portfolio companies and plays a key role in the due diligence process. HBM is unique to have an IT Leadership role at the holding company level. What were the factors that lead to […]
The St. Louis Business Journal named HBM Holdings No. 37 of the top 150 revenue generating companies in St. Louis in their 2017 report. Combined revenue rose from $109.3 billion in 2015 to $114.99 billion in 2016 – a 5.21% increase. HBM’s 2016 revenue was $550 million, driven by growth in several of their portfolio […]
Connecting with our community and providing assistance where needed, is the foundation for who we are individually and as a company. Mississippi Lime employees are passionate about fighting cancer. This past year, they participated in the “Ride To Survive” fundraiser in St. Genevieve and “Pedal The Cause” in St. Louis. Each charitable organization raises funds […]
We sat down with John Burrows to hear his views on how HBM’s long-term, patient capital strategy has impacted the strategy and vision of Delavau. About Delavau: For over 150 years, Delavau has been relied upon as a premier supplier of food, pharmaceutical, and nutritional technologies to major nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, and food brands. Please introduce […]
“The growth and development of people is the highest calling of leadership.” ~ Harvey S. Firestone We value our Associate Development program and use it as a platform to build our future pipeline of leaders. We believe leadership is the art of helping people achieve things they didn’t think was possible, and in the process, […]
HBM recently welcomed Daniel Wright as a VP of Corporate Development. In his role, Daniel seeks to utilize his experience running a global business to add value to HBM and its portfolio companies, as well as further develop HBM’s Associates Program to position them for a successful career. What were the critical factors underpinning your […]
The start of a new year always brings with it fresh perspective and clarity of purpose. However, the exercise of looking forward cannot be completed effectively without taking stock of the past year’s wins and losses. Overall, our experience in deal activity in 2016 has been somewhat contrary to broad middle-market sluggishness: Our year-over-year deal […]
There were various schools of thought on each of the topics discussed, but one thing that all panel participants agreed upon is that private equity competition continues to expand and touches on all factors relevant in the sector. Late last year, Ryan Supple, Manager of Deal Origination for HBM, participated on a panel discussion at […]
Furniture building is not a core competency of ours, but nevertheless, we were proud of our handiwork to benefit a United Way family here in St. Louis this holiday season. “Maybe Christmas doesn’t come from a store, maybe Christmas perhaps means a little bit more” – Grinch. This holiday season, we decided to adopt a family […]
Meet Adam Silver, a Corporate Development associate at HBM. Adam joined HBM as a Summer Intern while attending the University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business. Learn why Adam chose to accept a full-time position at HBM after graduation. Embarking on a career in can be both exciting and terrifying. It helps to be able […]
Mike DeCola – and by extension HBM Holdings – was named a finalist and winner of the Central Midwest Region at this year’s EY Entrepreneur of the Year Awards Mike DeCola, CEO, and Don Roberts, SVP Corporate Development, both attended the national EY award ceremony in California late November. Both Mike and Don reported that […]
Meet Dan Soucy, a current Associate at HBM. Dan joined HBM as a Summer Associate while attending Washington University in St. Louis. Read on to learn why Dan chose to accept a full-time position at HBM after graduation. No matter what your chosen career path, the process of graduating university and accepting an offer from […]
HBM Holdings and its employees proudly support the United Way The United Way of Greater St. Louis holds a special place in our hearts for many reasons. The following story that the United Way shares on its website exemplifies the reason why 100% of our company employees support this charitable organization: A young child named […]
On November 10th, we welcomed our local business colleagues and friends to our new corporate headquarters in the Clayton section of St. Louis for an evening of good conversation, casual music and delicious food. Many local firms were in attendance including JP Morgan, Wells Fargo, E&Y, Fifth Third Bank, RubinBrown LLP, PriceWaterhouseCoopers, Moneta Group and […]
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