Brent Willson
Director/Board Member at Alin Machining Co., Inc.
Profile
Mr. Willson joined Center Rock Capital Partners in 2019.
He brings over 10 years of private equity, investment banking and operations experience.
Prior to joining Center Rock, Mr. Willson was a Principal with The Sterling Group from 2014 to 2018, and an Associate with Madison Dearborn Partners from 2010 to 2012.
Before Madison Dearborn, Mr. Willson was an M&A Analyst with Deutsche Bank.
Mr. Willson has a B.S.
in Engineering from Northwestern University and an MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business.
Mr. Willson currently serves on the Board of Directors of The Merit Distribution Group, Eastern Wholesale Fence, Power Plant Services, and FLANDERS.
Brent Willson active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Juniper Capital Advisors LP
 Juniper Capital Advisors LP Investment ManagersFinance Juniper Capital Advisors LP (Juniper Capital Advisors) is a private equity firm founded by Richard Gordon and Edward Geiser in 2003. The firm is headquartered in the United States. | Private Equity Investor | 2017-12-31 |
Center Rock Capital Partners LP
 Center Rock Capital Partners LP Investment ManagersFinance Center Rock Capital Partners LP (Center Rock Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2017 by Ian M. Kirson. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. | Private Equity Investor | 2018-12-31 |
Alin Machining Co., Inc.
 Alin Machining Co., Inc. Electronics DistributorsDistribution Services Alin Machining Co., Inc. supplies parts and provides repair services to the power generation industry. The firm offers service to the utilities, gas and oil, petrochemical, pulp and paper industries. The company was founded by Manny Gandhi in 1998 and is headquartered in Melrose Park, IL. | Director/Board Member | 2021-05-31 |
Flanders Electric, Inc.
 Flanders Electric, Inc. Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Flanders Electric Inc. designs and manufactures electric motors. It offers generators, controls, drives, repair and tooling services, and automation systems. The company was founded in 1947 and is headquartered in Evansville, IN. | Director/Board Member | 2021-02-28 |
Eastern Wholesale Fence Co., Inc.
 Eastern Wholesale Fence Co., Inc. Building ProductsProducer Manufacturing Eastern Wholesale Fence Co., Inc. engages in the manufacture and distribution of residential and commercial fence products. Its products include Illusions Vinyl fencing, Eastern White Cedar brand wood fencing, Eastern Ornamental fence, steel ornamental fence products, Chain Link fencing, Illusions Vinyl railing system, and EverStrong profiles. The company was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Medford, NY. | Director/Board Member | 2020-09-30 |
The Merit Distribution Group LLC
 The Merit Distribution Group LLC Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services The Merit Distribution Group LLC distributes paint sundries, flooring products, and related installation supplies. It also offers warehousing and inventory management services. The company was founded in 1953 and is headquartered in Spartanburg, SC. | Director/Board Member | 2019-03-31 |
Former positions of Brent Willson
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Construction Supply Investments LLC
 Construction Supply Investments LLC Home Improvement ChainsRetail Trade Construction Supply Investments LLC provides construction services. The company was incorporated in 2016 and is headquartered in Houston, TX. | Director/Board Member | 2018-11-30 |
Ziff Brothers Investments LLC
 Ziff Brothers Investments LLC Investment ManagersFinance Founded in 1992, Ziff Brothers Investments LLC is a hedge fund manager located in New York City. The firm is the primary investment vehicle of the Ziff family, founders of Ziff-Davis Publishing. | Private Equity Analyst | 2013-08-31 |
Madison Dearborn Partners LLC
 Madison Dearborn Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Madison Dearborn Partners LLC (Madison Dearborn Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 1992 by John A. Canning Jr., Paul J. Finnegan, Samuel M. Mencoff, Robin P. Selati, James N. Perry Jr. and Timothy P. Sullivan. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. | Private Equity Analyst | 2012-06-30 |
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Training of Brent Willson
| Northwestern University | Undergraduate Degree |
| Stanford Graduate School of Business | Masters Business Admin |
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| Private companies | 12 |
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Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc.
 Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc. (DBSI) is a SEC-registered broker/dealer headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1971 and is a wholly-owned investment banking and brokerage arm of DB U.S. Financial Markets Holding Corp., ultimately held by Deutsche Bank AG (NYSE: DB, FRA: DBK) in Germany. DBSI provides securities brokerage and investment advisory services to domestic and international private clients and institutions. They are also a primary dealer in US government securities as designated by the Federal Reserve. | Finance |
Deutsche Bank National Trust Co.
 Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. Regional BanksFinance Part of Deutsche Bank AG, Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. provides trust services. The company is based in Los Angeles, CA. | Finance |
The Sterling Group LP
 The Sterling Group LP Investment ManagersFinance The Sterling Group LP (The Sterling Group) is a private equity firm founded in 1982 by Frank J. Hevrdejs. The firm is headquartered in Houston, Texas. | Finance |
Ziff Brothers Investments LLC
Ziff Brothers Investments LLC Investment ManagersFinance Founded in 1992, Ziff Brothers Investments LLC is a hedge fund manager located in New York City. The firm is the primary investment vehicle of the Ziff family, founders of Ziff-Davis Publishing. | Finance |
Madison Dearborn Partners LLC
Madison Dearborn Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Madison Dearborn Partners LLC (Madison Dearborn Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 1992 by John A. Canning Jr., Paul J. Finnegan, Samuel M. Mencoff, Robin P. Selati, James N. Perry Jr. and Timothy P. Sullivan. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. | Finance |
Eastern Wholesale Fence Co., Inc.
Eastern Wholesale Fence Co., Inc. Building ProductsProducer Manufacturing Eastern Wholesale Fence Co., Inc. engages in the manufacture and distribution of residential and commercial fence products. Its products include Illusions Vinyl fencing, Eastern White Cedar brand wood fencing, Eastern Ornamental fence, steel ornamental fence products, Chain Link fencing, Illusions Vinyl railing system, and EverStrong profiles. The company was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Medford, NY. | Producer Manufacturing |
Alin Machining Co., Inc.
Alin Machining Co., Inc. Electronics DistributorsDistribution Services Alin Machining Co., Inc. supplies parts and provides repair services to the power generation industry. The firm offers service to the utilities, gas and oil, petrochemical, pulp and paper industries. The company was founded by Manny Gandhi in 1998 and is headquartered in Melrose Park, IL. | Distribution Services |
Flanders Electric, Inc.
Flanders Electric, Inc. Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Flanders Electric Inc. designs and manufactures electric motors. It offers generators, controls, drives, repair and tooling services, and automation systems. The company was founded in 1947 and is headquartered in Evansville, IN. | Producer Manufacturing |
Juniper Capital Advisors LP
Juniper Capital Advisors LP Investment ManagersFinance Juniper Capital Advisors LP (Juniper Capital Advisors) is a private equity firm founded by Richard Gordon and Edward Geiser in 2003. The firm is headquartered in the United States. | Finance |
The Merit Distribution Group LLC
The Merit Distribution Group LLC Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services The Merit Distribution Group LLC distributes paint sundries, flooring products, and related installation supplies. It also offers warehousing and inventory management services. The company was founded in 1953 and is headquartered in Spartanburg, SC. | Distribution Services |
Construction Supply Investments LLC
Construction Supply Investments LLC Home Improvement ChainsRetail Trade Construction Supply Investments LLC provides construction services. The company was incorporated in 2016 and is headquartered in Houston, TX. | Retail Trade |
Center Rock Capital Partners LP
Center Rock Capital Partners LP Investment ManagersFinance Center Rock Capital Partners LP (Center Rock Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2017 by Ian M. Kirson. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. | Finance |
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