John Mickelson
Founder at Midwest Growth Advisors LLC
Profile
Prior to becoming a founding partner of Midwest Growth Partners, John was a Managing Director at The PrivateBank (now CIBC) where he was responsible for identifying and structuring loans for middle-market companies.
Before PVTB, John worked as an investment banker for First National Bank of Omaha, where he provided M&A advisory services to middle-market companies and at Goldman Sachs in their asset management division.
John has been recognized by The M&A Advisor as one of the top 40 M&A professionals under 40.
Starting at 14, John has also owned and operated three small companies.
EDUCATION
John received his BBA, MBA, and JD all from the University of Iowa, where he was an Academic All Big 10 selection and letter-winner on the football team.
John Mickelson active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Agcertain Industries, Inc.
 Agcertain Industries, Inc. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Agcertain Industries, Inc. develops food, agricultural and bio-based products The company was founded by Daniel J. Oh in 2018 and is headquartered in Ames, IA. | Director/Board Member | - |
Midwest Growth Advisors LLC
 Midwest Growth Advisors LLC Investment ManagersFinance Midwest Growth Advisors LLC (Midwest Growth Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2013 by John Mickelson, Mike Taylor and Joe Greving. The firm is headquartered in West Des Moines, Iowa. | Founder | 2013-12-31 |
Ullman Oil Co. LLC
 Ullman Oil Co. LLC Oil Refining/MarketingEnergy Minerals Ullman Oil Co. LLC distributes heating oil and commercial petroleum fuel. It offers lubricants, diesel exhaust fluid and fuels. The company also offers its services to industries. The company was founded in 1966 and is headquartered in Chagrin Falls, OH. | Director/Board Member | 2022-05-01 |
Maytag Dairy Farms, Inc.
 Maytag Dairy Farms, Inc. Food DistributorsDistribution Services Maytag Dairy Farms, Inc. provides dairy products. The company was founded by Frederick Louis Maytag II in 1941 and is headquartered in Newton, IA. | Chairman | 2019-01-31 |
Small Business Investor Alliance
 Small Business Investor Alliance Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Small Business Investor Alliance is an association of senior investment professionals focused on the lower middle market. The non-profit company is based in Washington and was founded by Jonathan F. Wilson. The American company's public policy goals are focused on maintaining access to growth capital for small businesses to support economic growth and job creation. The company recommends policies to unleash more capital for job creation and economic growth, including encouraging investment in rural business investment companies and venture and growth capital. | Director/Board Member | 2020-08-31 |
Former positions of John Mickelson
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Inland Coatings Holdings LLC
 Inland Coatings Holdings LLC Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Inland Coatings Holdings LLC manufactures and distributes roof specialty coatings and affordable solutions. Its products include RC 2000 Rubber Roof coating, RC-2200 seam compound, DF-1000 Rubber Deck filler and CR-2100 Skylight coating. The firm specializes in the development and production of liquid-applied roofing systems for commercial and industrial buildings. The company was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Adel, IA. | Director/Board Member | 2018-12-30 |
Market Fresh Produce LLC
 Market Fresh Produce LLC Agricultural Commodities/MillingProcess Industries Market Fresh Produce LLC produces and supplies vegetables and fruits. The firm offer avocados, kiwis, onions, peppers, potatoes, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, and sprouts. The company was founded by Anthony Totta in February 1998 and is headquartered in Nixa, NC. | Director/Board Member | 2017-09-29 |
CIBC Bank USA (Investment Management)
 CIBC Bank USA (Investment Management) Investment ManagersFinance CIBC Bank USA (Investment Management) (CIBC US) is the investment management division of CIBC Bank USA, a commercial bank headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The firm was founded in 1991 and is a subsidiary of CIBC Bancorp USA, Inc., which is owned by Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSE: CM) in Canada. CIBC US provides tailored commercial, wealth management, personal, and small business financial solutions as well as cross-border banking services to clients with North American operations. | Director/Board Member | 2014-01-30 |
The Privatebank Mortgage Co. LLC
 The Privatebank Mortgage Co. LLC Investment ManagersFinance The Privatebank Mortgage Co. LLC provides investment advice. The company is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Private Equity Investor | 2013-12-31 |
Training of John Mickelson
| University of Iowa | Graduate Degree |
| Henry B. Tippie College of Business | Masters Business Admin |
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| Private companies | 9 |
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CIBC Bank USA (Investment Management)
CIBC Bank USA (Investment Management) Investment ManagersFinance CIBC Bank USA (Investment Management) (CIBC US) is the investment management division of CIBC Bank USA, a commercial bank headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The firm was founded in 1991 and is a subsidiary of CIBC Bancorp USA, Inc., which is owned by Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSE: CM) in Canada. CIBC US provides tailored commercial, wealth management, personal, and small business financial solutions as well as cross-border banking services to clients with North American operations. | Finance |
Small Business Investor Alliance
Small Business Investor Alliance Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Small Business Investor Alliance is an association of senior investment professionals focused on the lower middle market. The non-profit company is based in Washington and was founded by Jonathan F. Wilson. The American company's public policy goals are focused on maintaining access to growth capital for small businesses to support economic growth and job creation. The company recommends policies to unleash more capital for job creation and economic growth, including encouraging investment in rural business investment companies and venture and growth capital. | Commercial Services |
Maytag Dairy Farms, Inc.
Maytag Dairy Farms, Inc. Food DistributorsDistribution Services Maytag Dairy Farms, Inc. provides dairy products. The company was founded by Frederick Louis Maytag II in 1941 and is headquartered in Newton, IA. | Distribution Services |
Market Fresh Produce LLC
Market Fresh Produce LLC Agricultural Commodities/MillingProcess Industries Market Fresh Produce LLC produces and supplies vegetables and fruits. The firm offer avocados, kiwis, onions, peppers, potatoes, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, and sprouts. The company was founded by Anthony Totta in February 1998 and is headquartered in Nixa, NC. | Process Industries |
Inland Coatings Holdings LLC
Inland Coatings Holdings LLC Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Inland Coatings Holdings LLC manufactures and distributes roof specialty coatings and affordable solutions. Its products include RC 2000 Rubber Roof coating, RC-2200 seam compound, DF-1000 Rubber Deck filler and CR-2100 Skylight coating. The firm specializes in the development and production of liquid-applied roofing systems for commercial and industrial buildings. The company was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Adel, IA. | Industrial Services |
Midwest Growth Advisors LLC
Midwest Growth Advisors LLC Investment ManagersFinance Midwest Growth Advisors LLC (Midwest Growth Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2013 by John Mickelson, Mike Taylor and Joe Greving. The firm is headquartered in West Des Moines, Iowa. | Finance |
Ullman Oil Co. LLC
Ullman Oil Co. LLC Oil Refining/MarketingEnergy Minerals Ullman Oil Co. LLC distributes heating oil and commercial petroleum fuel. It offers lubricants, diesel exhaust fluid and fuels. The company also offers its services to industries. The company was founded in 1966 and is headquartered in Chagrin Falls, OH. | Energy Minerals |
Agcertain Industries, Inc.
Agcertain Industries, Inc. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Agcertain Industries, Inc. develops food, agricultural and bio-based products The company was founded by Daniel J. Oh in 2018 and is headquartered in Ames, IA. | Consumer Non-Durables |
The Privatebank Mortgage Co. LLC
The Privatebank Mortgage Co. LLC Investment ManagersFinance The Privatebank Mortgage Co. LLC provides investment advice. The company is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Finance |
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