Robert E. Kirby
Director/Board Member at Tronair, Inc.
Profile
Bob Kirby is a Managing Director of Golden Gate Capital, where he has been engaged since 2011.
Mr. Kirby focuses on the broader Industrials vertical with an emphasis on driving operational enhancements across the portfolio.
Prior to his current role, Mr. Kirby served as an Operating Partner to the firm and as CEO of portfolio company Atrium.
Prior to Golden Gate Capital, Mr. Kirby was CEO of Vi-Jon, a leading private-equity owned private-label manufacturer in the personal care market and CEO of Accellent, a leading private-equity owned contract manufacturer in the medical device space.
Earlier in Mr. Kirby’s career, he was a GM and led large scale and complex functions including the integration of acquisitions at large cap companies including Johnson & Johnson, Kimberly Clark, and Fort James.
Mr. Kirby has a degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of New Hampshire.
Robert E. Kirby active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Tronair, Inc.
 Tronair, Inc. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Tronair, Inc. manufactures aircraft ground support equipment. Its products include lifting and shoring, towing and taxiing, parking and mooring, servicing, aircraft tooling, hydraulic power, ice and rain protection, landing gear, propellers, power plant, aircraft tooling and replacement parts. The company was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Swanton, OH. | Director/Board Member | - |
Advancion Corp.
 Advancion Corp. Chemicals: SpecialtyProcess Industries Advancion develops and delivers distinct nitro alkane and derivatives. Its markets include paints and coatings, metalworking fluids, water treatment, personal care, life sciences, wood adhesives, leather tanning, synthesis, and synthetic rubber. The company was founded in 1936 and is headquartered in Buffalo Grove, IL. | Director/Board Member | - |
PetroChoice Holdings, Inc.
 PetroChoice Holdings, Inc. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services PetroChoice Holdings, Inc. engages in the distribution of lubricants. Its products include engine oil, transmission fluid, industrial grease, gear oil, air filters, and chemicals and cleaners. The firm serves the industrial, commercial, and passenger automobile customers. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in King of Prussia, PA. | Director/Board Member | - |
Cole-Parmer Instrument Co. LLC
 Cole-Parmer Instrument Co. LLC Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Antylia Scientific provides laboratory and industrial fluid handling products, instrumentation, equipment, and supplies. The firm's services include calibration services, custom-blend chemicals, custom cut-to-lenght tubing, custom single-use bioprocess assemblies, custom temperature probes, on-site calibration services and special and custom orders. The company was founded by Jerry Cole and John Parmer in January 1955 and is headquartered in Vernon Hills, IL. | Director/Board Member | 2017-02-28 |
Golden Gate Private Equity, Inc.
 Golden Gate Private Equity, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Golden Gate Private Equity, Inc. (Golden Gate Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2000 by David C. Dominik and Jesse T. Rogers. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California. | Private Equity Investor | 2011-08-31 |
Former positions of Robert E. Kirby
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
VI-Jon Laboratories, Inc.
 VI-Jon Laboratories, Inc. Household/Personal CareConsumer Non-Durables Vi-Jon is one of the nation's oldest Private Label Health & Beauty Care Companies, serving retailers in all 50 states. Vi-Jon operates manufacturing and distribution centers in Missouri and Tennessee around the clock to distribute its products across the nation. Vi-Jon headquarters has called St. Louis home since 1912. | President | 2011-03-15 |
Lake Region Medical, Inc.
 Lake Region Medical, Inc. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Lake Region Medical, Inc. engages in the business of developing and manufacturing OEM devices; and supplying the medical device companies with minimally invasive delivery solutions. It also focuses on cardiovascular, stimulation therapy, neurovascular, and peripheral vascular applications. The company was founded on December 14, 2000 and is headquartered in St. Louis, MO. | President | 2009-10-31 |
Handleman Co.
 Handleman Co. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Handleman Co. has dissolved its business operations and continuing only for the purposes of winding down its business affairs. The company was operates as a category manager and distributor of prerecorded music and console video game hardware, software and accessories to leading retailers in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada. Handleman was founded in 1934 and is headquartered in Troy, MI. | President | 2007-10-04 |
| JOHNSON & JOHNSON | President | 2006-09-30 |
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Training of Robert E. Kirby
| University of New Hampshire | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Listed companies | 2 |
|---|---|
| JOHNSON & JOHNSON | Health Technology |
| KIMBERLY-CLARK CORPORATION | Consumer Non-Durables |
| Private companies | 11 |
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Handleman Co.
Handleman Co. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Handleman Co. has dissolved its business operations and continuing only for the purposes of winding down its business affairs. The company was operates as a category manager and distributor of prerecorded music and console video game hardware, software and accessories to leading retailers in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada. Handleman was founded in 1934 and is headquartered in Troy, MI. | Distribution Services |
Lake Region Medical, Inc.
Lake Region Medical, Inc. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Lake Region Medical, Inc. engages in the business of developing and manufacturing OEM devices; and supplying the medical device companies with minimally invasive delivery solutions. It also focuses on cardiovascular, stimulation therapy, neurovascular, and peripheral vascular applications. The company was founded on December 14, 2000 and is headquartered in St. Louis, MO. | Industrial Services |
Fort James Corp.
 Fort James Corp. Pulp & PaperProcess Industries Fort James Corp. makes consumer products including towel, tissue & disposable food and also provides beverage services. The company is located in Deerfield, IL. | Process Industries |
VI-Jon Laboratories, Inc.
VI-Jon Laboratories, Inc. Household/Personal CareConsumer Non-Durables Vi-Jon is one of the nation's oldest Private Label Health & Beauty Care Companies, serving retailers in all 50 states. Vi-Jon operates manufacturing and distribution centers in Missouri and Tennessee around the clock to distribute its products across the nation. Vi-Jon headquarters has called St. Louis home since 1912. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Vi-Jon, Inc.
 Vi-Jon, Inc. Household/Personal CareConsumer Non-Durables Vi-Jon, Inc. manufactures beauty and personal care products. Its products include private brand product which include nail, hand hygiene, first aid, baby care, body care oral care, hair, skin, bath, household, institutional cleaning and healthcare. The company was founded by John Burgess Brunner and Viola Burgess in 1908 headquartered in St. Louis, MO. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Tronair, Inc.
Tronair, Inc. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Tronair, Inc. manufactures aircraft ground support equipment. Its products include lifting and shoring, towing and taxiing, parking and mooring, servicing, aircraft tooling, hydraulic power, ice and rain protection, landing gear, propellers, power plant, aircraft tooling and replacement parts. The company was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Swanton, OH. | Electronic Technology |
Advancion Corp.
Advancion Corp. Chemicals: SpecialtyProcess Industries Advancion develops and delivers distinct nitro alkane and derivatives. Its markets include paints and coatings, metalworking fluids, water treatment, personal care, life sciences, wood adhesives, leather tanning, synthesis, and synthetic rubber. The company was founded in 1936 and is headquartered in Buffalo Grove, IL. | Process Industries |
Arr-Maz Custom Chemicals, Inc.
 Arr-Maz Custom Chemicals, Inc. Chemicals: AgriculturalProcess Industries Arr-Maz Custom Chemicals, Inc. manufactures specialty chemicals. Its products include mining chemicals, fertilizer, nitrogen additives, chemicals for industrial minerals, and oil and gas chemicals. The company was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in Mulberry, FL. | Process Industries |
PetroChoice Holdings, Inc.
PetroChoice Holdings, Inc. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services PetroChoice Holdings, Inc. engages in the distribution of lubricants. Its products include engine oil, transmission fluid, industrial grease, gear oil, air filters, and chemicals and cleaners. The firm serves the industrial, commercial, and passenger automobile customers. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in King of Prussia, PA. | Distribution Services |
Cole-Parmer Instrument Co. LLC
Cole-Parmer Instrument Co. LLC Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Antylia Scientific provides laboratory and industrial fluid handling products, instrumentation, equipment, and supplies. The firm's services include calibration services, custom-blend chemicals, custom cut-to-lenght tubing, custom single-use bioprocess assemblies, custom temperature probes, on-site calibration services and special and custom orders. The company was founded by Jerry Cole and John Parmer in January 1955 and is headquartered in Vernon Hills, IL. | Health Technology |
Golden Gate Private Equity, Inc.
Golden Gate Private Equity, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Golden Gate Private Equity, Inc. (Golden Gate Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2000 by David C. Dominik and Jesse T. Rogers. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California. | Finance |
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