Roger Knight
Founder at Lakewood Capital LLC
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Roger Knight is the founder of Lakewood Capital LLC, which was founded in 2007.
He holds the title of Managing Partner at Lakewood Capital LLC since 2007.
Mr. Knight's current job is Chairman and CEO at Vacuum Systems International, Inc. since 2015.
He is also a Member of the Board of Directors at Orion ICS LLC since 2019.
Mr. Knight's former positions include Chairman at Eliason Corp.
from 2008 to 2012, Managing Director at Ardshiel, Inc. from 1998 to 2007, Director at Infigen, Inc., Board Member and Head of the Compensation at Atrium Windows & Doors, Inc., and Principal at Coopers & Lybrand LLP from 1991 to 1998.
Mr. Knight obtained an MBA from the University of Pennsylvania in 1987 and an undergraduate degree from Trinity College (Connecticut) in 1981.
Roger Knight active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Lakewood Capital LLC
 Lakewood Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance Lakewood Capital LLC (Lakewood Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2007 by Roger Knight. The firm is headquartered in Rowayton, Connecticut. | Founder | 2007-08-31 |
Orion ICS LLC
 Orion ICS LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Orion ICS LLC provides military consulting and placement services. It provides skilled talent acquisition, recruitment process outsourcing and optimization solutions, and military hiring services to businesses nationwide. The company was founded by Randy H. Nelson in 1991 and is headquartered in Cary, NC. | Director/Board Member | 2018-12-31 |
Vacuum Systems International, Inc.
 Vacuum Systems International, Inc. Electronics/AppliancesConsumer Durables Vacuum Systems International, Inc. manufactures and markets floor care equipment. It remanufactures vacuum cleaners, clothing steamers and spot cleaners. The company was founded by Diana R. Richards in 1994 and is headquartered in Cleveland, OH. | Chief Executive Officer | 2018-12-31 |
Former positions of Roger Knight
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Eliason Corp.
 Eliason Corp. Forest ProductsNon-Energy Minerals Eliason Corp. manufactures and supplies doors. Its products include food service and restaurant doors, retail and supermarket doors, industrial doors, food processing doors, cold storage doors and corrosion resistant entrance, interior, vendor doors. The company was founded in 1952 and is headquartered in Kalamazoo, MI. | Chairman | 2012-11-30 |
Ardshiel, Inc.
 Ardshiel, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Ardshiel, Inc. is a private equity firm located in Darien, Connecticut | Private Equity Investor | 2007-08-30 |
| Coopers & Lybrand LLP | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Atrium Windows & Doors, Inc.
 Atrium Windows & Doors, Inc. Building ProductsProducer Manufacturing Founded in 1948, Atrium Windows & Doors, Inc. is a manufacturer of aluminum and vinyl windows and patio doors. Part of Cornerstone Building Brands, Inc., the private company is based in Dallas, TX. | Director/Board Member | - |
Infigen, Inc.
 Infigen, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Infigen, Inc. provides biotechnology research services. It develops xenotransplantation technology to allow animal organs to be transplanted into humans. The company's products are used in various therapeutic applications including surgery, trauma, cancer therapy, urinary & fecal incontinence, and cosmetic reconstruction. The firm was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in DeForest, WI | Director/Board Member | - |
Training of Roger Knight
| University of Pennsylvania | Masters Business Admin |
| Trinity College (Connecticut) | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Private companies | 8 |
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Ardshiel, Inc.
Ardshiel, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Ardshiel, Inc. is a private equity firm located in Darien, Connecticut | Finance |
Atrium Windows & Doors, Inc.
Atrium Windows & Doors, Inc. Building ProductsProducer Manufacturing Founded in 1948, Atrium Windows & Doors, Inc. is a manufacturer of aluminum and vinyl windows and patio doors. Part of Cornerstone Building Brands, Inc., the private company is based in Dallas, TX. | Producer Manufacturing |
| Coopers & Lybrand LLP | Commercial Services |
Orion ICS LLC
Orion ICS LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Orion ICS LLC provides military consulting and placement services. It provides skilled talent acquisition, recruitment process outsourcing and optimization solutions, and military hiring services to businesses nationwide. The company was founded by Randy H. Nelson in 1991 and is headquartered in Cary, NC. | Commercial Services |
Infigen, Inc.
Infigen, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Infigen, Inc. provides biotechnology research services. It develops xenotransplantation technology to allow animal organs to be transplanted into humans. The company's products are used in various therapeutic applications including surgery, trauma, cancer therapy, urinary & fecal incontinence, and cosmetic reconstruction. The firm was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in DeForest, WI | Commercial Services |
Vacuum Systems International, Inc.
Vacuum Systems International, Inc. Electronics/AppliancesConsumer Durables Vacuum Systems International, Inc. manufactures and markets floor care equipment. It remanufactures vacuum cleaners, clothing steamers and spot cleaners. The company was founded by Diana R. Richards in 1994 and is headquartered in Cleveland, OH. | Consumer Durables |
Eliason Corp.
Eliason Corp. Forest ProductsNon-Energy Minerals Eliason Corp. manufactures and supplies doors. Its products include food service and restaurant doors, retail and supermarket doors, industrial doors, food processing doors, cold storage doors and corrosion resistant entrance, interior, vendor doors. The company was founded in 1952 and is headquartered in Kalamazoo, MI. | Non-Energy Minerals |
Lakewood Capital LLC
Lakewood Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance Lakewood Capital LLC (Lakewood Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2007 by Roger Knight. The firm is headquartered in Rowayton, Connecticut. | Finance |
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