Russ Spieler
Director/Board Member at Premier Performance Holdings LLC
Profile
Russ Spieler is a Managing Director and a member of the Investment Committee at Gemspring Capital.
Russ has 20 years of experience in private equity investing, strategic M&A, and driving operational improvements and has focused on diversified industrials including packaging, automotive, e-commerce and lab science.
Russ has executed over 15 acquisitions over the course of his career and has driven impactful post-closing operational and growth initiatives.
Russ complements his private equity investing experience with a decade of experience as an operations consultant.
Prior to joining Gemspring, Russ was a Managing Director at Heartwood Partners (formerly Capital Partners), a lower middle market private equity firm focused on making investments in management, family, and founder owned companies.
While at Heartwood, Russ led all aspects of the investment process including origination, due diligence, structuring and transaction financing, in addition to driving portfolio company value enhancement strategies.
Prior to Heartwood Partners, Russ was Director at Black Diamond Capital Management.
Earlier in his career, Russ was a Director at AlixPartners and a Senior Consultant with Tigris Consulting.
Russ received a BS in Civil Engineering and a Masters of Engineering in Information Technology from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
Russ Spieler active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Premier Performance Holdings LLC
 Premier Performance Holdings LLC Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Premier Performance Holdings LLC operates as a holding company with interest in wholesale and distribution of aftermarket performance products for diesel pickup trucks. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Rexburg, ID. | Director/Board Member | - |
Allentown Holdings LLC
 Allentown Holdings LLC Financial ConglomeratesFinance Allentown Holdings LLC operates as a Holding company. The company was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in Norwalk, CT. | Director/Board Member | 2019-10-30 |
Gemspring Capital Management LLC
 Gemspring Capital Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Gemspring Capital Management LLC (Gemspring Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2015 by Bret Weiner. The firm is headquartered in Westport, Connecticut. | Private Equity Investor | 2021-11-30 |
Former positions of Russ Spieler
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Heartwood Partners, LLC
 Heartwood Partners, LLC Investment ManagersFinance Heartwood Partners, LLC(Heartwood Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 1982 by Brian Fitzgerald. The firm is headquartered in Norwalk, Connecticut. | Private Equity Investor | 2021-12-01 |
Aftermarket Performance Group LLC /Private Group/
 Aftermarket Performance Group LLC /Private Group/ Financial ConglomeratesFinance Aftermarket Performance Group LLC is a private group led by Ripple Industries LLC. | Director/Board Member | 2021-03-31 |
CMI Limited Co.(Ohio)
 CMI Limited Co.(Ohio) Chemicals: SpecialtyProcess Industries CMI Ltd. Co. engages in manufacturing cables. Its products include shoreguard, ultracomposite, alumiguard, timberguard, armorware and pileclaw. It manufactures vinyl, composite, and aluminum sheet piling for cut-off & containment walls, flood protection, and water control, as well as aluminum docks and access bridges used primarily for access to marine locations. The company was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Marietta, GA. | Director/Board Member | 2019-08-31 |
Roll Rite Group Holdings LLC
 Roll Rite Group Holdings LLC Miscellaneous ManufacturingProducer Manufacturing Roll Rite Group Holdings LLC engages in the manufacturing of automated tarping systems. The company was founded on September 13, 2011 and is headquartered in Norwalk, CT. | Director/Board Member | 2018-10-31 |
Sun World International LLC
 Sun World International LLC Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Sun World International LLC produces and distributes fruits and vegetables. Its products include grapes, peppers, plums, apricots and citrus. The company was founded in 1976 and is headquartered in Bakersfield, CA. | Private Equity Investor | 2014-06-30 |
Training of Russ Spieler
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Graduate Degree |
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| Private companies | 11 |
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Black Diamond Capital Management LLC
 Black Diamond Capital Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Black Diamond Capital Management LLC (Black Diamond Cap Mgmt) is a Private Equity firm, a subsidiary of Black Diamond Capital Holdings LLC founded by Stephen H. Deckoff and James E. Walker in 1995. The firm is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut with additional offices in Virgin Islands, London & India. | Finance |
Roll Rite Group Holdings LLC
Roll Rite Group Holdings LLC Miscellaneous ManufacturingProducer Manufacturing Roll Rite Group Holdings LLC engages in the manufacturing of automated tarping systems. The company was founded on September 13, 2011 and is headquartered in Norwalk, CT. | Producer Manufacturing |
Premier Performance Holdings LLC
Premier Performance Holdings LLC Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Premier Performance Holdings LLC operates as a holding company with interest in wholesale and distribution of aftermarket performance products for diesel pickup trucks. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Rexburg, ID. | Distribution Services |
Heartwood Partners, LLC
Heartwood Partners, LLC Investment ManagersFinance Heartwood Partners, LLC(Heartwood Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 1982 by Brian Fitzgerald. The firm is headquartered in Norwalk, Connecticut. | Finance |
Sun World International LLC
Sun World International LLC Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Sun World International LLC produces and distributes fruits and vegetables. Its products include grapes, peppers, plums, apricots and citrus. The company was founded in 1976 and is headquartered in Bakersfield, CA. | Consumer Non-Durables |
CMI Limited Co.(Ohio)
CMI Limited Co.(Ohio) Chemicals: SpecialtyProcess Industries CMI Ltd. Co. engages in manufacturing cables. Its products include shoreguard, ultracomposite, alumiguard, timberguard, armorware and pileclaw. It manufactures vinyl, composite, and aluminum sheet piling for cut-off & containment walls, flood protection, and water control, as well as aluminum docks and access bridges used primarily for access to marine locations. The company was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Marietta, GA. | Process Industries |
FXI Holdings, Inc.
 FXI Holdings, Inc. Industrial SpecialtiesProcess Industries FXI Holdings, Inc. engages in the provision of foam solutions. It offers bedding, furniture, transportation, and tehcnical solutions. The firm serves the home, healthcare, electronics, industrial, personal care, and transportation industries. The company was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Radnor, PA. | Process Industries |
| AlixPartners LLC | Finance |
Gemspring Capital Management LLC
Gemspring Capital Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Gemspring Capital Management LLC (Gemspring Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2015 by Bret Weiner. The firm is headquartered in Westport, Connecticut. | Finance |
Allentown Holdings LLC
Allentown Holdings LLC Financial ConglomeratesFinance Allentown Holdings LLC operates as a Holding company. The company was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in Norwalk, CT. | Finance |
Aftermarket Performance Group LLC /Private Group/
Aftermarket Performance Group LLC /Private Group/ Financial ConglomeratesFinance Aftermarket Performance Group LLC is a private group led by Ripple Industries LLC. | Finance |
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