Stephen Griesemer
Founder at May River Capital LLC
Profile
Steve is a founding partner of May River Capital.
Steve co-leads portfolio management at May River and assists in the overall management of the firm, including the development of investment theses, origination of new investment opportunities, deal structuring, negotiations, transaction execution, and internal operations.
Prior to co-founding May River, Steve was a Partner at Baker McKenzie focused on mergers and acquisitions ranging from middle market U.S.
transactions to multi-billion dollar, international transactions.
Prior to his time at Baker McKenzie, Steve was an Associate with the law firm Katten Muchin Rosenman and a Vice President of Business Development and General Counsel for the Erlen Group, a holding company including limestone mining, industrial real estate, warehousing and other industrial businesses.
At the Erlen Group, Steve handled new business development and operational matters, including union negotiations, refinancings, litigation management, and commercial negotiations.
Steve serves as a member of the board of directors of Metropolitan Family Services, Chicago’s legacy human services agency which reaches tens of thousands of families and individuals annually.
He was previously a mentor with Link Unlimited, which provides educational college preparatory opportunities for economically disadvantaged African American high school students.
Steve lives in Lakeview with his wife and two sons.
Steve earned a B.A.
from Yale University with distinction and a J.D.
from Notre Dame Law School where he was a White Scholar.
May River Investment Involvement: Advanced Material Processing; Automated Handling Solutions; Dickson
Stephen Griesemer active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
May River Capital LLC
 May River Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance May River Capital LLC (May River Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2012 by Daniel Noble Barlow, Charles B. Grace, and Stephen Griesemer. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. | Founder | 2012-09-30 |
Dickson, Inc.
 Dickson, Inc. Electronic Equipment/InstrumentsElectronic Technology Dickson, Inc. engages in the provision of asset protection and data analysis services. It offers mapping, installation, validation, and calibration services. The firm serves the hospital and healthcare, pharmaceutical, medical device manufacturers, food and beverage, and aerospace industries. The company was founded by Hunter A. Dickson in 1923 and is headquartered in Addison, IL. | Director/Board Member | 2018-03-31 |
Advanced Material Processing
 Advanced Material Processing Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Advanced Material Processing specializes in custom screening and processing equipment for bulk solid materials and slurries, catering to industries such as food and pharmaceuticals. Advanced Material Processing is based in Chicago, IL and has subsidiaries in the United Kingdom and the United States. The company provides processing solutions that are designed to fit the specific requirements of each application. The CEO of the company is Seth Vance. | Director/Board Member | 2018-11-30 |
Former positions of Stephen Griesemer
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Hunt Valve Co., Inc.
 Hunt Valve Co., Inc. Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Hunt Valve Co., Inc. manufactures valves, cylinders and engineered systems. The firm’s products include descaling system and pump by pass control products, directional valves, specialty cylinders and rotary joints. It specializes in severe duty valves and complementary engineered components and system solutions for applications that include primary metals, energy, process, and U. S. Navy nuclear-powered vessels. The company was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in Salem, OH. | Director/Board Member | 2021-09-29 |
Pride Engineering LLC
 Pride Engineering LLC Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Pride Engineering LLC designs and manufactures engineered, mission-critical, machine tools and equipment in the production of two-piece metal cans for the beverage and food industries. Its product offering includes can body-forming tool packs, can bottom formers or domers, precision grinders, and the guardian line of over travel sensors. The company was founded by Mark Zauhar and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. | Director/Board Member | 2019-08-29 |
Baker & McKenzie LLP
 Baker & McKenzie LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Baker & McKenzie LLP provides legal services. Its corporate and finance teams regularly advise on, and co-ordinate, complex, cross- border transactions for their clients. The company was founded in 1961 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Private Equity Investor | 2012-10-30 |
| Springfield Underground, Inc. | General Counsel | 2006-06-29 |
Willow Brook Foods, Inc.
 Willow Brook Foods, Inc. Food DistributorsDistribution Services Willow Brook Foods, Inc. manufactures and markets poultry, pork, and beef products. The company's brands include Willow Brook, Schweigert, and Harvest Provisions. Willow Brook Foods was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Springfield, MO. | General Counsel | 2006-06-29 |
Training of Stephen Griesemer
| Yale University | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Private companies | 8 |
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Willow Brook Foods, Inc.
Willow Brook Foods, Inc. Food DistributorsDistribution Services Willow Brook Foods, Inc. manufactures and markets poultry, pork, and beef products. The company's brands include Willow Brook, Schweigert, and Harvest Provisions. Willow Brook Foods was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Springfield, MO. | Distribution Services |
Hunt Valve Co., Inc.
Hunt Valve Co., Inc. Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Hunt Valve Co., Inc. manufactures valves, cylinders and engineered systems. The firm’s products include descaling system and pump by pass control products, directional valves, specialty cylinders and rotary joints. It specializes in severe duty valves and complementary engineered components and system solutions for applications that include primary metals, energy, process, and U. S. Navy nuclear-powered vessels. The company was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in Salem, OH. | Producer Manufacturing |
Baker & McKenzie LLP
Baker & McKenzie LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Baker & McKenzie LLP provides legal services. Its corporate and finance teams regularly advise on, and co-ordinate, complex, cross- border transactions for their clients. The company was founded in 1961 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Commercial Services |
Dickson, Inc.
Dickson, Inc. Electronic Equipment/InstrumentsElectronic Technology Dickson, Inc. engages in the provision of asset protection and data analysis services. It offers mapping, installation, validation, and calibration services. The firm serves the hospital and healthcare, pharmaceutical, medical device manufacturers, food and beverage, and aerospace industries. The company was founded by Hunter A. Dickson in 1923 and is headquartered in Addison, IL. | Electronic Technology |
Pride Engineering LLC
Pride Engineering LLC Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Pride Engineering LLC designs and manufactures engineered, mission-critical, machine tools and equipment in the production of two-piece metal cans for the beverage and food industries. Its product offering includes can body-forming tool packs, can bottom formers or domers, precision grinders, and the guardian line of over travel sensors. The company was founded by Mark Zauhar and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. | Producer Manufacturing |
| Springfield Underground, Inc. | |
May River Capital LLC
May River Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance May River Capital LLC (May River Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2012 by Daniel Noble Barlow, Charles B. Grace, and Stephen Griesemer. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. | Finance |
Advanced Material Processing
Advanced Material Processing Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Advanced Material Processing specializes in custom screening and processing equipment for bulk solid materials and slurries, catering to industries such as food and pharmaceuticals. Advanced Material Processing is based in Chicago, IL and has subsidiaries in the United Kingdom and the United States. The company provides processing solutions that are designed to fit the specific requirements of each application. The CEO of the company is Seth Vance. | Producer Manufacturing |
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