News Posts from 2025
Owen Companies Appoints John Gerber as CEO with Founder Earl Rose Retiring and Moving to Board of Directors
Rosemont, IL — January 30, 2025 — Owen Companies (“Owen”), a leading specialty equipment platform providing critical infrastructure and environmental solutions to municipal, utility, and commercial customers throughout the United States and a portfolio company of Wynnchurch Capital, L.P., announced founder and Chief Executive Officer, Earl Rose, will retire and transition to the company’s Board of Directors. As part of this transition, John Gerber will succeed Mr. Rose as Chief Executive Officer.
Wynnchurch Capital Acquires Astro Shapes
Rosemont, IL – January 28, 2025 – Wynnchurch Capital, L.P. (“Wynnchurch”), a leading middle-market private equity firm, announced today that it has acquired Astro Shapes, LLC (“Astro Shapes” or the “Company”) from Monomoy Capital Partners in partnership with management.
Wynnchurch Capital Exits Boss Industries
Rosemont, IL – January 7, 2025 – Wynnchurch Capital, L.P. (“Wynnchurch”), a leading middle market private equity firm, is pleased to announce the sale of Boss Industries (“Boss” or the “Company”).