Christopher Childres
Fondateur chez Edgewater Capital Partners
Profil
Chris founded Edgewater Capital in 1998.
He has more than 25 years of experience in private equity, with more than two decades devoted exclusively to the acquisition, development, and divestiture of middle-market specialty industrials and life sciences companies.
He has led and closed several of Edgewater’s investments and has served on the Boards and as Chairman of the Board of dozens of middle-market companies.
Chris has extensive experience and expertise in closing complex and difficult carve outs and “first institutional equity” buyouts, and in driving strategy and growth from the Board level.
Prior to Edgewater, he was an attorney in the M&A department of Winthrop, Stimson, Putnam & Roberts, where he closed more than $2 billion in domestic and international acquisition, leveraged acquisition and debt-financing transactions, both for public and private companies.
Prior to founding Edgewater, Chris worked in corporate law, finance, and consulting in New York and Chicago.
Chris has a BA in English and American Literature from Northwestern University and a JD from Fordham University School of Law.
Postes actifs de Christopher Childres
| Sociétés | Poste | Début |
|---|---|---|
Edgewater Capital Partners
 Edgewater Capital Partners Investment ManagersFinance Edgewater Capital Partners (Edgewater Capital Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 1998 by Christopher F. Childres and Edward L. Sawyer. The firm is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio. | Fondateur | 01/04/1998 |
ChemQuest Chemicals LLC
 ChemQuest Chemicals LLC Chemicals: Major DiversifiedProcess Industries Chemquest Chemicals LLC produces chemical products. It offers toll manufacturing, private label shipping, aqua ammonia, custom packaging, and inorganic compounding services. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Pasadena, TX. | Président | 01/01/2016 |
Evantic
 Evantic SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Evantic is an advanced material science and high-performance, design engineered components manufacturer to the semiconductor, aerospace, energy, and industrial sectors. The company is based in Tomball, TX and has subsidiaries in United States. Staffed with experienced engineers, PhD experts, and a state-of-the-art testing lab that mirrors their customers' capabilities, they excel in scalable, consistent, repeatable, zero-defect quality production of tight tolerance precision machined components, advanced polymer materials and shapes, fluoropolymer etching, film and tape, custom diaphragms and bellows, and injection molded engineered components. The company was founded in 1959. The CEO is Tamara Horne. | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | 01/01/2022 |
Naprotek LLC
 Naprotek LLC Electronic ComponentsElectronic Technology Naprotek LLC provides printed circuit board design services to electronics makers. The firm's services include circuit design, material and component sourcing and printed circuit board layout. The company was founded by Najat Badriyeh in 1995 and is headquartered in San Jose, CA. | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | 01/02/2020 |
Callery LLC
 Callery LLC Chemicals: SpecialtyProcess Industries Part of Ascensus Specialties LLC, Ascensus Specialties Callery LLC is a company that operates inorganic specialties business. The company is based in Evans City, PA. Ascensus Specialties Callery LLC (Pennsylvania) was acquired by Ascensus Specialties LLC on October 06, 2019. | Président | 01/03/2017 |
Anciens postes connus de Christopher Childres
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TRI-TEC LLC
 TRI-TEC LLC Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services TRI-TEC LLC supplies assembly and conveyor systems for the automotive industry. The firm's engineering and project management services include bid package development, facilities planning, contract representation, site support, equipment installation, scheduling, cost tracking, sub-contractor coordination, document control, safety management, Web-based project information management, error proofing, and launch support. It has extensive experience in managing engineering, renovation & construction projects for Conveyor and Material Handling, Body, Paint and General Assembly. The company was founded in April 1999 and is located in Beverly Hills, MI | Président | 01/11/2019 |
Ascensus Specialties LLC
 Ascensus Specialties LLC Chemicals: Major DiversifiedProcess Industries Ascensus Specialties LLC provides specialty chemicals. Its products include alkali metals, boranes, borohydrides, boronic acid & esters, specialty and alcoholates. The firm serves life sciences and pulp & paper industries. The company was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in Bellevue, WA. | Président | 01/09/2019 |
Far Research, Inc.
 Far Research, Inc. Chemicals: SpecialtyProcess Industries Far Research, Inc. develops pharmaceutical reagents and intermediates. It provides a variety of synthesized organic catalysts for polymer manufacturers, and Cyanate ester pre-polymers for the structural composite industry. The firm also furnishes the electronics market with materials used as strippers, etchants, polishing compounds and additives for high density data transmission wires, and its products are also used by fragrance, cosmetic and imaging companies. The company was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Palm Bay, FL. | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | 01/10/2018 |
Particle Dynamics Holdings, Inc.
 Particle Dynamics Holdings, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: OtherHealth Technology PD Holdings LLC engages in the development of specialty ingredients for the pharmaceutical, nutritional, and food markets. It offers five technology and service lines including: Spray Drying, Complex Granulation, Microencapsulation, Iron Deficiency Technologies, and Finished Dosage Manufacturing. The company was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in Seymour, IN. | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | 01/03/2018 |
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Formation de Christopher Childres
| Northwestern University | Undergraduate Degree |
| Fordham University School of Law | Graduate Degree |
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Edgewater Capital Partners
Edgewater Capital Partners Investment ManagersFinance Edgewater Capital Partners (Edgewater Capital Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 1998 by Christopher F. Childres and Edward L. Sawyer. The firm is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio. | Finance |
Particle Dynamics Holdings, Inc.
Particle Dynamics Holdings, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: OtherHealth Technology PD Holdings LLC engages in the development of specialty ingredients for the pharmaceutical, nutritional, and food markets. It offers five technology and service lines including: Spray Drying, Complex Granulation, Microencapsulation, Iron Deficiency Technologies, and Finished Dosage Manufacturing. The company was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in Seymour, IN. | Health Technology |
| Tractech, Inc. | Producer Manufacturing |
Syrgis Performance Products LLC
 Syrgis Performance Products LLC Chemicals: Major DiversifiedProcess Industries Syrgis Performance Products LLC manufactures and sells proprietary and specialty chemicals. The company was founded on July 1, 2000 and is headquartered in Cincinnati, OH. | Process Industries |
ChemQuest Chemicals LLC
ChemQuest Chemicals LLC Chemicals: Major DiversifiedProcess Industries Chemquest Chemicals LLC produces chemical products. It offers toll manufacturing, private label shipping, aqua ammonia, custom packaging, and inorganic compounding services. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Pasadena, TX. | Process Industries |
TRI-TEC LLC
TRI-TEC LLC Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services TRI-TEC LLC supplies assembly and conveyor systems for the automotive industry. The firm's engineering and project management services include bid package development, facilities planning, contract representation, site support, equipment installation, scheduling, cost tracking, sub-contractor coordination, document control, safety management, Web-based project information management, error proofing, and launch support. It has extensive experience in managing engineering, renovation & construction projects for Conveyor and Material Handling, Body, Paint and General Assembly. The company was founded in April 1999 and is located in Beverly Hills, MI | Distribution Services |
Ascensus Specialties LLC
Ascensus Specialties LLC Chemicals: Major DiversifiedProcess Industries Ascensus Specialties LLC provides specialty chemicals. Its products include alkali metals, boranes, borohydrides, boronic acid & esters, specialty and alcoholates. The firm serves life sciences and pulp & paper industries. The company was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in Bellevue, WA. | Process Industries |
Far Research, Inc.
Far Research, Inc. Chemicals: SpecialtyProcess Industries Far Research, Inc. develops pharmaceutical reagents and intermediates. It provides a variety of synthesized organic catalysts for polymer manufacturers, and Cyanate ester pre-polymers for the structural composite industry. The firm also furnishes the electronics market with materials used as strippers, etchants, polishing compounds and additives for high density data transmission wires, and its products are also used by fragrance, cosmetic and imaging companies. The company was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Palm Bay, FL. | Process Industries |
| Winthrop Stimson Putnam & Roberts | Commercial Services |
BYK USA, Inc.
 BYK USA, Inc. Chemicals: Major DiversifiedProcess Industries BYK USA, Inc. is a leading supplier of specialty chemicals. BYK USA is based in Wallingford, CT and has subsidiaries in the United States. The private company's innovative additives optimize product properties and production and application processes. | Process Industries |
Gabriel Performance Products LLC
 Gabriel Performance Products LLC Chemicals: Major DiversifiedProcess Industries Gabriel Performance Products LLC manufactures and supplies specialty chemicals. Its products include phenoxy resin, epoxy curing agents, and specialty lubricants. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Akron, OH. | Process Industries |
Turbonetics, Inc.
 Turbonetics, Inc. Electronic Production EquipmentElectronic Technology Turbonetics, Inc. designs and manufactures turbochargers, heat exchangers, and pressure control components for customers in the industrial, power plants/generators, mining, oil and gas, alternative fuels, agriculture, public transportation, construction, marine, military, and motorsport sectors. It offers valves and boosting systems. The company was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Simi Valley, CA. | Electronic Technology |
Royal Adhesives & Sealants LLC
 Royal Adhesives & Sealants LLC Industrial SpecialtiesProcess Industries Royal Adhesives & Sealants LLC manufactures and markets adhesives, sealants, and polymer coatings. It specializes in thermosetting epoxy, urethane, and methyl methacrylate structural adhesives, moisture cured urethanes and MS adhesives and sealants, butyl and MS reactive hot melt adhesives and sealants cyanoacrylate and anaerobic adhesives, energy cured acrylate adhesives and coatings and rubber and acrylic based adhesives, sealants and polymer coatings. The company was founded in 1976 and is headquartered in South Bend, IN. | Process Industries |
Evantic
Evantic SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Evantic is an advanced material science and high-performance, design engineered components manufacturer to the semiconductor, aerospace, energy, and industrial sectors. The company is based in Tomball, TX and has subsidiaries in United States. Staffed with experienced engineers, PhD experts, and a state-of-the-art testing lab that mirrors their customers' capabilities, they excel in scalable, consistent, repeatable, zero-defect quality production of tight tolerance precision machined components, advanced polymer materials and shapes, fluoropolymer etching, film and tape, custom diaphragms and bellows, and injection molded engineered components. The company was founded in 1959. The CEO is Tamara Horne. | Electronic Technology |
Naprotek LLC
Naprotek LLC Electronic ComponentsElectronic Technology Naprotek LLC provides printed circuit board design services to electronics makers. The firm's services include circuit design, material and component sourcing and printed circuit board layout. The company was founded by Najat Badriyeh in 1995 and is headquartered in San Jose, CA. | Electronic Technology |
Callery LLC
Callery LLC Chemicals: SpecialtyProcess Industries Part of Ascensus Specialties LLC, Ascensus Specialties Callery LLC is a company that operates inorganic specialties business. The company is based in Evans City, PA. Ascensus Specialties Callery LLC (Pennsylvania) was acquired by Ascensus Specialties LLC on October 06, 2019. | Process Industries |
PolyAd Services GmbH
 PolyAd Services GmbH Chemicals: SpecialtyProcess Industries PolyAd Services GmbH manufactures plastics products. Its offers multi-component additive packages in easy-to-handle product forms globally. The firm's formulation components include antioxidants, anti-blocks, antistatic agents, light stabilizers, slip agents, process aids, clarifiers, process stabilizers, acid neutralizers, nucleating agents and flame retardants. The company is headquartered in Bensheim, Germany. | Process Industries |
| PChem LLC | |
Edgewater Group LLC
 Edgewater Group LLC Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Edgewater Group LLC provides distressed advisory services to financial institutions. It also provides management and value-add investment services. The company was founded by Robert M. Brier and Ketan Vora in 2008 and is headquartered in Paoli, PA. | Finance |