Christopher King
Directeur/Membre du Conseil chez Good Sportsman Marketing LLC
Profil
At Gridiron Capital, Chris focuses on new investment opportunities, due diligence, and value creation at current portfolio companies.
Chris serves on the boards of Erie, GSM Outdoors, M&D, and Royal Paper.
Chris previously served as a board member of Leaf Home and Rough Country and continues to actively support those investments in addition to Dealer Tire.
Chris also previously served as a board observer for prior Gridiron Capital partnership Dent Wizard.
Prior to joining Gridiron Capital, Chris served as an associate at Vestar Capital Partners, where he was responsible for transaction execution and portfolio company management.
Previously, Chris worked as an analyst at Lehman Brothers and Barclays Capital in the Consumer Mergers & Acquisitions Group.
Chris received a B.S.B.A in Finance and International Business, with honors, from Georgetown University.
He holds an M.B.A., with honors, from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.
Originally from Central Florida, Chris and his family reside in Greenwich, CT.
Postes actifs de Christopher King
| Sociétés | Poste | Début |
|---|---|---|
Gridiron Capital LLC
 Gridiron Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance Gridiron Capital LLC (Gridiron Capital) is a private equity firm in founded 2005 by Thomas Burger and Eugene Conese. The firm headquartered in CT. | Private Equity Investor | 01/07/2015 |
Erie Construction Mid-West, Inc.
 Erie Construction Mid-West, Inc. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Erie Construction Mid-West, Inc. is a leading home remodeling company that specializes in roofing and windows. The company is based in Toledo, OH and was founded in 1976 by Patrick Trompeter. The company offers integrated solutions and industry-leading value to their customers. If you need specialty windows in a specific geometric shape or design, Erie Home is the place to turn to. Jenilee Common has been the CEO of the company since 2023. | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | - |
Good Sportsman Marketing LLC
 Good Sportsman Marketing LLC Recreational ProductsConsumer Durables Good Sportsman Marketing LLC manufactures and distributes hearing protection, amplification and portable LED lighting devices. Its products include digital infrared motion detector scouting cameras, laser sights and super-bright LED, halogen and krypton lighting products. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Irving, TX. | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | - |
M&D Distributors
 M&D Distributors Auto Parts: OEMProducer Manufacturing M&D Distributors is a distributor of mission-critical diesel engine parts and components within primarily Texas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana. Its product portfolio includes new and remanufactured fuel injection, turbocharger, engine part, and filtration. The company was founded in 1943 and is headquartered in Odessa, TX. | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | - |
Royal Paper Converting LLC
 Royal Paper Converting LLC Pulp & PaperProcess Industries Royal Paper Converting LLC engages in the manufacture of personal and commercial paper products. Its products include bath tissue, kitchen towel, quarter-fold towel, dinner napkin, ad pocket and facial tissue. It operates through the following brands: Earth First, Super Soft, Soft & Silky, Softitelle, and Petalo. The company was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Phoenix, AZ. | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | - |
Anciens postes connus de Christopher King
| Sociétés | Poste | Fin |
|---|---|---|
VCP I Inc
 VCP I Inc Investment ManagersFinance VCP I Inc (VCP) is a private equity firm, a subsidiary of Vestar Management Corp. II founded in 1988 by Norman W. Alpert, Daniel S. O’Connell and Robert L. Rosner. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Analyste en capital-investissement | 30/06/2013 |
Rough Country LLC
 Rough Country LLC Auto Parts: OEMProducer Manufacturing Rough Country LLC engages in manufacturing and supply of motor vehicle suspension kits. Its products include suspension lift, leveling lift, body lift, and lowering kits; lighting and accessories; exterior, interior, and performance parts; shocks and struts; tires; wheels; steps and running boards; winches and accessories; armor and skid plates; bumpers and tire carriers; drivetrain; steering; suspension components; jeep accessories; tops; and apparel. The company was founded by John Michael Heckethorn and William Patrick Heckethorn in 1986 and is headquartered in Dyersburg, TN. | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | - |
Leaf Home Solutions LLC
 Leaf Home Solutions LLC Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Leaf Home Solutions LLC engages in the provision of home accessibility solutions. It offers low-entry walk in tubs, tub-to-shower conversions, and stair lifts. The company was founded by Matt Kaulig and is headquartered in Hudson, OH. | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | - |
Barclays Capital, Inc.
 Barclays Capital, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Barclays Capital, Inc. is a registered broker/dealer headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1997 and is a subsidiary of Barclays Group US, Inc., ultimately owned by Barclays plc (LON: BARC) in Great Britain. Barclays Capital provides large corporate, government and institutional clients a full spectrum of prime brokerage services which includes equities and fixed income financing, OTC Clearing, Futures and Foreign Exchange Prime Brokerage and access to industry insights and analytics from their Strategic Consulting team. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
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Formation de Christopher King
| Georgetown University | Undergraduate Degree |
| The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania | Masters Business Admin |
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Sociétés liées
| Entreprise privées | 10 |
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VCP I Inc
VCP I Inc Investment ManagersFinance VCP I Inc (VCP) is a private equity firm, a subsidiary of Vestar Management Corp. II founded in 1988 by Norman W. Alpert, Daniel S. O’Connell and Robert L. Rosner. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Finance |
Lehman Brothers, Inc.
 Lehman Brothers, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance A subsidiary of Lehman Brothers Holdings, Inc., Lehman Brothers, Inc. is a broker/dealer headquartered in New York City. They provide global equity and fixed research. The equity research department covers more than 100 sectors. They use a fundamental, quantitative, strategic and tactical research approach. In addition to these Lehman has also developed special products, such as 10 uncommon values and 10 uncommon eurovalues. | Finance |
Barclays Capital, Inc.
Barclays Capital, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Barclays Capital, Inc. is a registered broker/dealer headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1997 and is a subsidiary of Barclays Group US, Inc., ultimately owned by Barclays plc (LON: BARC) in Great Britain. Barclays Capital provides large corporate, government and institutional clients a full spectrum of prime brokerage services which includes equities and fixed income financing, OTC Clearing, Futures and Foreign Exchange Prime Brokerage and access to industry insights and analytics from their Strategic Consulting team. | Finance |
Gridiron Capital LLC
Gridiron Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance Gridiron Capital LLC (Gridiron Capital) is a private equity firm in founded 2005 by Thomas Burger and Eugene Conese. The firm headquartered in CT. | Finance |
Erie Construction Mid-West, Inc.
Erie Construction Mid-West, Inc. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Erie Construction Mid-West, Inc. is a leading home remodeling company that specializes in roofing and windows. The company is based in Toledo, OH and was founded in 1976 by Patrick Trompeter. The company offers integrated solutions and industry-leading value to their customers. If you need specialty windows in a specific geometric shape or design, Erie Home is the place to turn to. Jenilee Common has been the CEO of the company since 2023. | Industrial Services |
Good Sportsman Marketing LLC
Good Sportsman Marketing LLC Recreational ProductsConsumer Durables Good Sportsman Marketing LLC manufactures and distributes hearing protection, amplification and portable LED lighting devices. Its products include digital infrared motion detector scouting cameras, laser sights and super-bright LED, halogen and krypton lighting products. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Irving, TX. | Consumer Durables |
M&D Distributors
M&D Distributors Auto Parts: OEMProducer Manufacturing M&D Distributors is a distributor of mission-critical diesel engine parts and components within primarily Texas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana. Its product portfolio includes new and remanufactured fuel injection, turbocharger, engine part, and filtration. The company was founded in 1943 and is headquartered in Odessa, TX. | Producer Manufacturing |
Royal Paper Converting LLC
Royal Paper Converting LLC Pulp & PaperProcess Industries Royal Paper Converting LLC engages in the manufacture of personal and commercial paper products. Its products include bath tissue, kitchen towel, quarter-fold towel, dinner napkin, ad pocket and facial tissue. It operates through the following brands: Earth First, Super Soft, Soft & Silky, Softitelle, and Petalo. The company was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Phoenix, AZ. | Process Industries |
Leaf Home Solutions LLC
Leaf Home Solutions LLC Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Leaf Home Solutions LLC engages in the provision of home accessibility solutions. It offers low-entry walk in tubs, tub-to-shower conversions, and stair lifts. The company was founded by Matt Kaulig and is headquartered in Hudson, OH. | Industrial Services |
Rough Country LLC
Rough Country LLC Auto Parts: OEMProducer Manufacturing Rough Country LLC engages in manufacturing and supply of motor vehicle suspension kits. Its products include suspension lift, leveling lift, body lift, and lowering kits; lighting and accessories; exterior, interior, and performance parts; shocks and struts; tires; wheels; steps and running boards; winches and accessories; armor and skid plates; bumpers and tire carriers; drivetrain; steering; suspension components; jeep accessories; tops; and apparel. The company was founded by John Michael Heckethorn and William Patrick Heckethorn in 1986 and is headquartered in Dyersburg, TN. | Producer Manufacturing |