Who We Are

High integrity.
Committed to shared success.

As a family-owned investment firm we work together to create long-term value for our investors, companies, people and communities. 

Our core values

Integrity

We hold ourselves to the highest ethical standard in all our dealings.

Insight

We strive to develop new ideas and new ways of thinking about industries, businesses and long-term trends. We continually challenge our current beliefs.

Collaboration

We seek to work with business owners and management teams on an equal partnership basis. Good ideas carry the day.

Resolve

We respond to challenges by seizing opportunities to improve our businesses and better position ourselves for future success. We work toward solutions.

Diligence

We work hard to identify and carefully analyze investment opportunities. We do not take short-cuts.

Flexibility

When we find an attractive business, we seek to invest on fair terms. We are comfortable with complex deal-structuring situations.

Our leadership team

Our investment partners

Robert J. LaBelle

Companies: Shadin Avionics, ECE, Pacific Aero Tech, McNally Industries

Roland J. Parker

Companies: Fox Valley Elevator, Wisconsin Elevator Sales & Service, Pacific Aero Tech, MVI, McNally Industries

David F. Apple

Companies: Pharmacal, Line Finders, Williston Fire & Safety

Paul B. Luber

Companies: Fox Valley Elevator, Wisconsin Elevator Sales & Service, Pharmacal, MVI

G. Scott Whitworth

Companies: Gunther Toody’s, Williston Fire & Safety

John S. Lancefield

Companies: Shadin Avionics, ECE, Line Finders

Strive for perfection in everything. Take the best that exists and make it better.

SIR FREDERICK HENRY ROYCE, CO-FOUNDER OF ROLLS ROYCE