CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Pritzker Private Capital, a leader in family direct investing, today announced the promotions of Benjamin Barry, Phillip Iler and Mike Manno from Vice President to Principal. These promotions recognize the significant contributions of these individuals in advancing PPC’s strategic initiatives and investing efforts across the services and manufactured products sectors.
- Benjamin Barry, Principal – Services, works closely with PPC’s family of companies and prospective investments in the supply chain, distribution and business services sectors. Since joining the firm in 2017 as an Associate, Mr. Barry has been a part of partnerships with Kenco Group, Lawley Insurance and Valicor Environmental Services, where he also served as Chief of Staff for a one-year period. Before joining PPC, Mr. Barry was an Associate at Summit Partners after beginning his career as an Investment Banking Analyst at Baird. He received his B.B.A. from Emory University’s Goizueta Business School.
- Phillip Iler, Principal – Manufactured Products, has built long-term partnerships with PPC’s companies in the food and beverage manufacturing sectors. Mr. Iler initially joined PPC as an Associate in 2016, and he works closely with Bardstown Bourbon Company, C.H. Guenther & Son, Monogram Foods and Sugar Foods. Mr. Iler began his career as an Investment Banking Analyst at SunTrust and was an Associate before receiving his M.B.A from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and returning as a Vice President. He received his B.S. from Wake Forest University.
- Mike Manno, Principal – Services, partners with PPC’s companies in the industrial, environmental and commercial services sectors. Since joining PPC in 2021, Mr. Manno has worked closely with EDP, HeartLand Landscaping and Highline Warren. Prior to PPC, Mr. Manno held investment positions at Flexpoint Ford and Genstar Capital after beginning his career as an Investment Banking Analyst at Baird. He received his M.B.A. from Harvard Business School and his B.S. from the University of Notre Dame.
“Since joining PPC, Ben and Mike have contributed significantly to building our Services platform, including expanding our investment focus within the sector. They have built strong relationships with management teams and have been instrumental in driving positive business outcomes in partnership with our family of companies,” said Eric Kieras, Co-Head of PPC’s Services Group.
“Phil has established himself as a true thought partner with our family of companies and has been instrumental in building our firm’s food investing platform,” said Chris Trick, Co-Head of PPC’s Manufactured Products Group. “This well-deserved promotion recognizes Phil’s many accomplishments and contributions to our firm, and I look forward to continuing our work together to create even more value for our family of companies.”
Michael Nelson, Managing Partner of PPC, added, “I am thrilled to welcome Ben, Phil and Mike into their new roles and look forward to their continued success as emerging leaders of the firm. Furthermore, these promotions underscore PPC’s commitment to fostering a strong culture and career development opportunities for our colleagues.”
About Pritzker Private Capital
Pritzker Private Capital partners with middle-market companies based in North America with leading positions in the manufactured products and services sectors. The firm’s differentiated, long-duration capital base allows for efficient decision-making, broad flexibility with transaction structure and investment horizon, and alignment with all stakeholders. Pritzker Private Capital builds businesses for the long term and is an ideal partner for entrepreneur- and family-owned companies. Pritzker Private Capital is a signatory to the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI). For more information, visit PPCPartners.com.
