Profile
Prior to founding True North Equity in 2008, Mr. Wigginton was a Principal with Strength Capital Partners, a middle-market leveraged buyout firm located in Birmingham, MI with $170 million under management.
During his time at Strength Capital, he was involved in the acquisition or divestiture of fifteen businesses and served on the Board of Directors of five companies, including holding the Chairman role with one.
In addition to his investment experience, he is also has significant hands-on operational experience, including working with more than twenty companies on operational enhancement initiatives.
Twice, he has taken an interim CEO role at a troubled company in order to provide stability while a permanent manager was located.
Mr. Wigginton received a MBA from The University of Chicago Graduate School of Business, and a BBA from Eastern Michigan University.
His interests include golf, reading, and travel - with highlights including scuba diving in Belize, bungee jumping from a bridge in New Zealand, skydiving in Hawaii, visiting the Great Wall of China, traveling the Amazon river basin, and reaching the summit of Mt.
Kilimanjaro.
Jeff S. Wigginton active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
True North Equity LLC
True North Equity LLC Investment ManagersFinance True North Equity seeks investment opportunities in middle market companies located in the United States and Canada with an EBITDA of USD 5 - 20 million. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of utilities and industrial services. It provides financing for growth and buyout capital requirements. It takes majority position in companies. | Founder | 2007-12-31 |
Former positions of Jeff S. Wigginton
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Strength Capital Partners LLC
Strength Capital Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Strength Capital Partners invests in companies located in the United States with a revenue of USD 20 - 200 million and EBITDA of USD 2 - 20 million. The firm target companies operating in the fields of manufacturing, distribution, industrial & financial services, infrastructure and consumer product services. It provides financing for buyout transactions. It do not focuses on technology, software, healthcare or other speculative spaces and not makes minority investments. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2008-03-30 |
IFS Group LLC
IFS Group LLC Electric UtilitiesUtilities Holding company for non-discretionary industrial and field services | Chief Executive Officer | - |
Artera Services LLC
Artera Services LLC Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Provides outsourced maintenance, repair and installation services for gas distribution transmission infrastructure | Chief Operating Officer | - |
Kmart Corp.
Kmart Corp. Discount StoresRetail Trade Operates general merchandise stores | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Family Communications LLC
Family Communications LLC Publishing: Books/MagazinesConsumer Services Publishes parenting books and magazines | Director/Board Member | - |
Training of Jeff S. Wigginton
Experiences
Positions held
Active
Inactive
Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
1st degree connections
1st degree companies
Male
Female
Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 11 |
|---|---|
Kmart Corp.
Kmart Corp. Discount StoresRetail Trade Operates general merchandise stores | Retail Trade |
Strength Capital Partners LLC
Strength Capital Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Strength Capital Partners invests in companies located in the United States with a revenue of USD 20 - 200 million and EBITDA of USD 2 - 20 million. The firm target companies operating in the fields of manufacturing, distribution, industrial & financial services, infrastructure and consumer product services. It provides financing for buyout transactions. It do not focuses on technology, software, healthcare or other speculative spaces and not makes minority investments. | Finance |
Eastern Michigan University
Eastern Michigan University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
The University of Chicago
The University of Chicago Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Family Communications LLC
Family Communications LLC Publishing: Books/MagazinesConsumer Services Publishes parenting books and magazines | Consumer Services |
Inland Management, Inc.
Inland Management, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides management services | Commercial Services |
Robert Rothschild Farm LLC
Robert Rothschild Farm LLC Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures, markets and distributes gourmet food products | Consumer Non-Durables |
Dascom Systems Group LLC
Dascom Systems Group LLC Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Provides audio, video, and IPTV systems integration services | Technology Services |
True North Equity LLC
True North Equity LLC Investment ManagersFinance True North Equity seeks investment opportunities in middle market companies located in the United States and Canada with an EBITDA of USD 5 - 20 million. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of utilities and industrial services. It provides financing for growth and buyout capital requirements. It takes majority position in companies. | Finance |
Artera Services LLC
Artera Services LLC Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Provides outsourced maintenance, repair and installation services for gas distribution transmission infrastructure | Industrial Services |
IFS Group LLC
IFS Group LLC Electric UtilitiesUtilities Holding company for non-discretionary industrial and field services | Utilities |
- Stock Market
- Insiders
- Jeff S. Wigginton
















