Kevin Jackson
Director/Board Member at Performance Health Holdings Corp.
Profile
In addition to his management responsibilities of Gridiron Capital, Kevin is a Member of the Investment Committee and focuses on new investment opportunities, due diligence, and value creation at current portfolio companies.
Kevin currently serves on the boards of M&D, Colibri Group, Cubii, Dealer Tire, GSM Outdoors, Jacent Strategic Merchandising, Legacy Service Partners, Rough Country, and Royal Paper.
Kevin previously served on the boards of multiple Gridiron Capital partnerships, including Dent Wizard, McKenzie Sports Products, and Performance Health.
Prior to joining Gridiron Capital, Kevin was an investment professional at CCMP Capital, where he had responsibilities for all aspects of transaction execution and portfolio company management, primarily in the consumer, healthcare, and industrial sectors.
Previously, Kevin was an analyst at Credit Suisse in the Global Industrial & Services Group.
Kevin began his career as an entrepreneur, co-founding a direct-to-consumer services business based in Southern California.
Kevin received a B.A.
in Economics and a B.A.
in Latin American Studies from Oberlin College, where he was a varsity football player and earned membership in Phi Beta Kappa.
He holds an M.B.A.
from Columbia Business School, where he earned membership in Beta Gamma Sigma.
Originally from California and Utah, Kevin and his family reside in Wilton, CT.
Kevin Jackson active positions
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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 | 2009-12-31 |
Performance Health Holdings Corp.
 Performance Health Holdings Corp. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Performance Health Holdings Corp. designs and manufacturers branded rehabilitation and wellness products. Its product brands include Biofreeze, TheraBand, TheraPearl, Cramer, Bon Vital, Perform, and Hygenic. The company was founded on October 4, 2012 and is headquartered in Akron, OH. | Director/Board Member | 2012-09-30 |
H.M. Dunn Aerosystems, Inc.
 H.M. Dunn Aerosystems, Inc. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services H.M. Dunn Aerosystems, Inc. manufactures aerospace components and assemblies for commercial and military aerospace industries. It offers integrated services, programming engineering and program management. The company was founded by H. M. Dunn in 1975 and is headquartered in Euless, TX. | Director/Board Member | - |
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. | Director/Board Member | - |
Colibri Group LLC
 Colibri Group LLC Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Colibri Group LLC provides online learning solutions to licensed professionals. The firm's brands include McKissock, Real Estate Express, The Institute for Luxury Home Marketing, Elite Professional Education and Superior School of Real Estate. It serves real estate, healthcare, personal care and financial services industries. The company was founded by Richard McKissock and Matthew Richard McKissock in 1989 is headquartered in St. Louis, MO. | Director/Board Member | - |
Fitness Cubed, Inc.
 Fitness Cubed, Inc. Recreational ProductsConsumer Durables Fitness Cubed, Inc. designs and manufactures fitness equipment. Its products include Cubii Jr, Cubii Pro, Cubii Elite, Cubii Essentials, and Cubii Extras. The company was founded by Arnav Dalmia, Shivani Jain, and Ryota Sekine in 2014 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Director/Board Member | - |
Dealer Tire LLC
 Dealer Tire LLC Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Dealer Tire LLC distributes replacement tires and parts for automotive manufacturers and dealers. The firm specializes in automotive, tires, maintenance, distribution and program management. The company was founded by Dean Mueller and Scott Mueller in 1999 and is headquartered in Cleveland, OH. | Director/Board Member | - |
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. | Director/Board Member | - |
Jacent Strategic Merchandising LLC
 Jacent Strategic Merchandising LLC Specialty StoresRetail Trade Jacent Strategic Merchandising LLC sells non-edible, impulse items to grocery stores and other retailers. Its products include baby essentials, barware, cleaning supplies, gadgets, and beverage. The firm’s services include surveys and planning, merchandising support, re-ordering and replenishing. The company was founded by Larry Dion and Michael Dion in 1986 and is headquartered in Huntingdon Valley, PA. | Director/Board Member | - |
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Former positions of Kevin Jackson
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Training of Kevin Jackson
| Oberlin College | Undergraduate Degree |
| The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York | Masters Business Admin |
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| Private companies | 17 |
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Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC (Broker)
 Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC (Broker) Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC (Credit Suisse Securities USA) is the broker/dealer division of Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, an investment banking company headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1998 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Credit Suisse (USA), Inc., ultimately owned by Credit Suisse Group AG (SWX: CSGN) in Switzerland. Credit Suisse Securities USA offers a suite of equities, solutions and credit products and services which includes global securities sales, trading and execution, prime brokerage and comprehensive investment research. Their clients include financial institutions, corporations, governments, institutional investors, such as pension funds and hedge funds, and private individuals around the world. | Finance |
Performance Health Holdings Corp.
Performance Health Holdings Corp. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Performance Health Holdings Corp. designs and manufacturers branded rehabilitation and wellness products. Its product brands include Biofreeze, TheraBand, TheraPearl, Cramer, Bon Vital, Perform, and Hygenic. The company was founded on October 4, 2012 and is headquartered in Akron, OH. | Health Technology |
Fitness Cubed, Inc.
Fitness Cubed, Inc. Recreational ProductsConsumer Durables Fitness Cubed, Inc. designs and manufactures fitness equipment. Its products include Cubii Jr, Cubii Pro, Cubii Elite, Cubii Essentials, and Cubii Extras. The company was founded by Arnav Dalmia, Shivani Jain, and Ryota Sekine in 2014 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Consumer Durables |
McKenzie Sports Products LLC
 McKenzie Sports Products LLC Industrial ConglomeratesProducer Manufacturing McKenzie Sports Products LLC provides taxidermy products. The firm's products include largemouth bass stencil, black welting, badger tongue, coyote jawset, and exotic mammal glass eyes. The company was founded by Larry McKenzie in 1973 and is headquartered in Salisbury, NC. | Producer Manufacturing |
Dealer Tire LLC
Dealer Tire LLC Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Dealer Tire LLC distributes replacement tires and parts for automotive manufacturers and dealers. The firm specializes in automotive, tires, maintenance, distribution and program management. The company was founded by Dean Mueller and Scott Mueller in 1999 and is headquartered in Cleveland, OH. | Distribution Services |
Dent Wizard International Corp.
 Dent Wizard International Corp. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Dent Wizard International Corp. provides automotive reconditioning services . It offers hail damage repair, interior repair, paintless dent repair, and exterior repair. The company was founded by Terry R. Koebbe in 1983 and is headquartered in Bridgeton, MO. | Consumer Services |
Tokyo, Inc.
 Tokyo, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Tokyo, Inc. owns and operates restaurants. It offers Japanese fast food restaurants in the United States. The company was founded by Larry Leith in 1996 and is headquartered in Denver, CO. | Consumer Services |
CCMP Capital Advisors LP
 CCMP Capital Advisors LP Investment ManagersFinance CCMP Capital Advisors LP (CCMP Capital Advisors) is a private equity firm, a subsidiary of CCMP Capital LP founded in 1984. The firm is headquartered in New York with additional offices in London. | 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 |
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 |
Performance Health Holdings, Inc.
 Performance Health Holdings, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Performance Health Holdings, Inc. provides and distributes health care products. It offers rehabilitation, assistive and splinting equipment. The firm supplies and equipment to acute care facilities, outpatient clinics, long-term care facilities and select dealers. The company was founded in 1918 and is headquartered in Warrenville, IL. | Health Technology |
Jacent Strategic Merchandising LLC
Jacent Strategic Merchandising LLC Specialty StoresRetail Trade Jacent Strategic Merchandising LLC sells non-edible, impulse items to grocery stores and other retailers. Its products include baby essentials, barware, cleaning supplies, gadgets, and beverage. The firm’s services include surveys and planning, merchandising support, re-ordering and replenishing. The company was founded by Larry Dion and Michael Dion in 1986 and is headquartered in Huntingdon Valley, PA. | Retail Trade |
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 |
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 |
H.M. Dunn Aerosystems, Inc.
H.M. Dunn Aerosystems, Inc. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services H.M. Dunn Aerosystems, Inc. manufactures aerospace components and assemblies for commercial and military aerospace industries. It offers integrated services, programming engineering and program management. The company was founded by H. M. Dunn in 1975 and is headquartered in Euless, TX. | Industrial Services |
Colibri Group LLC
Colibri Group LLC Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Colibri Group LLC provides online learning solutions to licensed professionals. The firm's brands include McKissock, Real Estate Express, The Institute for Luxury Home Marketing, Elite Professional Education and Superior School of Real Estate. It serves real estate, healthcare, personal care and financial services industries. The company was founded by Richard McKissock and Matthew Richard McKissock in 1989 is headquartered in St. Louis, MO. | Technology Services |
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 |
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