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W. Chapman
Director/Board Member at
COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC.
Net worth: 528 780 $ as of 2026-05-30
Profile
W.
Kyle Chapman is the founder of BW Forsyth Partners LLC, established in 2009, serving as Managing Director since 2011.
Current jobs include President & Chief Executive Officer at Barry-Wehmiller Cos., Inc. starting in 2025, President & Chief Executive Officer at Barry-Wehmiller Group, Inc. starting in 2025, Independent Director at Commerce Bancshares, Inc. (Missouri) since 2022, and Representative Director at Baldwin Japan Ltd. Former jobs include Vice President & Director-Business Development at The Swett & Crawford Group, Inc. and Associate at Banc of America Capital Investors from 2001 to 2006.
Education includes undergraduate studies at McIntire School of Commerce.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-28 | 10,126 ( 0.01% ) | 528 780 $ | 2026-05-30 |
W. Chapman active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2022-05-12 |
BW Forsyth Partners LLC
 BW Forsyth Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance BW Forsyth Partners seeks investment opportunities in companies located in the United States and Europe with revenues up to USD 250 million, an EBITDA of USD 1 - 20 million and enterprise value up to USD 200 million. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of component equipment and insurance services sectors. It provides financing for MBOs, turnaround, distressed and growth stage capital requirements. | Founder | 2010-05-09 |
Baldwin Japan Ltd.
 Baldwin Japan Ltd. Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Develops, manufactures, sells, maintains and installs industrial equipment, parts and related materials | Director/Board Member | - |
Barry-Wehmiller Cos., Inc.
 Barry-Wehmiller Cos., Inc. Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Manufactures packaging automation equipment and provides information technology services | Chief Executive Officer | 2025-09-30 |
Barry-Wehmiller Group, Inc.
 Barry-Wehmiller Group, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Specializes in system integration and automation business | Chief Executive Officer | 2025-09-30 |
Former positions of W. Chapman
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Banc of America Capital Investors
 Banc of America Capital Investors Investment ManagersFinance Banc of America Capital Investors (BACI) invests in growth financings, MBOs, LBOs, recapitalizations and other situations requiring private equity or mezzanine capital. The firm targets companies that demonstrate leadership by an experienced management team, promise within rapidly growing or consolidating markets (or a strong position in more mature markets), sustainable competitive advantages that will allow for profitable growth, common financial goals among current investors, new investors, management, and shareholders and realistic exit opportunities within a three to seven year period. BACI invests in media/entertainment, communication services, healthcare, information technology, consumer products, industrial, business services, financial services and energy/power companies. They avoid investments in real estate, project finance, early-stage companies, turnaround situations or fad and fashion related businesses. | Private Equity Analyst | 2006-12-30 |
The Swett & Crawford Group, Inc.
 The Swett & Crawford Group, Inc. Insurance Brokers/ServicesFinance Provides insurance brokerage services | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Training of W. Chapman
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Private companies
Connections
53
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 8 |
|---|---|
Commerce Bancshares, Inc. (Missouri)
 Commerce Bancshares, Inc. (Missouri) Regional BanksFinance Operates as a bank holding company for commerce bank | Finance |
Barry-Wehmiller Cos., Inc.
Barry-Wehmiller Cos., Inc. Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Manufactures packaging automation equipment and provides information technology services | Producer Manufacturing |
Banc of America Capital Investors
Banc of America Capital Investors Investment ManagersFinance Banc of America Capital Investors (BACI) invests in growth financings, MBOs, LBOs, recapitalizations and other situations requiring private equity or mezzanine capital. The firm targets companies that demonstrate leadership by an experienced management team, promise within rapidly growing or consolidating markets (or a strong position in more mature markets), sustainable competitive advantages that will allow for profitable growth, common financial goals among current investors, new investors, management, and shareholders and realistic exit opportunities within a three to seven year period. BACI invests in media/entertainment, communication services, healthcare, information technology, consumer products, industrial, business services, financial services and energy/power companies. They avoid investments in real estate, project finance, early-stage companies, turnaround situations or fad and fashion related businesses. | Finance |
The Swett & Crawford Group, Inc.
The Swett & Crawford Group, Inc. Insurance Brokers/ServicesFinance Provides insurance brokerage services | Finance |
Baldwin Japan Ltd.
Baldwin Japan Ltd. Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Develops, manufactures, sells, maintains and installs industrial equipment, parts and related materials | Producer Manufacturing |
BW Forsyth Partners LLC
BW Forsyth Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance BW Forsyth Partners seeks investment opportunities in companies located in the United States and Europe with revenues up to USD 250 million, an EBITDA of USD 1 - 20 million and enterprise value up to USD 200 million. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of component equipment and insurance services sectors. It provides financing for MBOs, turnaround, distressed and growth stage capital requirements. | Finance |
Barry-Wehmiller Group, Inc.
Barry-Wehmiller Group, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Specializes in system integration and automation business | Technology Services |
McIntire School of Commerce
 McIntire School of Commerce Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
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