Chris Thomas
Chief Executive Officer at Petrosmith Equipment LP
Profile
Mr. Thomas is an Operating Partner at Blue Wolf Capital Partners with over 25 years of professional experience, predominately in the Building Products industry focused on financial and operational management.
He has worked for private companies, family-owned companies, and publicly traded companies ranging from $75 million to over $300 million in revenue.
His experience also includes working for three different private equity sponsors during various investment stages.
During his time with the firm, Mr. Thomas has served as CEO of Petrosmith and served on the Board of Directors of The Mulch & Soil Company, a Blue Wolf Portfolio Company.
Currently, Mr. Thomas is the CEO of Mustang Extreme Environmental Services and a member of the Board of Directors of Petrosmith and Mustang Extreme Environmental Services.
Prior to joining the firm in 2017, Mr. Thomas successfully led the financial and operational turnaround and ultimate sale of Snappy Air Distribution Products, a Blue Wolf Portfolio Company, in late 2016.
He served as both CEO and CFO during his time at Snappy.
Prior to that, Mr. Thomas also served as CFO at Sto Corp.
and held executive level financial positions at Republic National Cabinet Corporation and Polyvision Corporation.
He began his career with Arthur Anderson in their assurance practice focusing on emerging growth manufacturing companies with domestic and international locations.
Mr. Thomas received a B.S.
in Accounting from Auburn University and an M.B.A from Emory University.
Chris Thomas active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Petrosmith Equipment LP
 Petrosmith Equipment LP Oilfield Services/EquipmentIndustrial Services Petrosmith Equipment LP manufactures and distributes industrial equipment. Its services include plug & abandonment operations, trucking, machine shop, pump shop and pumping unit shop. The company was founded by Cliff Smith in 1983 and is headquartered in Abilene, TX. | Chief Executive Officer | - |
Blue Wolf Capital Partners LLC
 Blue Wolf Capital Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Blue Wolf Capital Partners LLC (Blue Wolf Capital Partners) is an independent private equity firm founded in 2005 by Adam Blumenthal and Josh-Wolf-Powers. The firm is headquartered in New York City, New York. | Private Equity Investor | - |
Mustang Extreme Environmental Services LLC
 Mustang Extreme Environmental Services LLC Environmental ServicesIndustrial Services Mustang Extreme Environmental Services LLC engages in the provision of environmental solutions, including complex in-ground lining systems, above ground storage tanks, secondary containment, composite ground matting, and a full array of general contracting services. Its products include environmental lining, floating covers, and secondary containment. The company is headquartered in Fort Worth, TX. | Chief Executive Officer | 01/02/2020 |
Former positions of Chris Thomas
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
BW HVAC Operations LLC
 BW HVAC Operations LLC Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing BW HVAC Operations LLC supplies galvanized pipe & fittings for the residential HVAC industry. Its products include pipe, duct, duct fittings, elbows, register boots, oval, diffuser boxes, metal drain pans, cleats, collars, dampers, diverters, panning, plenums, reducers, return air products, spin fittings, and takeoffs. The company was founded in 1955 and is headquartered in Marietta, GA. | Chief Executive Officer | 01/02/2017 |
Sto Corp.
 Sto Corp. HomebuildingConsumer Durables Part of Sto SE & Co. KGaA, Sto Corp. is a company that manufactures fabricated wood panels. The company is based in Atlanta, GA. | Director of Finance/CFO | 01/05/2014 |
Republic National Cabinet Corp.
 Republic National Cabinet Corp. Home FurnishingsConsumer Durables Republic National Cabinet Corp. manufactures kitchen and bathroom cabinets. Its products include framed and frameless cabinets and semi custom cabinets. The company was founded by Gene K. Ponder in 1974 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX. | Comptroller/Controller/Auditor | 01/01/2009 |
PolyVision Corp.
 PolyVision Corp. Office Equipment/SuppliesProducer Manufacturing Polyvision Corp. manufactures whiteboards, presentation tools and chalkboards tools for education, corporate, government, and military markets. It also manufactures electronic whiteboards, indoor and outdoor menu boards and merchandising displays for fast-food outlets, stores and banks, table and seating systems for lunchrooms and break rooms, custom cabinets, and conference room casework. The company was founded in 1954 and is headquartered in Johns Creek, GA. | Comptroller/Controller/Auditor | 01/10/2004 |
| Arthur Andersen | Comptroller/Controller/Auditor | 01/09/1999 |
Training of Chris Thomas
| Emory University | Masters Business Admin |
| Auburn University | Undergraduate Degree |
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PolyVision Corp.
PolyVision Corp. Office Equipment/SuppliesProducer Manufacturing Polyvision Corp. manufactures whiteboards, presentation tools and chalkboards tools for education, corporate, government, and military markets. It also manufactures electronic whiteboards, indoor and outdoor menu boards and merchandising displays for fast-food outlets, stores and banks, table and seating systems for lunchrooms and break rooms, custom cabinets, and conference room casework. The company was founded in 1954 and is headquartered in Johns Creek, GA. | Producer Manufacturing |
Republic National Cabinet Corp.
Republic National Cabinet Corp. Home FurnishingsConsumer Durables Republic National Cabinet Corp. manufactures kitchen and bathroom cabinets. Its products include framed and frameless cabinets and semi custom cabinets. The company was founded by Gene K. Ponder in 1974 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX. | Consumer Durables |
Blue Wolf Capital Partners LLC
Blue Wolf Capital Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Blue Wolf Capital Partners LLC (Blue Wolf Capital Partners) is an independent private equity firm founded in 2005 by Adam Blumenthal and Josh-Wolf-Powers. The firm is headquartered in New York City, New York. | Finance |
Sto Corp.
Sto Corp. HomebuildingConsumer Durables Part of Sto SE & Co. KGaA, Sto Corp. is a company that manufactures fabricated wood panels. The company is based in Atlanta, GA. | Consumer Durables |
BW HVAC Operations LLC
BW HVAC Operations LLC Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing BW HVAC Operations LLC supplies galvanized pipe & fittings for the residential HVAC industry. Its products include pipe, duct, duct fittings, elbows, register boots, oval, diffuser boxes, metal drain pans, cleats, collars, dampers, diverters, panning, plenums, reducers, return air products, spin fittings, and takeoffs. The company was founded in 1955 and is headquartered in Marietta, GA. | Producer Manufacturing |
Petrosmith Equipment LP
Petrosmith Equipment LP Oilfield Services/EquipmentIndustrial Services Petrosmith Equipment LP manufactures and distributes industrial equipment. Its services include plug & abandonment operations, trucking, machine shop, pump shop and pumping unit shop. The company was founded by Cliff Smith in 1983 and is headquartered in Abilene, TX. | Industrial Services |
| Arthur Andersen | |
Mustang Extreme Environmental Services LLC
Mustang Extreme Environmental Services LLC Environmental ServicesIndustrial Services Mustang Extreme Environmental Services LLC engages in the provision of environmental solutions, including complex in-ground lining systems, above ground storage tanks, secondary containment, composite ground matting, and a full array of general contracting services. Its products include environmental lining, floating covers, and secondary containment. The company is headquartered in Fort Worth, TX. | Industrial Services |
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