Chuck Spears
Director/Board Member at International Designs Group LLC
Profile
Chuck Spears is an Executive Partner focused on the Industrials vertical for Mill Point Capital.
Mr. Spears currently serves on the boards of MPP (including as its former Executive Chairman), Spire Power Solutions and International Designs Group, and previously served as the Executive Chairman of KKSP Precision Machining prior to Mill Point’s exit.
From 2007 to 2014, he served as President of Liebert Corporation (“Liebert”), a $1.2 billion subsidiary of Emerson Electric Co. providing electric infrastructure components for data centers.
Mr. Spears was responsible for all marketing, sales, manufacturing and global product development.
In addition, he planned and executed the business unit strategy and developed future management talent.
During his seven years as President, Mr. Spears was involved in acquiring the Avocent Corporation, a $1.2 billion deal in 2009, and Aperture Corporation in 2008.
Prior to joining Liebert, Mr. Spears spent four years as President of Emerson Climate Technologies – Europe based in Germany.
He has 29 years of experience in the air conditioning and refrigeration industry.
Mr. Spears served in various management positions with Emerson’s Copeland Corporation culminating with his promotion to President of Copeland – Asia where he oversaw the opening of a state-of-the-art R&D center in Suzhou, China and manufacturing plants in both China and Thailand.
In addition, Mr. Spears led the effort to acquire Kirloskar- Copeland, based in Pune, India, and previously served on its Board of Directors.
Mr. Spears earned a B.S.
in Business Accounting from Indiana University, and was a licensed CPA in the State of Indiana.
Chuck Spears active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Mill Point Capital LLC
 Mill Point Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance Mill Point Capital LLC (Mill Point Capital) is private equity firm founded in 2013 by Michael Duran. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Consultant / Advisor | - |
International Designs Group LLC
 International Designs Group LLC Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services International Designs Group LLC is a supplier of slab, tile, appliances, and specialty products for the kitchen and bath industry. The American company offers proprietary brands such as Pompeii Quartz and Forum Quartz, as well as their Cancos tile label. IDG operates showrooms in several eastern states, including New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. The company's extensive range of products, combined with their service expertise, ensures that every step of the purchasing process is seamless and hassle-free for trade partners and homeowners. IDG delivers innovative solutions through design, distribution, and installation services across state lines. The company was founded in 2022, and the CEO is Mitch Hires. | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Chuck Spears
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
KKSP Precision Machining LLC
 KKSP Precision Machining LLC Metal FabricationProducer Manufacturing KKSP Precision Machining LLC engages in the manufacture of automatic screw machine products. It offers custom engineering and design, inventory warehousing for JIT delivery, volume material purchasing, and light assembly services. It serves the automotive, consumer and appliance, residential and commercial construction, aerospace, medical, power tools, heavy trucks, marine, hydraulics, transportation, agricultural and military industries. The company was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in Glendale Heights, IL. | Chairman | 01/04/2022 |
| EMERSON ELECTRIC CO. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 01/09/2012 |
Emerson Climate Technologies, Inc. (Missouri)
 Emerson Climate Technologies, Inc. (Missouri) Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Emerson Climate Technologies manufactures climate control equipment. The firm provides heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration solutions for residential, industrial, and commercial applications. It also operates in the United Kingdom, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Germany. The company is headquartered in St. Louis, MO. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 01/09/2003 |
Spire Power Solutions LP
 Spire Power Solutions LP Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Part of Alliance for Cooperative Energy Services Power Marketing LLC, Spire Power Solutions LP manufactures liquid-filled and dry-type transformers. The company is based in Athens, GA. Spire Power Solutions was acquired by Electric Research & Manufacturing Cooperative, Inc. on December 15, 2022. The CEO of the company is Justin Smith. | Director/Board Member | - |
Metal Powder Products LLC
 Metal Powder Products LLC Metal FabricationProducer Manufacturing Metal Powder Products LLC engages in the provision of custom-engineered powder metallurgy solutions. It manufactures aluminum powder metal parts and supplies lightweight aluminum components. Its engineering solutions cover complete design and engineering services from prototype through production. The company was founded in 1948 and is headquartered in Westfield, IN. | Chairman | - |
Training of Chuck Spears
| Indiana University | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Listed companies | 1 |
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| EMERSON ELECTRIC CO. | Electronic Technology |
| Private companies | 6 |
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Metal Powder Products LLC
Metal Powder Products LLC Metal FabricationProducer Manufacturing Metal Powder Products LLC engages in the provision of custom-engineered powder metallurgy solutions. It manufactures aluminum powder metal parts and supplies lightweight aluminum components. Its engineering solutions cover complete design and engineering services from prototype through production. The company was founded in 1948 and is headquartered in Westfield, IN. | Producer Manufacturing |
KKSP Precision Machining LLC
KKSP Precision Machining LLC Metal FabricationProducer Manufacturing KKSP Precision Machining LLC engages in the manufacture of automatic screw machine products. It offers custom engineering and design, inventory warehousing for JIT delivery, volume material purchasing, and light assembly services. It serves the automotive, consumer and appliance, residential and commercial construction, aerospace, medical, power tools, heavy trucks, marine, hydraulics, transportation, agricultural and military industries. The company was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in Glendale Heights, IL. | Producer Manufacturing |
Emerson Climate Technologies, Inc. (Missouri)
Emerson Climate Technologies, Inc. (Missouri) Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Emerson Climate Technologies manufactures climate control equipment. The firm provides heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration solutions for residential, industrial, and commercial applications. It also operates in the United Kingdom, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Germany. The company is headquartered in St. Louis, MO. | Producer Manufacturing |
Mill Point Capital LLC
Mill Point Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance Mill Point Capital LLC (Mill Point Capital) is private equity firm founded in 2013 by Michael Duran. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Finance |
Spire Power Solutions LP
Spire Power Solutions LP Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Part of Alliance for Cooperative Energy Services Power Marketing LLC, Spire Power Solutions LP manufactures liquid-filled and dry-type transformers. The company is based in Athens, GA. Spire Power Solutions was acquired by Electric Research & Manufacturing Cooperative, Inc. on December 15, 2022. The CEO of the company is Justin Smith. | Producer Manufacturing |
International Designs Group LLC
International Designs Group LLC Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services International Designs Group LLC is a supplier of slab, tile, appliances, and specialty products for the kitchen and bath industry. The American company offers proprietary brands such as Pompeii Quartz and Forum Quartz, as well as their Cancos tile label. IDG operates showrooms in several eastern states, including New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. The company's extensive range of products, combined with their service expertise, ensures that every step of the purchasing process is seamless and hassle-free for trade partners and homeowners. IDG delivers innovative solutions through design, distribution, and installation services across state lines. The company was founded in 2022, and the CEO is Mitch Hires. | Distribution Services |
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