John Darguzas
Director/Board Member at Microprecision LLC
Profile
John J.
Darguzas, Principal, joined Merit in 2018.
From 2011 to 2018, John was a Vice President at Antares Capital Sponsor Finance Group in Chicago.
At Antares John worked on the Underwriting Team evaluating senior debt investment opportunities across a broad range of industries, on the Originations Team reviewing new investment opportunities and on the Credit Advisory Team working on troubled loans all while maintaining an active role in helping establish Antares as a standalone company after it was spun out of GE Capital.
While attending Kellogg part time from 2012 to 2014, John founded MyMenu, an app based platform that helps people with food allergies find restaurants that meet their dining requirements.
From 2005 to 2011, John was a Director in KPMG’s Transaction Service Group, overseeing financial buy-side due diligence of middle market acquisitions for private equity clients.
John Received an M.B.A.
from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management in 2012 with concentrations in Marketing and Entrepreneurship.
In 2005, he received a B.S.
from Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business with concentrations in Accounting and Finance.
John is a registered CPA.
John currently serves on the Board of Directors of Engendren Corporation, Glenn Rieder, MicroPrecision, LLC, Revision Military, LTD, Urban Surfaces, and U.S.
Minerals, Inc.
John Darguzas active positions
Companies | Position | Start |
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Merit Capital Partners
Merit Capital Partners Investment ManagersFinance Merit Capital Partners (Merit Capital Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 1993. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. | Private Equity Investor | 01/05/2018 |
Engendren Corp.
Engendren Corp. Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Engendren Corp. manufactures custom-designed cooling solutions to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and end-users of internal combustion engines. The firm provides an array of heat transfer systems including radiators, air coolers, oil coolers, heat exchangers, cooling system packages and accessories. It also engages in the fabrication and sale of integrated steel, aluminum components, and assemblies. The company was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Kenosha, Wisconsin. | Director/Board Member | - |
Microprecision LLC
Microprecision LLC Tools & HardwareConsumer Durables Microprecision LLC manufactures precision machined and injection molded parts. The company was founded in 1950 and is headquartered in Delavan, WI. | Director/Board Member | - |
Revision Military Ltd.
Revision Military Ltd. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Revision Military Ltd. develops, manufactures, and distributes purpose-built protective soldier equipment for military use. It offers head systems, eyewear, power, and comms systems. The company was founded by Jonathan Blanshay in 2001 and is headquartered in Essex Junction, VT. | Director/Board Member | - |
US Minerals, Inc.
US Minerals, Inc. Industrial SpecialtiesProcess Industries US Minerals, Inc. manufactures abrasive products. The firm’s products include coal slag roofing granules, iron silicate roofing, coal slag abrasives, iron silicate, mineral fillers and specialty abrasives. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Tinley Park, IL. | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of John Darguzas
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Antares Capital LP
Antares Capital LP Investment ManagersFinance Antares Capital LP is a private debt financing solutions provider for middle-market, private equity-backed transactions. Antares has subsidiaries in the United States and the Cayman Islands. The company's responsible investment strategy incorporates material environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors to enhance returns. With over $55 billion of capital under management and administration, Antares has one of the largest and longest-tenured portfolios in the market, spanning a diverse range of industries. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. The CEO of Antares is Timothy G. Lyne. | Private Equity Investor | 01/05/2018 |
KPMG Capital Ltd.
KPMG Capital Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance KPMG Capital Ltd. (KPMG Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2013. The firm is headquartered in London, United Kingdom. | Director/Board Member | 01/09/2011 |
Manitowoc Tool & Machining LLC
Manitowoc Tool & Machining LLC Miscellaneous ManufacturingProducer Manufacturing Manitowoc Tool & Machining LLC is a reputable industry leader in the USA, providing high-quality components and equipment for the food production industry. The company is based in Manitowoc, WI, and has subsidiaries in the United States. Manitowoc Tool & Machining was founded in 1995 and has over 357,500 square feet of temperature-controlled space housing state-of-the-art machining equipment. The company offers precision component CNC machining for various industries, including aerospace, defense, energy, mining, construction, agriculture, food production, marine, medical, and other markets. The company specializes in machining stainless steel, prototype machining, and top contract manufacturing services. The company also manufactures an array of parts for the marine industry, including gears, engine casings, motor flanges and mounts, impellers, and rudders. The company has acquired ISO 9001:2015 certification and offers CNC machining, production machining, special machining, engineering services, stamping, stamping dies, and complete fabrication. | Director/Board Member | - |
Training of John Darguzas
Northwestern University | Masters Business Admin |
Kelley School of Business | Undergraduate Degree |
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Merit Capital Partners
Merit Capital Partners Investment ManagersFinance Merit Capital Partners (Merit Capital Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 1993. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. | Finance |
US Minerals, Inc.
US Minerals, Inc. Industrial SpecialtiesProcess Industries US Minerals, Inc. manufactures abrasive products. The firm’s products include coal slag roofing granules, iron silicate roofing, coal slag abrasives, iron silicate, mineral fillers and specialty abrasives. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Tinley Park, IL. | Process Industries |
Microprecision LLC
Microprecision LLC Tools & HardwareConsumer Durables Microprecision LLC manufactures precision machined and injection molded parts. The company was founded in 1950 and is headquartered in Delavan, WI. | Consumer Durables |
Manitowoc Tool & Machining LLC
Manitowoc Tool & Machining LLC Miscellaneous ManufacturingProducer Manufacturing Manitowoc Tool & Machining LLC is a reputable industry leader in the USA, providing high-quality components and equipment for the food production industry. The company is based in Manitowoc, WI, and has subsidiaries in the United States. Manitowoc Tool & Machining was founded in 1995 and has over 357,500 square feet of temperature-controlled space housing state-of-the-art machining equipment. The company offers precision component CNC machining for various industries, including aerospace, defense, energy, mining, construction, agriculture, food production, marine, medical, and other markets. The company specializes in machining stainless steel, prototype machining, and top contract manufacturing services. The company also manufactures an array of parts for the marine industry, including gears, engine casings, motor flanges and mounts, impellers, and rudders. The company has acquired ISO 9001:2015 certification and offers CNC machining, production machining, special machining, engineering services, stamping, stamping dies, and complete fabrication. | Producer Manufacturing |
Revision Military Ltd.
Revision Military Ltd. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Revision Military Ltd. develops, manufactures, and distributes purpose-built protective soldier equipment for military use. It offers head systems, eyewear, power, and comms systems. The company was founded by Jonathan Blanshay in 2001 and is headquartered in Essex Junction, VT. | Health Technology |
KPMG Capital Ltd.
KPMG Capital Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance KPMG Capital Ltd. (KPMG Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2013. The firm is headquartered in London, United Kingdom. | Finance |
Antares Capital LP
Antares Capital LP Investment ManagersFinance Antares Capital LP is a private debt financing solutions provider for middle-market, private equity-backed transactions. Antares has subsidiaries in the United States and the Cayman Islands. The company's responsible investment strategy incorporates material environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors to enhance returns. With over $55 billion of capital under management and administration, Antares has one of the largest and longest-tenured portfolios in the market, spanning a diverse range of industries. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. The CEO of Antares is Timothy G. Lyne. | Finance |
Engendren Corp.
Engendren Corp. Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Engendren Corp. manufactures custom-designed cooling solutions to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and end-users of internal combustion engines. The firm provides an array of heat transfer systems including radiators, air coolers, oil coolers, heat exchangers, cooling system packages and accessories. It also engages in the fabrication and sale of integrated steel, aluminum components, and assemblies. The company was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Kenosha, Wisconsin. | Producer Manufacturing |
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