John Schweig
Chairman at Blackhawk Industrial Distribution, Inc.
Profile
John is an operating partner at TruArc, working with the firm’s Distribution portfolio companies.
He currently serves as chairman of BlackHawk and co-chairman of New Directions Aromatics, and previously served as chairman of Kele and Service Champ.
He has more than 35 years of experience in strategy development and execution and international business development.
Prior to joining TruArc, John served as president of Grainger International, running all international distribution businesses and global sourcing.
As Chief Strategy Officer, he was deeply involved in Grainger’s transformation from a domestic branch-based catalog business to an international, multi-billion dollar online B2B leader.
Prior to Grainger, he was a partner at Bain & Company focusing on distribution, channel sales and marketing, and industrial products.
John draws on these experiences to better collaborate with TruArc’s investment professionals and management teams.
John received his B.A.
in Economics and Mathematics from Colgate University and his M.B.A.
from Harvard Business School.
When he’s not at work, he’ll play golf anytime, anywhere and enjoys mentoring young people and spending time with his wife and two kids.
John Schweig active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Rock Gate Partners LLC
 Rock Gate Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Founded in 2006 by Kenneth Ali, Rock Gate Partners LLC is a private equity firm located in Chicago. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 21/12/2009 |
Magid Glove & Safety Manufacturing Co. LLC
 Magid Glove & Safety Manufacturing Co. LLC Apparel/FootwearConsumer Non-Durables Magid Glove & Safety Manufacturing Co. LLC is a private company that manufactures and sells personal protective equipment such as work gloves, safety clothing, and eyewear through online channels. The company is based in Pasadena, TX. | Director/Board Member | 01/01/2014 |
Maritz Holdings, Inc.
 Maritz Holdings, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Maritz Holdings, Inc. engages in the sale and marketing of jewelries. The firm also offers meetings and events, customer experience technology, employee experience, incentives and rewards, customer loyalty, and automotive solutions. The company was founded by Edward F. Maritz in 1894 and is headquartered in Fenton, MO. | Director/Board Member | 01/10/2011 |
TestEquity LLC
 TestEquity LLC Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services TestEquity LLC provides sale and rental services of new and used test equipment. It offers new test and measurement equipment, new lab and production tools and supplies, refurbished used test equipment and rental or lease services. The firm serves the aerospace and defense, automotive and transportation, components, device, semiconductors, contract manufacturing, education, energy, general electronics, government, optical, photonic, and wireless industries. The company was founded by Richard A. Gertzman in 1971 and is headquartered in Moorpark, CA. | Director/Board Member | 01/11/2019 |
Blackhawk Industrial Distribution, Inc.
 Blackhawk Industrial Distribution, Inc. Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Blackhawk Industrial Distribution, Inc. engages in the manufacture and sale of industrial products and equipment. The firm also offers custom tool fabrication, tool reconditioning, inventory management, procurement, packaging services, product sourcing, and technical innovation services. The company was founded by William Scheller in 2010 and is headquartered in Broken Arrow, OK. | Chairman | 01/10/2018 |
New Directions Aromatics, Inc.
 New Directions Aromatics, Inc. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services New Directions Aromatics, Inc. supplies unadulterated, therapeutic-grade essential oils and raw materials. Its products include soaps, cosmetic bases, candle waxes, fragrant oils, vegetable oils, butters, botanical extracts, clays, muds, and mineral salts. The company was founded by Alex Thomas in 1999 and is headquartered in Mississauga, Canada. | Chairman | 01/01/2022 |
TruArc Partners LP
 TruArc Partners LP Investment ManagersFinance TruArc Partners LP (TruArc Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2005 by Ian K. Snow. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Private Equity Investor | - |
Former positions of John Schweig
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|---|---|---|
L.E.K. Consulting LLC
 L.E.K. Consulting LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services L.E.K. Consulting LLC operates as a management consulting firm. It offers disruption management, post-merger integration, and marketing and sales services. The company was founded by James Lawrence, Iain Evans and Richard Koch in 1983 and is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Director/Board Member | 30/12/2020 |
Kele, Inc.
 Kele, Inc. Electronics DistributorsDistribution Services Kele, Inc. supplies building automation products and services. The firm offers automated products for commercial input and output systems. Its products include transmitters, sensors, switches, gauges, transformers, actuators, relays, and transducers. The company was founded by Roger Johnson and Ronnie Randall in 1983 and is headquartered in Memphis, TN. | Director/Board Member | 28/01/2020 |
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Training of John Schweig
| Harvard University | Masters Business Admin |
| Colgate University | Undergraduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 1 |
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| W.W. GRAINGER, INC. | Distribution Services |
| Private companies | 15 |
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Service Champ, Inc.
 Service Champ, Inc. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Service Champ, Inc. provides parts and equipment to the quick lube industry. It also distributes oil filters, air filters, wiper blades, gaskets, drain plugs and other parts and equipment. The company was founded by Fred Berman and Marc Berman in 1984 and is headquartered in Chalfont, PA. | Distribution Services |
CivicSolar, Inc.
 CivicSolar, Inc. Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing CivicSolar, Inc. engages in the distribution of solar power equipment. It is an Internet and phone-based solar power distributor that represents thousands of contractors and installers. The firm offers solar panels, inverters, racks and mounts, batteries, charge controllers, monitoring, install supplies, and tools. The company was founded by Michael Goldberg and Kerim Baran in 2009 and is headquartered in Oakland, CA. | Producer Manufacturing |
Bain & Co., Inc.
 Bain & Co., Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Bain & Co., Inc. provides management consulting services. It offers advisory services to the companies on their critical issues and opportunities: strategy, marketing, organization, operations, technology and mergers and acquisitions, across all industries and geographies. The company was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Commercial Services |
Maritz Holdings, Inc.
Maritz Holdings, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Maritz Holdings, Inc. engages in the sale and marketing of jewelries. The firm also offers meetings and events, customer experience technology, employee experience, incentives and rewards, customer loyalty, and automotive solutions. The company was founded by Edward F. Maritz in 1894 and is headquartered in Fenton, MO. | Commercial Services |
Kele, Inc.
Kele, Inc. Electronics DistributorsDistribution Services Kele, Inc. supplies building automation products and services. The firm offers automated products for commercial input and output systems. Its products include transmitters, sensors, switches, gauges, transformers, actuators, relays, and transducers. The company was founded by Roger Johnson and Ronnie Randall in 1983 and is headquartered in Memphis, TN. | Distribution Services |
Shnier Gesco LP
 Shnier Gesco LP Specialty StoresRetail Trade Gesco Industries, Inc. provides residential and commercial floor covering services. It provides residential flooring products that include vinyl, laminate, and hardwood flooring, cork plank, panel, and tile products. The company was founded by George Edward Shnier in 1938 and is headquartered in Brampton, Canada. | Retail Trade |
TestEquity LLC
TestEquity LLC Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services TestEquity LLC provides sale and rental services of new and used test equipment. It offers new test and measurement equipment, new lab and production tools and supplies, refurbished used test equipment and rental or lease services. The firm serves the aerospace and defense, automotive and transportation, components, device, semiconductors, contract manufacturing, education, energy, general electronics, government, optical, photonic, and wireless industries. The company was founded by Richard A. Gertzman in 1971 and is headquartered in Moorpark, CA. | Distribution Services |
TruArc Partners LP
TruArc Partners LP Investment ManagersFinance TruArc Partners LP (TruArc Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2005 by Ian K. Snow. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Finance |
| Smith Barney & Co., Inc. | Finance |
Magid Glove & Safety Manufacturing Co. LLC
Magid Glove & Safety Manufacturing Co. LLC Apparel/FootwearConsumer Non-Durables Magid Glove & Safety Manufacturing Co. LLC is a private company that manufactures and sells personal protective equipment such as work gloves, safety clothing, and eyewear through online channels. The company is based in Pasadena, TX. | Consumer Non-Durables |
L.E.K. Consulting LLC
L.E.K. Consulting LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services L.E.K. Consulting LLC operates as a management consulting firm. It offers disruption management, post-merger integration, and marketing and sales services. The company was founded by James Lawrence, Iain Evans and Richard Koch in 1983 and is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Commercial Services |
Rock Gate Partners LLC
Rock Gate Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Founded in 2006 by Kenneth Ali, Rock Gate Partners LLC is a private equity firm located in Chicago. | Finance |
New Directions Aromatics, Inc.
New Directions Aromatics, Inc. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services New Directions Aromatics, Inc. supplies unadulterated, therapeutic-grade essential oils and raw materials. Its products include soaps, cosmetic bases, candle waxes, fragrant oils, vegetable oils, butters, botanical extracts, clays, muds, and mineral salts. The company was founded by Alex Thomas in 1999 and is headquartered in Mississauga, Canada. | Distribution Services |
Blackhawk Industrial Distribution, Inc.
Blackhawk Industrial Distribution, Inc. Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Blackhawk Industrial Distribution, Inc. engages in the manufacture and sale of industrial products and equipment. The firm also offers custom tool fabrication, tool reconditioning, inventory management, procurement, packaging services, product sourcing, and technical innovation services. The company was founded by William Scheller in 2010 and is headquartered in Broken Arrow, OK. | Producer Manufacturing |
Copyright Hub Exchange LLC
 Copyright Hub Exchange LLC Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services 3discovered, Inc. develops cloud manufacturing platform. Its cloud manufacturing platform enables manufacturers, designers and entrepreneurs to transform a concept or digital design into mass manufactured and fully customizable products. The company was founded by Joshua Kaplan and Peer Munck in December 2013 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA. | Technology Services |
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