Joseph A. Polaneczky
Director/Board Member at Carter-Waters LLC
Profile
Joe Polaneczky, Managing Director, joined Merit in 2013.
Joe previously worked in Leveraged Finance with GE Antares Capital’s Sponsor Finance Group in Chicago, where he focused on private equity sponsored transactions across a broad range of industries.
Prior to joining GE Antares in 2008 with its acquisition of Merrill Lynch Capital, Joe worked in the Corporate Finance Group at Merrill Lynch Capital focusing on middle market, private equity lending.
Joe began his career in investment banking at Cochran Caronia Waller providing mergers and acquisitions advisory services for companies primarily in the financial services and health care industries.
Joe received an M.B.A.
from the University of Chicago’s Booth School of Business with concentrations in Finance, Economics and Entrepreneurship.
He earned his B.A.
in Economics from the University of Chicago where he graduated with honors and played NCAA Division III football.
Joe currently serves on the Board of Directors of Propet Footwear, John-Richard Collection, Nester Hosiery, MW Metals Group, and Omni Glass & Paint.
A native of Ohio, Joe has lived in the Chicago area for over 20 years, and currently resides in Hinsdale, IL with his wife and three children.
Joe’s non-work activities include coaching his children’s sporting activities and guest lecturing at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.
Joseph A. Polaneczky active positions
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Carter-Waters LLC
 Carter-Waters LLC Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Carter-Waters LLC distributes construction materials and equipment. It also maintains rental inventory of concrete forming and shoring products, operates a custom rebar fabrication facility, manufactures special asphalt product at the Saturock Plant and provides estimating and detailing services for bid lettings. The company has offices in Collinsville, Columbia, Kansas City, Olathe, St. Charles, Springfield, Washington and Wichita. Carter-Waters was founded by Kemper Carter and Bert Waters in 1922 and is headquartered in Kansas City, MO. | Director/Board Member | - |
PVI Industries, Inc.
 PVI Industries, Inc. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services PVI Industries, Inc. is an American company that specializes in electrical appliances, specifically television and radio sets. | Director/Board Member | - |
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 | 01/09/2013 |
The John-Richard Collection, Inc.
 The John-Richard Collection, Inc. Home FurnishingsConsumer Durables The John-Richard Collection, Inc. is a company that manufactures upholstered furniture. The company is based in Greenwood, MS. The company was founded in 1980. | Director/Board Member | 01/11/2020 |
MW Metals Group, Inc.
 MW Metals Group, Inc. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Midwest Iron & Metal Co. provides scrap metal recycling services. Its services include scrap management, non-metallic recycling programs and toll processing. The company was founded by Charles Frydman and is headquartered in Dayton, OH. | Director/Board Member | 01/09/2017 |
Nester Hosiery LLC
 Nester Hosiery LLC Apparel/FootwearConsumer Non-Durables Nester Hosiery LLC designs and manufactures socks. It offers for mountaineers, firefighters, military personnel, and athletes. The company was founded by Marty Nester in 1993 and is headquartered in Mount Airy, NC. | Director/Board Member | 01/06/2017 |
ASM Holdco, Inc.
 ASM Holdco, Inc. Metal FabricationProducer Manufacturing ASM Holdco, Inc. operates as a manufacturer of structural powder metal components. The company is headquartered in Battle Creek, MI. | Director/Board Member | - |
Omni Glass & Paint, Inc.
 Omni Glass & Paint, Inc. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Omni Glass & Paint, Inc. was founded in 1967 and is based in Oshkosh, WI. The company is known for providing commercial painting, commercial glass, auto/OEM glass, and residential products. The company offers commercial painting and glass services for both commercial and residential needs, including windows, shower doors, and architectural glass. Additionally, they have a Safety, Health, and Environmental Protection Program to minimize exposures that can lead to injury, property damage, and environmental incidents. Omni Glass & Paint is also a nationwide supplier of FRA-approved railway glass for locomotives, passenger cars, and trams, and can supply FRA Type I and II rail windows in required specifications. | Director/Board Member | 01/05/2019 |
American Producers Supply Co., Inc.
 American Producers Supply Co., Inc. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services American Producers Supply Co., Inc. supplies industrial and construction equipment. The firm’s services include bolting and calibration, professional tool repair, radio frequency ID (RFID) services, delivery service, safety training, sling manufacturing, repair and certification. It offers abrasives, adhesives/sealants/tapes, chemicals/lubricants, construction supplies, cutting tools, fasteners, hand tools, hardware, HVAC, janitorial, ladders/scaffolding and lifting/rigging. The company was founded in 1898 and is headquartered in Lancaster, OH. | Director/Board Member | 01/07/2023 |
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Training of Joseph A. Polaneczky
| The University of Chicago | Undergraduate Degree |
| The University of Chicago Booth School of Business | Masters Business Admin |
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| Private companies | 14 |
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Merrill Lynch Capital Corp.
 Merrill Lynch Capital Corp. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Merrill Lynch Capital Corp. provides various financing services. The company is headquartered in New York, NY. | Finance |
Cochran Caronia Waller
 Cochran Caronia Waller Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Cochran Caronia Waller is a full-service, independent investment banking firm specializing in the property-casualty, life and health industries and related businesses. Cochran provides unbiased information and analysis to the institutional investing community regarding the insurance and health industries and related companies. They provide active equity research coverage on more than 50 insurance and health-related companies, as well as sector-specific and industry trend research. They are located in Chicago. | Finance |
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 |
GE An Capital Corp
 GE An Capital Corp Investment ManagersFinance GE An Capital Corp provides financing solutions. GE An Capital was acquired by CPPIB Credit Investments, Inc. from General Electric Co. on August 21, 2015 for $12,000 million. | Finance |
PVI Industries, Inc.
PVI Industries, Inc. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services PVI Industries, Inc. is an American company that specializes in electrical appliances, specifically television and radio sets. | Distribution Services |
American Producers Supply Co., Inc.
American Producers Supply Co., Inc. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services American Producers Supply Co., Inc. supplies industrial and construction equipment. The firm’s services include bolting and calibration, professional tool repair, radio frequency ID (RFID) services, delivery service, safety training, sling manufacturing, repair and certification. It offers abrasives, adhesives/sealants/tapes, chemicals/lubricants, construction supplies, cutting tools, fasteners, hand tools, hardware, HVAC, janitorial, ladders/scaffolding and lifting/rigging. The company was founded in 1898 and is headquartered in Lancaster, OH. | Distribution Services |
Propét USA, Inc.
 Propét USA, Inc. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Propét USA, Inc. is a footwear company that was founded in 1985 and is based in Auburn, WA. Part of Merit Capital Partners, the company sells footwear for men and women through online. | Retail Trade |
Nester Hosiery LLC
Nester Hosiery LLC Apparel/FootwearConsumer Non-Durables Nester Hosiery LLC designs and manufactures socks. It offers for mountaineers, firefighters, military personnel, and athletes. The company was founded by Marty Nester in 1993 and is headquartered in Mount Airy, NC. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Carter-Waters LLC
Carter-Waters LLC Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Carter-Waters LLC distributes construction materials and equipment. It also maintains rental inventory of concrete forming and shoring products, operates a custom rebar fabrication facility, manufactures special asphalt product at the Saturock Plant and provides estimating and detailing services for bid lettings. The company has offices in Collinsville, Columbia, Kansas City, Olathe, St. Charles, Springfield, Washington and Wichita. Carter-Waters was founded by Kemper Carter and Bert Waters in 1922 and is headquartered in Kansas City, MO. | Distribution Services |
Omni Glass & Paint, Inc.
Omni Glass & Paint, Inc. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Omni Glass & Paint, Inc. was founded in 1967 and is based in Oshkosh, WI. The company is known for providing commercial painting, commercial glass, auto/OEM glass, and residential products. The company offers commercial painting and glass services for both commercial and residential needs, including windows, shower doors, and architectural glass. Additionally, they have a Safety, Health, and Environmental Protection Program to minimize exposures that can lead to injury, property damage, and environmental incidents. Omni Glass & Paint is also a nationwide supplier of FRA-approved railway glass for locomotives, passenger cars, and trams, and can supply FRA Type I and II rail windows in required specifications. | Industrial Services |
CB Member LLC
 CB Member LLC Agricultural Commodities/MillingProcess Industries CB Member LLC engages in online retail ornaments, collectibles, sports products, and personalized glass ornaments. The company is headquartered in Denver, CO. | Process Industries |
The John-Richard Collection, Inc.
The John-Richard Collection, Inc. Home FurnishingsConsumer Durables The John-Richard Collection, Inc. is a company that manufactures upholstered furniture. The company is based in Greenwood, MS. The company was founded in 1980. | Consumer Durables |
ASM Holdco, Inc.
ASM Holdco, Inc. Metal FabricationProducer Manufacturing ASM Holdco, Inc. operates as a manufacturer of structural powder metal components. The company is headquartered in Battle Creek, MI. | Producer Manufacturing |
MW Metals Group, Inc.
MW Metals Group, Inc. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Midwest Iron & Metal Co. provides scrap metal recycling services. Its services include scrap management, non-metallic recycling programs and toll processing. The company was founded by Charles Frydman and is headquartered in Dayton, OH. | Distribution Services |
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