Kent R. Weldon
Director/Board Member at NTK Holdings, Inc.
Profile
As an Advisory Partner, Kent works with the investment team to advise on current and future deals.
He also collaborates with both the Strategic Resource Group and portfolio management teams to develop Value Creation Plans and advise leadership on key strategic and operating decisions.
Kent was a Managing Director at THL for several years before stepping into his current role.
He has over 30 years of experience in private equity and specializes in helping companies execute their growth plans.
Before joining the THL team, Kent was a Managing Partner for Bravura Capital, worked in Investment Banking at both Morgan Stanley and Wellington Management Company and held Director roles for a number of consumer, media and information services companies.
Passionate about giving back, he has served on a number of school boards and is currently a Trustee Emeritus at The Meadowbrook School.
He also volunteers with two Boston-based nonprofit organizations and is an active member of the Harvard Business School Community Action Partners.
Kent R. Weldon active positions
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Thomas H. Lee Partners LP
Thomas H. Lee Partners LP Investment ManagersFinance Thomas H. Lee Partners LP (Thomas H Lee Partners) is a private equity subsidiary of Thomas H. Lee Advisors LLC founded in 1974. The firm is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. | Private Equity Investor | 01/01/1991 |
NTK Holdings, Inc.
NTK Holdings, Inc. Electronic Equipment/InstrumentsElectronic Technology NTK Holdings, Inc. manufactures and distributes residential and commercial products. It operates through the following segments: Residential Ventilation Products, Home Technology Products, and Air Conditioning and Heating Products. The company was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in Providence, RI. | Director/Board Member | 26/02/2010 |
Essex Technology Group LLC
Essex Technology Group LLC Specialty StoresRetail Trade Essex Technology Group LLC engages in the provision of business services. It provides savings on clothing, home goods and domestics, baby, toys, electronics, sporting goods, indoor and outdoor furniture, and seasonal items. The company was founded by Robert Echols Jr. in 2000 and is headquartered in LaVergne, TN. | Director/Board Member | - |
Good Sports, Inc.
Good Sports, Inc. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Good Sports, Inc. operates apparel and accessory stores. | Director/Board Member | - |
Ares Management Corp (Private Equity)
Ares Management Corp (Private Equity) Investment ManagersFinance Ares Management Corp (Ares Management) is a private equity firm, a subsidiary of Ares Capital Management LLC founded in 1997 by Michael J Arougheti. The firm is headquartered in Los Angeles, California. | Director/Board Member | 01/04/2022 |
Erie Street Capital LLC
Erie Street Capital LLC Financial ConglomeratesFinance Erie Street Capital LLC provides investment services. It offers corporate advisory, go-to-market strategies, and operational services. The company was founded by Terry Graunke in 2017 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Consultant / Advisor | 01/09/2022 |
ABR Capital Management LLC
ABR Capital Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance ABR Capital Management LLC (ABR Capital Management) is a venture capital firm founded in 2011. The firm is headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida. | Director/Board Member | 01/06/2022 |
Intersect Capital Management LLC
Intersect Capital Management LLC Financial ConglomeratesFinance Intersect Capital Management LLC is an investment company based in Stamford, CT. Curtis Francis Brockelman has been the CEO of the company since 2022. | Director/Board Member | 01/07/2021 |
Haven Tower Group LLC | Consultant / Advisor | 01/04/2023 |
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Training of Kent R. Weldon
University of Notre Dame | Undergraduate Degree |
Harvard Business School | Masters Business Admin |
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Linked companies
Listed companies | 1 |
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IHEARTMEDIA, INC. | Consumer Services |
Private companies | 29 |
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Clear Channel Communications, Inc. /Old/
Clear Channel Communications, Inc. /Old/ BroadcastingConsumer Services Clear Channel Communications, Inc. owns and operates radio stations, and displays outdoor advertising. | Consumer Services |
Thomas H. Lee Partners LP
Thomas H. Lee Partners LP Investment ManagersFinance Thomas H. Lee Partners LP (Thomas H Lee Partners) is a private equity subsidiary of Thomas H. Lee Advisors LLC founded in 1974. The firm is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. | Finance |
Michael Foods Group, Inc.
Michael Foods Group, Inc. Agricultural Commodities/MillingProcess Industries Michael Foods Group, Inc. engages in the production and distribution of food products to retail, foodservice, and food ingredient markets. It operates through the following segments: Egg Products, Refrigerated Potato Products, and Cheese and Other Dairy-Case Products. The Egg Products segment processes and distributes frozen, liquid, and dried products that are used as ingredients in other food products, as well as organic and cage-free egg products. The Refrigerated Potato Products segment includes shredded hash browns and diced, sliced, mashed, and other specialty potato products. The Cheese and Other Dairy-Case Products segment markets a wide range of refrigerated grocery products directly to retailers and wholesale warehouses. The company was founded in 1926 and is headquartered in Minnetonka, MN. | Process Industries |
Syratech Corp.
Syratech Corp. Home FurnishingsConsumer Durables Syratech Corp. designs, manufactures, imports and markets a diverse portfolio of tabletop, giftware and seasonal products for home entertaining and decoration. The Company also offers a number of other complementary tabletop and giftware items, including stainless steel flatware, picture frames, photo albums, photo storage, candles, glassware, crystal, and ceramics. It manufacturers and markets seasonal products including, Christmas ornaments, as well as a distributor of Christmas trim, lighting and tree skirts. | Consumer Durables |
Wellington Management Co. LLP
Wellington Management Co. LLP Investment ManagersFinance Wellington Management Co. LLP (WMC) is a registered investment advisor and mutual fund manager headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm was founded in 1928 and is a subsidiary of Wellington Investment Advisors Holdings LLP, ultimately held by Wellington Management Group LLP. WMC offers investment management services for a fee to separate account clients and mutual funds sponsored by unaffiliated parties, as well as to investment vehicles that the firm sponsors. | Finance |
Fisher Scientific International, Inc.
Fisher Scientific International, Inc. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Fisher Scientific International, Inc. manufactured and distributed scientific equipment and instruments that included everything from Erlenmeyer flasks to video/microscope systems. The company also produced chemicals, clinical equipment, diagnostic kits, reagents and laboratory workstations. Fisher Scientific International was founded in 1902 and was headquartered in Hampton, NH. | Distribution Services |
Agiliti Health, Inc.
Agiliti Health, Inc. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Agiliti Health, Inc. provides clinical equipment management services. The firm specializes in medical equipment rental, asset management, biomedical services, clinical engineering, surgical services, and medical equipment management. The company was founded in 1939 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. | Finance |
Wallace International de P.R., Inc. | |
FairPoint Communications, Inc.
FairPoint Communications, Inc. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications FairPoint Communications, Inc. engaged in the provision of data, voice, and video technologies. It provided telecommunications services such as ethernet, data transport, internet access, high-speed data transport, as well as local and long distance voice services to business, wholesale, and residential customers. The company was founded in February 1991 and was headquartered in Charlotte, NC. | Communications |
Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC
Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC is a registered broker-dealer subsidiary of Morgan Stanley Domestic Holdings, Inc., ultimately owned by Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) in the US. Headquartered in New York City, the firm was founded in 1987 and provides debt and equity services including underwriting, M&A advice, securities dealing and brokerage and trade execution. Their client base ranges from large global institutional investors to hedge funds at the cutting edge of innovation in the industry. | Finance |
Nortek, Inc.
Nortek, Inc. Electronics/AppliancesConsumer Durables Nortek, Inc. manufactures and distributes building ventilation products for residential and commercial applications. Its products include air quality & home solutions, residential & commercial HVAC, custom & commwecial air solutions, security, control, egonomic & productivity solutions, audio, video and control solutions. The company was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in Providence, RI. | Consumer Durables |
Progressive Moulded Products Ltd.
Progressive Moulded Products Ltd. Chemicals: SpecialtyProcess Industries Progressive Moulded Products Ltd. manufactures plastic moulding products to interior subsystems for cars and light trucks. It also manufactures custom injection moulded auto parts. Progressive Moulded Products is located in Concord, Canada. | Process Industries |
Ares Management Corp (Private Equity)
Ares Management Corp (Private Equity) Investment ManagersFinance Ares Management Corp (Ares Management) is a private equity firm, a subsidiary of Ares Capital Management LLC founded in 1997 by Michael J Arougheti. The firm is headquartered in Los Angeles, California. | Finance |
NTK Holdings, Inc.
NTK Holdings, Inc. Electronic Equipment/InstrumentsElectronic Technology NTK Holdings, Inc. manufactures and distributes residential and commercial products. It operates through the following segments: Residential Ventilation Products, Home Technology Products, and Air Conditioning and Heating Products. The company was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in Providence, RI. | Electronic Technology |
CTI Foods LLC
CTI Foods LLC Food: Meat/Fish/DairyConsumer Non-Durables CTI Foods LLC provides precooked, frozen, and fresh food products. It offers proteins, soups and sides, sauces and dressings, and dehydrated beans. The company was founded in July 2003 and is headquartered in Wilder, ID. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Acosta, Inc.
Acosta, Inc. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Acosta, Inc. engages in the provision of sales, marketing, and retail merchandising services. Its services include business intelligence, headquarter sales, retail services, consumer marketing, Acosta solutions, and e-commerce. . The company was founded by Louis Acosta in 1927 and is headquartered in Jacksonville, FL. | Commercial Services |
Give & Go Prepared Foods Corp.
Give & Go Prepared Foods Corp. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Give & Go Prepared Foods Corp. engages in operation of bakeries. It produces and sells bakery products for retailers and food service operators. The firm's products includes cupcakes, mini cupcakes, cookies, brownies, macaroons, tarts, scones, cinnamon rolls, croissants, and granola. The company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Consumer Non-Durables |
CMP Susquehanna Corp.
CMP Susquehanna Corp. BroadcastingConsumer Services CMP Susquehanna Corp. provides radio broadcasting services. It offer programming formats including country, contemporary hit radio/top 40, adult contemporary, oldies, rock and sports and talk radio. The company is headquartered in Atlanta, GA. | Consumer Services |
CMP Susquehanna Radio Holdings Corp.
CMP Susquehanna Radio Holdings Corp. BroadcastingConsumer Services CMP Susquehanna Radio Holdings Corp. provides radio broadcasting services. It owns and operates 33 radio stations of which it operates 23 FM and 10 AM revenue generating stations in 9 metropolitan markets in the US. The company is headquartered in Atlanta, GA | Consumer Services |
Fisher Scientific Co. LLC
Fisher Scientific Co. LLC Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Fisher Scientific Co. LLC wholesales scientific and engineering equipment. The company supplies organic laboratory, chemicals, allied products, and inorganic chemicals. The company is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA. | Health Technology |
Phillips Feed Service, Inc.
Phillips Feed Service, Inc. Agricultural Commodities/MillingProcess Industries Phillips Feed Service, Inc. engages in the distribution of pet foods and grooming products. It serves pet stores, aquatic stores, feed and farm stores, groomers, veterinarians and humane organizations. The company was founded by Ralph O. Phillips in 1938 and is headquartered in Easton, PA. | Process Industries |
Essex Technology Group LLC
Essex Technology Group LLC Specialty StoresRetail Trade Essex Technology Group LLC engages in the provision of business services. It provides savings on clothing, home goods and domestics, baby, toys, electronics, sporting goods, indoor and outdoor furniture, and seasonal items. The company was founded by Robert Echols Jr. in 2000 and is headquartered in LaVergne, TN. | Retail Trade |
Good Sports, Inc.
Good Sports, Inc. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Good Sports, Inc. operates apparel and accessory stores. | Retail Trade |
ABR Capital Management LLC
ABR Capital Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance ABR Capital Management LLC (ABR Capital Management) is a venture capital firm founded in 2011. The firm is headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida. | Finance |
Federal Street Acquisition Corp.
Federal Street Acquisition Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Federal Street Acquisition Corp. operates as a blank check company which engages in the merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Finance |
Erie Street Capital LLC
Erie Street Capital LLC Financial ConglomeratesFinance Erie Street Capital LLC provides investment services. It offers corporate advisory, go-to-market strategies, and operational services. The company was founded by Terry Graunke in 2017 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Finance |
Haven Tower Group LLC | |
OmniLit Acquisition Corp.
OmniLit Acquisition Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance OmniLit Acquisition Corp. is a blank check company, which engages in effecting a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, and reorganization. The company was founded on May 20, 2021 and is headquartered in Miami Beach, FL. | Finance |
Intersect Capital Management LLC
Intersect Capital Management LLC Financial ConglomeratesFinance Intersect Capital Management LLC is an investment company based in Stamford, CT. Curtis Francis Brockelman has been the CEO of the company since 2022. | Finance |
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