Ryan S. Northington
Director/Board Member at NewAir, Inc.
Profile
Mr. Northington is a partner of Guardian and shares responsibilities for all major operational functions including sourcing, underwriting and governance of existing portfolio companies.
Ryan joined Guardian in 2018 and is a member of the firm’s Investment Committee and is on the board of Western Protective Solutions, Flat River Group, Upper Echelon Products, Newair, and Nwestco.
Most recently, Ryan was the Chief Financial Officer of SupplyOne, Inc., a national provider of packaging products and services, where he had enterprise-wide responsibility for finance, accounting, human resources, administration, and corporate development/M&A.
Prior to his four-year tenure at SupplyOne, Ryan was a Partner with MVP Capital Partners, an operationally-focused middle market private equity fund based in Radnor, PA.
Across his private equity and operating executive experience, Ryan has led or managed more than 25 buyout transactions.
Earlier in his career, Ryan was the Chief Operating Officer for a knowledge management software start-up; was Vice President, Strategic Alliances and served as head of business development at a global sports media and technology company; and was Director of Product Marketing for a supply chain software company.
Ryan earned his BA in history from Davidson College, where he was a four-year letterman on the men’s soccer team.
Ryan S. Northington active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Guardian Capital Partners Investment Management LP
 Guardian Capital Partners Investment Management LP Investment ManagersFinance Guardian Capital Partners Investment Management LP (Guardian Capital Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2007 by Scott D. Evans, Peter H. Haabestad and Hugh Kenworthy III. The firm is headquartered in Wayne, Pennsylvania. | Private Equity Investor | 01/01/2018 |
NewAir, Inc.
 NewAir, Inc. Electronics/AppliancesConsumer Durables NewAir, Inc. is an American small company that offers a variety of appliances to make homes more comfortable. The private company's products include beverage fridges, wine coolers, freezers, cigar humidors, ice makers, portable AC units, and heaters. The company also offers built-in wine fridges with extended warranties and a 30-day money-back guarantee. The company's portable ice makers are perfect for households that enjoy entertaining guests. The Newair 45 lbs. Countertop Ice Maker uses FrozenFall™ ice making technology to create crystal-clear ice in layers, which keeps air bubbles and other impurities from getting trapped in the ice. Customers can register their appliances in less than 2 minutes to receive important notifications and exclusive offers. | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Ryan S. Northington
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Meridian Venture Partners LLC
 Meridian Venture Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Meridian Venture Partners LLC (MVP Capital Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 1985 by Robert E. Brown and Bob Brown. The firm is headquartered in Radnor, Pennsylvania. | Private Equity Investor | 02/01/2021 |
SupplyOne Holdings Co., Inc.
 SupplyOne Holdings Co., Inc. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services SupplyOne Holdings Co., Inc. is the largest independent supplier of corrugated and other value-added packaging products, equipment, and services. The private company is based in Wilmington, DE and has subsidiaries in Canada and the United States. The company provides industry-leading packaging programs, products, and supply chain solutions to mid-sized manufacturers, food processors, medical and e-commerce companies. SupplyOne has a portfolio of 18 corrugated production facilities and 52 distribution centers, offering an international footprint of corrugated and packaging capabilities with a focus on local marketplaces. The company is a portfolio company of Wellspring Capital Management and have become the acquirer of choice for family-owned, privately held specialty corrugated packaging manufacturers and value-added packaging distributors. The CEO of the company is Thomas Scott Renehan. | Director of Finance/CFO | 31/12/2018 |
Saxbys Coffee, Inc.
 Saxbys Coffee, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Saxbys Coffee, Inc. owns and operates coffee shops. It provides frolatte, jet teas, coffee and espresso, tea smoothies and alternatives. The company was founded by John Larson and Nick Bayer in 2005 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA. | Director/Board Member | 02/01/2014 |
Nwestco LLC
 Nwestco LLC Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Nwestco LLC wholesales and distributes industrial machinery and equipment. Its services include technical support via telephone or on-site to complete turn-key construction specializing in ground up, remodels, and removals. The company was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Kalispell, MT. | Director/Board Member | - |
Upper Echelon Products LLC
 Upper Echelon Products LLC Industrial ConglomeratesProducer Manufacturing Upper Echelon Products LLC engages in the manufacturing industry. It offers Repel and Rain-Mate umbrellas, Everlasting Comfort seat cushions, back cushions, donut cushions, and pillow protectors, Le Chateau wine decanters, Cafe Du Chateau French presses, LumiLux toilet bowl lights, and Flux Phenom magnetic screen doors. The company was founded by Travis Killian and Joseph Federl and is headquartered in Austin, TX. | Director/Board Member | - |
Training of Ryan S. Northington
| Davidson College | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Private companies | 14 |
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Meridian Venture Partners LLC
Meridian Venture Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Meridian Venture Partners LLC (MVP Capital Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 1985 by Robert E. Brown and Bob Brown. The firm is headquartered in Radnor, Pennsylvania. | Finance |
Optum, Inc. (New York)
 Optum, Inc. (New York) Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Optum, Inc. develops and provides software based supply chain management solutions. The solutions provided by the company combines software, business processes and services to allow customers to address specific supply related problems. The company was founded by Boris Reznik in 1985 and is headquartered in White Plains, NY | Technology Services |
MCMC LLC
 MCMC LLC Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services MCMC LLC provides medical care services. It specializes in questions of medical necessity, plan language, experimental or investigational procedures, level of care, drug formulary compliance, employee leave assessment, alternative treatments, length of stay, impairment, work restrictions and limitations, and procedural coding. The company was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Quincy, MA. | Health Services |
Index Stock Imagery, Inc.
 Index Stock Imagery, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Index Stock Imagery, Inc. provides online photograph services. The firm offers visual content to advertising and design agencies, magazines, newspapers, media, and desktop publishers. The company was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in New York, NY | Commercial Services |
SupplyOne Holdings Co., Inc.
SupplyOne Holdings Co., Inc. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services SupplyOne Holdings Co., Inc. is the largest independent supplier of corrugated and other value-added packaging products, equipment, and services. The private company is based in Wilmington, DE and has subsidiaries in Canada and the United States. The company provides industry-leading packaging programs, products, and supply chain solutions to mid-sized manufacturers, food processors, medical and e-commerce companies. SupplyOne has a portfolio of 18 corrugated production facilities and 52 distribution centers, offering an international footprint of corrugated and packaging capabilities with a focus on local marketplaces. The company is a portfolio company of Wellspring Capital Management and have become the acquirer of choice for family-owned, privately held specialty corrugated packaging manufacturers and value-added packaging distributors. The CEO of the company is Thomas Scott Renehan. | Distribution Services |
Air Medical Group Holdings, Inc.
 Air Medical Group Holdings, Inc. AirlinesTransportation Air Medical Group Holdings, Inc. engages in the provision of emergency air medical services. It offers emergency transportation services to individuals with critical health issues or injuries. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Lewisville, TX. | Transportation |
Saxbys Coffee, Inc.
Saxbys Coffee, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Saxbys Coffee, Inc. owns and operates coffee shops. It provides frolatte, jet teas, coffee and espresso, tea smoothies and alternatives. The company was founded by John Larson and Nick Bayer in 2005 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA. | Consumer Services |
Guardian Capital Partners Investment Management LP
Guardian Capital Partners Investment Management LP Investment ManagersFinance Guardian Capital Partners Investment Management LP (Guardian Capital Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2007 by Scott D. Evans, Peter H. Haabestad and Hugh Kenworthy III. The firm is headquartered in Wayne, Pennsylvania. | Finance |
Nwestco LLC
Nwestco LLC Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Nwestco LLC wholesales and distributes industrial machinery and equipment. Its services include technical support via telephone or on-site to complete turn-key construction specializing in ground up, remodels, and removals. The company was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Kalispell, MT. | Distribution Services |
Western Shelter Systems
 Western Shelter Systems HomebuildingConsumer Durables Western Shelter Systems provides an easily transported, simple to erect and weather-secure working environment for operations in remote locations. Its products include command and control systems, shelter systems, shelter options, climate control, electrical systems, water handling, sanitation, storage, furnishings, HAZMAT Decon, mobile medical and specialty vehicles. The company was founded by Paul Bennett in 1988 and is headquartered in Eugene, OR. | Consumer Durables |
Epilogue Systems, Inc.
 Epilogue Systems, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Epilogue Systems, Inc. develops software documentation and electronic performance support platform solutions. It offers Epilogue author that provides the ability to document applications; Epilogue advisor that provides the ability to deliver context-sensitive help to users; and Epilogue publisher that provides the ability to manage and maintain content over applications, projects and time. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Fort Washington, PA. | Technology Services |
Flat River Group LLC
 Flat River Group LLC Other TransportationTransportation Flat River Group LLC engages in the distribution of consumer products. It offers full service warehousing and fulfillment services to variety of ecommerce retailers. The company was founded by Matt Stahlin and Matt Dean in 2011 and is headquartered in Belding, MI. | Transportation |
Upper Echelon Products LLC
Upper Echelon Products LLC Industrial ConglomeratesProducer Manufacturing Upper Echelon Products LLC engages in the manufacturing industry. It offers Repel and Rain-Mate umbrellas, Everlasting Comfort seat cushions, back cushions, donut cushions, and pillow protectors, Le Chateau wine decanters, Cafe Du Chateau French presses, LumiLux toilet bowl lights, and Flux Phenom magnetic screen doors. The company was founded by Travis Killian and Joseph Federl and is headquartered in Austin, TX. | Producer Manufacturing |
NewAir, Inc.
NewAir, Inc. Electronics/AppliancesConsumer Durables NewAir, Inc. is an American small company that offers a variety of appliances to make homes more comfortable. The private company's products include beverage fridges, wine coolers, freezers, cigar humidors, ice makers, portable AC units, and heaters. The company also offers built-in wine fridges with extended warranties and a 30-day money-back guarantee. The company's portable ice makers are perfect for households that enjoy entertaining guests. The Newair 45 lbs. Countertop Ice Maker uses FrozenFall™ ice making technology to create crystal-clear ice in layers, which keeps air bubbles and other impurities from getting trapped in the ice. Customers can register their appliances in less than 2 minutes to receive important notifications and exclusive offers. | Consumer Durables |
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