Jeff S. Wigginton
Founder at True North Equity LLC
Profile
Prior to founding True North Equity in 2008, Mr. Wigginton was a Principal with Strength Capital Partners, a middle-market leveraged buyout firm located in Birmingham, MI with $170 million under management.
During his time at Strength Capital, he was involved in the acquisition or divestiture of fifteen businesses and served on the Board of Directors of five companies, including holding the Chairman role with one.
In addition to his investment experience, he is also has significant hands-on operational experience, including working with more than twenty companies on operational enhancement initiatives.
Twice, he has taken an interim CEO role at a troubled company in order to provide stability while a permanent manager was located.
Mr. Wigginton received a MBA from The University of Chicago Graduate School of Business, and a BBA from Eastern Michigan University.
His interests include golf, reading, and travel - with highlights including scuba diving in Belize, bungee jumping from a bridge in New Zealand, skydiving in Hawaii, visiting the Great Wall of China, traveling the Amazon river basin, and reaching the summit of Mt.
Kilimanjaro.
Jeff S. Wigginton active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
True North Equity LLC
 True North Equity LLC Investment ManagersFinance True North Equity LLC (True North Equity) is a private equity firm founded in 2008 by Jeff S. Wigginton. The firm is headquartered in Birmingham, Michigan. | Founder | 2007-12-31 |
IFS Group LLC
 IFS Group LLC Electric UtilitiesUtilities IFS Group LLC is engaged in providing non-discretionary industrial and field services. The company is headquartered in Birmingham, MI. | Chief Executive Officer | - |
Former positions of Jeff S. Wigginton
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Strength Capital Partners LLC
 Strength Capital Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Strength Capital Partners LLC (Strength Capital Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2000 by Mark McCammon and Mike Bergeron. The firm is headquartered in Birmingham, Michigan. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2008-03-30 |
Artera Services LLC
 Artera Services LLC Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Artera Services LLC provides electric and gas utility services. Its services include gas distribution, gas pipeline, electric distribution, and electric transmission services. The firm also offers outsourced maintenance, repair, and installation services for blue-chip natural gas and electric utilities. The company was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA. | Chief Operating Officer | - |
Kmart Corp.
 Kmart Corp. Discount StoresRetail Trade Kmart Corp. engages in retailing of general merchandise. It also offers pharmacy services. The company was founded by Sebastian S. Kresge in 1899 and is headquartered in Hoffman Estates, IL. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Family Communications LLC
 Family Communications LLC Publishing: Books/MagazinesConsumer Services Family Communications LLC publishes parenting books and magazines. It covers news in healthcare, education, and childhood development. It provides news in health care, education, and childhood development; columns on cultural offerings, family vacations, and long-term financial planning; and previews of books, videos, movies, and software for kids readers. The company was founded in 1985 and is located in New York, NY. | Director/Board Member | - |
Inland Management, Inc.
 Inland Management, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Inland Management, Inc. provides industrial cleaning, environmental consulting, and remediation services. The company was founded on February 21, 1985 and is headquartered in Plymouth, MI. | Director/Board Member | - |
Training of Jeff S. Wigginton
| The University of Chicago | Masters Business Admin |
| Eastern Michigan University | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Private companies | 9 |
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Strength Capital Partners LLC
Strength Capital Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Strength Capital Partners LLC (Strength Capital Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2000 by Mark McCammon and Mike Bergeron. The firm is headquartered in Birmingham, Michigan. | Finance |
Robert Rothschild Farm LLC
 Robert Rothschild Farm LLC Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Robert Rothschild Farm LLC engages in the production and sale of specialty food products. It offers dips, sauces, condiments, preserves, spreads, mustards, pasta sauces, and dessert toppings. The firm also offers gluten free, all natural and low sodium products. The company was founded by Robert Rothschild and Sara Rothschild in 1984 and is headquartered in Urbana, OH. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Dascom Systems Group LLC
 Dascom Systems Group LLC Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Dascom Systems Group LLC provides audio, video, and IPTV systems integration services. The firm provides video solutions through an experienced and knowledgeable staff. The company was founded by Dan Takkunen and Scott Apfelbacher in 1995 and is headquartered in Woodbury, MN. | Technology Services |
Inland Management, Inc.
Inland Management, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Inland Management, Inc. provides industrial cleaning, environmental consulting, and remediation services. The company was founded on February 21, 1985 and is headquartered in Plymouth, MI. | Commercial Services |
Family Communications LLC
Family Communications LLC Publishing: Books/MagazinesConsumer Services Family Communications LLC publishes parenting books and magazines. It covers news in healthcare, education, and childhood development. It provides news in health care, education, and childhood development; columns on cultural offerings, family vacations, and long-term financial planning; and previews of books, videos, movies, and software for kids readers. The company was founded in 1985 and is located in New York, NY. | Consumer Services |
Kmart Corp.
Kmart Corp. Discount StoresRetail Trade Kmart Corp. engages in retailing of general merchandise. It also offers pharmacy services. The company was founded by Sebastian S. Kresge in 1899 and is headquartered in Hoffman Estates, IL. | Retail Trade |
True North Equity LLC
True North Equity LLC Investment ManagersFinance True North Equity LLC (True North Equity) is a private equity firm founded in 2008 by Jeff S. Wigginton. The firm is headquartered in Birmingham, Michigan. | Finance |
Artera Services LLC
Artera Services LLC Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Artera Services LLC provides electric and gas utility services. Its services include gas distribution, gas pipeline, electric distribution, and electric transmission services. The firm also offers outsourced maintenance, repair, and installation services for blue-chip natural gas and electric utilities. The company was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA. | Industrial Services |
IFS Group LLC
IFS Group LLC Electric UtilitiesUtilities IFS Group LLC is engaged in providing non-discretionary industrial and field services. The company is headquartered in Birmingham, MI. | Utilities |
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