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Mason Wells

Private equity

Milwaukee · Growth · 22 people tracked

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Investment thesis

Mason Wells is a private equity firm concentrated on the U.S. Midwest, with a track record spanning more than 25 years. It seeks to create lasting value by prioritizing people, and it partners with companies across areas such as outsourced business services, packaging materials and converting, and engineered products and services. The firm supports growth through strategic acquisitions, geographic and service-line expansion, and organic initiatives, as reflected in its portfolio of investments.

Source: firm website, verified Aug 6, 2026.

Stage
Growth
HQ
Milwaukee, WI, US
Instruments
Equity
Tracked investments
54

Team · 22 people

from the firm's website
Tom Smith· Chairman
Ben Holbrook· Senior Managing Director
Chris Markgraf· Managing Director
Chris Pummill· Managing Director
Damon Thome· Managing Director
Greg Myers· Senior Managing Director
Jay Radtke· Executive Managing Director
Kevin Kenealey· Senior Managing Director
Dan Shanahan· Director
Jacob Simons· Vice President
Michael Graves· Director
Tyler Reinecke· Vice President
Adam Webb· Associate
Brady Walsh· Director of Business Development

Contact person for Mason Wells' Executive Operating Partners (EOP) program.

Debbie Figueroa· Office Manager & Fund Administrator
Drew Kneisel· Associate
Jeff Davidson· Managing Director of Research
Jim Domach· Chief Financial Officer
Jon Gladieux· Director of IT & Accounting Administrator
Katie Pawlowski· Administrative Assistant/Receptionist
Lisa Bredeson· Executive Administrator
Sam Hunter· Senior Associate

Investments · 54 tracked

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A&R Logistics, Inc.

Provider of dry bulk transportation, packaging, distribution, and logistics solutions to chemical and plastic industry companies.

Accord Carton Co.

Manufacturer of custom folding cartons for private label and branded consumer goods, focused on food and beverage markets.

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Aquion

Provider of residential and commercial water treatment equipment including softening, purification, and disinfection systems.

Armis Durable Labels

Manufacturer of identification and serialization labeling solutions for regulated applications and harsh environments.

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AWT Labels & Packaging

Converter of labels and flexible packaging for healthcare, food and beverage, personal care, and industrial markets.

Buffalo Games, LLC

Manufacturer and marketer of puzzles, board games, and indoor/outdoor games sold via retail and e-commerce.

Buffalogamesbuffalogames.com
Calvary Industries

Manufacturer of specialty process chemicals for metal pretreatment, cleaners, water treatment, and metalworking.

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Charter Nex Films, Inc.

Manufacturer of custom single and barrier layer polyethylene films for flexible packaging applications.

Cleveland Electric Laboratories Company, The

Manufacturer of thermocouple products for high-temperature aerospace, defense, and power generation environments.

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Coating Excellence International, LLC

Converter of flexible packaging products for office, pet food, consumer staple, industrial, and specialty markets.

Converting, Inc.

Designer, printer, and converter of paper partyware such as napkins, plates, bowls, and cups.

Creative Forming, Inc.

Manufacturer of custom thermoformed plastic packaging and extruder of plastic sheet for food and consumer markets.

Dedicated Computing, LLC

Provider of embedded compute engines and lifecycle management services to OEMs and software vendors.

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EastPoint Sports Ltd., LLC

Designer and importer of branded and licensed home recreational sporting goods; later merged into Buffalo Games.

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Eddy Packing Co., Inc.

Processor of beef, pork, and poultry products including cooked, marinated, cured, and frozen meats.

GAMFG Precision, LLC

Manufacturer of precision-machined components for diesel engines and fuel injection systems.

General American Corporation

Provider of mortgage loan settlement services and mortgage fulfillment connectivity software.

HyperEdge Corp.

Provider of T1-based broadband access equipment for last-mile telecommunications networks.

InterBay Technologies

Provider of engineering, furnishment, and installation services to the telecommunications industry.

KDV Label, LLC

Label converter producing pressure-sensitive and specialty labels for beverage, food, and personal care markets.

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Keystone Experts + Engineers

National provider of forensic engineering and consulting services for insurers, law firms, and commercial clients.

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King Juice Company, Inc.

Manufacturer and marketer of the Calypso brand of flavored lemonades and limeades.

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MGS Healthcare Manufacturing

Global supplier of injection molded plastic components, tooling, and equipment for the healthcare market.

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Mullinix Packages, Inc.

Manufacturer of thermoformed packaging trays, clamshells, and cups for the food industry.

Nelipak Healthcare Packaging

Provider of custom thermoformed packaging for the medical device and pharmaceutical industries.

NGI Holdings Corp.

Business process outsourcing provider focused on accounts receivable management and collections.

Oilgear Company, The

Manufacturer of fluid power components, hydraulic pumps, valves, motors, and meters.

Oliver Products Company

Provider of medical packaging, foodservice meal packaging, and niche food processing equipment.

Onyx Brands

Designer, marketer, and manufacturer of branded health, beauty, and personal care products.

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Pacon Corporation

Manufacturer of K-6 educational arts and crafts and fine art products, with brands including Tru-Ray and Fadeless.

Paragon Development Systems, Inc.

IT integrator providing hardware, software, and services to healthcare, government, education, and corporate sectors.

Paris Presents

Designer and developer of branded beauty and bath accessories for mass, drug store, and specialty beauty channels.

Premix, Inc.

Manufacturer of thermoset composite molding compounds and custom molded composite parts.

Prime Distribution

Non-asset-based third-party logistics provider specializing in warehousing and multi-vendor consolidation.

Qualus Power Services

Provider of outsourced electrical power engineering, testing, and maintenance services to utility and industrial clients.

Radius Packaging

Designer and manufacturer of rigid plastic packaging including blow molded containers and injection molded closures.

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RJW Logistics Group

Provider of retail logistics for consumer packaged goods companies supplying traditional and e-commerce retailers.

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Fund performance · per public LP disclosures

as of Sep 2025
FundVintageCommittedNet IRRTVPIDPI
Mason Wells IIILPs: Teachers' Retirement System of Oklahoma201020.6%3.02x3.02x

Source: public limited-partner disclosures (CalPERS, CalSTRS). Net IRR / TVPI / DPI as reported by the limited partner; a fund's early-year IRR is an interim estimate (J-curve).

Frequently asked questions

What stage does Mason Wells invest at?
Mason Wells invests at the Growth stage.
What sectors does Mason Wells focus on?
Mason Wells focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, Energy, Logistics & Supply Chain, New Materials.
Where is Mason Wells located?
Mason Wells is headquartered in Milwaukee, US.

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