Gary Obermiller
InvestorOperating Partner at Mill City · Private Equity Senior Associate at Sterling Investment
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
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About
Gary Obermiller is a co-founder of Mill City Capital, where he has worked exclusively as an operating executive since 2014. He previously joined GHJ&M as a Managing Director in 2004 and spent 14 years at Deltak in senior roles including President and COO, later serving with its parent Global Power Equipment Group; earlier roles included managerial positions at Graco, Inc. and Econo-Therm Energy Systems Corporation. He holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Minnesota and an MBA from the University of St. Thomas, and is a Licensed Professional Engineer.
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Invests in
Advanced ManufacturingEnergy
Experience
- Ipsen SystemsMember of the Management Boardcurrent2022 — presentKleve, Germany and Rockford, Il
- University of St Thomas School of EngineeringBoard of Governorscurrent2016 — presentSt. Paul, MInnesota
- SkyWater Technology FoundryChairmancurrent2017 — presentBloomington, Minnesota
- SkyWater Technology FoundryInterim CEO2017Bloomington, Minnesota
- Acme IndustriesBoard Advisorcurrent2014 — presentElk Grove Village, IL
- Mill City Capital, L.P.Co-Founder & Operating Partnercurrent2010 — presentMinneapolis, Minnesota, United States
- University of Minnesota School of Science & Engineering Dean's Advisory BoardBoard Membercurrent2007 — present
- HN PrecisionBoard Member2017 — 2020Lake Bluff, IL
- Griffin Gear IncChairman2015 — 2019Roebuck, SC
- ABP InductionBoard Director2007 — 2019Dortmund, Germany
- Goldner Hawn Private EquityManaging Director2004 — 2010
- Deltak LLCPresident1997 — 2004
- Deltak LLCCOO1992 — 1997
- Deltak LLCVP of Engineering1990 — 1992
- GracoManager Industrial Market Development1986 — 1990
- Econo-Therm Energy Systems CorpVP Operation, Sales, Engineering1976 — 1986
- University of MinnesotaDesign Engineer1972 — 1976
Skills & more
Start-up LeadershipFundraisingStart-up VenturesMergers & Acquisitions (M&A)Venture CapitalStrategic Planning8Mergers2Product Development6Engineering9Mergers & Acquisitions11Private Equity4Start-ups7
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Business StrategyManufacturingSales ManagementManagementStrategyInternational BusinessNew Business DevelopmentCross-functional Team LeadershipEntrepreneurshipBusiness PlanningBusiness DevelopmentFrom Gary's professional profile.
Investments
Led
MBI Energy ServicesMid Valley IndustriesRemmele EngineeringUnion Tractor
Board seats
ABP InductionAcme IndustriesSkyWater Technology
Per the firm's website.
Colleagues at Mill City
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Gary Obermiller?
- Gary Obermiller is a co-founder of Mill City Capital, where he has worked exclusively as an operating executive since 2014. He previously joined GHJ&M as a Managing Director in 2004 and spent 14 years at Deltak in senior roles including President and COO, later serving with its parent Global Power Equipment Group; earlier roles included managerial positions at Graco, Inc. and Econo-Therm Energy Systems Corporation. He holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Minnesota and an MBA from the University of St. Thomas, and is a Licensed Professional Engineer.
- Where does Gary Obermiller work?
- Gary Obermiller is Operating Partner at Mill City.
- What does Gary Obermiller invest in?
- Gary Obermiller invests in Advanced Manufacturing, Energy.
- What boards does Gary Obermiller sit on?
- Gary Obermiller holds tracked board seats at ABP Induction, Acme Industries, SkyWater Technology.
- What companies has Gary Obermiller invested in?
- Investments tracked here include MBI Energy Services, Mid Valley Industries, Remmele Engineering, Union Tractor.
- Where did Gary Obermiller go to school?
- Gary Obermiller studied at University of Minnesota (BSME, Mechanical Engineering); University of St. Thomas (MBA); St. John's University (Pre-Engineering).
- Does Gary Obermiller lead rounds?
- Yes — Gary Obermiller has led 4 tracked investments.
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Also attended University of Minnesota319
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Also attended University of St. Thomas75
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Shared employers
Also worked at Graco3
Also worked at University of Minnesota81
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