Jim Bernhard
InvestorFounder and Partner at Bernhard
About
Jim Bernhard was a Founder and Partner of Bernhard Capital Partners, where he chaired the Investment Committee, served on the Portfolio Committee, and was involved across the firm's investment activities. Before founding Bernhard, he started the Shaw Group in 1987 and led it as CEO, President, and Chairman for over 25 years, building it into a global energy services firm. He held a B.A. in Construction Management from Louisiana State University and passed away in November 2025.
Invests in
Energy
Investments
Board seats
Bernhard, LLCEpic Piping (n/k/a United Weld Holdings)
Per the firm's website.
Colleagues at Bernhard
Aiden Lovelace
Associate at Bernhard
Andrew Scott
Associate at Bernhard
Bethan Webb
Investor Relations Associate at Bernhard
Brian Ferraioli
Operating Partner at Bernhard
Bryan Poppler
Director at Bernhard
Chris Dillon
Partner at Bernhard
Chris Procaccini
Fund Controller at Bernhard
Chris Ringswald
Managing Director at Bernhard
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Jim Bernhard?
- Jim Bernhard was a Founder and Partner of Bernhard Capital Partners, where he chaired the Investment Committee, served on the Portfolio Committee, and was involved across the firm's investment activities. Before founding Bernhard, he started the Shaw Group in 1987 and led it as CEO, President, and Chairman for over 25 years, building it into a global energy services firm. He held a B.A. in Construction Management from Louisiana State University and passed away in November 2025.
- Where does Jim Bernhard work?
- Jim Bernhard is Founder and Partner at Bernhard.
- What does Jim Bernhard invest in?
- Jim Bernhard invests in Energy.
- What boards does Jim Bernhard sit on?
- Jim Bernhard holds tracked board seats at Bernhard, LLC, Epic Piping (n/k/a United Weld Holdings).