Ridgeview

Taking the Long View To Build Enduring Companies

OUR APPROACH

Since 2003, Ridgeview® has helped companies realize their potential. We understand that great companies and value are created over time. Transaction driven investments and short-term strategies do little to serve the long-term strength of a company. We recognize the connection between patient investing, collaboration, stewardship, and growth.

Partner Locations

We Partner With Local Business

Ridgeview® seeks to work with companies in the western United States, where we live and do business. This allows us to be accessible in our partnerships, and to become colleagues with management. We believe doing business face-to-face is the basis for successful collaborations.

 

Investment Criteria

 

EBITDA Size

Typically, $2 MM – $8 MM

Flexible Ownership Positions

Majority preferred, but minority positions considered

Investment Timeframe

Flexible, typically 5-10 yrs

Target Industries

Business Services


Niche Manufacturing


Consumer Products & Services


Niche Financial Services


Building Products & Services


Why Partner With Ridgeview®

Experience
Stewardship
Value Creation
Long-Term Perspective
  • Two decades in business with a dedicated, consistent strategy
  • 100+ years of combined investment experience on our management team
  • Knowledge of lower, middle-market companies and the challenges of growth
  • Experience with difficult economic cycles
  • Commitment to growing companies through collaboration
  • Creation of sustainable earnings growth, versus financial engineering
  • Focus on local partnerships, the same places we live and work
  • Longstanding history of working with companies to develop and implement organic and add-on growth strategies
  • Growth of partner companies exceeds 100%
    • Reinvests in talent, infrastructure, and innovation for the future
    • Maintains longer-than-average investment periods
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Current Partnerships

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Add-on Acquisitions

Aspen Countertops

Aspire Design

Resource Arizona

R & G Moulding

 

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Since acquiring Phoenix-based Aspire Design in 2015 and creating the InteriorWorx brand, InteriorWorx has acquired or created eight synergistic partner companies to provide commercial and residential builders with complete interior finish solutions.

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Add-on Acquisitions

Architectural Elements

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Headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, Krosswood Doors is a leading manufacturer of high quality, beautiful wood doors that are available across the United States.

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Add-on Acquisitions

Peter Reed

Somerelle

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Standard Fiber is one of the largest producers of bedding products for North American and international mass-merchant markets.

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CASE STUDIES

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“Our partnership with Ridgeview gave us the opportunity to transform a successful, Phoenix business into a specialty product and service supplier for mid-size homebuilders and major commercial contractors in Utah, Idaho, and Arizona. Ridgeview's investment was essential to our growth, but what sets them apart is breadth of experience, fairness, and spirit of collaboration.”

- Steve Shuler

InteriorWorx THE EARLY YEARS

Founded in 1987, Phoenix-based Aspire Design marketed and installed flooring, countertops, cabinets, lighting, and other interior finishes for homeowners, general contractors, and specialty builders.

OUR PARTNERSHIP

In 2015, Ridgeview acquired Aspire Design and with its management created the brand InteriorWorx. From 2015 through 2020, InteriorWorx acquired or created eight synergistic partner companies to provide products and services related to interior finishes and landscaping for residential and commercial builders in the Intermountain West.

TODAY

InteriorWorx has improved builder productivity and buyer/tenant satisfaction through its offerings to commercial and residential builders, architects, and designers. Earnings for the business have significantly increased, creating significant value for Ridgeview and the original owners, who still hold significant roles within InteriorWorx. Members of the management team who worked for predecessor companies also received incentive ownership in InteriorWorx—a benefit they did not have previously—and their personal net worth has also grown.

“Ridgeview Capital has provided the strategic guidance, capital, and support that we required to scale into a leading commercial and residential landscape provider across the intermountain region. Since our partnership in 2015, we have worked together to expand our leadership team, geographic reach, and capabilities. Ridgeview’s support and partnership has been a key factor in enabling us to reach this next step in our journey.”

- Erik Kimball

Intermountain Plantings THE EARLY YEARS

Founded in 1994, Utah-based Intermountain Plantings built and maintained large and complex landscape projects throughout the Intermountain region.

OUR PARTNERSHIP

In 2016, Ridgeview acquired Intermountain Plantings and it became part of the InteriorWorx family of companies (also a Ridgeview affiliate). Since our partnership, Intermountain Plantings opened an office in Boise, Idaho and became the largest landscaper in that market,  built a division focused on providing residential landscaping to production home builders, and acquired Kimball Property Maintenance in Salt Lake City.  By 2023 Intermountain Plantings, under Ridgeview’s leadership, had increased Revenues more than 400%.  The company was also recognized as one of the largest 100 landscape companies in the U.S.A.

TODAY

Ridgeview sold Intermountain Plantings in 2023 to BrightView Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: BV), the country’s largest landscape company, realizing an attractive return on our investment.

Uinta THE EARLY YEARS

Founded in Vernal, Utah in 1964, Uintah Engineering & Land Surveying (UELS) originally provided land survey and engineering services to energy companies in the Intermountain West.

OUR PARTNERSHIP

In 2007, Ridgeview, in partnership with another firm and key members of UELS management, acquired the company. One year later, UELS acquired a land survey company in the energy industry with a presence in the Dakotas. From 2008 through 2011, UELS expanded to additional energy-rich regions throughout the western and mid-western United States, opening six new offices and recruiting senior management to manage the company’s rapid expansion and resulting revenue growth.

UELS managed through the “Great Recession,” and the significant challenges that all energy services companies faced at the time. By 2011, UELS had grown into one of the country’s largest providers of land surveying, civil engineering, civil drafting, and GIS services for the oil, gas, energy, and pipeline markets.

TODAY

Ridgeview and other shareholders sold UELS to Moelis Capital Partners, realizing an attractive return on our investment. Today, UELS is owned by Norwest Equity Partners.

“Every investor is a good partner when things are going well. Ridgeview and I went through the Great Recession together. It was a very challenging time for our company. However, no matter what challenges or opportunities we faced, they were always a supportive and additive partner that honorably worked for the interest of the shareholders, employees and management.”

- Robert Kay

Our Greatest Strength Is Our Integrity

At Ridgeview®, we pride ourselves in creating partnerships defined by mutual trust, a shared commitment, and open communication. We believe that the best business strategies arise through collaboration.

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Brad Larson

Managing Director, Portfolio Operations
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Cheryl Merz

Office Manager
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John Davis

Operating Director
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Burton Stohl

Managing Director

Ridgeview’s co-founder and Managing Director, Burton Stohl, brings more than 40 years of investment experience to Ridgeview. He maintains an extensive network and key relationships that contribute to our success.

Burton started his career in 1967 when he joined the Corporate Finance office of Dean Witter in Los Angeles. Later, he directed Dean Witter’s Los Angeles Corporate Finance Department, West Coast Corporate Finance department, and was a member of the firm’s Corporate Finance Management Committee. In 1997, Burton left Dean Witter to form C. Burton Stohl & Co., a private advisory firm serving middle-market companies in the Mountain West and Southern California. In 2003, he co-founded Ridgeview.

Throughout his career, he has advised boards of directors and owners of both publicly and privately held corporations. Burton has assisted companies in numerous industries. He has also been a contributor to the launch of several private-equity and venture-capital firms.

Burton is a graduate of Harvard Business School (MBA) and the University of Utah (BS). He is married with three children.

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Greg Larson

Managing Director

Greg co-founded Ridgeview in 2003. He has worked with companies in the business services, niche financial, manufacturing, specialty retail, food, building products and services, real estate operations, and consumer products and services industries. Greg sits on all the boards of Ridgeview investments.

Before co-founding Ridgeview, Greg worked for two large private equity firms, managed investment activities of a mid-sized family office, and was the CEO of a technology services company backed by two well respected venture capital firms. He started his career at the Ford Motor Company.

Greg is a graduate of Harvard Business School (MBA, Ford Fellow) and Utah State University (BS). In addition to his roles with Ridgeview and its portfolio companies, Greg has served on several non-profit and civic boards. He and his wife Julie have four children.

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Brad Larson

Managing Director, Portfolio Operations

As Managing Director of Portfolio Operations at Ridgeview, Brad leverages his experience in financial, analytical, marketing, and management strategies to help ensure success for every investment. In addition to consulting with the various Ridgeview portfolio companies, Brad has served as CFO and CEO of Koster Finance. He is currently the Chairman of InteriorWorx. His previous experience includes MarketStar (an Omnicom company) and American Express.

Brad has an MBA from Brigham Young University, and a BA from Weber State University. Brad is an avid soccer fan and enjoys travel and many outdoor activities with his three children.

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Cheryl Merz

Office Manager

Cheryl brings experience in organizational management, accounting, and marketing to support each unique transaction and coordinate the daily functions of Ridgeview Capital Management. Managing the corporate office, she handles day-to-day operations, investor relations, regulatory compliance, and integrating new acquisitions into the business portfolio.

Her previous experience includes operations management and software training and development with FedEx, where she cultivated the skill of adapting and performing in a fast-paced, results-based environment. This versatility lends itself to her diverse and varying roles and makes her an accessible component of the Ridgeview team.

Cheryl has a BS from Virginia Commonwealth University. In her spare time, she enjoys creating glass art, visiting her grown son in Southern California, and traveling the world.

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John Davis

Operating Director

With more than 35 years of experience, Operating Director John Davis brings insight to executive-level strategic and operational management.

John’s career started in manufacturing. He then entered the service industry for a Fortune 500 company as a Vice President and Divisional President. Later, he served as Senior Vice President for a FinTech Fortune 500 company. In 2010, John helped form Santa Barbara Tax Products Group, LLC (TPG), a provider of payment and banking solutions for tax preparation and taxpayers. Green Dot, Inc. acquired TPG in October of 2014.

John played a key role in the integration of TPG to Green Dot by ensuring crucial TPG client relations.

He is a graduate of Brigham Young University, with a Bachelor of Science in Finance. He and his wife have three children.

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Brad Stewart

Operating Director

As an Operating Director, Brad Stewart brings more than 30 years of executive-level operational and financial management. He has experience in international, public, and start-up entities and has participated in several IPO’s and M&A transactions.

Brad started his career in 1984 when he joined Arthur Andersen & Co. in their Atlanta office and subsequently their Phoenix office. After his 7 years at Arthur Andersen, he served as CFO and COO of a publicly traded sporting goods company, CFO of a software company, CFO and President of an international cosmetic company, and President and CEO of a medical device company. He has also served on boards of both public and private companies.

Brad is a graduate of Brigham Young University and has held a CPA certification for over 30 years. He is married with 7 children and 19 grandchildren.

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Johnathan Neff

Operating Director

Johnathan Neff is a highly accomplished business professional with over 25 years of experience in information systems, finance, and business management. Throughout his career, he has provided invaluable financial and business solutions, optimizing operations, fostering growth, and maximizing profitability.

He has held key leadership positions, including Chief Information Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and President, where he spearheaded transformative initiatives for start-ups and business turn-around assignments. Johnathan’s extensive experience in directing technology systems and his proficiency in project management make him a trusted partner in achieving business success.

Johnathan holds an MBA and a Graduate Certificate in Business Intelligence and is a graduate of the University of Utah with a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance.

He and his wife Nicole have three children.

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Andrew Naegle

Associate

Andrew is an Associate at Ridgeview Capital, responsible for sourcing deals, performing due diligence, analyzing investment opportunities, and assisting in portfolio company operations. Prior to joining Ridgeview, Andrew was an Associate in the Investment Banking Division of Goldman Sachs.

Andrew received Bachelor of Arts degrees, summa cum laude, in Finance and Accounting from Utah State University. In his spare time, Andrew enjoys playing golf, attending sporting events, and spending time with his wife and daughter.

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