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By Greg Togni April 23, 2025
180one is pleased to announce our recent partnership with Pike Street Capital and the successful placement of a new Board Member for Superior Duct Fabrication, a Pike Street portfolio company! Superior Duct Fabrication is a leading provider of commercial and industrial HVAC duct systems, known for its high-quality fabrication, reliability, and customer service. The company serves a wide range of industries, delivering complex ductwork solutions with precision and speed. Pike Street Capital, a Seattle-based private equity firm focused on industrial growth companies, acquired Superior Duct Fabrication as part of its strategy to invest in scalable, high-performing manufacturing businesses. Pike Street partners with management teams to accelerate growth and build long-term value through operational improvements and strategic leadership. As part of this effort, Pike Street Capital partnered with 180one to recruit a new board member to help guide Superior Duct’s continued expansion and success. Congratulations to Pike Street Capital, Superior Duct Fabrication, and the 180one Search Team on a successful board placement!
By Catherine Landgraf February 28, 2025
180one is pleased to announce our recent partnership with A-dec and the resulting hire of their SVP of Manufacturing! ABOUT THE COMPANY A-dec is the premium leader in the dental equipment industry designing and manufacturing products that span dental chairs, lights, handpieces, furniture, air management, infection control and delivery systems found in dental offices and operatories. With over 1300 employees, and headquartered in Newberg, Oregon, A-dec’s familial culture and values have been attributed to their commitment to the Newberg community and its employees through various investments and programs. Congratulations to A-dec and the 180one Search Team on a successful executive placement!
By Catherine Landgraf February 7, 2025
180one is pleased to announce our recent partnership with Columbia Distributing and the resulting placement of their new Chief People Officer! In 2008, Columbia Distributing, Mt. Hood Beverage, and Gold River Distributing united to form Columbia Distributing as we know it today. With this merger and the 2018 acquisitions of Marine View Beverage and General Distributors, Inc., our company is now one of the Top 5 largest beer/wine distributors in the US. Size is not our only distinction, however, as Columbia Distributing boasts an extensive selection of beverages, including craft beer, wine and spirits. Columbia Distributing’s success lies in the teamwork of the roughly 3,000 employees spread throughout 27 locations in Oregon and Washington, who every day come together to execute on a common vision. Congratulations to Columbia Distributing, and the 180one Search Team on a successful executive placement!
By Greg Togni May 20, 2025
Chief Financial Officer ABOUT THE COMPANY Superior Duct Fabrication is a market-leading fabricator of highly technical commercial ducting and specialty HVAC products, serving mission-critical end markets such as data centers, semiconductor manufacturing, healthcare, higher education, and industrial facilities. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Pomona, CA, Superior operates out of five strategic manufacturing sites across the Western U.S. and Ohio, with a deeply experienced union workforce, vertically integrated operations, and a reputation for quality, speed, and reliability. In 2025, Seattle-based private equity firm Pike Street Capital made a platform investment in Superior to accelerate growth through geographic expansion, product innovation, and targeted acquisitions. With a strong leadership team, trusted customer relationships, and increasing demand for sophisticated air handling solutions, Superior is positioned for rapid, scalable growth. POSITION SUMMARY Superior Duct Fabrication is seeking an experienced and results-driven Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead the financial strategy and execution of their private equity-backed, high-growth business. The CFO will play a critical role in enabling both organic and acquisitive growth, optimizing operations, and driving value creation in partnership with the CEO, President and private equity sponsor. This is a hands-on executive leadership role ideal for a proven financial leader with deep manufacturing expertise and a track record of operating in dynamic, performance-driven environments. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Executive & Strategic Leadership Serve as a strategic partner to the CEO and executive team, actively contributing to policy, direction, and long-term planning. Help define and execute the company’s growth strategy in alignment with operational, financial, and market objectives. Drive a high-performance culture through accountability, transparency, and collaboration. Lead by example, setting the tone and culture across the organization. Operate as a player/coach—comfortable building models, developing presentations, and engaging directly in critical business issues. Attract, develop, and retain top-tier financial and operational talent. Lead major business initiatives and projects (e.g., productivity improvement, pricing strategies) with measurable results. Shoulder broad business leadership responsibility, beyond traditional finance functions. Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Own the development and ongoing refinement of annual budgets, monthly forecasts, and long-term financial planning. Track and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure performance against strategic goals. Conduct hands-on analysis of financial performance, with actionable insights to achieve growth and EBITDA targets. Lead investment analysis and decision support—including customer pricing models and full business case development. Demonstrated expertise in labor cost management and margin improvement strategies. Bring experience across multiple ERP platforms; ERP selection and implementation experience is highly preferred. Accounting & Financial Operations Oversee all accounting and finance functions, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial information. Prepare and deliver comprehensive financial reporting packages including monthly P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, and covenant compliance. Ensure all financial statements are prepared in accordance with GAAP and meet internal and external stakeholder requirements. Lead all month-end close activities including general ledger, balance sheet reconciliations, and overhead allocation. Enhance and scale accounting processes, systems, and internal controls to support company growth. Coordinate the annual audit process, ensuring unqualified audit results. Lead the preparation and management of company-wide budgets, including revenue and capital expenditure planning. Treasury & Working Capital Management Lead cash flow forecasting, management, and decision-making around weekly cash disbursements. Improve the full cash cycle—credit policy, collections, inventory, and payables management. Manage lender relationships and covenant compliance. Use forward-looking cash flow analysis to guide capital structure decisions and working capital strategy. M&A & Private Equity Engagement Collaborate with the leadership team, private equity sponsors on M&A add-on strategies and roll-up execution. Experience or understanding of value creation planning, reporting, and board-level communication. QUALIFCATIONS Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related discipline; CPA and MBA strongly preferred. Extensive experience in senior financial leadership roles, ideally within a private equity-backed or high-growth manufacturing environment. Deep understanding of financial and operational disciplines, including P&L ownership, balance sheet management, cash flow optimization, and capital allocation. Demonstrated experience in corporate governance, risk management, and regulatory compliance. Proven ability to lead complex negotiations related to financing, vendor agreements, M&A, and commercial terms. Expertise in budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and working capital management; prior public accounting experience is a plus. Strong business acumen with the ability to quickly assess new challenges and make sound, data-driven decisions in a dynamic environment. Natural leadership presence with the ability to build trust and credibility across all levels of an organization and with external stakeholders. Resilient under pressure with a disciplined approach to prioritization, execution, and delegation. Exceptional communication skills—both written and verbal—with the ability to clearly articulate financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders. Committed to service excellence, with strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative leadership style. High attention to detail and precision, balanced with the ability to think strategically and see the broader business context. Interested in Learning More? 180one has been engaged by Superior Duct Fabrication to manage this search. If interested in learning more about the opportunity, please contact Tom Haley /503.334.1350/ tom@180one.com .
By Christine Kennedy March 12, 2025
Corporate Development Manager About the Company Impel is a family of companies that offer comprehensive flow management solutions in partnership with each other and the best manufacturers in the world. Each of Impels branches represent individual brand cultures and span the West Coast. Impel serves customers in water, wastewater, agriculture, industrial, manufacturing, energy and mining. Impel was founded in 2021 with a vision to build a “one-stop shop” to serve municipal and industrial fluid management needs by acquiring complementary capabilities in contiguous geographies. The platform launched with the first acquisition of PumpTech , a premier distributor of high-quality pumping products and systems serving the Pacific Northwest. Subsequent acquisitions have grown Impel to over ten fluid management companies throughout the US. Impel is backed by Pike Street Capital , a private equity firm based in Seattle, WA. Recently, Pike Street successfully raised capital to fund additional acquisitions. Impel is actively pursuing growth opportunities and remains focused on acquiring and partnering with family-owned and operated companies in the sector. About the Role This is a key position managing the acquisition process within Impel. You will participate in all aspects of the investment process including industry/market research, deal origination, strategy and execution, and relationship building with acquisition target owners, executives, investment bankers and other intermediaries. This is a great role if you’re looking to own the deal process and progress your skillset as a deal professional. This role will give you deep insight into the entire acquisition process while closing multiple deals a year. We are a fairly lean team and believe in cross functional work so come with a growth mindset and you will develop a skillset across each business function; Our team believes in developing our team members. Primary Responsibilities Perform company analysis, including initial screenings, financial modeling and valuation, due diligence, consultation with external advisors, and preparation of materials for internal investment meetings. Responsible for M&A project management processes to include, but not limited to, valuations, letters of intent, due diligence analysis, financial planning, and business case development. Analysis of risks and opportunities of M&A activities, translate this into fact-based and well-reasoned insights on the valuation and structural impact of various acquisitions. Drive market research and strategic fit analysis. Conduct research on prospective sector opportunities and market trends and develop and present data-based opinions to inform decision-making and price transactions. Participate on deal teams to help structure and execute transactions, including coordinating the deal process and legal and transactional documentation. Special projects working directly with C suite, functional leads, and regional vice presidents. Qualifications 2-6 years experience in private equity, consulting, financial DD/QoE, investment banking, accounting, or corporate M&A Exposure to other diligence areas including commercial, operational, market sizing, risk analysis, customer and supplier, agreement review, etc. Excel and PowerPoint expertise Value oriented Strong communication skills Commitment to high professional standards Credentials: CPA preferred Interested in Learning More? 180one is a retained search firm and has been engaged by Impel to manage this search. If interested in learning more about the opportunity, please contact Tom Haley /503.334.1350/ tom@180one.com
By Jenny Dillman September 7, 2023
We are delighted to announce that our recent partnership with Magnate Worldwide has culminated in the successful placement of Nick Hanahan as their new Director of FP&A. Magnate Worldwide is a diversified supply chain management company, comprised of a unique portfolio of complementary, premium logistics services focused on Mission Critical Domestic, Fine Arts, and Global Freight Forwarding. With customer service levels and operational execution second to none, each Magnate business segment provides premium services across many industries for sensitive, time-definite, high-value, and white-glove shipments. Backed by Littlejohn & Co., Magnate Worldwide is growing both organically and through the acquisition of companies with the same passion, bringing together cultures and best practices to become one of the fastest-growing premium service providers and most innovative logistics companies in the industry. Congratulations to Magnate, Nick Hanahan, and the 180one Search Team on this exciting addition to Magnate's team!
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May 10, 2021
180one congratulates The Portland Timbers on the recent appointment of Sarah Keane as the Senior VP of Finance. Soccer has been part of Portland’s culture since the 1970s and it continues to grow each year. As the league’s 18th team that began competing in MLS in 2011, the Timbers play their home games at Providence Park, an approximately 22,000-seat stadium in downtown Portland. With over ten years of experience in nonprofit and government finance, Sarah brings a lot to the table as she starts her new role with the Timbers. She has worked with many meaningful and exciting organizations in the Portland area, including the Oregon Food Bank, the Oregon Zoo, New Avenues for Youth, and she also served for a year in the AmeriCorps. 180one always enjoys partnering with The Timbers, and we are excited for Sarah to join their awesome team! 
March 20, 2019
180one congratulates OFD Foods on the recent appointment of Travis Ramme as Director of Finance. OFD is the world’s technological leader in freeze-drying and the largest independent freeze-dryer in North America. The Company freeze-dries a broad variety of products, some with highly technical specifications, including foods, pharmaceutical ingredients, specialty chemicals, medical devices, cultured organisms and other sensitive biological materials. Travis is an experienced Business Intelligence/Supply Chain/Finance professional with a demonstrated history of working in the food and beverage & financial industries. He is a strong operations professional with a Bachelor of Science focused in Finance/Computer Science from University of Oregon. Getting his start at Moss Adams, Travis eventually transitioned to industry as the Director of Business Intelligence & Supply Chain at Ninkasi Brewing, where he has been for the past five years. 180one enjoyed partnering once again with OFD Foods on this important Director search and we wish Travis all the best in this new role!
March 1, 2019
180one congratulates Adair Homes on the recent appointment of Ann Rivers as Chief Financial Officer. One of the largest homebuilders in the Pacific Northwest, Adair Homes continues to grow both in volume and in geographic reach, working to ensure that each home is built to the Company and Customer’s high-level standard. Most recently, Ann was the CFO for Sunlight Supply in Vancouver, WA. She brings with her over 15 years of experience in senior leadership roles across multiple industries, and 20 years spent in accounting and finance, and will be an excellent addition to the team at Adair. 180one was proud to partner with Adair Homes on this important CFO search, and we wish Ann all the best in her new role!
February 12, 2019
180one proudly partnered with new client Wineshipping to recruit David Joyce as Chief Financial Officer. Wineshipping is North America’s largest shipper of wines to the direct-to-consumer market. With a national presence, Wineshipping provides logistics solutions to producers, marketers and retailers across the industry. David joins Wineshipping with 20 years of experience in the finance & accounting world, most recently serving as Chief Commercial Officer with Resource Environmental Solutions in Houston, Texas. Having spent the last four years leading finance, sales, land, regulatory, business development and operational functions in a highly complex, highly regulated business, David is excited to take on this role with Wineshipping. Congratulations to Wineshipping on this important hire, and we welcome David to the West Coast!
February 7, 2019
180one congratulates Columbia River Knife & Tool on the appointment of Jeff Lunz as the new Chief Financial Officer. Established in Oregon in 1994, CRKT is an American company known for distinction in design, selection, and quality. For more than 20 years, CRKT has put innovation and integrity first, making a commitment to build products that inspire and endure. CRKT works with the best custom knife makers in the world to bring their innovative designs to market at affordable prices. Jeff is a dedicated accounting and operations professional who has a reputation for applying creativity and innovation in the execution of corporate strategy. An enthusiastic problem solver with over 17 years of progressive experience in accounting, financial reporting, demand and supply planning, forecasting, budgeting, and multi-site and international consolidations. A leader of people with experience in consumer products, manufacturing, entertainment and hospitality, and software companies, Jeff is focused on business success through establishing lasting, meaningful relationships with business partners and team members. Jeff has been working his way up at Gerber for the last 14+ years, most recently serving as their VP of Finance.  180one enjoyed partnering with CRKT on this important CFO search and we wish Jeff all the best in his new role!
July 11, 2017
180one congratulates Electrical Construction (EC) Company on the successful selection of Todd Henne as the company’s new Chief Financial Officer. Founded in Portland, Ore., in 1946, today EC Company offers a broad range of capabilities to diverse markets as a full-service electrical contractor as well as industrial power solutions through its distribution company EC Power Systems. As CFO, Henne will report to the President and provide strategic financial leadership, risk management and direction on all critical issues affecting the company. He brings more than 20 years of finance and accounting leadership in the Portland area to EC Company, including serving as CFO for Ethics Point (now Navex Global). 180one enjoyed partnering with EC Company on this critical search!
June 20, 2017
Congratulations to R2C Group on appointing Jonathan Kuczer as the firm’s new Corporate Controller. One of the largest independently owned advertising agencies in the country, R2C links brand strategy, creative, media and advanced analytics to span traditional direct marketing and brand advertising. Kuczer brings many years of technical accounting and financial reporting experience to R2C. He began his career with Deloitte and then transitioned into industry with organizations including Holiday Retirement and, most recently, Intel. At Intel , Kuczer provided technical accounting consultation for proposed private equity investments. 180one was proud to partner with R2C on this critical search!
November 3, 2016
180one recently worked with Icon Media Direct , a direct response marketing agency based in Los Angeles, to recruit a new Chief Financial Officer. With a team comprised of industry veterans, Icon Media Direct uses big data and analytics to guide high profile clients toward success with customized, tailored advertising solutions. Following a targeted search, Seth Klein was selected as Icon Media Direct’s new CFO. He brings extensive financial experience with Fortune 500 companies, including News Corp , DirecTV and The New York Times , as well as a wide breadth of executive experience in finance, operations and strategy. Reporting to the CEO, Klein will fulfill a dual role as CFO and COO and oversee the development and execution of the financial vision. He will also be a key contributor in designing and implementing the business strategy as Icon Media Direct continues to expand. Read more about Klein’s appoint in this press release . 180one enjoyed partnering with Icon Media Direct on this search!
October 5, 2016
180one recently partnered with long-time client The Papé Group in the search for a Chief Financial Officer. With 88 locations across 5 states, Papé has served the capital equipment needs of the construction, forestry, agriculture, warehousing, material handling, and trucking industries for over 70 years. After conducting a successful national search, 180one worked with Papé to select Lance Jorgensen as the new CFO. Reporting to CEO Jordan Papé, Jorgensen will be responsible for all accounting, and finance functions, in addition to the company’s information technology group. Jorgensen holds his MBA from Utah State University and a BS in Accounting from Brigham Young University . Having previously worked for a Big 4 Accounting firm , he brings extensive experience to Papé, most recently serving as the CFO for Kenworth Sales Company , one of the most widely recognized premium product and service providers for the trucking industry in the West. Congratulations to Papé on this successful national search!
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