Middle Market & Private Equity

Our Middle Market Practice dates back to the founding of the firm in 1981, while the Private Equity Practice was established in the late 1990’s.

  • Clients typically range in size from $10 to $400 million in annual revenue.
  • Searches are conducted for companies headquartered in the Midwest, with over half of our engagements requiring national recruitment.
  • Engagements are typically for CEO/Presidents and their direct reports.
  • Search process is driven by extensive national research. We customize our strategy for each specific engagement and identify the best talent within a peer group of companies.
  • Proficient command of organizational structures, management challenges and complex compensation practices.
  • In-depth understanding of various business models and the issues confronting diverse business sectors.

Stone Murphy has proven ability to successfully complete engagements across a wide spectrum of industries:
- From Plastics Compounding to Jet Engine Test Cell Manufacturing
- From start ups in Technology to established Senior Living/Skilled Nursing

Our initial consultation meeting is detailed and in depth. We listen and learn about your business and industry. Coupled with our 30+ years of experience, general business acumen and customized research, we are positioned to identify the best potential candidates.

 

Middle Market, Private Equity

General Management

Finance/Accounting

Legal

Human Resources

Operations

Marketing

Current/Recently Completed Engagements

Director, Product Management, National Retirement & Benefit Services Organization
Director of Business Development, National Retirement & Benefit Services Organization
Regional Director of Operations
, Developer and Manager of Senior Living Communities
Director of Operations, Industrial Equipment Manufacturer
Chief Financial Officer, General Contractor, Janesville, WI
Head of Transportation, Family Owned Global Plastic Compounder
President, Industrial Equipment Manufacturer
Chief Financial Officer,Leading Middle Tier Contract Manufacturer, Montana
Regional Director of Operations, Developer and Manager of Senior Living Communities
General Manager, Processor - Ready to Eat Foods
Business Manager, Family Owned Global Plastics Compounder, Dallas, TX

Representative Client Engagements