John May
Founder at CORE Industrial Partners, LLC
Profile
John May is the founder of Imerman Angels, which was founded in 2006, where he holds the title of Co-Chairman.
He is also the founder of CORE Industrial Partners, LLC, which was founded in 2017, where he holds the title of Managing Partner.
Mr. May's current job(s) include being a Director at East Carolina University Foundation, Inc., Incodema, Inc., J&K Ingredients, Inc., Saylite, Inc., 3DXTech LLC, TCG Legacy, Inc., Kelvix LLC, Fathom Holdco LLC, Re3dtech, Gem Manufacturing LLC, and Cadrex LLC.
He is also a Member of Young Presidents' Organization, Inc. and a Member of The Economic Club of Chicago.
Mr. May's former job(s) include being the President & CEO of Aluminum Shapes LLC from 2007 to 2010, the Chief Executive Officer of Group Dekko, Inc. from 2013 to 2017, and the Chief Executive Officer of Heat Transfer Products Group LLC from 2010 to 2013.
He was also a Director at Arizona Natural Resources, Inc. and an Independent Director at Fathom Digital Manufacturing Corp.
from 2021 to 2024.
Additionally, he was the President of Kidron, Inc. from 2000 to 2007.
Mr. May obtained his undergraduate degree from East Carolina University in 1993.
John May active positions
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CORE Industrial Partners, LLC
 CORE Industrial Partners, LLC Investment ManagersFinance CORE Industrial Partners LLC (CORE Industrial Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2016 by John May. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. | Founder | 2016-12-31 |
Fathom Holdco LLC
 Fathom Holdco LLC Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Part of CORE Industrial Partners, LLC, Fathom Holdco LLC is an American company that provides additive prototyping and manufacturing services. The company is based in Wilmington. The company was founded by Richard Stump. Ryan Martin has been the CEO of the company since 2019. | Director/Board Member | - |
Incodema, Inc.
 Incodema, Inc. Building ProductsProducer Manufacturing Incodema, Inc. manufactures and wholesales prototype sheet metal stampings, intricate metal forming, short run production stamping, laser cutting and photochemical machine. The company was founded by Sean Whittaker in 2001 and is headquartered in Ithaca, NY. | Director/Board Member | - |
J&K Ingredients, Inc.
 J&K Ingredients, Inc. Food: Major DiversifiedConsumer Non-Durables J&K Ingredients, Inc. engages in the manufacture of bakery ingredients. Its products include natural mold inhibitor, milk and egg replacers, shelf life extender, tortilla and flatbread, and dough conditioners. The company was founded in 1899 and is headquartered in Peterson, NJ. | Director/Board Member | - |
Kelvix LLC
 Kelvix LLC Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Kelvix LLC is a company that manufactures LED and electric products. The company is based in Lake Oswego, OR. The company was founded by Seth Darling, Brent Newman, Ken McConnell. Tony Bartelson has been the CEO of the company since 2022. Kelvix was acquired by CORE Industrial Partners, LLC on February 04, 2021 for $465 million. | Director/Board Member | - |
Saylite, Inc.
 Saylite, Inc. Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Saylite, Inc. manufactures, wholesales and retails lighting fixtures and equipment. The firm delivers lighting solutions for businesses nationwide. Its products include interior, exterior, retrofits, exit/emergency and lamps. The company was founded by Larry Sayah in 1965 and is headquartered in Carrollton, TX. | Director/Board Member | - |
TCG Legacy, Inc.
 TCG Legacy, Inc. Commercial Printing/FormsCommercial Services TCG Legacy, Inc. is engaged in providing marketing solutions. It offers a broad range of cross-media marketing, graphics, printing and packaging services. The firm primarily serves the pharmaceutical and higher education end markets. The company was founded by Peter A. Reckert and Bobby D. Price and is headquartered in Garner, NC. | Director/Board Member | - |
| East Carolina University Foundation, Inc. | Director/Board Member | - |
| Imerman Angels | Founder | 2005-12-31 |
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Training of John May
| East Carolina University | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Private companies | 21 |
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Gem Manufacturing LLC
 Gem Manufacturing LLC Metal FabricationProducer Manufacturing Gem Manufacturing Co., Inc. designs and manufactures precision deep drawn metal products, stampings and mechanical assemblies. It provides products to the automotive, electrical, explosives, aerospace, ordnance, industrial and medical industries. The company was founded in 1950 and is headquartered in Waterbury, CT. | Producer Manufacturing |
Aluminum Shapes LLC
 Aluminum Shapes LLC Metal FabricationProducer Manufacturing Aluminum Shapes LLC manufactures aluminum shapes. It also provides foundry, fabrication, anodizing, engineering and extrusion products. The firm offers wide range of production and distribution capabilities in the industry including: Billet Casting, Remelt, Extrusion, Die Support, Fabrication, Finishings, Aluminum Anodizing, Engineering Design Support, Shipping and Distribution. The company was founded in 1952 by Ben Corson and is headquartered in Delair, NJ. | Producer Manufacturing |
Arizona Natural Resources, Inc.
 Arizona Natural Resources, Inc. Household/Personal CareConsumer Non-Durables Arizona Natural Resources, Inc. manufactures skin care products. Its products include bath and body care products, fabric refreshers, and candles. The company was founded by George F. Dembow in 1972 and is headquartered in Phoenix, AR. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Group Dekko, Inc.
 Group Dekko, Inc. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Group Dekko, Inc. provides work space power delivery solutions. Its products include LED lighting, electrical component and assemblies, and workplace power solutions. The company was founded by Chester Dekko and Lyall Morrill in 1952 and is headquartered in Garrett, IN. | Distribution Services |
Young Presidents' Organization, Inc.
 Young Presidents' Organization, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Young Presidents' Organization, Inc. is a global leadership community of over 30,000 chief executives from 142 countries. The non-profit company is based in Irving, TX and has a global presence of subsidiaries in several regions. The company's mission is to help its members become better leaders and better people. The company was founded in 1950 by Ray Hickok, Khalid Mohamed Jassem Kanoo. Thayer Smith has been the CEO of the company since 2007. | Commercial Services |
Kidron, Inc.
 Kidron, Inc. Trucks/Construction/Farm MachineryProducer Manufacturing Kidron, Inc. designs and manufactures truck bodies and trailers. The company is based in Dalton, OH. | Producer Manufacturing |
| East Carolina University Foundation, Inc. | |
Incodema, Inc.
Incodema, Inc. Building ProductsProducer Manufacturing Incodema, Inc. manufactures and wholesales prototype sheet metal stampings, intricate metal forming, short run production stamping, laser cutting and photochemical machine. The company was founded by Sean Whittaker in 2001 and is headquartered in Ithaca, NY. | Producer Manufacturing |
Heat Transfer Products Group LLC
 Heat Transfer Products Group LLC Electronics/AppliancesConsumer Durables Heat Transfer Products Group LLC manufactures commercial refrigeration components. It designs and manufactures heat transfer components and equipment for refrigeration applications in the food service, food retail, and other non consumable markets. The firm's products are sold primarily in the United States and Canada to original equipment manufacturers, air conditioning and refrigeration wholesale distributors, and direct to end-user customers. The company is headquartered in Duluth, GA. | Consumer Durables |
| Imerman Angels | |
CORE Industrial Partners, LLC
CORE Industrial Partners, LLC Investment ManagersFinance CORE Industrial Partners LLC (CORE Industrial Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2016 by John May. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. | Finance |
Saylite, Inc.
Saylite, Inc. Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Saylite, Inc. manufactures, wholesales and retails lighting fixtures and equipment. The firm delivers lighting solutions for businesses nationwide. Its products include interior, exterior, retrofits, exit/emergency and lamps. The company was founded by Larry Sayah in 1965 and is headquartered in Carrollton, TX. | Producer Manufacturing |
3DXTech LLC
 3DXTech LLC Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing 3DXTech LLC is a company that provides high-performance 3D printing filament and related services. The company is based in Grand Rapids, MI. The company offers in-house filament extrusion, filament winding, research and development services, custom filament formulation, and printing services for production and prototype quantities. The company was founded in 2014 by Gary Foote, Matt Howlett. | Producer Manufacturing |
TCG Legacy, Inc.
TCG Legacy, Inc. Commercial Printing/FormsCommercial Services TCG Legacy, Inc. is engaged in providing marketing solutions. It offers a broad range of cross-media marketing, graphics, printing and packaging services. The firm primarily serves the pharmaceutical and higher education end markets. The company was founded by Peter A. Reckert and Bobby D. Price and is headquartered in Garner, NC. | Commercial Services |
The Economic Club of Chicago
 The Economic Club of Chicago Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Economic Club of Chicago provides platform to discuss economic, business and social issues. The company was founded by Lucius Teter in 1927 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Commercial Services |
Kelvix LLC
Kelvix LLC Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Kelvix LLC is a company that manufactures LED and electric products. The company is based in Lake Oswego, OR. The company was founded by Seth Darling, Brent Newman, Ken McConnell. Tony Bartelson has been the CEO of the company since 2022. Kelvix was acquired by CORE Industrial Partners, LLC on February 04, 2021 for $465 million. | Producer Manufacturing |
Fathom Holdco LLC
Fathom Holdco LLC Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Part of CORE Industrial Partners, LLC, Fathom Holdco LLC is an American company that provides additive prototyping and manufacturing services. The company is based in Wilmington. The company was founded by Richard Stump. Ryan Martin has been the CEO of the company since 2019. | Industrial Services |
Fathom Digital Manufacturing Corp.
 Fathom Digital Manufacturing Corp. Metal FabricationProducer Manufacturing Fathom Digital Manufacturing Corp. operates as an on-demand digital manufacturing platform in North America. It is engaged in manufacturing plastic and metal additive technologies, CNC machining, injection molding and tooling, sheet metal fabrication, and design and engineering. The company was founded by Richard Stump on December 7, 2020 and is headquartered in Hartland, WI. | Producer Manufacturing |
Cadrex Manufacturing Solutions
 Cadrex Manufacturing Solutions Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Cadrex Manufacturing Solutions is a North American manufacturing company that provides mechanical solutions for various sectors such as information communication technology, warehouse automation & robotics, kiosk & gaming, aerospace & defense, renewable energy & electrical infrastructure, and medical sectors. With 21 facilities located in eleven states, Cadrex is one of the largest manufacturing partners and the largest mechanical solutions provider. The private company is based in Romeoville, IL and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company offers a unique breadth of capabilities and technical expertise, rapidly bringing innovative customer programs from concept to scale. The CEO of the company is Brian Steel. | Producer Manufacturing |
Re3dtech
 Re3dtech Commercial Printing/FormsCommercial Services Re3dtech provides additive manufacturing services for the production of high-quality parts. The private company is based in Libertyville, IL and has subsidiaries in the United States. Re3dtech was founded by Russell Beck and James Teuber. | Commercial Services |
J&K Ingredients, Inc.
J&K Ingredients, Inc. Food: Major DiversifiedConsumer Non-Durables J&K Ingredients, Inc. engages in the manufacture of bakery ingredients. Its products include natural mold inhibitor, milk and egg replacers, shelf life extender, tortilla and flatbread, and dough conditioners. The company was founded in 1899 and is headquartered in Peterson, NJ. | Consumer Non-Durables |
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