Bernhard Capital Partners is an infrastructure firm established in 2013 and headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, with an additional office in Brentwood. Founded by Jim Bernhard, Jeff Jenkins, and a team of seasoned private equity professionals, the firm specializes in energy services, focusing on investments in electric, gas, water, and wastewater utilities. Bernhard Capital Partners aims to create sustainable value by leveraging the extensive experience of its founding partners in acquiring, operating, and growing energy services businesses. The firm employs a value-added investment strategy, which encompasses providing strategic insights, operational efficiencies, and best-practice management to enhance the performance of its portfolio companies.
Managing Director and Member of the Investment Committee
22 past transactions
New Mexico Gas Company
Acquisition in 2024
New Mexico Gas Company is a utilities company that provides natural gas services.
Apogee Engineering
Acquisition in 2024
Apogee Engineering, LLC is a management consulting firm based in Colorado and Ohio.
Elevation
Convertible Note in 2023
Elevation is a fully integrated residential energy solutions provider serving residents, enterprise clients, and electric utilities in multiple states.
Optimum Energy
Acquisition in 2023
Optimum Energy LLC is a software development company that specializes in energy optimization for heating and cooling systems. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, the company offers a suite of solutions designed to enhance energy efficiency and reduce operational costs. Their flagship platform, OptiCx, enables customers to minimize energy consumption while maintaining optimal system performance. Additionally, Optimum Energy provides specialized software tools such as OptimumLOOP for optimizing centrifugal chilled water plants, OptimumAIR for automated management of air handlers, and OptimumHEAT for boiler plant optimization. The company's solutions are tailored for a variety of sectors, including healthcare, education, pharmaceuticals, data centers, and commercial buildings across North America. By leveraging data science and engineering expertise, Optimum Energy aims to help organizations achieve significant sustainability targets and improve operational effectiveness through continuous system optimization and real-time monitoring.
Duotech Services
Acquisition in 2023
Duotech Services specializes in engineering and technology solutions, focusing on repair and remanufacturing for military and aerospace equipment. The company provides a comprehensive array of repair and sustainment services for radar systems and military aircraft-related technologies. In addition to proprietary radar products, Duotech Services supports both military and civilian agencies by offering extensive maintenance and engineering solutions. Their expertise enables the modernization of legacy radar systems through depot repairs, targeted upgrades, and retrofitting, catering to both aerospace and commercial users of electronic and electromechanical equipment.
Boston Government Services
Acquisition in 2022
Boston Government Services is an Engineering,Technology and Security firm delivering mission focused solutions for challenging government.
Grace Hebert Curtis Architects
Private Equity Round in 2022
Grace Hebert Curtis Architects specializes in architectural and design services, offering expertise in project management and interior design. The firm utilizes building information modeling and project management software to enhance its services. It caters to a diverse range of clients, focusing on various asset classes and industries, including education, commercial office, industrial, and healthcare sectors. By translating clients' ideas and needs into functional spaces, the firm aims to deliver tailored solutions for both personal and functional projects.
Elevation
Series B in 2022
Elevation is a fully integrated residential energy solutions provider serving residents, enterprise clients, and electric utilities in multiple states.
RailWorks
Acquisition in 2021
RailWorks Corporation specializes in the construction and maintenance of rail transportation infrastructure across the United States and Canada. The company serves a diverse clientele, including major transit authorities, Class I railroads, short lines, and private industries. RailWorks operates through two main business units: Track, which focuses on track construction and maintenance, and Transit & Systems, which provides signal and communication services, along with design, engineering, and rehabilitation support for various rail applications. Additionally, RailWorks is involved in the construction of transit facilities and related infrastructure, offering services in civil, mechanical, and architectural finish installations. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in New York, RailWorks is recognized as a prominent player in the railway construction sector, ensuring the efficient movement of people and goods throughout North America.
Gray & Company
Private Equity Round in 2021
Gray & Company is a financial services firm specializing in property, casualty insurance, and robotics services.
W.A. Chester
Acquisition in 2018
W.A. Chester, L.L.C. is an electrical contractor based in Lanham, Maryland, specializing in the installation, maintenance, and repair of underground high voltage cable transmission and distribution systems. The company also provides services related to overhead distribution, substations, and communications. Its clientele primarily consists of electric utility companies and independent power producers across the United States. Originally known as Henry Ihle Company, W.A. Chester changed its name in 1955 and operates as a subsidiary of Exelon Generation Company, LLC.
United Utility Services
Acquisition in 2018
United Utility is a multi-faceted utility services company focused on delivering exceptional customer service to our utility customers. We are committed to expanding opportunities, fueling growth, and creating value for those we serve with innovations to the underground power transmission and distribution services, gas and pipeline delivery systems, telecommunication, and water distribution.
Engineering Testing Services
Acquisition in 2017
Engineering Testing Services (ETS) is an engineering firm that provides solutions to equipment problems using advanced hardware and software tools. Projects range from small process improvements to resolving highly complex dynamic behavior of large systems. As can be imagined the markets served are very diverse spanning the process industries, manufacturing, and municipal environments. The expertise of the principal engineer servicing these applications is based on an engineering career encompassing machine design, test and measurement, and engineering analysis. For the past twelve years ETS has provided solutions to many well-known fortune 500 companies and institutions and has earned the honor of business by referral.
Moreland Altobelli Associates
Acquisition in 2017
Moreland Altobelli Associates, Inc. is a civil engineering and program management firm based in Norcross, Georgia, with additional offices across several counties in Georgia, as well as locations in Florida and South Carolina. Established in 1987, the firm specializes in enhancing public infrastructure and facilities for local governments. Its services encompass a wide range of engineering disciplines, including transportation engineering and planning, structural engineering, geotechnical engineering, and stormwater management. The company also provides program management, land acquisition, and materials testing, along with surveys and mapping services such as boundary and topographic surveys. With a commitment to delivering comprehensive solutions, Moreland Altobelli Associates aims to address the diverse needs of its clients in the public sector.
PaveTex Engineering
Acquisition in 2017
PAVETEX Engineering LLC, founded in 2000 and based in Lubbock, Texas, specializes in infrastructure development, construction management, and project management services. The company provides construction materials engineering, testing, and inspection services, supporting a variety of projects, including airports and bridges. PAVETEX is committed to fostering long-term business partnerships through quality service and value, aiming to contribute to the development of Texas's infrastructure. With several accreditations and certifications for its testing laboratories, PAVETEX ensures that its work meets industry standards and client expectations.
ATC Associates
Acquisition in 2015
Established in 1982 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, ATC Associates Inc. provides environmental consulting, industrial hygiene, geotechnical engineering, government services and construction-materials testing and special inspection with 70 locations throughout the United States and over 1,350 employees. ATC nurtures strong client relationships and referrals by consistently exceeding expectations through our professional, well trained, well-equipped and highly motivated team.
Brown & Root Industrial Services
Acquisition in 2015
Brown & Root Industrial Services LLC is a provider of comprehensive industrial maintenance, engineering, and construction services, primarily serving the refining, chemicals, petrochemicals, and manufacturing sectors. Founded in 1919 and headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the company offers an extensive suite of services, including engineering, project management, procurement, and asset management. It specializes in capital construction as well as maintenance and commissioning services. Additionally, Brown & Root provides on-call construction and job order contracting solutions to governmental agencies, educational institutions, and healthcare facilities. The company operates across the United States, Mexico, and Canada and is a subsidiary of KBR, Inc.
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