Bernhard Capital Partners

Founded in 2013 by Jim Bernhard, Jeff Jenkins, and experienced private-equity professionals, Bernhard Capital Partners is an energy services-focused private equity firm. It seeks to create sustainable value through strategic industry insights, operational efficiencies, and best-practice management.

Julius Bedford

Managing Director

Patrick Bernhard

Managing Director

Jim Bernhard

Founder and Partner

Catherine Cusimano

Principal

Christopher Dillon

Partner and Investment Committee Member

Rhoman Hardy

Operating Partner

Jamie Kiser JD

Principal

Jeffrey Koonce JD

Partner and Member of the Investment Committee

Ryan Lemoine

Principal

Dori McAuliffe

Vice President

Bryan Poppler

Principal

Phillip Preis

Managing Director

Christopher Ringswald

Principal

Jeffrey Yuknis

Managing Director and Member of the Investment Committee

Past deals in Utilities

New Mexico Gas Company

Acquisition in 2024
New Mexico Gas Company is a utilities provider that delivers natural gas services to residential and business customers throughout New Mexico. The company operates an extensive network of approximately 12,000 miles of natural gas pipelines, enabling efficient door-to-door service. In addition to its core gas distribution, New Mexico Gas Company offers online bill payment options, enhancing convenience for its customers. The company is committed to providing a reliable and sustainable fuel source, supporting the energy needs of the communities it serves.

Optimum Energy

Acquisition in 2023
Optimum Energy develops software solutions that optimize heating and cooling systems in large facilities. Its flagship platform, OptiCx, reduces energy consumption by up to 50%, lowering operational expenses and enhancing sustainability. The company serves enterprise organizations across North America, helping them meet and exceed sustainability targets through real-time dynamic commissioning.

Boston Government Services

Acquisition in 2022
Boston Government Services delivers mission-focused solutions in engineering, technology, and cybersecurity for challenging government projects. They specialize in nuclear safety engineering, compliance assessments, program management support, and project support to enhance national security and promote sustainability.

Ascension Wastewater Treatment

Acquisition in 2020
Ascension Wastewater Treatment is a sewer utility company based in Geismar, Louisiana, founded in 1994. The company is responsible for the ownership and operation of approximately 230 lift stations and sewer treatment plants, serving various developments across Ascension, Livingston, and East Baton Rouge Parishes. Through its infrastructure, Ascension Wastewater Treatment plays a critical role in managing wastewater and ensuring public health within these communities.

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 in overhead distribution, substations, and communications. Its clientele primarily consists of electric utility companies and independent power producers across the United States. Established as the Henry Ihle Company, it adopted its current name in 1955 and operates as a subsidiary of Exelon Generation Company, LLC. W.A. Chester is recognized as a leader in the electrical contracting industry, known for its expertise and specialized services.

United Utility Services

Acquisition in 2018
United Utility is a versatile utility services company that caters to North America's utility sector. It specializes in the installation, maintenance, and repair of electric transmission and distribution systems, as well as gas and pipeline delivery systems, telecommunications, and water distribution. The company aims to enhance customer service while fostering growth and creating value for its clients. By integrating various service providers in utility construction and maintenance, United Utility plays a crucial role in supporting and expanding essential utility services, ensuring reliable energy transmission and distribution across the region.

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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