Global Leader, People

Tim started working with the Forsyth team in 2023. He brings over 30 years of experience in talent management and organizational development. Known for his strategic approach to human resources, Tim has successfully implemented innovative programs that enhance employee engagement and drive company culture & performance.

Tim has served in various HR leadership roles at companies including Kraft Foods, Post Foods, and Eaton. Directly prior to his time at Forsyth, Tim worked with Barry-Wehmiller and Baldwin. He holds a degree in Business Administration with emphasis in Human Resources and Labor Relations.

Outside of his professional achievements, Tim is a devoted family man who cherishes spending quality time with his wife, Jennifer, and their two children, Josh and Nicole. In his free time, Tim enjoys camping, Harley-Davidson motorcycles, and dogs, always striving to ignite passion in others both at work and at home.

President, Barry-Wehmiller

Kyle Chapman is President of Barry-Wehmiller Group, Inc., a position he has held since August 2020.  In this role, Kyle is responsible for leading the entire organization, including all of its operating platforms, global functions and hybrid equity firm, BW Forsyth Partners. Kyle represents the third generation of Chapman-family leadership at Barry-Wehmiller. He also serves on Barry-Wehmiller’s Board of Directors.

Kyle brings 22-plus years of private equity and operating experience at various companies, including Banc of America Capital Investors, where he completed approximately $300 million in investments across various industries. His strategic finance, goal-setting and -analysis, people-leadership skills, and mergers and acquisitions expertise helps inform his disciplined approach to fostering a vibrant organization where care for people and drive for performance exist in harmony – not one in sacrifice of the other.

Kyle’s tenure with Barry-Wehmiller began in 2009 when he co-founded BW Forsyth Partners with Barry-Wehmiller board member Chet Walker and Ryan Gable, who now serves as the firm’s Managing Partner. A thriving $850 million-plus organization, BW Forsyth Partners unifies the best of Barry-Wehmiller’s business strategies and long-term orientation, with the best private equity investment strategies.

Kyle’s involvement with Barry-Wehmiller grew over time, beginning when he served as a strategic financial advisor to the company’s leadership team in 2015, while co-leading BW Forsyth Partners. He became Barry- Wehmiller’s Interim Chief Financial Officer in early 2020, shortly before being named President.

Kyle currently serves on the Board of Directors of Commerce Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: CBSH).  Additionally, he spent considerable time on the KIPP: St. Louis Board, a growing, high-performance charter school, helping to expand KIPP: St. Louis from one to six schools.  He was Board Chair during his final three years, and in 2023 was recognized as a Champion for Education by KIPP.  He currently serves on the Board of the Fund for KIPP: St. Louis.

Vice President

Paul joined the team in 2016 with responsibility for sourcing, evaluating, and executing M&A transactions and supporting our operating companies’ senior leadership teams on key strategic initiatives. During his time at BW Forsyth Partners, Paul has worked with each of our operating platforms on a variety of initiatives. Currently, Paul primarily works with the Cor Partners team, where he collaborates with senior leadership to formulate strategic priorities and execute a robust organic and M&A growth strategy.

Outside of the office, Paul spends his time with his loving wife, Annie, and his kids, Luke, Jack, and Maggie. He enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, golfing and fly fishing.

Senior Associate

Cam joined the team in 2021 as an Associate, with responsibility for sourcing, evaluating, and executing M&A transactions and supporting our operating companies’ senior leadership teams on key strategic initiatives.

Previously, Cam spent two years as an Analyst at Lincoln International, a global middle market investment bank. While at Lincoln, Cam provided executional support on a range of M&A transactions in the industrials group.

Outside of the office, Cam enjoys reading, hiking, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.

Vice President, Partner Engagement

Jennifer comes to Forsyth from Deli Star Corporation, a family-owned business-to-business food manufacturer, where she served in several roles, including Chief of Staff to the CEO and, most recently, Vice President of Strategic Communications and Partnerships. She was integrally involved in the company’s post-fire rebuild and relocation to St. Louis, managing government affairs, public relations, partner communication, and community stewardship.

Throughout her career, Jennifer has been a thought partner and strategist to leaders in the non-profit and corporate sectors, focusing on people-centric corporate communication, program management, and policy & initiative implementation.

Jennifer joined BW Forsyth Partners in 2023 to support the team in managing complex office operations and lead communications efforts with existing businesses and potential new investments. She is excited to share Forsyth’s unique story.

Outside of the office, Jennifer and her husband are proud parents to two children. When they are not cheering on their kids’ hobbies and passions, they are avid concertgoers. Like many St. Louisans, Jennifer loves to be at Busch Stadium during baseball season, but for March Madness her heart is on the East Coast with the Syracuse Orange. Jennifer serves on the Board of Directors of Springboard to Learning.

Partner

Drew joined the team in 2016 as a Vice President with responsibility for sourcing, evaluating, and executing M&A transactions and supporting our operating companies’ senior leadership teams on key strategic initiatives.

Previously, Mr. Frailey worked at CCMP Capital (formally J.P. Morgan Partners), a New York City-based private equity fund with over $16 billion invested in buyout and growth equity transactions since 1984. At CCMP, Mr. Frailey evaluated and executed transactions in the consumer/retail, healthcare, industrials, and energy industries. Prior to CCMP, Mr. Frailey worked at Graham Partners, a Philadelphia-based private equity fund with over $2 billion invested in industrial technology businesses.

Outside of the office, Drew enjoys photography and traveling with his wife, Alicia. Drew currently serves as a judge for Arch Grants, a non-profit organization providing grants to entrepreneurs who locate their businesses in St. Louis.

Managing Partner

Ryan is a Managing Partner of BW Forsyth Partners, which he co-founded in 2009 as Forsyth Capital Investors, the investment arm of multi-billion dollar global manufacturing and engineering consulting firm Barry-Wehmiller. Ryan works directly with our leadership teams to develop and execute on our organic growth plans as well as finding add-on acquisitions for our existing companies, as well as new platforms. Ryan is currently the Chairman of the Board of Machine Solutions Inc. and HawkeyePedershaab Concrete Technologies and serves on the Board of Directors of Baldwin Technology Company, Inc. and Engle Martin & Associates, Inc.

Prior to founding Forsyth Capital Investors, Ryan worked at Banc of America Capital Investors, (now Ridgemont Equity Partners), a Charlotte, N.C.-based private equity fund with more than $2.0 billion under management, where he completed ~$300 million in transactions across a number of industries, including business services, media & telecom, energy, and software. Prior to joining Banc of America Capital Investors, Mr. Gable was an analyst in Banc of America Securities Leveraged Finance group. 

Outside of the office, Ryan enjoys the outdoors, St. Louis Cardinals baseball and spending time with his wife, Courtney and their three children, Morgan, Devon and Colin. Ryan thoroughly enjoys coaching his kids’ sports teams and teaching them how to fish, one of his favorite pastimes.

Senior Associate

Brendan joined the team in 2020 as an Associate, with responsibility for sourcing, evaluating, and executing M&A transactions and supporting our operating companies’ senior leadership teams on key strategic initiatives.

Previously, Brendan spent two years as an Analyst at Robert W. Baird, a global middle market investment bank. While at Baird, Brendan provided executional support on a variety of M&A and financing transactions in the energy group.

Outside of the office, Brendan loves spending time with his wife, Jess, and son, Theo. In addition, Brendan enjoys traveling to new golf courses and rooting on his St. Louis teams, Kansas Jayhawks, and Pittsburgh Steelers.

Partner

Brian joined the team in 2013 as an Associate with responsibility for sourcing, evaluating, and executing M&A transactions and supporting our operating companies’ senior leadership teams on key strategic initiatives. During his time at BW Forsyth Partners, Brian has worked with each of our operating companies on a variety of strategic initiatives. Currently, Brian is most active with the Baldwin Technology and Machine Solutions teams, where he has collaborated with the senior leadership teams to develop and execute acquisition strategies, formulate strategic priorities and aid in the execution of key operational improvement initiatives.

Previously, Brian spent two years in the business services investment banking group at Robert W. Baird in Chicago. While at Robert W. Baird, Brian supported execution teams for a variety of transactions including buy-side, sell-side and private placement mandates. 

Supply Chain & Operational Excellence Leader

Grant joined the team full-time in 2024 as Supply Chain & Operational Excellence Leader to drive the overall Barry-Wehmiller focus on Operational Excellence and continuous improvement within the Forsyth portfolio companies. Grant’s focus is on leading supply chain savings initiatives across portfolio companies, key metric tracking, and integration activities.

Prior to working at Forsyth, Grant served as a captain in the U.S. Army for five years after commissioning as an Artillery Officer out of West Point. During his time in the Army, Grant led strategic development and process improvement initiatives for Army Air Assault operations, coordinated artillery activity for light-infantry battalions, and served as Chief of Staff for a brigade of 5,000 soldiers.

Grant’s hobbies include spending quality time with his wife and son, fitness and health advancement, reading, and supporting the Minnesota Vikings. 

Associate

Vice President

Arthur joined the team in 2017 as an Associate, with responsibility for sourcing, evaluating, and executing M&A transactions and supporting our operating companies’ senior leadership teams on key strategic initiatives.

Previously, Arthur spent nearly three years as an Analyst at Robert W. Baird, a middle market investment bank. While at Robert W. Baird, Arthur provided executional support on a variety of transactions in the energy group.

Outside of the office, Arthur enjoys playing in local sports leagues, watching and attending St. Louis Cardinals and Blues games, and spending time with family and friends.

V.P. of Operational Excellence

Thomas joined the team in 2019 as V.P. of Operational Excellence with responsibility for operational transformation, acquisition integrations and working closely with senior leadership to deploy sustainable business systems resulting in organizational transformation in addition to working with the deal team to identify and evaluate new opportunities.

Prior to working at Forsyth, Thomas worked at Rexnord Corporation where he successfully lead the acquisition integration of companies based in the US and in Germany.  He also held responsibilities in the Corporate Rexnord Business System (“RBS”) office and had leadership for RBS deployment at all global manufacturing sites.  Prior to Rexnord, Thomas worked at Harley-Davidson Motor Company for 10 years where he led the deployment of the HDMC Six Sigma, Lean and Project Management programs and held multiple roles in Manufacturing, Quality and Product Development.  Prior to H-D, Thomas held roles of increasing responsibilities in Product Development, Quality and Continuous Improvement at Kennametal Inc.

Outside of office, Thomas has a passion for learning, teaching, developing leaders and is an Adjunct professor in a number of Engineering and Business colleges.  He enjoys long motorcycle rides, camping trips, riding bicycles and traveling with his wife and daughter.

Vice President of Business Development

Joe joined the team in 2022 as the Vice President of Business Development, with responsibility for sourcing new platforms, add-on businesses, and driving the overall business development and marketing function within BW Forsyth Partners.

Previously, Joe spent over 5 years within the Financial & Risk division of the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG). While at LSEG, Joe managed strategic client relationships, drove new business, and acted as a data and workflow expert for the 3rd Party Risk business.

Outside of the office, Joe enjoys spending time with his wife, Kaitlin, and son, Lane, playing local golf courses with friends, and being outdoors. 

VP Supply Chain

Ryan joined the team in early 2020 as Global Sourcing Lead to collaborate with our operating companies on strategies related to supplier relationship management, effective supply chain investment and acquisition integrations.  He closely partners with Barry-Wehmiller supply chain leaders on global supplier management and process improvement initiatives.   

Prior to working at Forsyth, Ryan spent 10 years at Energizer Holdings where he successfully led Personal Care, Household and Auto Care product acquisitions into Energizer’s global supply chain.   In addition, he led Energizer’s Supply Chain in Canada, Central and South America, with functional responsibility for Procurement, Planning, Customer Collaboration and Distribution in those regions.   

Outside of the office, Ryan enjoys reading, traveling, and watching the Buckeyes, Ryan can be found with his wife, Danielle, and their sons enjoying one of St. Louis’s great parks or restaurants.

Senior Advisor

Chet is a Senior Advisor of BW Forsyth Partners, which he co-founded in 2009 as Forsyth Capital Investors, the investment arm of multi-billion dollar global manufacturing and engineering consulting firm Barry-Wehmiller.

Chet began his professional career in 1972 when he joined a predecessor of Bank of America. During his 30-year tenure with the institution, he performed a variety of assignments, including Corporate Banking and the founding of the Private Placements, Syndications and Project Finance Groups within NationsBank and NCNB. Chet founded Banc of America Capital Investors in 1993, a Charlotte, N.C.-based private equity fund with more than $2.0 billion under management that focuses on buyouts, recapitalizations and growth capital financings. Over a 10-year span, Capital Investors invested approximately $1.4 billion in more than 100 equity and mezzanine transactions. Chet was the Managing Partner until his retirement in 2002. Chet has served as Chairman of the Investment Committee for Falfurrias Capital Partners since the firm was founded in 2006. 

Chet currently serves on the Board of Directors of Barry-Wehmiller Group, Inc. and as a Senior Advisor to Falfurrias Capital Partners.