Real. Growth.
Blue Sage Growth Partners is redefining what it means to be a partner.
GROWTH ADVISORY • ACQUISITIONS & INVESTMENTS
Why BSGP?
BSGP knows that it's no easy matter to grow a business that will realize its full value after decades of commitment and hard work by owners and their teams. We also recognize that owners want to secure the brightest post-exit future for their companies, the teams that built them, and the communities in which they operate.
Whether an owner seeks to exit now, soon, or later, BSGP is focused on helping owners and their management teams achieve the full potential of the business.
OUR DIFFERENTIATOR
BSGP leverages our unique relationship with select Centers of the US Commerce Department’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP). The NIST/MEP national network is a public-private partnership with Centers in all 50 states and Puerto Rico that has for over 30 years delivered comprehensive, proven solutions to U.S. manufacturers, fueling growth and advancing U.S. manufacturing. The national network includes 1,440 trusted advisors and experts, providing U.S. manufacturers with access to resources they need to succeed.
WHAT WE DO
We partner with manufacturers to provide strategic guidance that accelerates company growth, increases enterprise value, and provides liquidity for exiting owners. Our research-driven and action-biased approach is based on:
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Developing a strategic board of three outside, independent directors and two senior advisors.
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Supporting management teams with our extensive network of industry-specific revenue growth, operational excellence, talent optimization, and other expert resources.
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Providing buyout and growth capital according to the unique needs of each situation
INVESTMENT CRITERIA
Who We Are
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Partner
John McGeady
Thirty years experience as a multi-sector business owner and leader. Former President of Thermawood Technologies which he led out of insolvency to double digit year-on-year growth in revenue and profitability. Previously served as: chairman of the Utah Warriors where he lead an organizational restructure and financial realignment; managing partner of the Erigal Group, national consultant to companies in wood and wood processing, plastics, window and door manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, retail and sports and entertainment; and founder and owner of Evenium, one of the largest national sales recruiting agencies in the US. Board member at a number of manufacturing and service related companies.
Advisor
Alistair Stewart
Alistair Stewart has a long history of helping manufacturers clarify what success means to them and how to achieve it. He was the first person in Montana to hold the nationally recognized Certified Exit Planning Advisor credential and has led dozens of workshops to introduce effective approaches for transition success.
Partner
Chris Assenmacher
Twenty-five years of experience as a business leader, investor and board member in the manufacturing, construction and industrial technology sectors. Most recently served as President of Advance Storage Automation, where he led the commercialization of an autonomous mobile robot solution for automated product storage and retrieval. Previously served as CEO of Carter Intralogistics, a manufacturer and integrator of automation solutions for a wide variety of markets throughout North America.
Manufacturing Analyst
Tiphani Lynn
Tiphani Lynn is a highly-skilled expert in data analytics, visualization, and machine learning. For manufacturers, she offers unique capabilities to transform complexity into clarity through systems and value stream thinking.
Partner​
Nic Benson
Twenty+ years experience launching sports, political and government programs in the US and overseas. Commissioner and CEO of Major League Rugby. Former Chief Business Officer of Willow TV, COO of the Utah Warriors and advisor on the launch of the Indian Premier League. Founding deputy commissioner of MLR and a key member of the pre-launch and start-up team. Advisor to dozens of campaigns and political party initiatives in the US, Africa and Latin America.