Ben Rudman Email & Phone Number

Denver, Co, Us

Charis Consumer Collaborative is building tomorrow’s leading Supply Chain Native Companies. The Collaborative is a holding company with patient committed capital that will scale several similar but non-competitive Supply Chain Native companies. We are focused on niche family or founder-owned “Supply Chain Native” businesses with consumer products as the end market including contract manufacturers, branded manufacturers, ingredient manufacturers, and packaging manufacturers. We add value by leveraging our proven playbook, deep operating backgrounds, and network to ignite growth and build a sustainable competitive advantage that delivers step-change growth and profitability. Our portfolio includes Western Smokehouse (exited Mar-23) and Kohana Coffee (exited Nov-22).

Niwot, Colorado, Us

The Honest Stand is a leading manufacturer of plant-based and USDA soups, sauces and dips. The company offers contract manufacturing and private label services via its world class facility in Niwot, CO.

Niwot, Co, Us

The Honest Stand is a leading manufacturer of plant-based and USDA soups, sauces and dips. The company offers contract manufacturing and private label services via its world class facility in Niwot, CO.

Galesburg, Illinois, Us

Family owned since 1978, we are the preferred manufacturer of premium crafted meat snacks. Western's/Thrushwood makes over 700,000 gourmet snack sticks per day as well as bites, bars and strips. We offer solutions through private label and contract manufacturing services. Please reach out anytime!

Galesburg, Illinois, Us

Family owned since 1978, we are the preferred manufacturer of premium crafted meat snacks. Western's/Thrushwood makes over 700,000 gourmet snack sticks per day as well as bites, bars and strips. We offer solutions through private label and contract manufacturing services. Please reach out anytime!

Galesburg, Illinois, Us

Western's Smokehouse is the preferred manufacturing solution for top brands and retailers in premium crafted protein snacks.

Leading manufacturer of cold brew coffee acquired by Westrock Coffee.

Greenwood Village, Co, Us

As a director at SDR, my job responsibilities include: (1) leading our industry coverage efforts, (2) leading all production of firm materials, (3) leading all sponsor coverage and debt origination, (4) leading the training and development of VPs, associates and analysts, and (5) originating and executing M&A, capital formation and consulting engagements.We have an established methodology for all industry groups to cover industries, including attending industry events, working with industry advisors, and conducting proprietary research. We have sourced dozens of engagements through thought leadership, earned media and quarterly reports. Personally, I lead our efforts in consumer products which has nearly doubled the firm's deal flow in the past 12 months.Additionally, our junior staff should be credited with being among the premier in the industry, partially due to the recruiting and training programs we have established. Our analysts are also among the premier in the industry in skillset and speed to market.SDR's reputation among peers, private equity sponsors, and lenders is very strong in the lower middle market, despite our not being a brand-name bank. We are able to approach 200 to 700 sponsors on any given deal because of the rigorous coverage we provide in the market. Additionally, we have been thorough in our coverage of lenders to ensure our clients have access to the best valuations, sponsors and deal structures. In fact, our Hollandia Produce deal was exemplary of this, as we were able to source a deal structure that enabled the owner to establish an ESOP without having to provide rollover equity or a seller's note. This was one of the first transactions of its kind.

Greenwood Village, Co, Us

As a Vice President, I was responsible for managing client relationships. This included establishing trust with the client and guiding them through the M&A process. I led several clients to successful exits (sell side) and acquisitions (buy side), as well as led two debt refinancings. During this period, I also sourced an engagement and led it through a successful close. Additionally, I was responsible for leading a team of four analysts through this period. I was proud to watch all four grow into successful bankers.

Greenwood Village, Co, Us

I assisted clients in executing mergers and acquisitions, securing equity and debt financing, and implementing strategic initiatives aimed at maximizing shareholder value. I was also responsible for market research, company valuation analysis, and production of marketing materials for mergers and acquisitions.

Hopkins, Minnesota, Us

Market research and quantitative analysis of product mix. Created and implemented an experimental suggestive sales model at 10 corporate stores. The suggestive sales model was ultimately adopted system wide.

Bachelor'S Of Arts, Economics And Business

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