![Ken Black](data:image/svg+xml,<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="16" height="16" fill="%231b1b1b" class="bi bi-person-fill" viewBox="0 0 16 16"><path d="M3 14s-1 0-1-1 1-4 6-4 6 3 6 4-1 1-1 1zm5-6a3 3 0 1 0 0-6 3 3 0 0 0 0 6"/></svg>)
Prior to joining Valor, Mr. Black led the lean transformation of New Products, Supply Chain, and Operations for Micro Power Electronics, a portfolio company of Westin Presidio.
Prior to Micro Power Electronics, he served as Executive Vice President of Operations and led the lean transformation of Douglas Dynamics, a portfolio company of Aurora Capital Group.
He has also led numerous lean transformations as a consultant for Kaiser Aluminum, Butler Manufacturing, Maytag, Pella Windows, and Vermeer.
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Maytag Corp.
 Maytag Corp. Electronics/AppliancesConsumer Durables Manufactures home appliances | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Vermeer Corp.
 Vermeer Corp. Trucks/Construction/Farm MachineryProducer Manufacturing Designs and manufactures agricultural, construction, environmental & industrial equipment | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Butler Manufacturing Co.
 Butler Manufacturing Co. Building ProductsProducer Manufacturing Produces and markets building systems and components for nonresidential structures | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
| KAISER ALUMINUM CORPORATION | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
| DOUGLAS DYNAMICS, INC. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Active
Inactive
Listed companies
Private companies
| Private companies | 7 |
|---|---|
Butler Manufacturing Co.
Butler Manufacturing Co. Building ProductsProducer Manufacturing Produces and markets building systems and components for nonresidential structures | Producer Manufacturing |
Kaiser Aluminum Corp.
 Kaiser Aluminum Corp. AluminumNon-Energy Minerals Produces and supplies aluminum products | Non-Energy Minerals |
Maytag Corp.
Maytag Corp. Electronics/AppliancesConsumer Durables Manufactures home appliances | Consumer Durables |
Micro Power Electronics, Inc.
 Micro Power Electronics, Inc. Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Designs, develops and manufactures batteries | Producer Manufacturing |
Valor Management LLC
 Valor Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Valor Management seeks investment opportunities in mid-market companies located in the United States with an EBITDA of USD 5 - 20 million. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of industrial products and manufacturing, infrastructure and industrial maintenance, value-added distribution, energy services, healthcare, technology and business services. It provides financing for early stage capital requirements with an investment size ranging from USD 5 million - 30 million. | Finance |
Vermeer Corp.
Vermeer Corp. Trucks/Construction/Farm MachineryProducer Manufacturing Designs and manufactures agricultural, construction, environmental & industrial equipment | Producer Manufacturing |
Douglas Dynamics, Inc.
 Douglas Dynamics, Inc. Trucks/Construction/Farm MachineryProducer Manufacturing Designs, manufactures and sells commercial work truck attachments and equipment for light trucks | Producer Manufacturing |
Select your edition
All financial news and data tailored to specific country editions
