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Advisory Board
Kerry Baskins
CEO of Ramsey Industries
Iron Eagle Advisor
Background
Kerry Baskins is an accomplished executive leader and President & CEO of Ramsey Industries, a Norwest Equity Partners portfolio company and leading manufacturer of cranes, outriggers, hoists, winches and planetary gear drives for the work ready truck and other industries. With over three decades of industry expertise in industrials and manufacturing—spanning private equity, public, and privately held companies—Kerry has built a reputation for transforming businesses, building strong leadership teams, and creating substantial shareholder value in both growth and turnaround environment.
Kerry’s leadership track record includes serving as President & CEO of Peak Toolworks, the North American leader in diamond and carbide-tipped saw blades, where he guided the company through significant expansion and a successful exit. Previously, as President of Ammeraal Beltech North America, he led a rapid turnaround that restored profitability, improved working capital and operations, and positioned the company for a highly successful sale from Advent International to Partners Group. He also held senior roles at Accudyne Industries (Carlyle/BC Partners JV), Grundfos Pumps, and Viking Pump, where he drove global sales growth, acquisition integration, and operational excellence.
Beyond his operating leadership, Kerry has been active in governance and advisory roles. He serves on the Executive Advisory Board of Shorehill Capital, he served on the board of Belt Power LLC (exited to Platte River Equity in 2022), and as a board advisor to Peak Toolworks during its transition and sale process. These experiences have deepened his perspective on both the investment and operational sides of the industrial sector.
Now, as a member of Iron Eagle Capital’s Board of Advisors, Kerry brings unmatched industry insight, turnaround expertise, and private equity operating experience to support the firm’s mission of delivering results across special situations and capital events. His ability to align culture, strategy, and execution makes him a trusted advisor in navigating complexity.
A veteran of the United States Air Force, Kerry’s foundation of discipline, integrity, and mission-focus continues to guide his leadership style. He is passionate about developing strong leaders, fostering high-performing teams, and creating winning cultures where employees and organizations can thrive.
Joe Falcao
CFO of BOSE PROFESSIONAL
Iron Eagle Advisor
Background
Joe Falcao is a strategic Chief Financial Officer and Board Director with over 25 years of global experience driving financial transformation across private equity–backed, growth-stage, and Fortune 500 companies. He specializes in building scalable finance functions, executing complex M&A and carve-outs, and guiding CEOs and boards through capital strategy, governance, and enterprise growth.
As Chief Financial Officer of Bose Professional, Joe is leading the financial carve-out and establishment of Bose’s commercial audio division as a standalone global company. Previously, as a founding finance executive at Thrasio, he helped scale the business from startup to over $1 billion in revenue, raising more than $3 billion in capital and achieving unicorn status in under two years. He later served as CFO of Orva, where he led financial operations under private equity ownership, improving e-commerce profitability and driving enterprise value creation.
Earlier in his career, Joe held senior leadership roles at Microline Surgical, McCue Corporation, iBasis, Invensys, Dunkin’ Brands, and Cabot Corporation, where he led international financial operations and transformation initiatives across North America, Europe, and Asia. His work has spanned seven countries—including Brazil, Malaysia, and Belgium—and multiple industries such as technology, consumer products, medtech, and manufacturing.
A respected board and governance leader, Joe currently serves on the boards of StonehamBank and the MIT Sloan CFO Summit, and as Treasurer of TiE Boston, where he mentors emerging entrepreneurs. Known for aligning financial strategy with business execution, Joe brings a measured, data-driven, and globally informed perspective to Iron Eagle’s Advisory Board—helping organizations navigate transformation, capital complexity, and accelerated growth.
Ron Lentz
Co-founder of Logisyn ADVISORS
Iron Eagle Advisor
Background
Ron Lentz is the founder and Managing Partner of Logisyn Advisors, Inc., a boutique M&A advisory firm built for the logistics industry. With more than 40 years of experience, he has led Fortune 500 divisions, start-ups, turnarounds, and asset-light businesses, as well as built one of the leading M&A firms in logistics. What sets Ron apart is his dual perspective—having both advised and operated logistics companies—giving him credibility with owners and financial sponsors alike.
His career includes over 20 years of international executive leadership at Ryder Logistics, C-level roles across multiple logistics platforms, and nearly two decades of M&A advisory work. He has also held senior leadership roles at G2 Capital Advisors, WLG Logistics, Agility Logistics, STI Delivers, and Geo Logistics.
Recognized as a logistics subject matter expert, Ron is a frequent speaker at major industry conferences and has deep expertise across 3PLs, e-commerce fulfillment, final mile delivery, specialty hauling, air cargo, and freight forwarding.
He now brings this perspective to Iron Eagle Capital’s Advisory Board, providing guidance on deal structuring, industry trends, and growth strategies.
Vikram Mansharamani
CEO of Goodwell Foods
Iron Eagle Advisor
Background
Vikram Mansharamani is a businessman, economist, and author who has dedicated his career to building businesses, supporting entrepreneurs, and helping companies create jobs and achieve growth. Recognized as a leading voice on financial markets and global economics, his insights have been featured in Bloomberg, Fortune, Forbes, and many other prominent outlets. LinkedIn twice named him the #1 Top Voice for Money, Finance, and Global Economics, and Worth magazine profiled him as one of the 100 most powerful people in global finance.
He is the author of Think For Yourself: Restoring Common Sense in an Age of Experts and Artificial Intelligence (Harvard Business Review Press, 2020), as well as an earlier book on financial bubbles. In 2022, Vikram was a candidate for the U.S. Senate in New Hampshire.
From 2017 to 2022, he served as a Lecturer at Harvard University, where he taught students to apply multiple perspectives when making complex decisions. He previously taught at Yale University and today advises several Fortune 500 CEOs navigating today’s radical uncertainty in business and regulation. Vikram holds a PhD and two master’s degrees from MIT, as well as a bachelor’s degree from Yale University.
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David Marks
President & CEO, Medtrition, Inc.
Iron Eagle Advisor
Background
David Marks is the Founder, President, and CEO of Medtrition, Inc., a global leader in clinical nutrition and medical foods serving hospitals and long-term care facilities in over 35 countries. Under his leadership, Medtrition has become the #1 provider of nutrition products across multiple categories—including bowel management, wound care, enteral modular protein and fiber, dysphagia diets, and high-protein clear liquid supplements—helping improve quality of care, accelerate recovery, and reduce reliance on pharmaceutical interventions.
With nearly three decades at the helm of Medtrition, David has led the company’s international expansion, product innovation, and global distribution strategy, establishing partnerships with all major food service, Group Purchasing Organizations and med-surg distributors throughout the United States. His leadership has positioned Medtrition as a trusted partner to clinicians and healthcare providers worldwide.
Prior to founding Medtrition, David built and sold American Institutional Products, Inc. to Hormel Foods, where he continued as President of the AIP division (Hormel Healthlabs) for three years. Earlier in his career, he held senior sales and management roles in the food and healthcare sectors, giving him a deep understanding of both the operational and commercial sides of the business.
David holds a BSBA in Finance and Marketing from Babson College and is a 2025 graduate of Owner/President Management (OPM) Program at Harvard Business School, where he was the winner of the 62nd Annual Business Pitch Contest.
David brings decades of experience in global scaling, product innovation, and healthcare operations to the Iron Eagle Advisory Board—offering a unique perspective on growth, strategy, and leadership in founder-led, mission-driven businesses.
Karl Moritz
CEO of SBG Holdings Inc
Iron Eagle ADVISOR
Background
Karl Moritz is a global executive with more than 30 years of experience transforming businesses to achieve breakthrough growth, profitability, and long-term value. Throughout his career, he has held full P&L responsibility for multinational operations, successfully led turnarounds, and executed acquisitions and integrations across North America, Asia, and Europe.
He currently serves as Chief Executive Officer of SBG Holdings Inc. and President/CEO of SASE Company, LLC, driving growth initiatives and operational excellence in advanced manufacturing and industrial sectors. Previously, Karl was an Operating Partner at BBD Affiliated, overseeing a $140M portfolio of companies, and the CEO/President of Lattice Materials, where he led a rapid turnaround that delivered sustained profitability and growth.
Earlier in his career, Karl spent over two decades at Gates Corporation, where he held senior global leadership roles including Global SVP – End Market Strategy and Service and President of the Asia Pacific Fluid Power Division. In these roles, he tripled revenues across Asia, designed and executed a $1B commercial growth strategy, and led major acquisitions in Singapore and Australia.
With deep experience across the Automotive, Aerospace, Defense, Construction, Energy, and Oil & Gas industries, Karl is known for his ability to unlock performance in underperforming businesses, scale global operations, and build cultures of accountability and engagement. He brings to Iron Eagle Capital valuable expertise in M&A execution, strategic planning, operational improvement, and international growth.
George Raftopoulos
President, Nvest Financial, LLC
Iron Eagle Advisor
Background
George Raftopoulos is President and Co-Owner of Nvest Financial, LLC, a CEFEX-certified, woman-managed Registered Investment Advisor specializing in holistic financial planning and custom portfolio management. For more than a decade, he has directed the firm’s strategic vision while fostering long-term client relationships built on trust, service, and results.
He also leads ROI Cubed, LLC, a boutique consulting firm that helps business owners drive growth through ESOP implementation, mergers and acquisitions, and value enhancement strategies to maximize enterprise value. In addition, George is an Advisor to Iron Eagle Capital, where he contributes his deep expertise in financial strategy, ownership transitions, and operational growth to support clients navigating complex capital events.
Beyond these roles, George serves as an Adjunct Lecturer at Bentley University, teaching in the CFP Board-approved curriculum and promoting diversity in financial planning. He is also a Founding Partner of Ropeless Systems, Inc. and a Board Member of Caron Engineering, Inc.
With more than 30 years of experience—including founding and growing Pinnacle Capital Management into one of the top-producing investment firms in its system—George has built a career defined by strategic insight, entrepreneurial leadership, and client-focused service.
Kelton Tonn
Energy consultant
Iron Eagle Advisor
Background
Kelton has over 30 years of experience in senior leadership positions at energy companies specializing in offshore oil & gas exploration, production, decommissioning, mining, engineering, environmental remediation, and heavy civil construction. His unique background includes 10 years of experience in engineering and construction as a project engineer and project manager, as well as over 20 years of experience as internal counsel to energy companies and in private practice law.
Kelton has significant transactional experience in a range of offshore construction projects from design, fabrication, and installation through decommissioning, as well as on M&A and restructuring transactions in both the offshore construction services and offshore energy sectors. Kelton’s accomplishments include leading commercial operations and overseeing risk management as corporate counsel, advising a portfolio of companies with common ownership, serving as senior counsel at two publicly traded energy companies, and currently acting as fractional general counsel to several companies in the offshore energy and shipbuilding and repair sectors.
Kelton is currently licensed to practice law in Alabama, Montana, Wyoming, and Texas. He still maintains his professional engineering license in Texas and is a certified mediator in Texas. As an energy industry expert with multi-faceted experience, Kelton provides clients with interim management services, distressed and special situation transaction services and restructuring advisory services. Kelton currently serves as Chairman of the Wine Events Committee for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ and is also a founding director of the Top Hand Scramble Foundation, Inc., a Texas non-profit corporation that supports calf scrambles and other youth agricultural programs. Kelton holds a J.D. from South Texas College of Law Houston and a B.S. in Civil Engineering from Texas A&M University.
Ryan Tucker
SVP at Itochu International
Iron Eagle Advisor
Background
Ryan Tucker is the Senior Vice President of Strategic M&A at ITOCHU International Inc., where he leads global acquisition and investment strategies for one of Japan’s largest trading companies. He previously served as a Partner at PwC, advising multinational corporations and private equity firms on M&A strategy, corporate development, and capital deployment.
Earlier in his career, Ryan held senior leadership roles at Prosegur, GE Capital, and GE Real Estate, executing multi-billion-dollar transactions, building U.S. market platforms, and deploying more than $500 million of investor capital in private credit funds. He also served as a board observer for multiple portfolio companies, gaining extensive governance and operational insight.
With more than two decades of experience in complex transactions and international growth strategies, Ryan brings to Iron Eagle Capital a proven ability to structure deals, form global partnerships, and drive long-term value creation.
Marlan Walker
CEO of TherapeuticsMD, Inc
iron eagle Advisor
Background
Marlan Walker is an accomplished healthcare executive and legal expert serving as the Chief Executive Officer of TherapeuticsMD, Inc., a publicly traded women's health pharmaceutical company specializing in licensing highly differentiated products to exclusive partners. With extensive expertise in biotechnology and intellectual property law, Marlan brings a proven track record in managing legal affairs, regulatory compliance, and product development from pre-clinical stages through commercialization.
Before becoming CEO, Marlan held senior positions such as General Counsel and Chief Development Officer, where he led strategic initiatives, navigated complex regulatory landscapes, and drove product development and intellectual property strategies. His expertise includes contract negotiation, FDA compliance, and exclusivity strategy development, making him a key leader in the life sciences sector.
Marlan is passionate about advancing women's health through innovative legal frameworks and sound business strategies. He holds advanced degrees in law and molecular biology, uniquely positioning him to bridge scientific and regulatory domains with executive leadership.
Throughout his career, Marlan has supported capital raises exceeding $1 billion and played a pivotal role in mergers and acquisitions, including the recent spin-off of a $150 million pharmacy business and the licensing of TherapeuticsMD’s patented product portfolio. He also advises investors and emerging life sciences companies, leveraging his deep industry knowledge to help make reasoned investment decisions and effectively grow and build value, respectively.
As an Advisory Board Member at Iron Eagle Capital, Marlan brings his expertise in healthcare, life sciences, and corporate governance to help strengthen the firm’s ability to deliver tailored solutions to clients facing complex challenges.
Andy Zildjian
CEO, SABIAN Ltd.
iron eagle Advisor
Background
Andy Zildjian is the CEO of SABIAN Ltd., one of the world’s leading cymbal and percussion manufacturers, founded by his father, Robert Zildjian, in 1981. Headquartered in Meductic, New Brunswick, SABIAN has become a global hub for cymbal and sound innovation, with its products trusted by drummers and percussionists worldwide.
As CEO, Andy has led SABIAN’s continued evolution, managing the company’s international scale while preserving the creative spirit and passion that define the music industry. He has successfully balanced the artistry of a heritage-driven brand with the discipline of operational excellence—ensuring SABIAN thrives both as a global business and as a beacon for musicians’ creativity.
Splitting his time between SABIAN’s headquarters in New Brunswick and the Boston area, Andy brings decades of experience in global leadership, brand building, and cross-border operations. His ability to lead effectively in a passion-based industry provides a unique perspective to Iron Eagle’s Advisory Board, particularly in guiding organizations through growth, international expansion, brand recognition, and succession planning.