Operating Partner
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Mr. Fontaine has over 25 years of experience as a senior executive or consultant for middle-market companies. Before joining Anvil Capital, Mr. Fontaine was the President of AJF Group, a management consulting firm specializing in operations management, operational restructurings, lean manufacturing and logistics. Prior to the AJF Group, Mr. Fontaine was Director of Turbine Airfoils at Pratt & Whitney, where he was responsible for all aspects of airfoil design, development, manufacturing, product delivery and quality. Under his leadership, the division achieved significant productivity improvements while also reducing inventory levels. Previously, Mr. Fontaine spent twelve years at Colts Manufacturing Company, starting as an engineer and ultimately advancing to the position of Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Fontaine was responsible for over 750 employees at Colts, and he led the Company to a 60% increase in earnings. Mr. Fontaine earned an MBA from the University of Hartford, a BS in Industrial Engineering and Operations Management from Worcester Polytechnic Institute, and a BA in Mathematics from Assumption College.