Warren Coopersmith Bio

Mr. Coopersmith, Managing Partner of Leading Ridge Capital Partners, is a dynamic, proactive executive with a demonstrated history of leading corporate turnarounds, selecting and mentoring executive teams, propelling corporate growth, and creating sustainable value for highly-competitive organizations. In his current role, Mr. Coopersmith works with small to mid-size organizations seeking to benefit from a strategic combination of capital infusion and management development. He has over 40 years experience in operational and strategic planning, executive team selection and mentoring, customer relationship development, corporate development, business valuation, and private equity investing, specifically within the manufacturing and distribution space. Prior to co-founding Leading Ridge, Mr. Coopersmith served as CEO and majority owner of Marjack Company, Inc. and Critterland Capital Partners, a private investment vehicle that served as a predecessor to Leading Ridge. During this period of time, Mr. Coopersmith was involved in ten M&A transactions spanning a wide variety of industries including confectionery, light manufacturing, import/export, theaters, and distribution. Most notably, he acquired, grew, and sold two manufacturing and distribution organizations (Marjack Company Inc. and Great Western LLC), providing large economic returns to both shareholders and corporate executives. Mr. Coopersmith has served on numerous advisory boards and panels for the National Confectioners Association, in addition to mentoring and serving on boards of several local businesses. Mr. Coopersmith is an active member in the community, including significant involvement with the Make-A-Wish Foundation, The American Red Cross, and The Walter Reed Army Medical Center.