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Ingrid West, Operating Partner

Phone: 410.340.8617

As operating partner of Crossplane Capital, Ingrid is responsible for working alongside senior management teams to create and implement value creation plans.  Once a transaction is closed, Ingrid supports Crossplane Capital’s standardized onboarding process and executes a 100-day post-closing plan that includes aligning the strategic roadmap with the value creation plan. Throughout the life of the investment, Ingrid supports the execution of high-value initiatives and coaches the leadership teams. Ingrid currently serves on the board of portfolio companies Griffin Dewatering, Empower Rental Group, Domino Equipment, and Hunter Onsite.

Prior to joining Crossplane Capital, Ingrid was president of Acton Mobile, which was the third-largest modular office rental company in the United States. Ingrid initially joined Acton Mobile as CFO and was ultimately promoted to president.  As president Ingrid initiated the turnaround of the business while concurrently selling the company to Prophet Equity. During her tenure Acton Mobile tripled EBITDA in three years and was ultimately sold to Williams Scotsman.

Ingrid started her career in accounting where she progressively increased responsibilities. She has worked in a broad array of industries, including industrial business services, manufacturing, heavy highway construction, mining and professional services. She spent five years as CFO at Davis Calibration where she was instrumental in the sale of the company to Danaher Corporation. While at Danaher, Ingrid was part of the global talent pool where she received Danaher Business Systems training, which she integrates into her own value creation methodologies. Ingrid is an expert in the planning and execution of acquisitions, having successfully been involved in numerous complicated acquisitions and divestitures throughout her career.

Ingrid received a BS in Accounting and graduated Magna Cum Laude from Franklin Pierce University. She earned an MBA in International Business from Loyola University Maryland where she graduated and was inducted into Beta Gamma Sigma. When not on the road working with companies, Ingrid is an avid gardener, enjoys kayaking and loves to cook for her friends. Ingrid is a retired Ducati motorcyclist.

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