As an operations advisor of Crossplane Capital, Ingrid collaborates with 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.
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 integrated 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 was born and raised in Germany in a very diverse family that spoke many languages. She came to the US at an early age where she pursued her college education and the American Dream. When she is not on the road working with portfolio companies, Ingrid and her husband love to go on long-distance motorcycle trips to visit National Parks. She also enjoys the occasional golf game and loves to cook. True to her European heritage, Ingrid is a retired Ducati motorcyclist.
