Ourteamisbold.
Built from the ground up by operators who aren't afraid to get their hands dirty. We bring institutional rigor to the factory floor.
Managing Partners
Founding Partner
Mulford Waldrop
- 25+ Years Industrial Operations
- Former CEO of $500M HVAC Fleet
- M&A Specialist in Skilled Trades
Managing Partner
Chris Ripley
- Global Supply Chain Architecture
- Private Equity Excellence
- Scale & Efficiency Lead
Managing Partner
Darius Mirshahzadeh
- Culture & Core Values Architect
- 3x Inc. 500 CEO
- Strategic Growth Advisor
Strategic Advisors
A diverse board of industry titans providing high-level guidance on market expansion and capital structures.
Advisory 01
Retail & Fleet
Advisory 02
Manufacturing
Advisory 03
Logistics
Advisory 04
Energy
Advisory 05
HR & Legal
Advisory 06
Tax & Audit
The team behind your team
At Blue Collar Equity, our "bench depth" is our greatest competitive advantage. We don't just provide capital; we provide a multidisciplinary support system that lives and breathes industrial operations. From forensic accountants to shop-floor safety leads, every member of our team is hand-selected for their ability to add immediate, tangible value to our portfolio companies. We speak the language of calluses and hard work because that's where we came from.
Ready to build the future?
Connect with our team today to discuss your industrial legacy.