John A. Shimp

Operates as a management consulting firm

Functions as a College/University

Banc of America Capital Investors (BACI) invests in growth financings, MBOs, LBOs, recapitalizations and other situations requiring private equity or mezzanine capital. The firm targets companies that demonstrate leadership by an experienced management team, promise within rapidly growing or consolidating markets (or a strong position in more mature markets), sustainable competitive advantages that will allow for profitable growth, common financial goals among current investors, new investors, management, and shareholders and realistic exit opportunities within a three to seven year period. BACI invests in media/entertainment, communication services, healthcare, information technology, consumer products, industrial, business services, financial services and energy/power companies. They avoid investments in real estate, project finance, early-stage companies, turnaround situations or fad and fashion related businesses.

Naval service branch of the government

Ridgemont Partners Management seeks investment opportunities in middle market companies located in the United States primarily in North America with an enterprise value of USD 100 - 1000 million. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of business & tech-enabled services, healthcare and industrial growth. It provides financing for buyout and growth capital requirements with an investment size of up to USD 500 million. It acquires minority and majority positions in the companies. It also acts as a lead investor.

Functions as a College/University

Engages in oil and gas exploration