John Ackerman

Cardinal Equity Partners LLC (Cardinal Equity Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 1993 by John F. Ackerman, James L. Smeltzer and Peter J. Munson. The firm is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Electric Sweeper Service Co. engages in the distribution of vacuum cleaners and parts, homecare, and other specialty product. Its products include accessories, air cleaners, backpacks, bags, bases, belts, blowers, brushrolls, bumpers, canisters, chemicals, cords, counter sales, covers, equipment, fans, filters, floor polishers, gaskets, heaters, hoods, hoses, motors, pedals, power nozzles, screws, shampooers, shop supplies, springs, steamers, sweepers, switches, tanks, upright vacuum, wands, wet dry, and others. The company was founded by Louis Pearsol in 1924 and is headquartered in Twinsburg, OH.

Hulman & Co. operates as a wholesale supplier of groceries, tobacco, and liquor. The company is headquartered in Indianapolis, IN.

Hoosier Motor Club provides transportation and travel services. It offers travel planning, hotel room reservations, rental cars, package vacations, travel publications, roadside assistance, automotive discounts, dent repair, auto insurance, and financial services. The company was founded in 1902 and is headquartered in Indianapolis, IN.

Guardian Pharmacy Services, Inc. is a holding company which was formed for the purpose of completing an initial public offering of its common stock and related transactions in order to carry on the business of Guardian Pharmacy LLC. The company was founded by Fred Burke, David Morris & Kendall Forbes on November 16, 2021 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

Brownstone Publishing LLC operates as a holding company with interests in providing online services including reviews, ratings, and reports. The company provides consumer ratings on companies in the service industry. It also offers consumer satisfaction reports in the areas of roofing, plumbing, landscaping, and auto repair. Brownstone Publishing was founded by Angelar Hicks-Bowman and William S. Oesterle in 1995 and is headquartered in Indianapolis, IN.

Clabber Girl Corp. engages in processing and marketing of bread and cookies. It offers encapsulation technology, private label, research and development capabilities for baking ingredients. The company was founded in 1850 and is headquartered in Terre Haute, IN.

BFG Supply Co. LLC distributes greenhouse, nursery, and lawn and garden supplies. Its products include growers, plants and seeds, and indoor gardening materials. The company was founded by John Gander in 1972 and is headquartered in Burton, OH.

Oak Security Group LLC offers mechanical access control solutions for facilities. Its products include padlocks, cylindrical locksets, mortise, tubular deadbolts, cylinders and interchangeable cores. The firm provides security solutions for education sector, government, hospitals, office buildings, manufacturing and multi family houses. The company was founded by Suzanne McMichael in 2005 and is headquartered in Indianapolis, IN.