Ryan Bauer

President || P&L Management || General Manager || Value Creation || Private Equity || Team Building || Growth || EBITDA Expansion || Lower Middle Market || Operating Partner

Greater Chicago Area

About

Industrial executive with significant experience leading manufacturing operations, sales, and business development across sectors including heavy metals, industrial automation, QSR equipment, retail fixtures, and industrial distribution. Proven success managing full P&L responsibility for businesses ranging from $40M to $80M+ and directing teams of 75+ in both public and private companies. Expertise in revenue growth, value creation, 80/20 operations, lean manufacturing, EBITDA expansion, strategic sourcing, global supply chain management, and cross-functional team development. Executive-level experience with iconic brands such as BP, ArcelorMittal, Burger King, Chick-fil-A, and Target. Engineering degree from Purdue and MBA from Northwestern’s Kellogg School of Management. • Staff Coaching •Global Commercial Leader •Culture Leader • P&L Management •Strategy • New Product Development

Experience

  • Operating Partner at North Park Group
    Oct 2025 - Present · 10 mos

    North Park Group is a team of business leaders focused on acquiring and operating US based manufacturing and distribution businesses under a long-term hold model. Our goal is to hold the companies that we acquire for 10+ years.

  • President at Dickey Manufacturing Company
    Oct 2025 - Present · 10 mos

    At Dickey Manufacturing Company (DMC), we offer a comprehensive range of high-quality security seals, tamper-evident products, and locks to meet the diverse needs of our clients. Our products are designed to provide superior protection, durability, and ease of use, ensuring the security and integrity of your assets.

  • President at Spill-Stop
    Oct 2025 - Present · 10 mos

    Specializing in hand tools for the bartender, Spill-Stop has been dedicated to making high quality bar supplies since 1935. We offer a wide range of bar supplies & our pourers are widely regarded as the most popular in the industry. We are the original makers of the 285-50 Chrome Tapered Free Pourer, which is made in our factory outside of Chicago. Spill-Stop means quality & we are dedicated to equipping the world’s bartenders with high-quality tools they’ve relied on to execute their craft for generations.

  • Advisory Board Member at 25/7 Digital Labs
    2025 - Present · 1 yr 7 mos

    Advisor to the management team at a company disrupting the digital signage space by offering commercial products and services at the best value in the industry.

  • President at The Delta Partnership
    2025 - Nov 2025 · 11 mos

    Management consulting focusing on lower middle market revenue growth, operational improvements, value creation and EBITDA expansion.