Blackford Capital, a leading lower middle market private equity firm, today announced that Managing Director Jeff Johnson has been selected as a 2025 Notable Leaders in Finance by Crain’s Detroit Business. He is recognized for his leadership at Blackford and his more than 30 years of excellence in private equity.
“Jeff’s contributions to Blackford are manifold,” said Martin Stein, Managing Director and Founder of Blackford. “In addition to supervising investment origination, portfolio construction, and governance across eight portfolio companies, Jeff has guided several award-winning exits. We congratulate him on this latest recognition.”
Mr. Johnson is currently Chairman of the Board at Blackford-backed PACIV. He previously chaired the boards of prior Blackford-backed companies Mopec Group, Quality Aluminum Products and Ellison Bakery, all of which were successfully exited under his stewardship. Mr. Johnson also serves on the leadership committee of the Association for Corporate Growth’s Grand Rapids chapter.
“I am honored to be recognized as a 2025 Notable Leader in Finance by Crain’s Detroit Business,” said Mr. Johnson. “Blackford is a wonderful place to work, and my success is due in no small measure to the outstanding team with whom I work.”
The Crain’s Detroit Business Notable Leaders in Finance Award recognizes and celebrates outstanding financial leaders who have demonstrated exceptional financial leadership within their respective organizations. Honorees are selected through a peer nomination and editorial review process. The winners were featured in the June 30 edition of Crain’s Detroit Business. For more information and for a detailed list of all the 2025 Notable Leaders in Finance, please visit Jeff Johnson | Notable Leaders in Finance 2025 | Crain’s Detroit Business.