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We’re founders, investors, developers, operators, technologists, CPAs, and finance experts—your first call, your coach in the corner, and the nudge you need to keep moving forward. Whether it’s redeveloping a property, scaling a business, or transforming operations, we bring hands-on support and expertise across real estate, venture/growth equity, and private equity.

Operating Team

Danny Beckett Jr.

Managing Partner

20+ yr operator, Ex-motocross pro, VC. 7 startups (4 VC), 3 exits. Helped drive ventures to $500M+ in revenue and raised over $100M+ in capital.

Jim
McClurg

Partner, COO

Aquinas College grad, 20+ yr operator, executive, and founder with exits. 27-year Industrial Engineer at UPS managing cross-functional teams.

James Eldersveld

Chief of Staff

Calvin grad, 5+ years in real estate. 15+ years in operations, project mgmt, & logistics. Founder of Hexi. Proven in enhancing operational efficiencies.

Jeshua Lauka

Legal Counsel

Michigan State grad, partner at DWL, and legal counsel at Beckett Industries. 15+ years in law, PE, real estate, and startups. 8-year Super Lawyer Rising Star.

Emily
Crume

Investor Relations

Dickinson College alum, 20+ years in tech & media. Expert in strategy, business development, sales, and growth. Loves helping startups and emerging brands.

Steve
Eroyan

Advisor, CPA

MSU grad, MS in Accounting, 10+ yrs at EY in finance, strategy, and transactions. Led 50+ M&A deals from startups to enterprises.

Real Estate Team

John
Meyer

Managing Partner

University Illinois Economics grad, Cornell University, Masters from Notre Dame. 20+ years in real estate and nonprofit leadership.

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New Hire

We’re always looking for talented individuals to join our team. Bring your expertise, energy, and vision to help us drive meaningful growth.

Venture Team

Jim
McClurg

Partner, COO

Aquinas College grad, 20+ yr operator, executive, and founder with exits. 27-year Industrial Engineer at UPS managing cross-functional teams.

Brian Polencheck

Partner

Michigan State grad, partner at DWL, and legal counsel at Beckett Industries. 15+ years in law, PE, real estate, and startups. 8-year Super Lawyer Rising Star.

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New Hire

We’re always looking for talented individuals to join our team. Bring your expertise, energy, and vision to help us drive meaningful growth.

Private Equity Team

Tom
Stocks

Partner

Wabash Alum, MBA Chicago Booth, 30+ yrs in finance & M&A. Expert in growing lower middle market firms, $500M+ in transactions.

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New Hire

We’re always looking for talented individuals to join our team. Bring your expertise, energy, and vision to help us drive meaningful growth.

Beckett Industries is a private alternative asset management firm focused on investing in the lower middle market across three asset classes, including real restate, venture/growth equity, and private equity. We’re founders, operators, advisors, and investors — your first call when you need help, and the earlier we can talk, the more helpful we can be.

Beckett Industries is a private alternative asset management firm focused on investing in the lower middle market across three asset classes, including real restate, venture/growth equity, and private equity. We’re founders, operators, advisors, and investors — your first call when you need help, and the earlier we can talk, the more helpful we can be.

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Beckett Industries is a private alternative asset management firm focused on investing in the lower middle market across three asset classes, including private equity, real estate, and venture/growth equity.