Rick Brawn
Managing Director, Operations Team
Rick is a Managing Director on the Operations Team at MiddleGround, where he works with the firm’s portfolio companies on executing operational initiatives and performs diligence on investment opportunities. Rick brings over 25 years of experience in aviation and diversified industrial manufacturing, and 6 years of middle market private equity experience. He is known for creating high-performing teams, driving commercial excellence, and improving operations.
Outside of work, Rick loves spending time with his wife, Heather, and their four adult children when they are home. Rick has lived all over the world, including in Asia, where he picked up a love for karaoke. He has been known to get behind the karaoke mic after tipping a few back, earning the nickname “Whiskey Rick.” We’re hoping to turn him into “Bourbon Brawn,” in true Kentucky spirit!