J. Skinner

J. Skinner

James Skinner is a producer of baked goods for the retail in-store bakery and foodservice channels. The company holds significant market positions in products such as Danishes, muffins, cinnamon rolls, and brownies/bars.

Headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, Skinner produces over 400 million units annually and sells into over 35,000 retail doors across the United States.

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Felix Hartenstein Headshot

Felix Hartenstein

Position: Associate
Role: Investment Team
Location: London

Mr. Hartenstein is a member of Stellex’s investment team. Prior to joining Stellex, Mr. Hartenstein was an Associate, and previously Analyst, at Fremman Capital.

Mr Hartenstein received his master’s degree from IE Business School in Spain.

Felix Hartenstein

Associate

Mr. Hartenstein is a member of Stellex’s investment team. Prior...

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Jason LaDuke Headshot

Jason LaDuke

Position: Head of Portfolio Operations
Role: Portfolio Operations

Mr. LaDuke is the Head of Portfolio Operations for Stellex. Prior to joining Stellex In 2025, Mr. LaDuke was Head of Small Cap Portfolio Operations at Platinum Equity. Prior to joining Platinum Equity in 2011, Mr. LaDuke was a Partner at Marakon, a boutique turnaround consulting firm.

Mr. LaDuke served on the operating boards of MACtac, Mad Engine, MARS, Maxim Crane, NESCO Rentals, TAK Communications, Tarter Industries and United Site Services. Mr. LaDuke served as interim CEO at Maxim Crane and Paramount Global Surfaces.

Mr. LaDuke received his Bachelor of Arts from Harvard University, and a J.D. from the University of Michigan.

Jason LaDuke

Head of Portfolio Operations

Mr. LaDuke is the Head of Portfolio Operations for Stellex....

Jennifer Colvin

Position: Director
Role: Business Development
Location: New York

Ms. Colvin is a Director on Stellex’s Business Development team. Ms. Colvin joined Stellex after a career in business development with Perkins Coie, an Am Law 50 law firm, and two private equity firms – Wynnchurch Capital and Pfingsten Partners. Ms. Colvin began her career at the Alliance of M&A Advisors.

Ms. Colvin received her B.A. in History with a minor in Business from Indiana University.

Jennifer Colvin

Director

Ms. Colvin is a Director on Stellex’s Business Development team....

Felix Hartenstein

Associate

Mr. Hartenstein is a member of Stellex’s investment team. Prior...

Jason LaDuke

Head of Portfolio Operations

Mr. LaDuke is the Head of Portfolio Operations for Stellex....

Jennifer Colvin

Director

Ms. Colvin is a Director on Stellex’s Business Development team....