About Barrier Ridge Capital
Driving Transformative Growth with Lasting Impact
BRC is a private equity firm focused on transforming businesses and building enduring value. We combine proven expertise in company management, market consolidation, and strategic execution to help our partners reach their full potential.
Our collaborative, insight-driven approach—backed by a seasoned team with deep experience in private equity, corporate finance, and operational leadership—positions companies for sustainable growth while generating exceptional returns for our investors.
Strategic Partnership
We work hand-in-hand with management teams to unlock value, enhance operations, and accelerate long-term success through tailored growth strategies.
Market Transformation
Leveraging deep industry knowledge, we identify consolidation opportunities and drive scalable impact across evolving markets.
Unlocking North American markets for growth
1,200+
Team Members
5~
Portfolio Platforms
30
Operating Companies
Managing Directors
Benjamin Powell
Operational Excellence
Matthew Powell
Industry & Markets
William Powell Jr
Investment Strategy
Benjamin Powell
Operational Excellence
Matthew Powell
Industry & Markets
William Powell Jr
Investment Strategy
Leadership Team
Norm Hyde-Whipp
Chief Executive Officer
Salim Zein
Chief Financial Officer
Caileigh Dauphinais
VP, People & Culture
JJ Jeyakumar
Head of Strategy & Business Excellence
Zachary Zubac
VP, Mergers & Acquisitions
Karen Volcsey
VP, Financial Control
Brent McIntosh
Industry Expert, Civil Construction
Ian Ricci
Director, Real Estate
Juan Bello
Director, Infrastructure Technology
Norm Hyde-Whipp
Chief Executive Officer
Salim Zein
Chief Financial Officer
Caileigh Dauphinais
VP, People & Culture
JJ Jeyakumar
Head of Strategy & Business Excellence
Zachary Zubac
VP, Mergers & Acquisitions
Karen Volcsey
VP, Financial Control
Brent McIntosh
Industry Expert, Civil Construction
Ian Ricci
Director, Real Estate
Juan Bello
Director, Infrastructure Technology