Josh Hager

About Josh Hager

I drive EBITDA expansion and exit readiness. I am a Managing Director at Falcon Affiliates where we use a family office backed PE investment model to buy and grow B2B mission critical services businesses in the lower middle market space. Previously, I successfully led a turnaround at an industrial automation company and at 6th generation door hardware manufacturer by preparing it for the future and diversifying it away from reliance on one product line to a full line of commercial door hardware. This included professionalizing a global supply chain, upgrading talent, and modernizing operations. I have led companies through international growth, automation, turnarounds, a JV in China, new ERP system, MN & A, and building professional supply chains. I worked with multiple systems including ChatGPT 5, Shopify, D365, HubSpot, ERP systems, Salesforce, etc. As a leader, I am passionate about developing people, building teams, and growing both profit and culture. Leaders should strive to model both humility and confidence and always be learning and growing. Personally, I strive to develop as a leader which led me to get my MBA, add an advisory board at my previous company, live and work overseas, pursue lifelong learning, join leadership organizations, seek out mentors, and to receive professional business coaching. I also enjoy serving on non-profit and advisory boards and coaching my kids’ soccer teams.

Experience

1. Managing Director

   Falcon Affiliates

   Mar 2025 — Present

   I am a managing director at Falcon Affiliates which is a family office backed Private Equity company. Falcon focuses on B2B mission critical businesses in the lower middle market space. In my role, I work closely with the CEO’s of the operating companies, evaluate new businesses and platforms, help with business development, and lead value creation at the operating companies.

Education

• Covenant College

  Bachelors of Science, Business Administration

  1995 — 1999

• Saint Louis University

  Executive MBA, International Business

  2006 — 2008

Skills

• International Business
• Business Development
• Strategy
• Lean Manufacturing
• Key Account Management
• Competitive Analysis
• Contract Negotiation
• Supply Chain Management
• Strategic Sourcing
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Marketing Strategy
• Product Development
• Marketing
• Inventory Management
• Operations Management
• Strategic Planning
• Budgets
• Forecasting
• Continuous Improvement
• New Business Development
• Customer Service
• Business Analysis
• Sales Management
• Product Marketing
• Management
• Team Building
• Business Strategy
• Sourcing
• Pricing
• Six Sigma
• Negotiation
• Global Sourcing
• Market Research
• Account Management
• Change Management
• Purchasing
• Process Improvement
• Project Planning
• Supply Chain
• Leadership