Portfolio
ERC
Portfolio
ERC
Brightstar Capital Partners completed the acquisition of ERC in May 2021 in partnership with the Company’s owner and senior management team. The partnership will help the company expand and continue to be a leader in providing mission critical engineering and consulting services in the government services and technology industry.
INVESTMENT OVERVIEW
HEADQUARTERS
Huntsville, AL
YEAR OF INVESTMENT
2021
BCP BOARD MEMBERS
Michael Singer VICE CHAIR
Reidar Brekke
Brian Cronin
Gary Hokkanen
Sam Totusek
Andrew Weinberg
SECTOR
Business Services
ERC is a leading provider of mission critical engineering and consulting services to the US Department of Defense, NASA and other high-tech governmental entities. The Company’s 2,200 employees nationwide provide advanced military and space research and development; test and evaluation; operations and maintenance; and IT, software, and network administration services. ERC was founded in 1988 by the late Dr. Y.C.L. Susan Wu, the first woman to be awarded a Ph.D. in Aeronautical Engineering from the California Institute of Technology.
MICHAEL SINGER, PARTNER, BRIGHTSTAR CAPITAL PARTNERS
“ We are confident that through accelerated investment in ERC’s operational capabilities, as well as focusing on strategic acquisitions, we can help Ernie and his talented team continue to provide best-in-class capabilities and services. ”
KEVIN MEIER, PRESIDENT, TEXAS WATER SUPPLY
“ Brightstar’s knowledge of sustainable business practices has helped transform TWS into a diversified wholesale water supply company. Our partnership will help us continue to grow and serve our customers.”
ERNIE WU, CEO & BOARD CHAIR, ERC
“ As we got to know the Brightstar team, it quickly became clear that they share our values and care deeply about our team and legacy. We will rely on their operational experience and capital resources as we begin a new and exciting chapter in our Company’s history. ”
RAUL DEJU, PARTNER, BRIGHTSTAR CAPITAL PARTNERS
“ Texas Water Supply is making vital investments to provide a sustainable water supply to the Texas Hill Country region and serve the commercial and residential customers in their communities.”
