01 Sep Michael Vincent Appointed CEO of Maverick Investment Company

BROOKLYN, NY – September 1, 2025 – Gardner Standard LLC is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Vincent as Chief Executive Officer of Maverick Investment Company (“Maverick”), the holding company for Shadin, L.P. d/b/a Shadin Avionics (“Shadin”) and Electronic Concepts & Engineering, Inc. (“ECE”).

Mr. Vincent is an experienced executive with more than two decades of leadership success across the aerospace & defense, industrial manufacturing, and engineered products sectors. He brings a proven track record of building high-performing teams, executing strategic growth initiatives, and driving long-term value creation.

“We are delighted to welcome Michael to the Maverick team as Chief Executive Officer,” said Michael Healy, President & CEO of Gardner Standard and Maverick Board Member. “Michael is a decisive, data-driven leader who is comfortable operating in a high-growth environment. He has repeatedly demonstrated the ability to build deep customer relationships and position businesses for sustainable success. We are confident he is the right leader to guide the Maverick platform through its next phase of expansion.”

“I am thrilled to join Maverick Investment Company at such a pivotal time for the aerospace and defense industry. Shadin and ECE are exceptional businesses with talented teams and differentiated technical capabilities. I look forward to working closely with the Board and our leadership teams to deliver exceptional value to our customers and partners.”

Michael Vincent, CEO
Maverick Investment Company

About Maverick Investment Company 

Maverick Investment Company is an operationally focused holding company acquiring and building lower middle-market aerospace & defense businesses. Backed by Gardner Standard, Maverick has acquired Shadin Avionics and Electronic Concepts & Engineering, Inc. Maverick partners closely with management teams to drive operational excellence, support growth initiatives, and build long-term value across its portfolio.

For more information, please visit www.maverickinvestco.com.

About Gardner Standard

Gardner Standard is a private investment firm that invests in lower middle-market companies and traces its origin to a Minnesota-based, family-run business founded in 1884. Gardner Standard considers investments in a wide variety of market segments, including manufacturing, industrial services, and engineered products.

For more information, please visit www.gardnerstandard.com.