Jeff is the Founder & President of Bridge Industries. Jeff enjoys helping companies grow by providing ideas, insight and the resources—financial, infrastructure, and people—to help make that happen. Jeff relies on his team’s experience, identifying challenges that need to be addressed and developing clear solutions. After getting his accounting degree from Miami University of Ohio in 1984, and certification as a CPA,  Jeff began his career at Parker Hannifin.  After Parker he had the opportunity to gain valuable acquisition and operations experience with a merchant banker and manufacturer of consumer hardware products.  In 1991 Jeff joined Hawk Corporation in Cleveland, starting in corporate development, then moving into a VP position over acquisitions and business development, and rising to become President and Board member.  Jeff helped Hawk flourish from a $20M single-plant company to a $200M 16-plant global operation, which helped him form a passionate belief in the viability of American manufacturing, and it’s importance for job creation and economic growth. For over 35 years Jeff has been an active member of the community in Northeast Ohio, with consistent involvement in organizations like Big Brothers/Big Sisters, The Multiple Sclerosis Society, and Breakthrough Public Schools.   At the MS Society Jeff became Board Chair and led major fundraisers, helping to increase funds for research and services.   At Breakthrough Public Schools, Jeff has served for over 10 years on the Board, and he is passionate about the importance of education as the equalizer for minority and impoverished youth. In his spare time, Jeff likes to spend time with his family and stays active in whatever sports his body will allow at this stage.  As a lifelong fan of Cleveland sports, he hopes to be around long enough to see championships in football and baseball.

Joel Falck joined Bridge as the CFO in early 2007. Joel has over 30 years of experience as a senior-level finance and operating executive in businesses that were publicly traded and financed through private equity. At Bridge, Joel is responsible for making sure the financial commitments of Bridge Industries run smoothly. Joel graduated from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania with a bachelor’s degree in economics, majoring in accounting and is a certified public accountant (inactive). Joel and Jeff Berlin met while both working for American Consumer Products Inc. (ACPI) in 1990. Together, they completed two successful acquisitions before Jeff moved on to Hawk in 1991. Joel has served as the Chief Financial Officer of American Consumer Products (publicly traded), Premier Car Rental and Truseal Technologies (private equity funded investment) and, as part of his Bridge Industries role, at Multi Products Company. In these positions, Joel has been actively engaged in acquisitions and divestitures. Joel has also simultaneously served in operational roles including serving as the director of inventory planning and procurement, operations manager and general manager and has led successful systems implementations. Since joining Bridge, Joel has been deeply involved in transactions and activities to help Bridge companies grow and prosper.

David joined Bridge in 2021 as Director of Corporate Development. David has more than 20 years of experience in corporate banking & finance, financial management, mergers & acquisitions, and entrepreneurial ventures, and has thrived in financial, operational, sales and leadership roles both inside and outside organizations (Management, Owner, Advisor, Banker, and Board Member). David enjoys working with all facets of a business and being able to bring his multi-dimensional perspective to help companies achieve profitable, healthy growth. David has closed more than $2.2 billion of M&A transactions as an advisor or operator (approximately 40 deals) and helped finance an additional $2.0 billion. David graduated from Case Western Reserve University with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and has worked for Western Reserve Partners/Citizens Bank, Horsburgh & Scott, National City Bank, and McDonald Investments. David met Jeff and Joel in the early 2000s during his time as an investment banker and worked alongside Jeff on the acquisition and subsequent sale of Cimarron Energy. David prioritizes investing in the community and has been involved with organizations such as Building Hope in the City (Board Chair), Kendal at Home (Finance Committee), Renew Communities (Children’s Ministry Teacher), College Now Greater Cleveland (Student Mentor), The City Club of Cleveland New Leaders, CityEdge Christian Church (launch, finance, creative teams and band leader), and The Cleveland BoyChoir (Board Member, Treasurer). David enjoys spending time with his wife and children, sharing a meal with good friends, regular exercise, being outdoors, and occasionally playing his guitar.