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American Power Innovations, a leader in custom-engineered power distribution solutions, has appointed Brandon Lenhart as its new CEO, effective immediately. With extensive experience in private equity and a distinguished military background, Lenhart is poised to guide the company through its next phase of growth in critical industries.
Brandon Lenhart appointed CEO of American Power Innovations, effective immediately.
Former interim president since January, with expertise from Argonaut Private Equity.
U.S. Navy veteran and TOPGUN graduate, bringing operational and strategic skills.
Company serves defense, energy, and utilities with custom power solutions.
Focuses on quality, agility, and American manufacturing with domestic suppliers.
Lenhart to lead expansion in national power distribution markets.
Brandon Lenhart steps into the CEO role after serving as interim president since January, bringing a proven track record from his tenure as vice president of operations at Argonaut Private Equity. His experience includes driving strategic and operational improvements across diverse portfolios, complemented by prior roles at Goldman Sachs, where he advised on complex transactions. “American Power Innovations is solving real-world problems in some of the most demanding sectors in our economy, and I’m thrilled to play a role in the company’s ongoing and accelerated growth,” said Lenhart.
A former U.S. Navy officer, Lenhart completed three deployments to the Arabian Sea and one to Iraq, and is a graduate of the elite TOPGUN program. His leadership style, rooted in collaboration and precision, aligns with American Power Innovations’ values of innovation and integrity. “We are thrilled to select Brandon Lenhart to lead American Power Innovations in this new role,” said Steve Mitchell, CEO and managing director of Argonaut Private Equity. “His operational rigor, collaborative leadership style, and passion for solving complex challenges align perfectly with the vision for the company.”
American Power Innovations specializes in custom-engineered power distribution centers, delivering turnkey solutions for industries like defense, energy, and utilities. With integrated engineering and manufacturing capabilities, the company ensures high-quality, scalable solutions. Its commitment to American manufacturing is evident through sourcing materials from domestic suppliers, maintaining consistent quality and supporting national markets.
Lenhart’s appointment positions American Power Innovations to capitalize on its momentum, delivering innovative power distribution solutions to meet the evolving needs of critical industries nationwide.
For 80 years, American Power Innovations has engineered products to support the critical performance needs of industries including: chemical, data centers, defense, energy, information technology, municipalities, utilities and more. Its turnkey solutions and exceptional manufactured products have helped companies nationwide thrive for decades. Centrally located in the United States, American Power Innovations relies on sourcing materials from domestic suppliers, ensuring consistent quality and showcasing the company’s commitment to American manufacturing.
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