NEW YORK — One Rock Capital Partners announced that one of its affiliates completed its strategic investment in Evansville, IN-based Lewis Brothers Bakeries.
Established in 1925 by three brothers, the third-generation, family-owned baked goods manufacturer is the largest wholesale bakery in Indiana. Boasting five bakeries across Indiana and Tennessee and about 2,000 employees, Lewis Bakeries distributes throughout 17 states.
“Lewis Bakeries has established itself as a leading provider of baked goods that consumers enjoy every day,” said Jack Rosenberg, partner at One Rock. “This is a result of the company’s consistent focus on delivering high-quality products and customer-focused innovation. These priorities convince us that Lewis is well-positioned for further growth in new product categories and geographies.”
H. Dean Short, president of Lewis Bakeries, will continue to serve in this role following One Rock’s Investment. Short is the grandson of R. Jack Lewis, Jr., one of the baking company’s founders.
“Our founder, R. Jack Lewis, Sr., had a simple approach to business – ‘Grow or Go,’” Short said. “As we prepare for the future, we felt that One Rock’s experience investing in the food and beverage manufacturing industry, and its vast team of talented operating partners, make the firm the ideal partner for Lewis Bakeries as we pursue a new phase of growth. One Rock’s investment is a vote of confidence in our business and the opportunities that lay ahead. The Lewis family remains invested in the company, and we look forward to working with One Rock to ensure the business will thrive for generations to come.”
