Experienced private equity V.P. and U.S. Navy veteran to lead company through next phase of rapid growth

American Power Innovations, a fast-growing leader in custom-engineered power distribution solutions, is pleased to announce Brandon Lenhart as the new chief executive officer, effective immediately. With a track record of driving performance across complex portfolios and a distinguished military background, Lenhart brings deep operational expertise and strategic focus to American Power Innovations at a pivotal time in the company’s growth.

Lenhart, who has served as the interim president of American Power Innovations since January, is well-equipped to lead the company’s extensive expansion efforts. Prior to American Power, Lenhart served as vice president of operations at Argonaut Private Equity, where he drove strategic and operational improvements across a diverse portfolio of companies. Lenhart also worked at Goldman Sachs as an investment banker, where he advised large clients on complex transactions and strategic initiatives.

“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. “I’m honored to continue working with a team who is committed to delivering quality, innovative power distribution products. There’s incredible momentum here, and I look forward to building on it.”

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 unique combination of critical leadership and technical precision reflects American Power Innovations’ own values of collaboration, advancement 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. As American Power Innovations continues to lead power distribution solutions in national markets, his leadership will be critical in guiding this next chapter.”

Designed to meet the evolving power needs of critical industries, American Power Innovations engineers custom power distribution centers that deliver turnkey performance, safety and reliability. The company serves a wide range of sectors, including defense, energy and utilities, and has built a strong reputation for quality, agility and technical excellence. American Power Innovations’ integrated engineering and manufacturing capabilities allow the company to deliver highly customized solutions at scale. With its central location, American Power Innovations sources materials from domestic suppliers, ensuring consistent quality and showcasing the company’s commitment to American manufacturing.

About American Power Innovations

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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With a track record of driving performance across complex portfolios and a distinguished military background, Lenhart brings deep operational expertise and strategic focus to American Power Innovations at a pivotal time in the company’s growth.