February 5, 2025
Riverbend Industries Welcomes Scott Gidwitz as Vice President of Corporate Development
CHICAGO, February 5, 2025 — Riverbend Industries, a family-owned business that acquires and operates North American manufacturing companies in the building and industrial products sectors, today announces the appointment of Scott Gidwitz as Vice President of Corporate Development and President of Real Estate. Gidwitz, who has served as a Director on the Riverbend Board, brings valuable experience in investment strategy and real estate development to this newly created position.
"Scott's proven track record in sourcing, evaluating, and executing investment opportunities, combined with his successful real estate development experience, makes him exceptionally well-suited for this role," said Brian "Koby" Kobylinski, President and CEO of Riverbend Industries. "His recent leadership of two significant Riverbend projects has already demonstrated his ability to create value and generate liquidity while positioning us for expansion."
In his new role as Vice President of Corporate Development, Gidwitz will spearhead the company's real estate and investment strategies while leveraging his extensive construction market knowledge to support merger and acquisition activities. His appointment represents a strategic move to accelerate Riverbend's growth initiatives and strengthen its core investment focus.
"Scott brings unique insight into our company's vision for growth," Kobylinski added. "As a thought leader and change agent, he will play a crucial role in shaping our direction as we position for long-term growth, profit, and cash flow generation."
For more information about Riverbend Industries, please visit riverbendindustries.com.
About Riverbend Industries
Riverbend Industries is a Chicago-based, family-owned business that acquires and operates North American manufacturing companies in the building and industrial products sectors. The company has the flexibility to hold investments indefinitely and customize transaction structures to ensure alignment with all stakeholders. Riverbend's businesses are led by a team of industry experts with diverse backgrounds and a focus on continuous improvement. With a focus on long-term value creation, Riverbend enables portfolio companies to capture efficiencies through operational standardization and centralization of non-strategic functions while fostering an environment of entrepreneurship.