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K&R Places Mitch Poindexter as Chief Executive Officer of Climalock

Mitch Poindexter has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Climalock, a leading provider of insulated containment systems serving fire protection, water and wastewater, agriculture, bioenergy, chemical storage, and industrial markets throughout the United States and Canada.

Reporting to the Board of Directors, Mitch will lead the next phase of Climalock’s growth by implementing the systems, processes, and leadership infrastructure needed to scale the business. He will be responsible for driving commercial expansion, guiding a critical founder transition, and preserving the customer-focused culture that has differentiated Climalock in the marketplace. Success in the role will include developing and executing a strategic growth plan while positioning the company for expansion across additional markets and geographies.

“Climalock was looking for a leader who could balance strategic growth with operational discipline while earning the trust of a highly experienced workforce and founder-led organization,” said Patrick Fitzgerald, Managing Director at Kincannon & Reed. “Mitch’s track record of building businesses, leading through transformation, and creating sustainable growth platforms made him an exceptional fit for this opportunity. He brings the commercial acumen, leadership presence, and practical execution capabilities needed to help Climalock realize its long-term vision.”

Poindexter is a seasoned C-suite executive with more than 25 years of experience delivering profitability, performance, and growth. Throughout his career, he has built and led sales, finance, and business development organizations while navigating complex growth initiatives, capital markets transactions, and strategic investments. Most recently, he served as Senior Vice President of Power/Grid Development at CAM Integrated Solutions.

“Mitch stood out for his ability to combine strategic thinking with disciplined execution,” said Jon Lowe, Managing Director at Kincannon & Reed. “He has consistently demonstrated an ability to identify growth opportunities, build high-performing teams, and deliver results in complex, project-driven environments.”

Climalock manufactures insulated containment systems for fire protection, water and wastewater, agriculture, bioenergy, chemical storage, and industrial applications. Based in Warsaw, Missouri, the company serves customers throughout the United States and Canada.