Mark D. Nelson

President - Chief Executive Officer

As a former attorney in Washington, D.C., a senior executive of a Fortune 300 company, and Chief Operating Officer of one of the largest, privately-held energy service providers, Mark saw a gap in the industrial services market and set out to build something unique.

Mark wanted to create a new and different type of home for established, high performing businesses whose owners were ready to take their companies to the next evolution. In 2015, Bristol Bay Native Corporation backed this vision, leading to the founding of BBI. Since then, BBI has grown significantly and rapidly. With more than 2,000 employees and over $2 billion in annual revenue, BBI companies perform critical infrastructure services in the utilities, construction, energy, fuel distribution, and manufacturing sectors.

Mark’s focus remains on driving strategy, fostering an innovation culture, cultivating relationships, pursuing prospects, and ensuring that each of BBI’s companies is fully backed and positioned for long-term success.

Mark holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Alabama and a Juris Doctor from Stanford University. He is a member of several advisory and charitable boards.

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Jens Beck

Senior Vice President - Chief Financial Officer

With extensive experience as a senior finance executive in several multi-billion-dollar energy and construction companies, Jens joined Mark at BBI in 2016 because of its vision of partnering with business owners ready to take their companies to the next level. Jens has become the architect of BBI’s long-term, high-growth strategies that have facilitated each of its companies’ financial success.

As CFO, Jens leads the company’s financial strategy, transactions, and capital allocation, while driving investment decisions, corporate development, financial planning, and other business improvement initiatives to support BBI’s expansion across multiple sectors. His strategic mindset and disciplined approach to financial management have generated long-term value for the whole portfolio.

Jens is a CPA and holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Economics from Philipps-University in Marburg, Germany, and a BA in Accounting and in International Finance.

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Linda Ward

Senior Vice President - Chief Strategic Opportunity Officer

A former corporate advisor to multiple Fortune 300 companies, Linda came to BBI in 2016 to ensure its portfolio companies can seize new opportunities without being slowed by regulatory and operational complexity. She works alongside leadership teams to embed strategic risk management into decision-making, helping businesses scale efficiently while maintaining the flexibility to operate on their own terms.

Linda equips companies with the insight and structure to navigate uncertainty without unnecessary bureaucracy. She strengthens governance, helps leaders anticipate regulatory and market shifts, and ensures that risk management is a tool for growth rather than a constraint. Her approach reflects BBI’s philosophy of empowering businesses with principles-based leadership rather than rigid compliance frameworks, giving them the confidence to expand while preserving operational independence.

Linda also connects leadership teams with critical resources and strategies that transform challenges into opportunities. Her expertise helps businesses sustain momentum, stay ahead of risks, and maximize long-term value creation.

She holds a Bachelor of Science from Ferris State University, a Master of Science from University of Alaska Anchorage, and is a Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional.

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Stephen Cox

Senior Vice President – Chief Legal & Strategy Officer

As a former United States Attorney and former corporate counsel for a Fortune 500 oil and gas company, Stephen was drawn to BBI’s bold vision for backing high-performing companies that are disrupting the industrial services sector, and he recognized the potential to align legal strategy with business growth in a complex regulatory environment.

Since joining BBI in 2021, Stephen has overseen the company’s legal and governance functions while providing strategic counsel to executive management and BBI’s portfolio of companies. His responsibilities also span corporate development, acquisitions and divestitures, and government relations. Stephen plays a critical role in fostering key relationships, engaging with policymakers, and navigating industry dynamics and an evolving regulatory landscape to maintain a competitive edge.

He holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Texas A&M University and a Juris Doctor from the University of Houston.

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DESIGNED TO BE DIFFERENT

Our companies are passionate about challenging norms and creating unique solutions. We match their creativity with a transformative investment approach that empowers leaders and creates lasting success. Together, we provide the energy and build the infrastructure that connects people and improves their lives.

Bristol Bay Industrial is a fast growing and highly acquisitive backer of choice for companies and leaders capable of delivering innovative solutions and disruptive technologies to the energy and industrial services markets.

Our focus is simple. We acquire the best companies with the best leaders and back their visions to create enduring businesses that thrive for decades.

Our model is unique. We’re not traditional investors—we’re partners committed to creating lasting value. We don’t buy companies in order to “fix and flip” and we don’t harvest short-term gains at the expense of fostering long-term success. We acquire already great companies, maintain their cultures and integrity, and help them grow.

Our record is success. BBI companies boast over $2.5 billion in annual revenue, employ more than 2,000 highly skilled employees, and serve clients across a range of industries, the United States, and overseas.

Contact Info

(907) 865-5550
General@bbindustrial.com