Grain Management Announces Spectrotel Combination with AireSpring

By Morgan Thompson

Washington, D.C. (April 23, 2026) Grain Management, LLC (“Grain”), a leading private investment firm focused on digital infrastructure and communications, announced a strategic transaction involving Spectrotel Holding, LLC (“Spectrotel”), a leading provider of managed network services and connectivity solutions. As part of the transaction, funds managed by Charlesbank Capital Partners (“Charlesbank”), a middle-market private investment firm focused on management-led buyouts … Continued

Grain Management-Backed NWS Announces CEO Leadership Transition

By Tyler Lee

Greensboro, N.C. (February 13, 2026) Network Wireless Solutions (NWS) today announced a planned leadership succession designed to support the company’s continued growth and long-term value creation. Effective March 1, Dr. Louis J. Hutchinson, III, currently President and Chief Revenue Officer, will assume the role of Interim Chief Executive Officer. Xavier Williams will transition out of the CEO … Continued

Grain Management-Backed Spectrotel Acquires Mosaic NetworX

By Tyler Lee

NEPTUNE, N.J. (September 17, 2025) Spectrotel, Inc., a leading provider of Managed Network Services and Connectivity solutions, today announced it has signed an agreement to acquire Mosaic NetworX, a premier global managed services provider and a top-tier Cato Networks partner. The acquisition represents a significant milestone in Spectrotel’s evolution and strategic roadmap, expanding its capabilities … Continued

Grain Management-Backed NWS Announces Two Senior Hires to Accelerate Growth and Innovation

By Tyler Lee

Greensboro, NC. (February 25, 2025) Network Wireless Solutions (NWS), an industry-leading infrastructure solution provider for wireless and wireline communications, proudly announces the addition of Dr. Louis Hutchinson as President and Chief Revenue Officer, and John Oppold as Chief Financial Officer. NWS is a portfolio company of Grain Management, LLC (“Grain”), a leading Washington, D.C.-based investment firm focused on the global … Continued

Grain Management-Backed LightRiver Appoints Jason Konzak as SVP of Network Services

By Tyler Lee

Concord, C.A. (May 2, 2024) LightRiver, the premier productivity solutions provider for next generation, multi-vendor, Factory Built Networks® and netFLEX® Transport Domain Orchestration and Control Software solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jason Konzak as Senior Vice President of Network Services. This appointment enhances LightRiver’s position as the leading independent provider of transport network design, deployment, … Continued

Grain Management-Backed LightRiver Announces Appointment of Mike Jonas as CEO

By Tyler Lee

CONCORD, Ca. (August 1, 2023) LightRiver, the premier optical network integration solution provider for next generation, multi-vendor, Factory Built Networks® and netFLEX® Transport Domain Orchestration and Control Software solutions, announced today its appointment of Mike Jonas as Chief Executive Officer. Jonas steps into the role following the retirement of founder and CEO Glenn Johansen. With … Continued

Grain Management-Backed Spectrotel adds Industry Veterans Robert Guth and John Hayduk to its Board

By Tyler Lee

NEPTUNE, N.J. (May 30, 2023) The executive team of Spectrotel, Inc., next-generation aggregator and leading integrated technology services provider, backed by Grain Management, LLC (“Grain”), today announced the appointment of two new members of its board of directors, industry veterans Robert Guth and John Hayduk. Robert Guth has over 35 years of executive and Board experience, bringing strategic business transformation to … Continued

Grain Management Announces Acquisition of Spectrotel

By Melissa Prosser

Acquisition expands Grain’s activity in the managed services sector of the global broadband industry WASHINGTON, D.C. (January 19, 2023) Grain Management, LLC (“Grain”), investment firm and solutions provider to the global broadband industry, announced today that it has completed its acquisition of Spectrotel, Inc. (“Spectrotel” or the “Company”), next-generation aggregator and leading integrated technology services … Continued

Denita Willoughby appointed to the board of Grain Management-Backed Network Wireless Solutions (NWS)

By Melissa Prosser

Experienced executive to join the NWS board as it executes growth plan Durham, North Carolina (October 24, 2022) Network Wireless Solutions (NWS or the “Company”), a rapidly growing solutions and logistics provider to carriers and telecommunications contractors, backed by Grain Management, LLC (“Grain”), today announced the appointment of industry veteran Denita Willoughby to its board of … Continued

LightRiver Appoints New Chief Financial Officer

By Melissa Prosser

Concord, CA  (August 11, 2022) LightRiver, the premier optical network integration solution provider for next generation, multi-vendor, Factory Built Networks® and netFLEX® Transport Domain Orchestration and Control Software solutions, announced today its new executive appointment of Bryan Hasegawa as Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”), further strengthening the leadership team.  LightRiver is a portfolio company of Grain … Continued