Felice joins Filtration Group from Dell, the information technology company, where he served as president and chief commercial officer.
Filtration Group, a portfolio company of Madison Capital Partners, includes AG Industries, Air Flow Technology, Buffalo Filter, Chemco Manufacturing, Clear Edge Filtration, Dafco Filtration Group, Filtrair, Filtran, Filtration Group, Global Filter, Jonell, Porex, Universal Air Filter and Waco Filters. AG Industries, Buffalo Filter, Clear Edge Filtration, Jonell and Porex were all acquired during 2013.
Larry Gies, founder, president and CEO of Madison Capital Partners, said: “We are delighted to have an experienced, talented and visionary leader of Steve’s caliber to lead Filtration Group through this exciting phase of its growth.”
“Steve is a highly accomplished executive with an impressive track record leading global technology businesses,” said George Nolen, Filtration Group chairman. “His passion for technology and innovation, global perspective and customer orientation make Steve ideally suited to lead Filtration Group.”
“I’m very excited to be joining Filtration Group at this time of tremendous growth,” said Felice. “I look forward to working with Filtration Group’s talented and dedicated worldwide team, developing leading filtration solutions and technologies that provide exceptional customer value.”