It is with deep sadness that we inform you of the passing of John Waldron on Tuesday, December 2nd, 2025.
John Waldron was a Senior Operating Partner at Lincolnshire and on the Operations Team. John began his affiliation with Lincolnshire in 2020 when he joined as CEO and Vice Chairman of the Board for our realized Fund V portfolio company, Schumacher Electric Corporation. He continued to provide his expertise as a Senior Operating Partner at Lincolnshire overseeing U.S. Auto Supplies.
John’s professional life was distinguished by decades of dedicated leadership in the manufacturing sector. He spent an impressive twenty-four years at Schumacher Electric, rising through the ranks from VP of Operations to EVP, President, and eventually CEO. Prior to his time at Schumacher, John dedicated twenty-one years to MagneTek Better Coil and Transformer Corp, where he started as a Controller and departed as VP of Operations.
Across his career, John demonstrated a deep understanding of operational processes, new product launches, and strategy development and execution. He earned the respect of his colleagues for his practical approach and his empathy for the challenges management teams face in growing a company
Outside of his professional life, John was a man of diverse passions. He found joy in woodworking, carpentry, hiking, biking, and, most importantly, spending time with his family.
We extend our heartfelt condolences to John’s family, friends, and all who had the pleasure of working with him. His experience, insights, and presence will be greatly missed by all of us at Lincolnshire.