Our Story
At Collective Manufacturing Group, our story is one of preserving legacies and empowering growth. Founded with a vision to blend tradition with innovation, we specialize in acquiring businesses and helping them thrive while staying true to their unique identities. We believe that every business has a story worth honoring, and our mission is to ensure those stories continue to unfold for generations to come.
Our journey began with a commitment to creating sustainable progress in industries that matter most. By focusing on thoughtful acquisitions and seamless integrations, we provide businesses with the tools, resources, and strategies they need to grow without compromising their heritage. For us, success means more than financial growth—it’s about building trust, fostering collaboration, and creating opportunities for employees, customers, and communities alike.
With every partnership, we strive to make a lasting impact by elevating operational excellence and delivering solutions that inspire confidence. At Collective Manufacturing Group, we don’t just acquire businesses—we carry their legacies forward, ensuring their continued success in an ever-changing world.
Our People
Mark Hillenburg
Mark brings decades of leadership experience in aerospace and advanced manufacturing.
He’s also a strategic advisor and board member to several manufacturing companies, offering guidance on operations, finance, and leadership development. Mark is known for his grounded, relationship-driven leadership style—and for his ability to see the big picture while staying focused on the details that matter.
Why Collective?
Spending years in the private equity world, Mark wanted to build something different—an organization where values, legacy, and long-term thinking come first. Collective is his way of helping companies grow without losing what makes them great.
Outside of Work:
Mark enjoys coaching, mentoring, and collaborating with teams that take pride in their craft. He believes business should be personal—and that great companies are built by great people.
Co-Founder/Owner
Matthew Ritchie
Matt brings decades of experience leading manufacturing companies through growth, transition, and transformation. He’s worked across every phase of a business lifecycle—from startup to turnaround to acquisition—and has held leadership roles at companies with teams ranging from a few dozen to over 700 people.
Throughout his career, Matt has always focused on people first—building systems and processes that empower teams to succeed. He’s deeply hands-on, values clarity and structure, and believes that good leadership starts with listening.
Why Collective?
After years of helping businesses succeed, Matt co-founded Collective to build something different: a long-term, people-first company that invests in the future of manufacturing without losing sight of what’s already working.
Outside of Work:
Matt’s a family guy, a systems thinker, and someone who’s just as comfortable on the shop floor as he is in the boardroom.
Co-Founder/Owner