Steve Feniger Announced as Operating Partner for Blackford Capital Feniger brings his expertise in Asian sourcing to Blackford Capital's portfolio companies. News provided by Share this article Share this article GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., July 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Blackford Capital, a private equity firm based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, announces the addition of Steve Feniger as Operating Partner. Feniger brings more than 30 years of international buying and sourcing experience and will support initiatives at several of Blackford's portfolio companies. He has been based in Hong Kong and Shanghai for the last 23 years, working with brands and retailers to optimize their buying and sourcing operations in Asia.