Broadview Group, a St. Louis-based private investment firm, announced it has invested Citadel EHS, an environmental, health, safety, and sustainability (EHS&S) consulting provider.
Citadel will continue to operate under its current leadership team, led by CEO Loren Witkin, alongside CFO Jeff Mistarz, COO Kier DeLeo and other executives. The firms said the partnership will provide capital and resources to accelerate Citadel’s growth strategy, broaden service capabilities, expand geographically, and support its employee-first culture.
Founded in 1993 and employee-owned since 2003, Citadel EHS provides technical, regulatory, and compliance-driven consulting services across areas including engineering and environmental services, building sciences, industrial hygiene and safety, environmental compliance and permitting, and ESG and sustainability. The company said it works with public- and private-sector clients on challenges such as environmental compliance, permitting, remediation, workplace safety, and related regulatory requirements.
Broadview said the investment aligns with its strategy of partnering with businesses that have strong market positions and leadership teams focused on long-term growth.
Support: Citizens Capital Markets & Advisory served as exclusive financial advisor to Citadel on the transaction.
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“After an extensive two-year search, we are thrilled to have found a strategic partner in Broadview who shares our values, long-term outlook, and commitment to employee development. This partnership is a sign of strength. It positions Citadel for the next chapter of growth while ensuring continuity for our employees, clients, and partners. Day-to-day business remains unchanged—our leadership and culture remain intact—yet we now have greater resources to innovate and expand.”
Loren Witkin, CEO, Citadel EHS
“We are excited to welcome Citadel EHS into the Broadview family. After years of researching and pursuing opportunities in the EHS&S compliance industry, Citadel stood out as a business with strategic leadership, exceptional technical capability, a people-first culture, and an entrepreneurial spirit that aligns with our long-term investment philosophy.”
Clay Hunter, CEO, Broadview Group
“We see a tremendous opportunity to continue to grow the business by broadening its breadth of services and serving clients in additional markets, while preserving the employee-centric culture that has been core to Citadel’s success. Our mission is to invest in Citadel’s people, leadership, and reputation while supporting the Company through its next phase of growth and maintaining what makes Citadel special.”
Davis Malone, Vice President, Broadview Group
