MINNEAPOLIS, April 22, 2019-- Norwest Equity Partners (“NEP”), a leading middle market investment firm founded in 1961, has announced the expansion of its leadership group with the naming of Tony Armand to Partner. Previously, Tony served as an Operating Partner for the firm since 2018 focused on developing consumer, sporting goods, and outdoor product investment opportunities and playing an active role in strategic planning, business growth, and corporate governance for NEP portfolio companies. Tony has over 20 years of experience as CEO of several high growth consumer products companies.