Celeste Ford
Director/Board Member at SIMPSON MANUFACTURING CO., INC.
Net worth: 2 M $ as of 2024-03-30
Profile
Celeste Volz Ford is the founder of QuakeFinder LLC, founded in 1999, and Stellar Solutions, Inc., founded in 1995 where she holds the title of Chairman.
Currently, Ms. Ford is an Independent Director at Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc. since 2014.
She is also a Director at American Conservatory Theater, CHG Group, Inc., Seagate Federal, Inc., and Iris Automation, Inc. Ms. Ford is the Managing Director at Stellar Ventures Management LLC since 2022.
Additionally, she is a Member of the Council on Foreign Relations, Inc., National Association of Women Business Owners, American Institute of Aeronautics & Astronautics, and Vistage International, Inc. Ms. Ford serves on the Board of Advisors at SpiderOak, Inc. starting in 2023.
She is an Advisory Council Member at Illuminate Management LLC since 2001.
In her former positions, Ms. Ford was the Chairman of the California Space Authority, Inc. She served as an Independent Director at Heritage Commerce Corp.
from 2009 to 2014.
Ms. Ford was a Director at Foundry Networks LLC from 2007 to 2008.
She also held director positions at Bay Microsystems, Inc., Heritage Bank USA, Inc., and Women’s High Tech Coalition.
From 1984 to 1995, Ms. Ford was the Vice President-Satellite Business Area at Scitor Corp.
She also served as a Strategic Advisor at Bellatore Financial, Inc. Ms. Ford completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Notre Dame and her graduate degree at Stanford University.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-01-30 | 12,009 ( 0.03% ) | 2 M $ | 2024-03-30 |
Celeste Ford active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
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| SIMPSON MANUFACTURING CO., INC. | Director/Board Member | 2013-12-31 |
American Conservatory Theater
 American Conservatory Theater Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services American Conservatory Theater provides both classical and contemporary theater productions. It nurtures the art of live theater through dynamic productions, intensive actor training in its conservatory, and an ongoing dialogue with its audience and community. The company was founded by William Ball in 1965 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Director/Board Member | - |
Stellar Ventures Management LLC
 Stellar Ventures Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Stellar Ventures Management LLC (Stellar Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2021 by David Anderman. The firm headquartered in Palo Alto, California. | Private Equity Investor | 2022-03-31 |
Illuminate Management LLC
 Illuminate Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Illuminate Management LLC (Illuminate Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2009 by Cindy B. Padnos. The firm is headquartered in Oakland, California. | Consultant / Advisor | 2000-12-31 |
Iris Automation, Inc.
 Iris Automation, Inc. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Iris Automation, Inc. develops computer vision systems that can make unmanned aerial vehicles, and eventually other robotics and vehicles, truly autonomous. The company was founded by Alexander Harmsen and James Howard and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Director/Board Member | - |
CHG Group, Inc.
 CHG Group, Inc. Industrial SpecialtiesProcess Industries CHG Group, Inc. provides metal coating services. The company was is headquartered in Dulles, VA. | Director/Board Member | - |
Seagate Federal, Inc.
 Seagate Federal, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Part of Seagate Technology Holdings Plc, Seagate Federal, Inc. creates data-management solutions for federal agencies. The private company is based in Herndon, VA. Seagate Federal's highly secure, top-performing, and affordable data management solutions utilize a robust supply chain of components, storage devices, and file systems. The company's proven technology adheres to strict government mandates while spearheading advancements in the field of security. | Director/Board Member | - |
Vistage International, Inc.
 Vistage International, Inc. Personnel ServicesCommercial Services Vistage International, Inc. engages in the provision of human resources consulting services. It offers executive leadership programs and business coaching to chief executives and business leaders. It also provides chief executive leadership, small business training, key executive coaching, trusted advisor executive, and inside leadership development programs. The company was founded in 1957 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
American Institute of Aeronautics & Astronautics
 American Institute of Aeronautics & Astronautics Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services American Institute of Aeronautics & Astronautics provides services in the field of aeronautical engineering & publishes technical journals. The company provides services such as publications & papers, courses & training and conferences & events. The company was founded in 1963 and is headquartered in Reston, VA. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
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Former positions of Celeste Ford
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Training of Celeste Ford
| University of Notre Dame | Undergraduate Degree |
| Stanford University | Graduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 2 |
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| SIMPSON MANUFACTURING CO., INC. | Producer Manufacturing |
| HERITAGE COMMERCE CORP | Finance |
| Private companies | 20 |
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Foundry Networks LLC
 Foundry Networks LLC Computer PeripheralsElectronic Technology Foundry Networks LLC manufactures switches, metro routers and Internet traffic management products for healthcare, financial services, universities, entertainment, government, technology enterprises, as well as metro and internet service providers. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered insane Jose, CA. | Electronic Technology |
Scitor Corp.
 Scitor Corp. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Scitor Corp. provides engineering, financial management and information technology services. It offers systems integration, program management, acquisition support, financial management, analysis and security services. The firm caters to the Department of Defense, federal, state local agencies and intelligence community. The company was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in Reston, VA. | Industrial Services |
Bay Microsystems, Inc.
 Bay Microsystems, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Bay Microsystems, Inc. develops telecommunications systems and software. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in San Jose, CA. | Technology Services |
Council on Foreign Relations, Inc.
 Council on Foreign Relations, Inc. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Council on Foreign Relations, Inc. provides and disseminates ideas on foreign policies to individuals, corporate members, journalists and policy makers. It operates a forum for government officials, students and other interested parties to study and discuss world issues and impact on American foreign policies. The company publishes Foreign Affairs, a magazine that comes out six times a year, along with books and studies by its own scholars. Council on Foreign Relations was founded in 1921 and is headquartered in New York City, NY. | Miscellaneous |
Heritage Bank USA, Inc.
 Heritage Bank USA, Inc. Regional BanksFinance Heritage Bank USA, Inc. provides personal and commercial banking services. It offers mortgage services and wealth management services. The company is headquartered in Hopkinsville, KY. | Finance |
American Conservatory Theater
American Conservatory Theater Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services American Conservatory Theater provides both classical and contemporary theater productions. It nurtures the art of live theater through dynamic productions, intensive actor training in its conservatory, and an ongoing dialogue with its audience and community. The company was founded by William Ball in 1965 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Consumer Services |
Stellar Solutions, Inc.
 Stellar Solutions, Inc. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Stellar Solutions, Inc. provides aerospace engineering products and services. It offers system engineering and system integration, cyber security, strategic planning, program management, technical training and technology application development services. The company was founded by Celeste Volz Ford in 1995 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, CA. | Industrial Services |
| California Space Authority, Inc. | |
National Association of Women Business Owners
 National Association of Women Business Owners Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) is a monthly e-publication dedicated to helping its members and the 9.1 million-plus women entrepreneurs across the country to power their “whole professional you”—in their business, in their lifestyle, and in their community. The non-profit company is based in McLean, VA. Teana McDonald has been the CEO of the company since 2012. The Circle is an ever-evolving national program designed specifically for premier members who own larger businesses that exceed $1 million in annual revenue. This program offers exceptional connections, access, and learning opportunities above and beyond membership. | Commercial Services |
American Institute of Aeronautics & Astronautics
American Institute of Aeronautics & Astronautics Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services American Institute of Aeronautics & Astronautics provides services in the field of aeronautical engineering & publishes technical journals. The company provides services such as publications & papers, courses & training and conferences & events. The company was founded in 1963 and is headquartered in Reston, VA. | Commercial Services |
Vistage International, Inc.
Vistage International, Inc. Personnel ServicesCommercial Services Vistage International, Inc. engages in the provision of human resources consulting services. It offers executive leadership programs and business coaching to chief executives and business leaders. It also provides chief executive leadership, small business training, key executive coaching, trusted advisor executive, and inside leadership development programs. The company was founded in 1957 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA. | Commercial Services |
Bellatore Financial, Inc.
 Bellatore Financial, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Bellatore Financial, Inc. (Bellatore) is a registered investment advisor headquartered in Pleasant Hill, California. The firm was founded by Al Steele in 2007 and is principally owned by Bella Fund Holdings, Inc. Bellatore provides asset management services to select financial advisory businesses across the US. | Finance |
QuakeFinder LLC
 QuakeFinder LLC Electronic Equipment/InstrumentsElectronic Technology QuakeFinder LLC operates as a humanitarian research project of aerospace engineering firm. It develops technology for the detection and analysis of electromagnetic earthquake precursors to produce earthquake forecasts based on sound scientific theory and practice. The company was founded by Tom Bleier and Celeste Volz Ford in 1999 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, CA. | Electronic Technology |
| Women’s High Tech Coalition | |
CHG Group, Inc.
CHG Group, Inc. Industrial SpecialtiesProcess Industries CHG Group, Inc. provides metal coating services. The company was is headquartered in Dulles, VA. | Process Industries |
SpiderOak, Inc.
 SpiderOak, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services SpiderOak, Inc. engages in provision of cloud-based data management software. Its products include One, Groups, Enterprise, Semaphor and Encryptr. The company was founded by Alan Fairless and Ethan Oberman in 2007 and is headquartered in Northbrook, IL. | Technology Services |
Illuminate Management LLC
Illuminate Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Illuminate Management LLC (Illuminate Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2009 by Cindy B. Padnos. The firm is headquartered in Oakland, California. | Finance |
Seagate Federal, Inc.
Seagate Federal, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Part of Seagate Technology Holdings Plc, Seagate Federal, Inc. creates data-management solutions for federal agencies. The private company is based in Herndon, VA. Seagate Federal's highly secure, top-performing, and affordable data management solutions utilize a robust supply chain of components, storage devices, and file systems. The company's proven technology adheres to strict government mandates while spearheading advancements in the field of security. | Technology Services |
Iris Automation, Inc.
Iris Automation, Inc. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Iris Automation, Inc. develops computer vision systems that can make unmanned aerial vehicles, and eventually other robotics and vehicles, truly autonomous. The company was founded by Alexander Harmsen and James Howard and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Electronic Technology |
Stellar Ventures Management LLC
Stellar Ventures Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Stellar Ventures Management LLC (Stellar Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2021 by David Anderman. The firm headquartered in Palo Alto, California. | Finance |
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