James A. Ratner
Director/Board Member at HAMILTON BEACH BRANDS HOLDING COMPANY
Net worth: 298 946 $ as of 2024-03-30
Profile
James A.
Ratner is currently the Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at Forest City Commercial Group LLC.
He is also a Trustee & Vice Chairman-Real Estate at Playhouse Square Foundation, Vice Chairman-Trustees Board at The Cleveland Museum of Art, Director at Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc., Director at The Mt.
Sinai Health Care Foundation, Independent Director at Hamilton Beach Brands Holding Co., Trustee at Case Western Reserve University, and Partner at RMS Investment Group LLC.
In the past, Mr. Ratner served as the Chairman at The Cleveland Foundation from 2006 to 2016.
He was also the Non-Executive Chairman at Forest City Realty Trust, Inc. from 2016 to 2018, and an Independent Director at NACCO Industries, Inc. from 2012 to 2017.
Additionally, he held the position of Executive Vice President at Forest City Enterprises LP from 2012 to 2015.
Mr. Ratner completed his undergraduate degree at The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York and earned an MBA from Harvard University.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-03-16 | 12,272 ( 0.30% ) | 298 946 $ | 2024-03-30 |
James A. Ratner active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| HAMILTON BEACH BRANDS HOLDING COMPANY | Director/Board Member | 2016-12-31 |
The Cleveland Museum of Art
 The Cleveland Museum of Art Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services The Cleveland Museum of Art exhibits art gallery as an art museum and as one of northeastern Ohio's principal civic and cultural institutions. The museum seeks to bring the meaning of art to the possible audience. The firm's museum also preserves and exhibits collections of art for the public and presents exhibitions and programs. The company was founded in 1913 in Cleveland, Ohio. | Director/Board Member | - |
Playhouse Square Foundation
 Playhouse Square Foundation Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Playhouse Square Foundation is a non-for-profit performing arts center that aims to engage individuals and attract guests to its annual events. The organization offers real estate services, space rentals and group and private tours. The organization was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in Cleveland, OH. | Director/Board Member | 2009-08-06 |
Forest City Commercial Group LLC
 Forest City Commercial Group LLC Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Part of Brookfield Corp., Forest City Commercial Group LLC is a private company based in Cleveland, OH. The CEO of the company is James A. Ratner. | Chief Executive Officer | - |
Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc.
 Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc. Electronics/AppliancesConsumer Durables Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc. designs, markets, and distributes small electric kitchen and household appliances. It offers beverage products, such as blenders, coffee grinders, coffee makers, drink mixers, electric kettles, espresso makers, hand blenders, home carbonation, iced tea makers, and juicers. The company was founded in 1904 and is headquartered in Glen Allen, VA. | Director/Board Member | 2012-12-31 |
Case Western Reserve University
 Case Western Reserve University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Case Western Reserve University provides educational services. It offers a variety of undergraduate degree courses and graduate and professional options such as arts and sciences, dentistry, engineering, law, management, medicine, nursing, social work, and more. The firm also offers dual-degree programs. The company was founded in 1826 and is headquartered in Cleveland, OH. | Director/Board Member | - |
RMS Investment Group LLC
 RMS Investment Group LLC Investment ManagersFinance RMS Investment Group LLC operates as a family office and real estate company. The private company is based in Shaker Heights, OH. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
The Mt. Sinai Health Care Foundation
 The Mt. Sinai Health Care Foundation Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous The Mt. The foundation funds health initiatives for the Jewish and urban communities, academic medicine and bioscience, and health policy. The foundation has an interactive annual report and has released statements on the childcare workforce and the pandemic's effect on Mt. Sinai. The foundation has elected a new board chair, Ira C. Kaplan, and appointed a new program officer, Rachel Oscar, to support its strategic agenda related to primary prevention, population health, and health policy. Sinai Health Care Foundation, founded in 1903, seeks to improve the health and well-being of the Jewish and general communities in Cleveland, OH, and for generations to come. | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of James A. Ratner
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| FOREST CITY REALTY TRUST INC | Chairman | 2018-11-30 |
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Training of James A. Ratner
| The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York | Undergraduate Degree |
| Harvard University | Masters Business Admin |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 2 |
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| NACCO INDUSTRIES, INC. | Energy Minerals |
| HAMILTON BEACH BRANDS HOLDING COMPANY | Consumer Durables |
| Private companies | 9 |
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Forest City Enterprises LP
 Forest City Enterprises LP Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Forest City Enterprises LP provides real estate services. The company was founded in 1920 and is headquartered in Columbus, OH. | Finance |
Playhouse Square Foundation
Playhouse Square Foundation Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Playhouse Square Foundation is a non-for-profit performing arts center that aims to engage individuals and attract guests to its annual events. The organization offers real estate services, space rentals and group and private tours. The organization was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in Cleveland, OH. | Consumer Services |
Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc.
Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc. Electronics/AppliancesConsumer Durables Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc. designs, markets, and distributes small electric kitchen and household appliances. It offers beverage products, such as blenders, coffee grinders, coffee makers, drink mixers, electric kettles, espresso makers, hand blenders, home carbonation, iced tea makers, and juicers. The company was founded in 1904 and is headquartered in Glen Allen, VA. | Consumer Durables |
The Cleveland Museum of Art
The Cleveland Museum of Art Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services The Cleveland Museum of Art exhibits art gallery as an art museum and as one of northeastern Ohio's principal civic and cultural institutions. The museum seeks to bring the meaning of art to the possible audience. The firm's museum also preserves and exhibits collections of art for the public and presents exhibitions and programs. The company was founded in 1913 in Cleveland, Ohio. | Consumer Services |
The Cleveland Foundation
 The Cleveland Foundation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Cleveland Foundation provides social services and life improvement programs. The company was founded by Frederick Harris Goff in January 2, 1914 and is headquartered in Cleveland, OH. | Commercial Services |
Forest City Commercial Group LLC
Forest City Commercial Group LLC Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Part of Brookfield Corp., Forest City Commercial Group LLC is a private company based in Cleveland, OH. The CEO of the company is James A. Ratner. | Finance |
Forest City Realty Trust, Inc.
 Forest City Realty Trust, Inc. Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance Forest City Realty Trust, Inc. engages in the ownership, development, and management of commercial, residential, and mixed-use real estate. The company was founded by Charles Ratner, Max Ratner, Leonard Ratner, and Fannye Ratner in 1920 and is headquartered in Cleveland, OH. | Finance |
The Mt. Sinai Health Care Foundation
The Mt. Sinai Health Care Foundation Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous The Mt. The foundation funds health initiatives for the Jewish and urban communities, academic medicine and bioscience, and health policy. The foundation has an interactive annual report and has released statements on the childcare workforce and the pandemic's effect on Mt. Sinai. The foundation has elected a new board chair, Ira C. Kaplan, and appointed a new program officer, Rachel Oscar, to support its strategic agenda related to primary prevention, population health, and health policy. Sinai Health Care Foundation, founded in 1903, seeks to improve the health and well-being of the Jewish and general communities in Cleveland, OH, and for generations to come. | Miscellaneous |
RMS Investment Group LLC
RMS Investment Group LLC Investment ManagersFinance RMS Investment Group LLC operates as a family office and real estate company. The private company is based in Shaker Heights, OH. | Finance |
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