James Allen
Director of Finance/CFO at FORESTAR GROUP INC.
Net worth: 2 M $ as of 2024-03-30
Profile
James D.
Allen is currently an Independent Director at FlexShopper, Inc. and the Chief Financial Officer & Executive Vice President at Forestar Group, Inc. Previously, he served as the Director-Supervisory Board at neckermann.de GmbH, the COO, CFO & Divisional President at Tandycrafts, Inc., the Group Chief Financial Officer & VP-Operations at Sun Capital Partners, Inc., the Chief Administrative Officer at Mattress Firm, Inc., the President at Cargo Furniture & Accents USA, Inc., the Chief Administrative Officer at The Mattress Firm, and a Senior Manager at PricewaterhouseCoopers.
He also held the position of Chief Financial Officer at Hollander Sleep Products LLC and Group Chief Financial Officer & Partner at Sun European Partners SAS.
Additionally, he worked as a Senior Operating Partner at Palm Beach Capital Corp.
Mr. Allen obtained his undergraduate degree from Evangel University.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
FORESTAR GROUP INC.
0.07% | 2024-03-30 | 36,654 ( 0.07% ) | 1 M $ | 2024-03-30 |
FLEXSHOPPER, INC.
0.69% | 2024-02-28 | 150,000 ( 0.69% ) | 223 500 $ | 2024-03-30 |
James Allen active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| FLEXSHOPPER, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2016-02-17 |
| FORESTAR GROUP INC. | Director of Finance/CFO | 2020-03-29 |
Former positions of James Allen
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Palm Beach Capital Corp.
 Palm Beach Capital Corp. Investment ManagersFinance Palm Beach Capital Corp. engages in the provision of in investment and financial advisory services. It offers allocation plans, policy statements, pension trusts, retirement plans, family trusts, family partnerships, tax strategies, capital management, asset protection, and financial plans. The company was founded by John W. Townshend in 1986 and is headquartered in Fort Smith, AR. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2020-02-29 |
Hollander Sleep Products LLC
 Hollander Sleep Products LLC Home FurnishingsConsumer Durables Hollander Sleep Products LLC manufactures and sells bedding products. It offers comforters, pillows, mattress pads, foam, and bed linens. The company was founded by Bernard Hollander in 1953 and is headquartered in Boca Raton, FL. | Director of Finance/CFO | 2018-09-30 |
Sun Capital Partners, Inc.
 Sun Capital Partners, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Sun Capital Partners, Inc. (Sun Capital Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 1995 by Rodger R. Krouse and Marc J. Leder. The firm is headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida. | Director of Finance/CFO | 2014-10-31 |
Sun European Partners SAS
 Sun European Partners SAS Financial ConglomeratesFinance Sun European Partners SAS provides investment services. The firm makes control and non-control equity investments in both public and private companies and underperforming businesses. The company was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Paris, France. | Director of Finance/CFO | 2014-08-31 |
neckermann.de GmbH
 neckermann.de GmbH Catalog/Specialty DistributionRetail Trade The neckermann.de GmbH is a mail-order and multi-channel direct marketer firm. Its product offerings include apparel and shoes, leisure products, electronic and household products as well as furniture and home textiles. Neckermann’s specialty business, “Happy Size,” offers a plus size women’s apparel. The company was founded in 1950 and is headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany. | Director/Board Member | 2012-12-09 |
Training of James Allen
| Evangel University | Undergraduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 2 |
|---|---|
| FLEXSHOPPER, INC. | Finance |
| FORESTAR GROUP INC. | Finance |
| Private companies | 10 |
|---|---|
Tandycrafts, Inc.
 Tandycrafts, Inc. Forest ProductsNon-Energy Minerals Tandycrafts, Inc. makes and markets consumer products, including frames & wall decor, office supplies, home furnishings and gift products. The company's products are sold nationwide through wholesale distribution channels, including mass merchandisers and specialty retailers, and direct-to-consumer channels through its retail stores, mail order and the Internet. It was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in Fort Worth, TX. | Non-Energy Minerals |
Sun Capital Partners, Inc.
Sun Capital Partners, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Sun Capital Partners, Inc. (Sun Capital Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 1995 by Rodger R. Krouse and Marc J. Leder. The firm is headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida. | Finance |
neckermann.de GmbH
neckermann.de GmbH Catalog/Specialty DistributionRetail Trade The neckermann.de GmbH is a mail-order and multi-channel direct marketer firm. Its product offerings include apparel and shoes, leisure products, electronic and household products as well as furniture and home textiles. Neckermann’s specialty business, “Happy Size,” offers a plus size women’s apparel. The company was founded in 1950 and is headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany. | Retail Trade |
Mattress Firm, Inc.
 Mattress Firm, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Mattress Firm, Inc. offers mattresses and related products. It offers a broad selection of both traditional and specialty mattresses, bedding accessories and related products. The firm markets its products under the brand name of Sealy, Serta, Stearns and Foster, Tempur-Pedic, and Simmons. The company was founded by Paul Stork, Harry Roberts, and Stephen G. Fendrich in 1986 and is headquartered in Houston, TX. | Retail Trade |
Cargo Furniture & Accents USA, Inc.
 Cargo Furniture & Accents USA, Inc. Home FurnishingsConsumer Durables Part of Pier 1 Imports, Inc., Cargo Furniture & Accents USA, Inc. is a private company that makes and sells wood furniture and accessories. The company is based in Fort Worth, TX. Cargo Furniture & Accents USA was acquired by Pier 1 Imports, Inc. from Tandycrafts, Inc. on February 21, 2001. | Consumer Durables |
| The Mattress Firm /4 Richmond Stores/ | Retail Trade |
| PricewaterhouseCoopers /Financial Planning Business/ | Finance |
Hollander Sleep Products LLC
Hollander Sleep Products LLC Home FurnishingsConsumer Durables Hollander Sleep Products LLC manufactures and sells bedding products. It offers comforters, pillows, mattress pads, foam, and bed linens. The company was founded by Bernard Hollander in 1953 and is headquartered in Boca Raton, FL. | Consumer Durables |
Sun European Partners SAS
Sun European Partners SAS Financial ConglomeratesFinance Sun European Partners SAS provides investment services. The firm makes control and non-control equity investments in both public and private companies and underperforming businesses. The company was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Paris, France. | Finance |
Palm Beach Capital Corp.
Palm Beach Capital Corp. Investment ManagersFinance Palm Beach Capital Corp. engages in the provision of in investment and financial advisory services. It offers allocation plans, policy statements, pension trusts, retirement plans, family trusts, family partnerships, tax strategies, capital management, asset protection, and financial plans. The company was founded by John W. Townshend in 1986 and is headquartered in Fort Smith, AR. | Finance |
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