James Joseph Zenni
Chief Executive Officer at Z Capital Group LLC (Private Equity)
Profile
Mr. James J.
Zenni, Jr., is a Chairman at Real Mex Restaurants, Inc., a Founder, President & CEO at Z Capital Group LLC, a Founder, President & Chief Executive Officer at Z Capital Group LLC, a Chairman at Affinity Interactive, a Chairman at Gaming & Hospitality Acquisition Corp., a Chairman at Mrs. Fields Famous Brands LLC, a Chairman at MSD Performance, Inc., a Chairman at Premier Thermal Solutions LLC and a Member at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science.
He is on the Board of Directors at Modere, Inc., Affinity Gaming, CTM Holding, Inc., Daily Racing Form Intermediate Holdings LLC and Twin-Star International, Inc.
Mr. Zenni was previously Chairman of the Board of Premier Thermal Solutions, LLC and MSDP Group, LLC and served on the Boards of Bayou Steel Corporation, PTC Alliance Corp., Smarte Carte Corp., and Sun World International, LLC, all of which were portfolio companies.
He also served on the Board of Guarantee Title & Trust Insurance Company, a non-portfolio company.
Mr. Zenni was President, Founder, and Co-owner of Black Diamond Capital Mgmt., L.L.C.
He previously served on the Board of Trustees and was Chairman of the Investment Committees of Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science and Lake Forest Country Day School.
He is a graduate of Xavier University where he received a Bachelor of Science in Economics.
James Joseph Zenni active positions
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Z Capital Group LLC
 Z Capital Group LLC Investment ManagersFinance Z Capital Group LLC (ZCG) is a SEC-registered investment advisor and alternative investment manager headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded by James Zenni in 2006. ZCG serves as an investment manager and provides discretionary advisory services to pooled investment vehicles and private investment partnerships. | Chief Executive Officer | 2005-12-31 |
Z Capital Group LLC (Private Equity)
 Z Capital Group LLC (Private Equity) Investment ManagersFinance Z Capital Group LLC (Private Equity) is an independent private equity firm founded in 2006 by James J. Zenni. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Chief Executive Officer | 2005-12-31 |
| Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2011-05-23 |
Mrs. Fields Famous Brands LLC
 Mrs. Fields Famous Brands LLC Food DistributorsDistribution Services Mrs. Fields Famous Brands LLC manufactures yogurt, cookies and baked products. It operates through its brand Mrs. Fields and The country's Best Yogurt by providing baked and soft serve frozen yogurt smoothies, brownies, pretzels, muffins, and other baked goods. The company was founded in March 2004 and is headquartered in Broomfield, CO. | Chairman | 2013-07-09 |
Modere, Inc.
 Modere, Inc. Household/Personal CareConsumer Non-Durables Maple Mountain Group, Inc. manufactures and distributes consumer products. It offers health, personal care, household and cosmetic products. The company was founded by Thomas E. Mower and Leslie D. Mower in 1987 and is headquartered in Springville, UT. | Director/Board Member | 2012-03-12 |
Real Mex Restaurants, Inc.
 Real Mex Restaurants, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Real Mex Restaurants, Inc. owns and operates a chain of restaurants. It manufactures and distributes Mexican food products to service restaurants, casual dining, retail, and foodservice channels. The company was founded in 1954 and is headquartered in Cypress, CA. | Chairman | 2013-11-12 |
Affinity Gaming, LLC
 Affinity Gaming, LLC Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Affinity Gaming operates as a diversified casino gaming company. It's casino operations consist of 11 casinos, five of which are located in Nevada, three in Colorado, two in Missouri and one in Iowa. The company was founded on March 29, 2010 and is headquartered in Las Vegas, NV. | Director/Board Member | 2014-08-24 |
MSD Performance, Inc.
 MSD Performance, Inc. Auto Parts: OEMProducer Manufacturing MSD Performance, Inc. Manufactures performance based ignition systems. It offers vehicle integration system for street and racing use. The firm specializes in automotive ignition, electronic fuel injections, vehicle management, and vehicle integration systems. Its product include ignitions, sport compact/import, coils, towing/marine, distributors, DynaForce, spark plug wires, tools, rpm/timing controls, accessories, crank triggers, and atomic EFI. The company was founded in 1970 and is headquartered in El Paso, TX. | Chairman | - |
Twin-Star International, Inc.
 Twin-Star International, Inc. Home FurnishingsConsumer Durables Twin-Star International, Inc. manufactures home furniture products. The firm offers home furnishings, electric fire places, stoves, heaters and consumer electronics. The company was founded by Mark Asofsky and Michael D. Horvitz in 1996 and is headquartered in Delray Beach, FL. | Chairman | - |
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Training of James Joseph Zenni
| Xavier University | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Private companies | 29 |
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BD Laplace LLC
 BD Laplace LLC SteelNon-Energy Minerals BD Laplace LLC manufactures long carbon structural steel and merchant bar products. Its products include angles, flats, channels, rounds, squares, standard, and wide flange beams. The company was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in LaPlace, LA. | Non-Energy Minerals |
Black Diamond Capital Management LLC
 Black Diamond Capital Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Black Diamond Capital Management LLC (Black Diamond Cap Mgmt) is a Private Equity firm, a subsidiary of Black Diamond Capital Holdings LLC founded by Stephen H. Deckoff and James E. Walker in 1995. The firm is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut with additional offices in Virgin Islands, London & India. | Finance |
Mrs. Fields Famous Brands LLC
Mrs. Fields Famous Brands LLC Food DistributorsDistribution Services Mrs. Fields Famous Brands LLC manufactures yogurt, cookies and baked products. It operates through its brand Mrs. Fields and The country's Best Yogurt by providing baked and soft serve frozen yogurt smoothies, brownies, pretzels, muffins, and other baked goods. The company was founded in March 2004 and is headquartered in Broomfield, CO. | Distribution Services |
CTM Holding, Inc.
 CTM Holding, Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance CTM Holding, Inc. is an investment holding private company founded in 2013. The company is based in Strongsville, DE. | Finance |
Carillon Hotel LLC
 Carillon Hotel LLC Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Part of WSG Development, Carillon Hotel LLC is a 140-room hotel. The private company is based in Miami Beach, FL. The CEO of the company is Lester Scott. Carillon Hotel was acquired by WSG Development on August 11, 2002 for $28 million. | Consumer Services |
Real Mex Restaurants, Inc.
Real Mex Restaurants, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Real Mex Restaurants, Inc. owns and operates a chain of restaurants. It manufactures and distributes Mexican food products to service restaurants, casual dining, retail, and foodservice channels. The company was founded in 1954 and is headquartered in Cypress, CA. | Consumer Services |
Modere, Inc.
Modere, Inc. Household/Personal CareConsumer Non-Durables Maple Mountain Group, Inc. manufactures and distributes consumer products. It offers health, personal care, household and cosmetic products. The company was founded by Thomas E. Mower and Leslie D. Mower in 1987 and is headquartered in Springville, UT. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Sun World International LLC
 Sun World International LLC Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Sun World International LLC produces and distributes fruits and vegetables. Its products include grapes, peppers, plums, apricots and citrus. The company was founded in 1976 and is headquartered in Bakersfield, CA. | Consumer Non-Durables |
MSD Performance, Inc.
MSD Performance, Inc. Auto Parts: OEMProducer Manufacturing MSD Performance, Inc. Manufactures performance based ignition systems. It offers vehicle integration system for street and racing use. The firm specializes in automotive ignition, electronic fuel injections, vehicle management, and vehicle integration systems. Its product include ignitions, sport compact/import, coils, towing/marine, distributors, DynaForce, spark plug wires, tools, rpm/timing controls, accessories, crank triggers, and atomic EFI. The company was founded in 1970 and is headquartered in El Paso, TX. | Producer Manufacturing |
Z Capital Group LLC
Z Capital Group LLC Investment ManagersFinance Z Capital Group LLC (ZCG) is a SEC-registered investment advisor and alternative investment manager headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded by James Zenni in 2006. ZCG serves as an investment manager and provides discretionary advisory services to pooled investment vehicles and private investment partnerships. | Finance |
Twin-Star International, Inc.
Twin-Star International, Inc. Home FurnishingsConsumer Durables Twin-Star International, Inc. manufactures home furniture products. The firm offers home furnishings, electric fire places, stoves, heaters and consumer electronics. The company was founded by Mark Asofsky and Michael D. Horvitz in 1996 and is headquartered in Delray Beach, FL. | Consumer Durables |
Z Capital Group LLC (Private Equity)
Z Capital Group LLC (Private Equity) Investment ManagersFinance Z Capital Group LLC (Private Equity) is an independent private equity firm founded in 2006 by James J. Zenni. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Finance |
Kidder, Peabody & Co., Inc.
 Kidder, Peabody & Co., Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Kidder, Peabody & Co., Inc. provides security brokerage services. The private company is based in Buffalo, NY and has subsidiaries in Switzerland. The company was founded by Thomas W. Ostrander. | Finance |
MSD Automotive Partners LLC
 MSD Automotive Partners LLC Specialty StoresRetail Trade MSD Automotive Partners LLC owns and operates car dealership showrooms. The firm offers automobile spare parts. The company was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Retail Trade |
| Carillon Corp. | |
Affinity Gaming, LLC
Affinity Gaming, LLC Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Affinity Gaming operates as a diversified casino gaming company. It's casino operations consist of 11 casinos, five of which are located in Nevada, three in Colorado, two in Missouri and one in Iowa. The company was founded on March 29, 2010 and is headquartered in Las Vegas, NV. | Consumer Services |
| Neways Holdings Ltd. | |
MSDP Group LLC
 MSDP Group LLC Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services MSDP Group LLC markets and sells professional racer accessories. Its brands include MSD, Racepak, Superchips and Edge. The company is headquartered in Bowling, KY. | Distribution Services |
Pink Taco Corp.
 Pink Taco Corp. RestaurantsConsumer Services Pink Taco Corp. operates restaurants. The company was founded on September 9, 2002 and is headquartered in Las Vegas, NV. | Consumer Services |
| Polo Training Foundation | Miscellaneous |
Premier Thermal Solutions LLC
 Premier Thermal Solutions LLC Metal FabricationProducer Manufacturing Premier Thermal Solutions LLC provides commercial metal processing services. It offers sawing, trucking, and ferritic nitrocarburizing. The company was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Lansing, MI. | Producer Manufacturing |
FM Restaurants HoldCo LLC
 FM Restaurants HoldCo LLC MiscellaneousMiscellaneous FM Restaurants HoldCo LLC operates as a holding company. The company is headquartered in the United States. | Miscellaneous |
Techniks Holdings LLC
 Techniks Holdings LLC Financial ConglomeratesFinance Techniks Holdings LLC operates as an investment holding company. The company is headquartered in Wilmington, DE. | Finance |
Gaming & Hospitality Acquisition Corp.
 Gaming & Hospitality Acquisition Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Gaming & Hospitality Acquisition Corp. is a blank check company for the purpose of effecting a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses. The company was founded on March 4, 2020 and is headquartered in Las Vegas, NV. | Finance |
| Daily Racing Form Intermediate Holdings LLC | |
| Smarte Carte Corp. | |
Affinity Interactive
 Affinity Interactive Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Affinity Interactive is an omni-channel gaming industry leader that offers regional gaming and horse wagering, and is soon to launch social gaming, igaming, and sports betting. Affinity Interactive is based in Las Vegas, NV and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company has nearly one million combined customers and is positioned to capitalize on the continued momentum in sports betting and igaming. Andrei A. Scrivens has been the CEO of the company since 2019. | Consumer Services |
| Waldhaus Flims Wellness Resort & SpA | |
| Pt Opco LLC |
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