Mel Payne
Founder at CARRIAGE SERVICES, INC.
Net worth: 32 M $ as of 2024-03-30
Profile
Melvin C.
Payne is the founder of Carriage Services, Inc., which was founded in 1991.
He holds the title of Director at Carriage Services, Inc. Mr. Payne's current job is President & Chief Executive Officer at Independent Refining, Inc. Mr. Payne's former jobs include Chief Executive Officer at Cochrane's Chapel of the Roses, Inc., Director at Sovereign Business Forms, Inc., Head-Chemical Division at Texas Commerce Bank, NA (Lubbock, Texas), Principal at The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Inc., and Executive Vice President at WEDGE Group, Inc. Mr. Payne's education history includes an undergraduate degree from Mississippi State University and an MBA from Tulane University (Louisiana).
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CARRIAGE SERVICES INC.
7.70% | 2024-03-14 | 1,165,452 ( 7.70% ) | 32 M $ | 2024-03-30 |
Mel Payne active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| CARRIAGE SERVICES, INC. | Founder | 1990-12-31 |
| Independent Refining, Inc. | Chief Executive Officer | - |
Former positions of Mel Payne
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
WEDGE Group, Inc.
 WEDGE Group, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance WEDGE Group Inc (WEDGE Group) is a private equity firm founded in 1970 by Issam M. Fares. The firm is headquartered in Houston, Texas. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Cochrane's Chapel of the Roses, Inc.
 Cochrane's Chapel of the Roses, Inc. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Cochrane's Chapel of the Roses, Inc. engages in the funeral homes. The company is headquartered in Houston, TX. | Chief Executive Officer | - |
The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Inc.
 The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Inc. Insurance Brokers/ServicesFinance The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Inc. provides investment advice, and insurance products and services. The company was founded in 1875 and is headquartered in Newark, NJ. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
| Texas Commerce Bank, NA (Lubbock, Texas) | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Sovereign Business Forms, Inc.
 Sovereign Business Forms, Inc. Commercial Printing/FormsCommercial Services Sovereign Business Forms, Inc. manufactures custom printed business products. It offers business forms, pressure-sensitive labels, and commercial printing and related printed business products; integrated label and card products and plastic cards. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Houston, TX. | Director/Board Member | - |
Training of Mel Payne
| Mississippi State University | Undergraduate Degree |
| Tulane University (Louisiana) | Masters Business Admin |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 1 |
|---|---|
| CARRIAGE SERVICES, INC. | Consumer Services |
| Private companies | 6 |
|---|---|
WEDGE Group, Inc.
WEDGE Group, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance WEDGE Group Inc (WEDGE Group) is a private equity firm founded in 1970 by Issam M. Fares. The firm is headquartered in Houston, Texas. | Finance |
Cochrane's Chapel of the Roses, Inc.
Cochrane's Chapel of the Roses, Inc. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Cochrane's Chapel of the Roses, Inc. engages in the funeral homes. The company is headquartered in Houston, TX. | Consumer Services |
| Texas Commerce Bank, NA (Lubbock, Texas) | Finance |
Sovereign Business Forms, Inc.
Sovereign Business Forms, Inc. Commercial Printing/FormsCommercial Services Sovereign Business Forms, Inc. manufactures custom printed business products. It offers business forms, pressure-sensitive labels, and commercial printing and related printed business products; integrated label and card products and plastic cards. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Houston, TX. | Commercial Services |
The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Inc.
The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Inc. Insurance Brokers/ServicesFinance The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Inc. provides investment advice, and insurance products and services. The company was founded in 1875 and is headquartered in Newark, NJ. | Finance |
| Independent Refining, Inc. |
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