Michael Francis
Director/Board Member at The Walker Art Center
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Michael R.
Francis is the founder of Farview Associates, LLC.
He currently holds multiple positions including Director at the University of Minnesota, Managing Director at Royal Bank of Scotland (New York Branch), Director at The Walker Art Center, Director at Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum, Director at Target Foundation, Director at Musical Instrument Museum, and Trustee at The Minneapolis Society of Fine Arts.
In the past, he served as Director at Department 56, Inc., Independent Director at XCel Brands, Inc., Lead Director at Piper Jaffray Cos., Director at Smithsonian Institution, Director at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Inc., Director at The Advertising Council, Inc., Director at United States Artists, President at Old COPPER Co., Inc., Chief Marketing Officer & Executive Vice President at Target Corp., Chief Global Brand Officer at DWA Holdings LLC, and Principal at Marshall Field's.
He completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Michigan.
Michael Francis active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
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The Walker Art Center
 The Walker Art Center Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services The Walker Art Center operates as an art museum in the country. It presents contemporary art by fostering the cross-pollination of the visual, performing, and media arts. The company was founded in 1879 by Thomas Barlow Walker and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. | Director/Board Member | - |
The Minneapolis Society of Fine Arts
 The Minneapolis Society of Fine Arts Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services The Minneapolis Society of Fine Arts houses art collections and conducts art exhibitions in the United States. Their collections encompass artworks, painting and sculpture, print and drawing collections, decorative arts, modernist design, photographs and textiles. It also collects, preserves, and makes work of art. The company was founded in 1883 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. | Director/Board Member | - |
| Target Foundation | Director/Board Member | - |
Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum
 Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum is located in the historic Carnegie Mansion on New York City's Museum Mile. As an integral part of the Smithsonian Institution, the museum is the steward of one of the world's most diverse and comprehensive design collections, with over 210,000 objects ranging from an ancient Egyptian faience cup to contemporary 3D-printed objects and digital code. The museum welcomes everyone to discover the importance of design and its power to change the world. Cooper-Hewitt knits digital into experiences to enhance ideas, extend reach beyond museum walls, and enable greater access, personalization, experimentation, and connection. The museum is fully accessible and offers dynamic exhibitions, education programs, a master's program, publications, and online resources to inspire, educate, and empower people through design. | Director/Board Member | - |
University of Minnesota
 University of Minnesota Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Digi-Key Corp. distributes electronic components. It also distributes semiconductors, discrete, electromechanical parts. Its products include audio products, batteries, cable assemblies, capacitors, computer & video accessories, connectors, crystals & oscillators, discrete semiconductor products and many more. The company was founded by Ronald A. Stordahl in 1972 and is headquartered in Thief River Falls, MN. | Director/Board Member | 2010-04-19 |
Musical Instrument Museum
 Musical Instrument Museum Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services The Musical Instrument Museum is an event destination that offers a variety of options for any occasion. The non-profit company is based in Phoenix, AZ. The museum's life-enrichment programs utilize the powerful effects of music for people with dementia, such as stress reduction and stimulation of memories. The museum was founded by Robert J. Ulrich. | Director/Board Member | - |
Royal Bank of Scotland (New York Branch)
 Royal Bank of Scotland (New York Branch) Major BanksFinance Part of NatWest Group Plc, Royal Bank of Scotland (New York Branch) is a commercial banking services provider. The private company is based in New York, NY. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Former positions of Michael Francis
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| XCEL BRANDS, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2023-06-29 |
| DREAMWORKS ANIMATION LLC | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2015-12-30 |
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Training of Michael Francis
| University of Michigan | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Listed companies | 2 |
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| XCEL BRANDS, INC. | Consumer Non-Durables |
| TARGET CORPORATION | Retail Trade |
| Private companies | 16 |
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Department 56, Inc.
 Department 56, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Department 56, Inc. imports and sells collectible gifts. The firm engages in the design, distribution, wholesale and retail of accessories and other giftware products. Its products include collectibles, handcrafted lighted ceramic & porcelain houses and buildings. The company was founded in 1976 and is headquartered in Eden Prairie, MN. | Retail Trade |
Old COPPER Co., Inc.
 Old COPPER Co., Inc. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Old COPPER Co., Inc. engages in the operation of retail stores of apparel, home, jewelry, and beauty merchandise. The company was founded by James Cash Penney in 1902 and is headquartered in Plano, TX. | Retail Trade |
Piper Jaffray Cos.
 Piper Jaffray Cos. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Piper Jaffray Cos. is an investment bank and asset management firm, which engages in the provision of equity and debt capital markets products; public finance services; financial advisory services; equity research and institutional brokerage; fixed income institutional brokerage; and asset management services. It operates through Capital Markets and Asset Management segment. The Capital Markets segment focuses on investment banking and institutional sales, trading and research services for various equity and fixed income products. The Asset Management segment gives traditional asset management business and seed investments in registered and private funds. The company was founded in 1895 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. | Finance |
DWA Holdings LLC
 DWA Holdings LLC Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services DWA Holdings LLC develops, produces, and exploits animated films. It CG animated feature films, television specials and series and live entertainment properties, meant for audiences around the world. The company was founded by David Geffen and Jeffrey Katzenberg in October 1994 and is headquartered in Glendale, CA. | Consumer Services |
Smithsonian Institution
 Smithsonian Institution Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Smithsonian Institution operates museums and art galleries. It organizes exhibitions on art, music, television and film, science, and history. The firm also preserves and maintains cultural centers, national zoo, and research facilities. The company was founded on August 10, 1846 by James K. Polk and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Consumer Services |
Marshall Field's
 Marshall Field's Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Marshall Field's operates retail clothing department stores. The firm sells designer-label apparel, shoes, cosmetics & home furnishings to middle and upper-middle income buyers. The company is headquartered in Westland, MI. | Retail Trade |
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Inc.
 St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Inc. Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Inc. offers health care and social assistance services for children. It is internationally recognized for its pioneering research and treatment for children with cancer and other catastrophic diseases. The firm's treatment programs include brain tumors, leukemia, lymphoma, infectious diseases, immunodeficiency diseases, blood disorders, sickle cell disease, and solid tumors. The company was founded by Danny Thomas on February 4, 1962 and is headquartered in Memphis, TN. | Health Services |
The Advertising Council, Inc.
 The Advertising Council, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Advertising Council, Inc. promotes public service campaigns. It carries out pro bono ad campaigns on behalf of both government and private organizations. The company campaigns on children's issues, health, community, environment and family matters. The council relies on volunteer efforts from advertising firms. The Advertising Council was founded in 1942 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Commercial Services |
Royal Bank of Scotland (New York Branch)
Royal Bank of Scotland (New York Branch) Major BanksFinance Part of NatWest Group Plc, Royal Bank of Scotland (New York Branch) is a commercial banking services provider. The private company is based in New York, NY. | Finance |
The Walker Art Center
The Walker Art Center Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services The Walker Art Center operates as an art museum in the country. It presents contemporary art by fostering the cross-pollination of the visual, performing, and media arts. The company was founded in 1879 by Thomas Barlow Walker and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. | Consumer Services |
The Minneapolis Society of Fine Arts
The Minneapolis Society of Fine Arts Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services The Minneapolis Society of Fine Arts houses art collections and conducts art exhibitions in the United States. Their collections encompass artworks, painting and sculpture, print and drawing collections, decorative arts, modernist design, photographs and textiles. It also collects, preserves, and makes work of art. The company was founded in 1883 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. | Consumer Services |
Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum
Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum is located in the historic Carnegie Mansion on New York City's Museum Mile. As an integral part of the Smithsonian Institution, the museum is the steward of one of the world's most diverse and comprehensive design collections, with over 210,000 objects ranging from an ancient Egyptian faience cup to contemporary 3D-printed objects and digital code. The museum welcomes everyone to discover the importance of design and its power to change the world. Cooper-Hewitt knits digital into experiences to enhance ideas, extend reach beyond museum walls, and enable greater access, personalization, experimentation, and connection. The museum is fully accessible and offers dynamic exhibitions, education programs, a master's program, publications, and online resources to inspire, educate, and empower people through design. | Consumer Services |
United States Artists
 United States Artists Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services United States Artists operates as a non-profit organization for the support of artists and performers. The company was founded by Susan V. Berresford, Diane Kaplan, Gabriella Morris, and Judith Rodin in 2006 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Commercial Services |
| Target Foundation | Finance |
Musical Instrument Museum
Musical Instrument Museum Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services The Musical Instrument Museum is an event destination that offers a variety of options for any occasion. The non-profit company is based in Phoenix, AZ. The museum's life-enrichment programs utilize the powerful effects of music for people with dementia, such as stress reduction and stimulation of memories. The museum was founded by Robert J. Ulrich. | Consumer Services |
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