Michael T. Kestner
Chairman at OPENLANE, INC.
Net worth: 1 M $ as of 2024-03-30
Profile
Michael T.
Kestner is currently the Chairman at OPENLANE, Inc. and an Independent Director at US LBM Holdings, Inc. Previously, he served as the Chief Financial Officer, Director & Executive VP at Hilite International, Inc. from 1998 to 2011.
He also held the position of Director at Hennessy Capital Acquisition Corp.
II.
Prior to that, he was the Chief Financial Officer at Sinter Metals, Inc. from 1995 to 1998 and at Hilite Industries, Inc. He served as the Chief Financial Officer at Building Materials Holding Corp.
from 2013 to 2015.
Before transitioning to the corporate sector, he worked as a Senior Audit Manager at KPMG LLP from 1976 to 1988.
Additionally, he held the role of President at Carreras, Kestner & Co. LLC from 1998 to 2010 and was a Partner at Focus CFO Holdings LLC from 2012 to 2013.
Mr. Kestner obtained his undergraduate degree from Southeast Missouri State University.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
OPENLANE, INC.
0.06% | 2023-06-01 | 66,125 ( 0.06% ) | 1 M $ | 2024-03-30 |
Michael T. Kestner active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| OPENLANE, INC. | Chairman | 2023-03-31 |
US LBM Holdings, Inc.
 US LBM Holdings, Inc. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services US LBM Holdings, Inc. distributes building materials in the United States. It offers windows, doors, millwork, roofing, siding, cabinetry and wallboard, as well as wood products. The company was founded by Larry Todd Gibson in 2009 and is headquartered in Buffalo Grove, IL. | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Michael T. Kestner
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Building Materials Holding Corp.
 Building Materials Holding Corp. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Building Materials Holding Corp. provides building materials and construction services to professional home builders and contractors. It offers lumber and building materials, trusses and components, doors and millwork, and targeted construction and installation services. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Boise, ID. | Director of Finance/CFO | 2015-11-30 |
Focus CFO Holdings LLC
 Focus CFO Holdings LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Focus CFO Holdings LLC provides staffing and management consulting services. The company is headquartered in Blacklick, OH. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2013-07-31 |
Hilite International, Inc.
 Hilite International, Inc. Auto Parts: OEMProducer Manufacturing Hilite International, Inc. was manufactured fuel-efficient auto parts. The company was headquartered in Cleveland, OH. | Director of Finance/CFO | 2011-06-30 |
Hilite Industries, Inc.
 Hilite Industries, Inc. Auto Parts: OEMProducer Manufacturing Hilite Industries, Inc. manufactured, designed and sold brake systems. Its products were brake-proportioning valves and power transmission components like electromagnetic clutches, pulleys and mounting brackets. Hilite Industries also manufactured electro hydraulic transmission parts such as on/off valves and variable pressure solenoids. The company was located in Auburn Hills, MI. | Director of Finance/CFO | 2007-05-10 |
Sinter Metals, Inc.
 Sinter Metals, Inc. Metal FabricationProducer Manufacturing Part of Melrose Industries Plc, Sinter Metals, Inc. is a private company that manufactures metal products. The company is based in Cleveland, OH. Sinter Metals was acquired by GKN Ltd., part of Melrose Industries Plc from May 21, 2018 on June 02, 1997 for $360.94 million. | Director of Finance/CFO | 1997-12-31 |
Training of Michael T. Kestner
| Southeast Missouri State University | Undergraduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 1 |
|---|---|
| OPENLANE, INC. | Commercial Services |
| Private companies | 10 |
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Sinter Metals, Inc.
Sinter Metals, Inc. Metal FabricationProducer Manufacturing Part of Melrose Industries Plc, Sinter Metals, Inc. is a private company that manufactures metal products. The company is based in Cleveland, OH. Sinter Metals was acquired by GKN Ltd., part of Melrose Industries Plc from May 21, 2018 on June 02, 1997 for $360.94 million. | Producer Manufacturing |
Hilite Industries, Inc.
Hilite Industries, Inc. Auto Parts: OEMProducer Manufacturing Hilite Industries, Inc. manufactured, designed and sold brake systems. Its products were brake-proportioning valves and power transmission components like electromagnetic clutches, pulleys and mounting brackets. Hilite Industries also manufactured electro hydraulic transmission parts such as on/off valves and variable pressure solenoids. The company was located in Auburn Hills, MI. | Producer Manufacturing |
Building Materials Holding Corp.
Building Materials Holding Corp. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Building Materials Holding Corp. provides building materials and construction services to professional home builders and contractors. It offers lumber and building materials, trusses and components, doors and millwork, and targeted construction and installation services. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Boise, ID. | Distribution Services |
KPMG LLP
 KPMG LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services KPMG LLP engages in the provision of audit, tax, and advisory services. It serves the banking and capital markets, building, construction and real estate, consumer and retail, energy, natural resources and chemicals, financial services, government and public sector, healthcare and life sciences, industrial manufacturing, insurance, media and entertainment, private equity, technology, telecommunications, and venture capital industries. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Commercial Services |
Hilite International, Inc.
Hilite International, Inc. Auto Parts: OEMProducer Manufacturing Hilite International, Inc. was manufactured fuel-efficient auto parts. The company was headquartered in Cleveland, OH. | Producer Manufacturing |
GKN Sinter Metals LLC
 GKN Sinter Metals LLC Auto Parts: OEMProducer Manufacturing GKN Sinter Metals, Inc. manufactures precision powder metal components. It offers sinter metal components, self-lubricating bearings, filter technology and components of specified porosity, powder metal injection moldings, powder forged components, aluminum sinter metal, and soft magnetic sinter metal components. The company was founded in 1759 and is headquartered in Auburn Hills, MI. | Producer Manufacturing |
Carreras, Kestner & Co. LLC
 Carreras, Kestner & Co. LLC Investment ManagersFinance Carreras, Kestner & Co. LLC is a private equity firm located in Cleveland, Ohio. They are a subsidiary of Hilite International, Inc | Finance |
Hennessy Capital Acquisition Corp. II
 Hennessy Capital Acquisition Corp. II Financial ConglomeratesFinance Hennessy Capital Acquisition Corp. II operates as a blank check company. The company was founded in April 29, 2015 and is headquartered in Houston, TX. | Finance |
Focus CFO Holdings LLC
Focus CFO Holdings LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Focus CFO Holdings LLC provides staffing and management consulting services. The company is headquartered in Blacklick, OH. | Commercial Services |
US LBM Holdings, Inc.
US LBM Holdings, Inc. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services US LBM Holdings, Inc. distributes building materials in the United States. It offers windows, doors, millwork, roofing, siding, cabinetry and wallboard, as well as wood products. The company was founded by Larry Todd Gibson in 2009 and is headquartered in Buffalo Grove, IL. | Distribution Services |
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