Nelson Obus
Director/Board Member at LIFECORE BIOMEDICAL, INC.
Net worth: 470 928 $ as of 2024-03-30
Profile
Nelson Jay Obus is the founder of Wynnefield Capital, Inc. which was founded in 1992.
He is currently the General Partner at Wynnefield Capital, Inc. Mr. Obus is also currently serving as an Independent Director at Lifecore Biomedical, Inc., Director at Zionist Organization of America, Inc., Director at Historical Society of Princeton, Director at Mk Acquisition LLC, Managing Member at Wynnefield Capital Management LLC since 1992, and Member-Governors Board at Middle East Forum.
In the past, Mr. Obus has held positions such as Director at Sylvan, Inc. from 2000 to 2006, Independent Director at Breeze-Eastern LLC from 2012 to 2016, Director at B.
Riley Wealth Tax Services, Inc. from 2007 to 2012, Independent Director at Layne Christensen Co. from 2004 to 2018, Research Director at Schafer Capital Management, Inc. from 1990 to 1992, Research Director at Schafer Cullen Capital Management, Inc., Independent Director at Williams Industrial Services Group, Inc. from 2016 to 2023, Independent Director at Jason Industries, Inc., Director at Underground Solutions, Inc., and Research Director at Lazard Freres & Co. LLC (Broker).
Mr. Obus has a graduate degree from Brandeis University and an undergraduate degree from New York University.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-01-31 | 88,687 ( 0.29% ) | 470 928 $ | 2024-03-30 | |
| 2023-04-23 | 381,706 ( 1.40% ) | - $ | 2023-12-30 |
Nelson Obus active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| LIFECORE BIOMEDICAL, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2018-10-11 |
Wynnefield Capital, Inc.
 Wynnefield Capital, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Founded in 1992, Wynnefield Capital, Inc. is a hedge fund manager and registered investment advisor located in New York City. | Founder | 1991-12-31 |
| Zionist Organization of America, Inc. | Director/Board Member | - |
| Historical Society of Princeton | Director/Board Member | - |
| Mk Acquisition LLC | Director/Board Member | - |
Wynnefield Capital Management LLC
 Wynnefield Capital Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Part of Wynnefield Capital, Inc., Wynnefield Capital Management LLC is a financial management company. The private company is based in New York, NY. The company's website provides information about their investment funds, which are only available to accredited investors or those who are financially sophisticated. The website also includes a campaign against regulatory abuse and legal information for visitors to review. While the company makes reasonable efforts to update the information on their site, they make no representations or warranties as to the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of any information. | President | 1992-10-31 |
| Middle East Forum | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Nelson Obus
| Companies | Position | End |
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| WILLIAMS INDUSTRIAL SERVICES GROUP INC. | Director/Board Member | 2023-10-09 |
| LAYNE CHRISTENSEN COMPANY | Director/Board Member | 2018-06-13 |
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Training of Nelson Obus
| Brandeis University | Graduate Degree |
| New York University | Undergraduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 2 |
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| LIFECORE BIOMEDICAL, INC. | Health Technology |
| WILLIAMS INDUSTRIAL SERVICES GROUP INC. | Industrial Services |
| Private companies | 16 |
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Sylvan, Inc.
 Sylvan, Inc. Agricultural Commodities/MillingProcess Industries Sylvan, Inc. produces and distributes mushroom spawns and related products. Its products include agaricus spawn strains; pleurotus, shiitake, and other exotic spawn products; and casing inoculums. The company also provides Zivion M, a formulated liquid product that prevents dry bubble disease in white button mushrooms. Sylvan was founded in 1946 and is headquartered Kittanning, PA. | Process Industries |
Breeze-Eastern LLC
 Breeze-Eastern LLC Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Breeze-Eastern LLC designs and manufactures lifting and pulling devices for military and civilian aircraft, including rescue hoists, winches and cargo hooks, and weapons-handling systems. The company was founded in 1926 and is headquartered in Whippany, NJ. | Electronic Technology |
B. Riley Wealth Tax Services, Inc.
 B. Riley Wealth Tax Services, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services National Tax & Financial Services, Inc. provides federal, state and local tax preparation services to individuals, predominantly in the middle and upper income tax brackets, accounting services to small and midsize companies. It specializes in financial planning services, including securities brokerage, investment management, insurance and financing services. The company was founded by James C. Ciocia in 1981 and is headquartered in Poughkeepsie, NY. | Commercial Services |
Layne Christensen Co.
 Layne Christensen Co. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Layne Christensen Co. operates as a water management, construction, and drilling company. It provides water management solutions for government agencies, commercial water suppliers, industrial facilities, and energy companies. The firm also offers specialized construction solutions for the management of water in any industry or environment. It defines the source, depth, magnitude, and overall feasibility of water aquifers, and drill high-volume wells suitable for supplying water to government agencies, industrial, and agricultural customers. The company was founded by Mahlon E. Layne in 1882 and is headquartered in Woodlands, TX. | Industrial Services |
Wynnefield Capital, Inc.
Wynnefield Capital, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Founded in 1992, Wynnefield Capital, Inc. is a hedge fund manager and registered investment advisor located in New York City. | Finance |
Schafer Capital Management, Inc.
 Schafer Capital Management, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Schafer Capital Management, Inc. is an independent hedge fund management firm headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded by David K. Schafer in 1982. They manage a private investment fund. | Finance |
Schafer Cullen Capital Management, Inc.
 Schafer Cullen Capital Management, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Schafer Cullen Capital Management, Inc. (SCCM) is a wealth management and registered investment advisory firm founded by James Cullen and David Schafer in 1983. Headquartered in New York City, SCCM provides portfolio management services to a variety of client types including individuals, corporate pension and profit-sharing plans, Taft-Hartley plans, charitable institutions, foundations, endowments, Registered Investment Companies, private investment funds and trust programs. | Finance |
Wynnefield Capital Management LLC
Wynnefield Capital Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Part of Wynnefield Capital, Inc., Wynnefield Capital Management LLC is a financial management company. The private company is based in New York, NY. The company's website provides information about their investment funds, which are only available to accredited investors or those who are financially sophisticated. The website also includes a campaign against regulatory abuse and legal information for visitors to review. While the company makes reasonable efforts to update the information on their site, they make no representations or warranties as to the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of any information. | Finance |
Jason Industries, Inc.
 Jason Industries, Inc. Miscellaneous ManufacturingProducer Manufacturing Jason Industries, Inc. engages in the provision of components and manufacturing solutions for industrial equipment, motorcycles, lawn and turf care, rail, and automotive. It operates through the Industrial and Engineered Components segments. The Industrial segment offers polishing and finishing products. The engineered components segment designs, engineers, and manufactures seating products used in heavy industry such as construction, agriculture, and material handling, turf care, and power sports applications. The company was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Milwaukee, WI. | Producer Manufacturing |
Underground Solutions, Inc.
 Underground Solutions, Inc. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Underground Solutions, Inc. is an infrastructure technology and pipeline rehabilitation company. It provides infrastructure technologies for water, sewer and conduit applications. The company was founded is headquartered in Poway, CA. | Industrial Services |
| Lazard Freres & Co. LLC (Broker) | Finance |
| Middle East Forum | |
Appalachian Mountain Club
 Appalachian Mountain Club Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services The Appalachian Mountain Club is an organization that is dedicated to the protection, enjoyment, and understanding of the outdoors across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. The non-profit company is based in Boston, MA. Since 1876, the AMC has made it their mission to protect the mountains, forests, waters, and trails in these regions. The company offers a variety of resources such as guidebooks, maps, and online articles to help people learn how to recreate safely and responsibly outdoors. The AMC Library and Archives collect, preserve, and provide access to sources that document the history of the AMC and the outdoors. Visitors can book a stay at AMC's lodges and high-mountain huts or at AMC's Noble View Outdoor Center. The CEO of the company is Nicole Zussman. | Consumer Services |
| Zionist Organization of America, Inc. | |
| Historical Society of Princeton | |
| Mk Acquisition LLC |
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