Ulysses Bridgeman
Director/Board Member at CHURCHILL DOWNS INCORPORATED
Net worth: 4 M $ as of 2024-03-30
Profile
Ulysses Lee Bridgeman is the founder of Bridgeman Foods LLC, established in 1988, where he serves as President since 2011.
He is also the founder of Bridgeman Sports & Media LLC and Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Co. LLC.
Currently, Mr. Bridgeman holds several positions including Independent Director at Churchill Downs, Inc. since 2012, Director at Central Bancshares, Inc. (Kentucky) since 2020, Director at Meijer, Inc., Director at Simmons University, Director at The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, Inc., Director at West End School, Director at Simmons College of Kentucky, Trustee at Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption, President at ERJ, Inc., Member-Governors Board at The Coca-Cola Bottlers' Association, and President & Owner at ERJ Dining LLC.
Previously, Mr. Bridgeman served as Chairman at the University of Louisville, Independent Director at Fifth Third Bancorp from 2007 to 2016, Director at Fifth Third Bank, NA (Cincinnati, Ohio), Director at Jackson Hewitt Tax Service, Inc. from 2004 to 2011, Director at Pradama, Inc., Director at Louisville Free Public Library, Inc., Director at James Graham Brown Foundation, President at MANNA, Inc., and Trustee at PGA Foundation.
Mr. Bridgeman obtained his undergraduate degree from the University of Louisville in 1975.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
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| 2024-03-30 | 35,627 ( 0.05% ) | 4 M $ | 2024-03-30 |
Ulysses Bridgeman active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
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| CHURCHILL DOWNS INCORPORATED | Director/Board Member | 2012-09-30 |
| West End School | Director/Board Member | - |
Meijer, Inc.
 Meijer, Inc. Department StoresRetail Trade Meijer, Inc. owns and operates supermarkets and pharmacies. It offers various products in the areas of baby and toddler, clothing and accessories, crafts and art supplies, electronics and computers, furniture and home products, garden and outdoor, gift cards, groceries, health and beauty, home utility and care, jewelry and watches, kitchen and dining, pet supplies, sporting goods, toys, games and bikes, and video games, as well as fresh produce and meat, pharmaceutical products, and apparel. The company was founded by Frederik Gerhard Hendrik Meijerand in 1934 and is headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI. | Director/Board Member | - |
Central Bancshares, Inc. (Kentucky)
 Central Bancshares, Inc. (Kentucky) Financial ConglomeratesFinance Central Bancshares, Inc. (Kentucky) operates as a bank holding company. The company was founded on September 14, 1993 and is headquartered in Lexington, KY. | Director/Board Member | 2020-01-20 |
The Coca-Cola Bottlers' Association
 The Coca-Cola Bottlers' Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Coca-Cola Bottlers'' Association provides product insurance, employee group planning, resources training and education and consulting services. The company was founded in 1913 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA. | Director/Board Member | - |
| Simmons University | Director/Board Member | - |
Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Co. LLC
 Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Co. LLC Beverages: Non-AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Co. LLC produces, sells, and distributes beverages. Its products include Coca-Cola, Coca-Cola Zero, Diet Coke, Coca-Cola Life, Dasani, Barq’s Root Beer, Core Power, Fanta, and Fanta Zero. The company was founded by Junior Bridgeman on February 25, 2017 and is headquartered in Lenexa, KS. | Chief Executive Officer | - |
Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption
 Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption is a non-profit organization, which engages in finding permanent homes for children waiting in foster care systems. It awards grants to adoption organizations that connect children with families; and raises funds to support its awareness and education programs. The company was founded by R. David Thomas in 1992 and is headquartered in Columbus, OH. | Director/Board Member | - |
ERJ Dining LLC
 ERJ Dining LLC RestaurantsConsumer Services ERJ Dining LLC owns and operates restaurants. The company is headquartered in Louisville, KY. | President | - |
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Training of Ulysses Bridgeman
| University of Louisville | Undergraduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 2 |
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| CHURCHILL DOWNS INCORPORATED | Consumer Services |
| FIFTH THIRD BANCORP | Finance |
| Private companies | 19 |
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Fifth Third Bank, NA (Cincinnati, Ohio)
 Fifth Third Bank, NA (Cincinnati, Ohio) Major BanksFinance Fifth Third Bank engages in the provision of banking services. It offers personal, business, and commercial banking services. The company was founded on June 17, 1858 and is headquartered in Columbus, OH. | Finance |
Jackson Hewitt Tax Service, Inc.
 Jackson Hewitt Tax Service, Inc. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Jackson Hewitt Tax Service, Inc. engages in the provision of professional tax preparation services. It offers solutions to manage customer taxes and tax refunds. The company was founded by Anthony P. Nuzzo in 1992 and is headquartered in Jersey City, NJ. | Consumer Services |
Pradama, Inc.
 Pradama, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Pradama, Inc. manufactured pharmaceutical products. The company was founded in 2005 and was headquartered in Louisville, KY. | Health Technology |
Central Bancshares, Inc. (Kentucky)
Central Bancshares, Inc. (Kentucky) Financial ConglomeratesFinance Central Bancshares, Inc. (Kentucky) operates as a bank holding company. The company was founded on September 14, 1993 and is headquartered in Lexington, KY. | Finance |
Meijer, Inc.
Meijer, Inc. Department StoresRetail Trade Meijer, Inc. owns and operates supermarkets and pharmacies. It offers various products in the areas of baby and toddler, clothing and accessories, crafts and art supplies, electronics and computers, furniture and home products, garden and outdoor, gift cards, groceries, health and beauty, home utility and care, jewelry and watches, kitchen and dining, pet supplies, sporting goods, toys, games and bikes, and video games, as well as fresh produce and meat, pharmaceutical products, and apparel. The company was founded by Frederik Gerhard Hendrik Meijerand in 1934 and is headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI. | Retail Trade |
The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, Inc.
 The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, Inc. promotes and preserves the game of basketball. The firm offers sports museum and gallery. The company was founded on February 17, 1968 and is headquartered in Springfield, MA. | Consumer Services |
Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption
Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption is a non-profit organization, which engages in finding permanent homes for children waiting in foster care systems. It awards grants to adoption organizations that connect children with families; and raises funds to support its awareness and education programs. The company was founded by R. David Thomas in 1992 and is headquartered in Columbus, OH. | Miscellaneous |
Bridgeman Foods LLC
 Bridgeman Foods LLC RestaurantsConsumer Services Bridgeman Foods LLC operates as a restaurant franchisee. The private company is based in Oak Creek, WI. The company was founded by Ulysses Lee Bridgeman. | Consumer Services |
MANNA, Inc.
 MANNA, Inc. Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services MANNA, Inc. operates as a non profit housing development organization that serves low and moderate-income families and helps to fulfill the dream of homeownership. The company was founded by Jim Dickerson in 1982 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Health Services |
| ERJ, Inc. | |
| Louisville Free Public Library, Inc. | |
James Graham Brown Foundation
 James Graham Brown Foundation Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous James Graham Brown Foundation operates as a foundation that provides community development, higher education and workforce services. The company was founded by James Graham Brown and is headquartered in Louisville, KY. | Miscellaneous |
ERJ Dining LLC
ERJ Dining LLC RestaurantsConsumer Services ERJ Dining LLC owns and operates restaurants. The company is headquartered in Louisville, KY. | Consumer Services |
| PGA Foundation | |
| West End School | |
Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Co. LLC
Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Co. LLC Beverages: Non-AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Co. LLC produces, sells, and distributes beverages. Its products include Coca-Cola, Coca-Cola Zero, Diet Coke, Coca-Cola Life, Dasani, Barq’s Root Beer, Core Power, Fanta, and Fanta Zero. The company was founded by Junior Bridgeman on February 25, 2017 and is headquartered in Lenexa, KS. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Bridgeman Sports & Media LLC
 Bridgeman Sports & Media LLC Financial ConglomeratesFinance Bridgeman Sports & Media LLC is an investment holding American company. The private company was founded by Ulysses Lee Bridgeman. | Finance |
| Simmons College of Kentucky | |
The Coca-Cola Bottlers' Association
The Coca-Cola Bottlers' Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Coca-Cola Bottlers'' Association provides product insurance, employee group planning, resources training and education and consulting services. The company was founded in 1913 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA. | Commercial Services |
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