Anton Christianson
Director/Board Member at TITAN MACHINERY INC.
Net worth: 6 M $ as of Today
Profile
Anton Joseph Christianson is the founder of MetaFarms, Inc. (founded in 2000) where he holds the title of Director.
He is also the founder of Cherry Tree Acquisition Corp.
(founded in 2007) and Cherry Tree & Associates LLC (founded in 1980) where he holds the title of Chairman.
Additionally, he founded Cherry Tree Family Office LLC in 1981.
Mr. Christianson's current job(s) include being a Director at Transport Corporation of America, Inc. since 1987, an Independent Director at Titan Machinery, Inc. since 2003, and holding positions at Adam Smith Cos.
LLC, Adam Smith Fund LLC, and Adam Smith Management LLC (United States).
His former job(s) include being the Chairman of Znomics, Inc. from 2010 to 2013, a Director at Fair Isaac Corp.
from 1999 to 2009, an Independent Director at Arctic Cat, Inc. from 2009 to 2017, and holding positions at Peoples Educational Holdings, Inc., The Dolan Co., Capella Education Co., Inc., AmeriPride Services, Inc., Williston Holding Co., Inc., Norwest Venture Partners, and Cherry Tree Investments.
Mr. Christianson's education includes an MBA from Harvard University and an undergraduate degree from St. John's University.
Mr. Christianson is also the founder of Titan Machinery LLC and Cherry Tree Associates LLC.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
TITAN MACHINERY INC.
1.03% | 2023-06-04 | 236,203 ( 1.03% ) | 6 M $ | 2024-03-30 |
Cherry Tree Acquisition Corp.
 Cherry Tree Acquisition Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Cherry Tree Acquisition Corp. operated as a blank check company. It acquired an operating business through a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, or other similar business combination. The company was founded in November, 2007 and was headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. inf% | 2007-12-13 | 1,221,739 ( inf% ) | - $ | Today |
Anton Christianson active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| TITAN MACHINERY INC. | Director/Board Member | 2002-12-31 |
| Adam Smith Cos. LLC | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
MetaFarms, Inc.
 MetaFarms, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Metafarms, Inc. provides on-demand enterprise management software solutions for animal agribusinesses. The firm's I-Production features include inventory control, real-time operating performance and efficiencies, animal identification and tracking, and secure information distribution. The company was founded by Thomas E. Stein and Antony Joseph Christianson in 2000 and is headquartered in Burnsville, MN. | Founder | 1999-12-31 |
Adam Smith Management LLC (United States)
 Adam Smith Management LLC (United States) Investment ManagersFinance Part of Adam Smith Management LLC, cherry tree & associates is a private investment banking firm based in Minnetonka, MN. The private company has over four decades of transaction experience and specializes in sell-side and buy-side M & A engagements with middle market companies. | President | - |
Transport Corporation of America, Inc.
 Transport Corporation of America, Inc. TruckingTransportation Transport Corporation of America, Inc. provides a wide range of truckload carriage and logistics services. It provides satellite-based communications with the fleet. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Eagan, MS. | Director/Board Member | 2011-05-23 |
| Adam Smith Fund LLC | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2011-03-10 |
Cherry Tree & Associates LLC
 Cherry Tree & Associates LLC Financial ConglomeratesFinance Part of Adam Smith Cos. LLC, Cherry Tree & Associates LLC provides financial advisory services related to investment banking, investment management and wealth management services. The private company is based in Minnetonka, MN. The company was founded by Anton Joseph Christianson. The CEO is Gordon Fairchild Stofer. | Founder | 1980-09-30 |
Former positions of Anton Christianson
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| ARCTIC CAT INC | Director/Board Member | 2017-03-05 |
Znomics, Inc.
 Znomics, Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Znomics, Inc. is a shell company, which is seeking and investigating potential assets, property or businesses to acquire and intend to commence operations in the future through the acquisition of a going concern. It was previously an exploration stage company that was set up to engage in the exploration of mineral properties. Znomics was founded on March 20, 2006 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. | Chairman | 2013-11-26 |
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Training of Anton Christianson
| Harvard University | Masters Business Admin |
| St. John's University | Undergraduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 4 |
|---|---|
| FAIR ISAAC CORPORATION | Technology Services |
| MASTERY EDUCATION | Consumer Services |
| TITAN MACHINERY INC. | Distribution Services |
| WILLISTON HOLDING COMPANY, INC. | Consumer Services |
| Private companies | 17 |
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Transport Corporation of America, Inc.
Transport Corporation of America, Inc. TruckingTransportation Transport Corporation of America, Inc. provides a wide range of truckload carriage and logistics services. It provides satellite-based communications with the fleet. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Eagan, MS. | Transportation |
Arctic Cat, Inc.
 Arctic Cat, Inc. Trucks/Construction/Farm MachineryProducer Manufacturing Arctic Cat, Inc. designs, manufactures and markets snowmobiles and all-terrain vehicles. The company was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Thief River Falls, MN. | Producer Manufacturing |
| Adam Smith Cos. LLC | |
MetaFarms, Inc.
MetaFarms, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Metafarms, Inc. provides on-demand enterprise management software solutions for animal agribusinesses. The firm's I-Production features include inventory control, real-time operating performance and efficiencies, animal identification and tracking, and secure information distribution. The company was founded by Thomas E. Stein and Antony Joseph Christianson in 2000 and is headquartered in Burnsville, MN. | Technology Services |
Cherry Tree Acquisition Corp.
Cherry Tree Acquisition Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Cherry Tree Acquisition Corp. operated as a blank check company. It acquired an operating business through a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, or other similar business combination. The company was founded in November, 2007 and was headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. | Finance |
| Adam Smith Fund LLC | |
The Dolan Co.
 The Dolan Co. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Dolan Co. provides professional and business information services to legal, financial and real estate sectors. It operates websites and produces events for targeted professional audiences. The firm also provides specialized information services covering legislative and regulatory activities and transcription, media monitoring and translation services. The company was founded by James P. Dolan in 1992 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. | Commercial Services |
Capella Education Co., Inc.
 Capella Education Co., Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Capella Education Co. engages in the provision of online postsecondary education services. It also operates through its wholly-owned subsidiaries and majority-owned joint venture which includes Capella University, Sophia Learning LLC, Capella Learning Solutions, Hackbright Academy, Inc. and DevMountain LLC. The company was founded by Stephen G. Shank on December 27, 1991 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. | Technology Services |
Norwest Venture Partners
 Norwest Venture Partners Investment ManagersFinance Norwest Venture Partners is a venture capital division of Norwest Partners founded in 1961. The firm is headquartered in Palo Alto, California with additional offices in Mumbai and Herzliya. | Finance |
AmeriPride Services, Inc.
 AmeriPride Services, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services AmeriPride Services, Inc. engages in manufacturing, selling and renting. The firm's products include chef coats, shirts and pants, aprons, bar towels, tissues, paper towels, tablecloths, and napkins. It serves the automotive, industrial, hospitality and healthcare industries. The company was founded by Frank Steiner and George Steiner in 1889 and is headquartered in Minnetonka, MN. | Commercial Services |
Znomics, Inc.
Znomics, Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Znomics, Inc. is a shell company, which is seeking and investigating potential assets, property or businesses to acquire and intend to commence operations in the future through the acquisition of a going concern. It was previously an exploration stage company that was set up to engage in the exploration of mineral properties. Znomics was founded on March 20, 2006 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. | Finance |
Cherry Tree & Associates LLC
Cherry Tree & Associates LLC Financial ConglomeratesFinance Part of Adam Smith Cos. LLC, Cherry Tree & Associates LLC provides financial advisory services related to investment banking, investment management and wealth management services. The private company is based in Minnetonka, MN. The company was founded by Anton Joseph Christianson. The CEO is Gordon Fairchild Stofer. | Finance |
| Cherry Tree Family Office LLC | |
| Titan Machinery LLC | |
Adam Smith Management LLC (United States)
Adam Smith Management LLC (United States) Investment ManagersFinance Part of Adam Smith Management LLC, cherry tree & associates is a private investment banking firm based in Minnetonka, MN. The private company has over four decades of transaction experience and specializes in sell-side and buy-side M & A engagements with middle market companies. | Finance |
Cherry Tree Associates LLC
 Cherry Tree Associates LLC Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Cherry Tree Associates LLC provides commercial real estate services. The company was founded by Anton Joseph Christianson and is headquartered in Baltimore, MD. | Finance |
Cherry Tree Investments/Private Equity/
 Cherry Tree Investments/Private Equity/ Investment ManagersFinance Cherry Investments /Private Equity/ is a private equity/venture capital operating division of Cherry Tree Investments, Inc. founded in 1980. The firm is headquartered in Minnetonka, Minnesota. | Finance |
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