Charles Fernandez
Chief Executive Officer at NEXTPLAT CORP
Net worth: 7 M $ as of 2024-03-30
Profile
Charles M.
Fernandez is the founder of Lakeview Healthcare Systems, Inc. (founded in 2003), Barnstar Funds LLC (founded in 2012), Kempstar LLC (founded in 2015), and eApeiron Solutions, Inc. (founded in 2016).
His current job(s) include Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at Progressive Care, Inc. (since 2022) and Executive Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at NextPlat Corp.
(since 2021).
His former job(s) include Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer at Continucare Corp.
(1996-1999), Vice Chairman at The St. Joe Co., Director at IVAX LLC, Director at The St. Joe Co. (2011), Director at Nicklaus Children's Hospital, President at Fairholme Capital Management LLC, and Member-Supervisory Board at SmarTract, Inc. (2019-2020).
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
NEXTPLAT CORP
19.64% | 2024-03-25 | 3,677,667 ( 19.64% ) | 6 M $ | 2024-03-30 |
PROGRESSIVE CARE, INC.
7.72% | 2024-03-26 | 480,445 ( 7.72% ) | 1 M $ | 2024-03-30 |
Charles Fernandez active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| NEXTPLAT CORP | Chief Executive Officer | 2021-06-01 |
| PROGRESSIVE CARE, INC. | Chief Executive Officer | 2022-11-10 |
| Fairholme Funds, Inc. | Chief Operating Officer | - |
Former positions of Charles Fernandez
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Kempstar LLC
 Kempstar LLC Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Kempstar LLC is an American company that wholesales liquefied petroleum. The private company was founded by Charles M. Fernandez. | Founder | 2020-05-31 |
SmarTract, Inc.
 SmarTract, Inc. Trucks/Construction/Farm MachineryProducer Manufacturing SmarTract, Inc. manufactures hydraulically activated tractor systems. The company is headquartered in Houston, TX. | Director/Board Member | 2020-02-29 |
eApeiron Solutions, Inc.
 eApeiron Solutions, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services eApeiron Solutions, Inc. provides brand protected services. The firm specializes in brand protection, anti-counterfeiting solutions and anti-diversion solutions. The company was founded by Charles M. Fernandez in 2016 and is headquartered in Coral Gables, FL. | Chief Executive Officer | 2018-11-30 |
| Barnstar Funds LLC | Founder | 2016-02-29 |
Lakeview Healthcare Systems, Inc.
 Lakeview Healthcare Systems, Inc. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Part of National Mentor Holdings, Inc., Lakeview Healthcare Systems, Inc. is a private company that provides neurobehavioral and supported living programs. The company is based in Chichester, NH. The company was founded by Charles M. Fernandez. Lakeview Healthcare Systems was acquired by National Mentor Holdings, Inc. on August 01, 2009 for $10.40 million. | Founder | 2012-11-30 |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 3 |
|---|---|
| THE ST. JOE COMPANY | Finance |
| PROGRESSIVE CARE, INC. | Health Services |
| NEXTPLAT CORP | Non-Energy Minerals |
| Private companies | 10 |
|---|---|
IVAX LLC
 IVAX LLC Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology IVAX LLC discovers, develops, manufactures, and markets generic pharmaceuticals, respiratory drugs, and cancer treatments. It offers drugs for the treatment of multiple sclerosis, brain cancer, asthma, and epilepsy. The company was founded by Phillip Frost and Jane H. Hsiao in 1987 and is headquartered in Weston, FL. | Health Technology |
Continucare Corp.
 Continucare Corp. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Continucare Corp. provides outpatient medical services. It also offers medical management services to independent physician affiliates The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Miami, FL. | Health Services |
Fairholme Capital Management LLC
 Fairholme Capital Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Fairholme Capital Management LLC (Fairholme) is a registered investment advisor headquartered in South Miami, Florida. The firm was founded in 1997 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Fairholme Holdings LLC, which is owned by Gables Investment Partnership LLLP. In addition to advising the Fairholme Funds, Fairholme Capital provides investment management services to various types of clients which includes high-net-worth individuals, pensions and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates and charitable organizations, and corporations and other business entities via its Managed Account Program. | Finance |
| Fairholme Funds, Inc. | Miscellaneous |
SmarTract, Inc.
SmarTract, Inc. Trucks/Construction/Farm MachineryProducer Manufacturing SmarTract, Inc. manufactures hydraulically activated tractor systems. The company is headquartered in Houston, TX. | Producer Manufacturing |
Nicklaus Children's Hospital
 Nicklaus Children's Hospital Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Nicklaus Children's Hospital provides health care services. The firm provides emergency care, cancer treatment, orthopedics and rehabilitation services. It provides comprehensive care and rehabilitation in all clinical areas for infants, children and young adults. The company was founded in 1950 and is headquartered in Miami, FL. | Health Services |
Lakeview Healthcare Systems, Inc.
Lakeview Healthcare Systems, Inc. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Part of National Mentor Holdings, Inc., Lakeview Healthcare Systems, Inc. is a private company that provides neurobehavioral and supported living programs. The company is based in Chichester, NH. The company was founded by Charles M. Fernandez. Lakeview Healthcare Systems was acquired by National Mentor Holdings, Inc. on August 01, 2009 for $10.40 million. | Health Services |
| Barnstar Funds LLC | |
Kempstar LLC
Kempstar LLC Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Kempstar LLC is an American company that wholesales liquefied petroleum. The private company was founded by Charles M. Fernandez. | Distribution Services |
eApeiron Solutions, Inc.
eApeiron Solutions, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services eApeiron Solutions, Inc. provides brand protected services. The firm specializes in brand protection, anti-counterfeiting solutions and anti-diversion solutions. The company was founded by Charles M. Fernandez in 2016 and is headquartered in Coral Gables, FL. | Commercial Services |
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