James D. Leslie
Founder at Leslie Family Foundation
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Jim D.
Leslie is the founder of Leslie Family Foundation (1998) and Flipgrid Inc. (2014).
He is currently the Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of Midwave Corp.
(since 1999), Vice Chairman of The Blake School, Chairman of Claros Technologies, Inc., and Director of Children's Health Care (since 2019).
His former positions include Independent Director at Orion Energy Systems, Inc. (2013-2016), Executive Vice President-Advisory Services at Datalink Corp.
(2011-2013), Vice President at Benchmark Computer Learning, Inc., and President & Vice President-Sales at OPM Information Systems.
Mr. Leslie received his undergraduate degree from the University of California, Berkeley.
James D. Leslie active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
The Blake School
 The Blake School Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services The Blake School operates as a secondary school. The private company is based in Lake City, FL. | Director/Board Member | - |
| Leslie Family Foundation | Founder | 1997-12-31 |
Flipgrid Inc.
 Flipgrid Inc. Commercial Printing/FormsCommercial Services Flipgrid Inc. engages in the operation of a video discussion platform for students. the company was founded by Charlie Miller, Jim Leslie, and Phil Soran in February 2015 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. | Chief Executive Officer | 2013-12-31 |
Midwave Corp.
 Midwave Corp. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Midwave Corp. provides information technology services. The company specializes in designing and integrating IT security systems, network access management, databases, connectivity and financial applications for companies in the Upper Midwest. The company was founded by Jim Leslie in 1999 and is headquartered in Eden Prairie, MN. | Chief Executive Officer | 1998-12-31 |
Children's Health Care
 Children's Health Care Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Children's Health Care engages in the operation of a children's hospital. It offers emergency and trauma care, primary care, surgery, walk-in ready care, specialty care and departments, family services, and education materials. The company was founded in 1924 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. | Director/Board Member | 2019-11-25 |
Claros Technologies, Inc.
 Claros Technologies, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Claros Technologies, Inc. is an advanced materials company that designs and develops sustainable materials and solutions for a circular economy. The company is based in St. Paul, MN and was founded by Michelle Bellanca and Abdennour Abbas. The company has pioneered remarkable technology that’s embedded into textile fibers at the molecular level. The company's mission is to use the latest advancements in science and engineering to innovate solutions that enable sustainable use, recovery, and reuse of natural resources. The company offers claros zioshield and ziofresh antimicrobial products, which may not be available in all areas. Michelle Bellanca has been the CEO since incorporation. | Chairman | - |
Former positions of James D. Leslie
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| ORION ENERGY SYSTEMS, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2016-08-02 |
| DATALINK CORPORATION | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2013-06-29 |
OPM Information Systems
 OPM Information Systems Electronics/Appliance StoresRetail Trade OPM Information Systems is a computer reseller. The company is based in Minneapolis, MN. OPM Information Systems was acquired by InaCom Corp. on June 22, 1998. | President | - |
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Training of James D. Leslie
| University of California, Berkeley | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Listed companies | 1 |
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| ORION ENERGY SYSTEMS, INC. | Electronic Technology |
| Private companies | 9 |
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Datalink Corp.
 Datalink Corp. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Datalink Corp. provides information technology (IT) services and solutions that help organizations transform technology, operations, and service delivery to meet business challenges. The company was founded by Al Hawkins in 1987 and is headquartered in Eden Prairie, MN. | Technology Services |
Benchmark Computer Learning, Inc.
 Benchmark Computer Learning, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Benchmark Computer Learning, Inc. provides courses that teach computer skills. The private company is based in Edina, MN and has subsidiaries in the United States. | Commercial Services |
OPM Information Systems
OPM Information Systems Electronics/Appliance StoresRetail Trade OPM Information Systems is a computer reseller. The company is based in Minneapolis, MN. OPM Information Systems was acquired by InaCom Corp. on June 22, 1998. | Retail Trade |
Children's Health Care
Children's Health Care Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Children's Health Care engages in the operation of a children's hospital. It offers emergency and trauma care, primary care, surgery, walk-in ready care, specialty care and departments, family services, and education materials. The company was founded in 1924 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. | Health Services |
Midwave Corp.
Midwave Corp. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Midwave Corp. provides information technology services. The company specializes in designing and integrating IT security systems, network access management, databases, connectivity and financial applications for companies in the Upper Midwest. The company was founded by Jim Leslie in 1999 and is headquartered in Eden Prairie, MN. | Technology Services |
The Blake School
The Blake School Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services The Blake School operates as a secondary school. The private company is based in Lake City, FL. | Consumer Services |
| Leslie Family Foundation | |
Flipgrid Inc.
Flipgrid Inc. Commercial Printing/FormsCommercial Services Flipgrid Inc. engages in the operation of a video discussion platform for students. the company was founded by Charlie Miller, Jim Leslie, and Phil Soran in February 2015 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. | Commercial Services |
Claros Technologies, Inc.
Claros Technologies, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Claros Technologies, Inc. is an advanced materials company that designs and develops sustainable materials and solutions for a circular economy. The company is based in St. Paul, MN and was founded by Michelle Bellanca and Abdennour Abbas. The company has pioneered remarkable technology that’s embedded into textile fibers at the molecular level. The company's mission is to use the latest advancements in science and engineering to innovate solutions that enable sustainable use, recovery, and reuse of natural resources. The company offers claros zioshield and ziofresh antimicrobial products, which may not be available in all areas. Michelle Bellanca has been the CEO since incorporation. | Commercial Services |
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