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James Frederick Simmons
Director/Board Member at
Smile Brands, Inc.
Profile
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Frederick Simmons joined Freeman Spogli in 1986, became a partner in 1991 and became a Senior Advisor in 2021.
Prior to joining the Firm, Mr. Simmons was a Vice President in the Los Angeles office of Bankers Trust Company, specializing in lending to leveraged buyouts.
From 1978 to 1984, he held other key positions with Bankers Trust, including responsibility for middle market lending in Southern California and serving in the Commercial Banking Group in New York City.
Mr. Simmons graduated cum laude with a bachelor's degree from Williams College in 1978 and received his master's degree in business administration from New York University in 1982.
James Frederick Simmons active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Freeman Spogli Management Co LP
 Freeman Spogli Management Co LP Investment ManagersFinance Freeman Spogli Management invests in middle-market companies located in the United States, primarily in North America with an EBITDA of USD 10 - 75 million and transaction value of USD 100 - 750 million. The firm focuses on industries such as consumer and distribution. It participates in growth stage capital transactions with an investment size of USD 75 - 300 million. | Consultant / Advisor | 2020-12-31 |
Smile Brands, Inc.
 Smile Brands, Inc. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Provides administrative, financial, marketing and information services to dentists | Director/Board Member | - |
totes isotoner Corp.
 totes isotoner Corp. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Supplies and retails umbrellas, gloves & footwear products through online | Director/Board Member | - |
Lamp Community | Director/Board Member | - |
Sound Body Sound Mind Foundation | Director/Board Member | - |
RCC Western Stores, Inc.
 RCC Western Stores, Inc. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Retails western footwear and apparels | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of James Frederick Simmons
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| BOOT BARN HOLDINGS, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2018-05-08 |
Bankers Trust Co. (Des Moines, Iowa)
 Bankers Trust Co. (Des Moines, Iowa) Investment ManagersFinance Bankers Trust treats investment management as an ongoing process to help clients achieve their future goals. The firm’s approach addresses their whole financial picture, from retirement planning to education funding to managing risk, and developing appropriate investment strategies for each area. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Petco Holdings, Inc.
 Petco Holdings, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Operates as a holding company with interests in pet food, supplies and services | Director/Board Member | - |
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Training of James Frederick Simmons
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Connections
84
1st degree connections
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 14 |
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Freeman Spogli Management Co LP
Freeman Spogli Management Co LP Investment ManagersFinance Freeman Spogli Management invests in middle-market companies located in the United States, primarily in North America with an EBITDA of USD 10 - 75 million and transaction value of USD 100 - 750 million. The firm focuses on industries such as consumer and distribution. It participates in growth stage capital transactions with an investment size of USD 75 - 300 million. | Finance |
Petco Animal Supplies, Inc.
 Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Sells pet products through online and provides veterinary & pet care services | Retail Trade |
Bankers Trust Co. (Des Moines, Iowa)
Bankers Trust Co. (Des Moines, Iowa) Investment ManagersFinance Bankers Trust treats investment management as an ongoing process to help clients achieve their future goals. The firm’s approach addresses their whole financial picture, from retirement planning to education funding to managing risk, and developing appropriate investment strategies for each area. | Finance |
Boot Barn Holdings, Inc.
 Boot Barn Holdings, Inc. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Retails western footwear and apparels | Retail Trade |
Smile Brands, Inc.
Smile Brands, Inc. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Provides administrative, financial, marketing and information services to dentists | Health Services |
totes isotoner Corp.
totes isotoner Corp. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Supplies and retails umbrellas, gloves & footwear products through online | Distribution Services |
New York University
 New York University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Williams College
 Williams College Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Alliance College-Ready Public Schools
 Alliance College-Ready Public Schools Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates public charter schools | Consumer Services |
Boot Barn, Inc.
 Boot Barn, Inc. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Retails western footwear, clothing's and apparels | Retail Trade |
RCC Western Stores, Inc.
RCC Western Stores, Inc. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Retails western footwear and apparels | Retail Trade |
Petco Holdings, Inc.
Petco Holdings, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Operates as a holding company with interests in pet food, supplies and services | Retail Trade |
Lamp Community | Health Services |
Sound Body Sound Mind Foundation |
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