John David Chute
Director/Board Member at SPY INC
Profile
John David Chute is the founder of Sunbird LLC, founded in 2004.
He is also the founder of ThinOptics, Inc., founded in 2010, where he holds the title of Chief Executive Officer & Director.
Additionally, he is the founder of i2C Ventures LLC, founded in 2003, where he holds the title of President.
Mr. Chute's current job(s) include being an Independent Director at SPY, Inc. since 2012, and a Director at VisionSpring, Inc.His former job(s) include being the President & Chief Executive Officer of Switch Vision from 2008 to 2010, and the Global Managing Director of NIKE, Inc. and Flexon, Inc. from 1990 to 2002.
He also held the title of Executive Vice President at Marchon Eyewear, Inc. and was a Partner at Beta Group, Inc. from 1988 to 1989.
Mr. Chute's education history includes an undergraduate degree from the University of California, Davis, a graduate degree from the London School of Economics & Political Science, and an MBA from Stanford Graduate School of Business.
John David Chute active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| SPY INC | Director/Board Member | 2011-12-31 |
| i2C Ventures LLC | Founder | 2002-12-31 |
VisionSpring, Inc.
 VisionSpring, Inc. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services VisionSpring, Inc. provides variety of eyeglasses and eye care services. The company was founded by Jordan S. Kassalow in 2001 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Director/Board Member | - |
ThinOptics, Inc.
 ThinOptics, Inc. Electronic ComponentsElectronic Technology ThinOptics, Inc. engages in the sale of eye wear. It offers reading and sun glasses. The firm also manufacture pods, keychain, flashcard, and phone cases. The company was founded by Tadmor Shalon, John David Chute, and Darren Lancaster in 2010 and is headquartered in Sonoma, CA. | Founder | 2009-12-31 |
Former positions of John David Chute
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Switch Vision
 Switch Vision Electronic ComponentsElectronic Technology Switch Vision manufactures lenses and sunglasses. The private company is based in Fairfield. | Chief Executive Officer | 2009-12-31 |
| NIKE, INC. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2001-12-31 |
Flexon, Inc.
 Flexon, Inc. Auto Parts: OEMProducer Manufacturing Flexon, Inc. manufactures a full line of fuel filters. The company is based in Ferndale, MI. Flexon was acquired by Wix Filtration Products Division on December 20, 1996. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2001-12-31 |
Beta Group, Inc.
 Beta Group, Inc. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Beta Group, Inc. provides state agencies, municipalities, and private clients with planning, engineering, design, asset management, and construction services. It offers environmental engineering; transportation and traffic engineering; environmental science; structural engineering; and stormwater management. The company was founded by Michael E. Grilli in 1982 and is headquartered in Lincoln, RI. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 1988-12-31 |
Marchon Eyewear, Inc.
 Marchon Eyewear, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Marchon is an industry-leading manufacturer, designer, and distributor of quality fashion and technologically-advanced eyewear and sun wear. The company was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Melville, NY. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Training of John David Chute
| University of California, Davis | Undergraduate Degree |
| London School of Economics & Political Science | Graduate Degree |
| Stanford Graduate School of Business | Masters Business Admin |
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| Listed companies | 1 |
|---|---|
| NIKE, INC. | Consumer Non-Durables |
| Private companies | 9 |
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Flexon, Inc.
Flexon, Inc. Auto Parts: OEMProducer Manufacturing Flexon, Inc. manufactures a full line of fuel filters. The company is based in Ferndale, MI. Flexon was acquired by Wix Filtration Products Division on December 20, 1996. | Producer Manufacturing |
SPY, Inc.
 SPY, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade SPY, Inc. designs, markets and distributes premium sunglasses, goggles and prescription frame eyewear, as well as apparel, consumer electronics, bags and other accessories. The company was founded in August 1992 and is headquartered in Carlsbad, CA. | Retail Trade |
Marchon Eyewear, Inc.
Marchon Eyewear, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Marchon is an industry-leading manufacturer, designer, and distributor of quality fashion and technologically-advanced eyewear and sun wear. The company was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Melville, NY. | Health Technology |
Beta Group, Inc.
Beta Group, Inc. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Beta Group, Inc. provides state agencies, municipalities, and private clients with planning, engineering, design, asset management, and construction services. It offers environmental engineering; transportation and traffic engineering; environmental science; structural engineering; and stormwater management. The company was founded by Michael E. Grilli in 1982 and is headquartered in Lincoln, RI. | Industrial Services |
ThinOptics, Inc.
ThinOptics, Inc. Electronic ComponentsElectronic Technology ThinOptics, Inc. engages in the sale of eye wear. It offers reading and sun glasses. The firm also manufacture pods, keychain, flashcard, and phone cases. The company was founded by Tadmor Shalon, John David Chute, and Darren Lancaster in 2010 and is headquartered in Sonoma, CA. | Electronic Technology |
| i2C Ventures LLC | |
Sunbird LLC
 Sunbird LLC Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Sunbird LLC manufactures eyewear and sunglasses. The private company is based in Austin. The American company was founded by John David Chute. | Health Technology |
Switch Vision
Switch Vision Electronic ComponentsElectronic Technology Switch Vision manufactures lenses and sunglasses. The private company is based in Fairfield. | Electronic Technology |
VisionSpring, Inc.
VisionSpring, Inc. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services VisionSpring, Inc. provides variety of eyeglasses and eye care services. The company was founded by Jordan S. Kassalow in 2001 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Distribution Services |
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