Thomas Benninger
Founder at GLC Merchant Banking
Profile
Thomas M.
Benninger founded GLC Merchant Banking in 2011.
Mr. Benninger also currently works at GLC Investment Advisors LLC, as Chairman, Video King Acquisition Corp., as Chairman, Truckee Gaming LLC, as Manager, and Global Leveraged Capital LLC, as Managing General Partner from 2006.
Mr. Benninger also formerly worked at Tropicana Entertainment LLC, as Chairman, Squaw Valley Ski Corp., as Director, Affinity Gaming, LLC, as Independent Director from 2011 to 2014, Caesars Holdings, Inc., as Independent Director from 2017 to 2020, Revel AC, Inc., as Director, Herbst Gaming, Inc., as Manager, Drexel Burnham Lambert, Inc., as Principal, Arthur Andersen LLP, as Principal, Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette International, as Head-Restructuring from 1994 to 2001, Smith Barney & Co., Inc., as Principal, CSFB Holt LP, as Principal, and UBS Investment Bank (US), as Global Head-Restructuring.
Mr. Benninger received his undergraduate degree and Masters Business Admin degree from Stanford University.
Thomas Benninger active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
GLC Investment Advisors LLC
 GLC Investment Advisors LLC Investment ManagersFinance GLC Investment Advisors LLC (GLC Investment Advisors) is a private equity firm subsidiary of Global Leveraged Capital LLC founded in 2005 by Thomas M. Benninger and Lee S. Buckner. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California. | Chairman | - |
Global Leveraged Capital LLC
 Global Leveraged Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance Global Leveraged Capital LLC functions as an alternative investment manager. | Private Equity Investor | 2006-05-31 |
GLC Merchant Banking
 GLC Merchant Banking Investment ManagersFinance GLC Merchant Banking(GLC Merchant Banking) is a private equity firm, a subsidiary of GLC Investment Advisors LLC founded in 2005. The firm is headquartered in New York, New York. | Founder | 2010-12-31 |
Former positions of Thomas Benninger
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| CAESARS ENTERTAINMENT, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2020-06-30 |
Affinity Gaming, LLC
 Affinity Gaming, LLC Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Affinity Gaming operates as a diversified casino gaming company. It's casino operations consist of 11 casinos, five of which are located in Nevada, three in Colorado, two in Missouri and one in Iowa. The company was founded on March 29, 2010 and is headquartered in Las Vegas, NV. | Director/Board Member | 2014-08-24 |
Herbst Gaming, Inc.
 Herbst Gaming, Inc. Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Herbst Gaming, Inc. was an operator of slot machines in Nevada. The company operated through two business segments: slot route operations and casino operations. The slot route operations involved in the installation, operation and service of slot machines at strategic, high traffic, non-casino locations, such as grocery stores, drug stores, convenience stores, bars, and restaurants. The Casino operations consist of two geographic areas, Nevada and other states. The company was headquartered in Las Vegas, NV. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2011-05-17 |
UBS Investment Bank (US)
 UBS Investment Bank (US) Investment Banks/BrokersFinance UBS Investment Bank provides investment banking and securities brokerage services. Its clients include institutional and corporate clients, intermediaries, governments, and hedge funds. The firm also provides merger and acquisition advisory, private placement, investment research, foreign exchange, equity, and leverage finance advisory services. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
| Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette International | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Training of Thomas Benninger
| Stanford University | Masters Business Admin |
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| Private companies | 14 |
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Herbst Gaming, Inc.
Herbst Gaming, Inc. Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Herbst Gaming, Inc. was an operator of slot machines in Nevada. The company operated through two business segments: slot route operations and casino operations. The slot route operations involved in the installation, operation and service of slot machines at strategic, high traffic, non-casino locations, such as grocery stores, drug stores, convenience stores, bars, and restaurants. The Casino operations consist of two geographic areas, Nevada and other states. The company was headquartered in Las Vegas, NV. | Consumer Services |
| Drexel Burnham Lambert, Inc. | Process Industries |
Arthur Andersen LLP
 Arthur Andersen LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Arthur Andersen LLP used to provide accounting services. It was also into consulting services for clients that operate businesses throughout the United States and around the world. Arthur Andersen was founded in 1913 and was headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Commercial Services |
Tropicana Entertainment LLC
 Tropicana Entertainment LLC Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Tropicana Entertainment LLC is a minority-owned business that owns and operates casinos and hostels. It offers amenities including hotel rooms, dining, and entertainment services. The company was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in Crestview Hills, KY. | Consumer Services |
| Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette International | Finance |
GLC Investment Advisors LLC
GLC Investment Advisors LLC Investment ManagersFinance GLC Investment Advisors LLC (GLC Investment Advisors) is a private equity firm subsidiary of Global Leveraged Capital LLC founded in 2005 by Thomas M. Benninger and Lee S. Buckner. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California. | Finance |
| Smith Barney & Co., Inc. | Finance |
Affinity Gaming, LLC
Affinity Gaming, LLC Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Affinity Gaming operates as a diversified casino gaming company. It's casino operations consist of 11 casinos, five of which are located in Nevada, three in Colorado, two in Missouri and one in Iowa. The company was founded on March 29, 2010 and is headquartered in Las Vegas, NV. | Consumer Services |
UBS Investment Bank (US)
UBS Investment Bank (US) Investment Banks/BrokersFinance UBS Investment Bank provides investment banking and securities brokerage services. Its clients include institutional and corporate clients, intermediaries, governments, and hedge funds. The firm also provides merger and acquisition advisory, private placement, investment research, foreign exchange, equity, and leverage finance advisory services. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Finance |
Revel AC, Inc.
 Revel AC, Inc. Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Revel AC, Inc. operates entertainment resort and casino. The company was founded by Kevin G. DeSanctis on February 7, 2011 and is headquartered in Atlantic City, NJ. | Consumer Services |
Caesars Holdings, Inc.
 Caesars Holdings, Inc. Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Caesars Holdings, Inc. is a holding company, which engages in the provision of casino-entertainment and hospitality services. It operates through the following segments: Las Vegas, Other U.S., and All Other. The All Other segment includes managed and international properties as well as other business, such as Caesars Interactive Entertainment. Its brands include Aesars, Harrahs, Horseshoe, Wsop, Linq, Caesars, and Paris. The company was founded by William Fisk Harrah in 1937 and is headquartered in Las Vegas, NV. | Consumer Services |
Squaw Valley Ski Corp.
 Squaw Valley Ski Corp. Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Part of Palisades Tahoe, Squaw Valley Ski Corp. operates ski resorts. The private company is based in Olympic Valley, CA. Andrew Wirth has been the CEO of the company since 2010. | Consumer Services |
Global Leveraged Capital LLC
Global Leveraged Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance Global Leveraged Capital LLC functions as an alternative investment manager. | Finance |
GLC Merchant Banking
GLC Merchant Banking Investment ManagersFinance GLC Merchant Banking(GLC Merchant Banking) is a private equity firm, a subsidiary of GLC Investment Advisors LLC founded in 2005. The firm is headquartered in New York, New York. | Finance |
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