W. Thacher Brown
Chairman at INSIGHT SELECT INCOME FUND
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Thacher Brown is currently the Chairman of Insight Select Income Fund since 2012 and the Director of Pennsylvania Horticultural Society.
Previously, he served as the Chairman & President of 1838 Investment Advisors LP from 2001 to 2005.
He was also the Co-Vice Chairman of The Fox Chase Cancer Center and the Chairman of Managed Duration Investment Grade Municipal Fund.
From 1989 to 2010, he served as a Director of Airgas, Inc. Additionally, he was an Independent Director of Harleysville Group, Inc. from 2002 to 2012.
He has also held positions as a Director of Harleysville Mutual Insurance Co., Drexel Burnham Lambert, Inc., MBIA Insurance Corp., and MBIA Asset Management LLC.
From 2009 to 2011, he served as a Trustee of Rivus Bond Fund and is currently a Trustee of Eisenhower Fellowships, Inc.
W. Thacher Brown active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| INSIGHT SELECT INCOME FUND | Chairman | 2012-08-22 |
Pennsylvania Horticultural Society
 Pennsylvania Horticultural Society Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) is an internationally recognized nonprofit organization founded in 1827. The private company is based in Philadelphia, PA. PHS programs aim to create healthier living environments, increase access to fresh food, expand access to jobs and economic opportunity, and strengthen deeper social connections between people. The company's work spans 250 neighborhoods, an expansive network of public gardens and landscapes, year-round learning experiences, and the nation's signature gardening event, the flower show. PHS provides everyone with opportunities to garden for the greater good as a participant, member, donor, or volunteer. | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of W. Thacher Brown
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Harleysville Group, Inc.
 Harleysville Group, Inc. Property/Casualty InsuranceFinance Harleysville Group, Inc. is an insurance holding company. The firm operates its business through the following segments: The personal lines of insurance, the commercial lines of insurance and the investment function. The personal lines of insurance segment include both auto and homeowners. The commercial lines of insurance segment include auto, commercial multi-peril and workers compensation. The company was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in Harleysville, PA. | Director/Board Member | 2012-04-30 |
Rivus Bond Fund
 Rivus Bond Fund Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Rivus Bond Fund is a diversified, closed-end management investment company. It invests in various sectors, including automotive, chemicals, diversified financial services, energy, healthcare, home builders, industrial, insurance, real estate investment trusts, mining, media and telecommunications. The fund was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Armonk, NY. | Director/Board Member | 2011-12-08 |
| AIRGAS, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2009-12-31 |
1838 Investment Advisors LP
 1838 Investment Advisors LP Investment ManagersFinance In the year 1838, Francis Drexel founded Drexel and Company in Philadelphia. 1838 Investment Advisors LLC is the successor to Drexel. 1838 manages portfolios for corporate and public employee benefit plans, Taft Hartley funds, hospitals, foundations, endowments, insurance organizations and high net worth individuals. 1838 is a subsidiary of MBIA, Inc. (NYSE: MBI) | Chairman | 2005-08-15 |
| MBIA Asset Management LLC | President | 2004-08-31 |
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Rivus Bond Fund
Rivus Bond Fund Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Rivus Bond Fund is a diversified, closed-end management investment company. It invests in various sectors, including automotive, chemicals, diversified financial services, energy, healthcare, home builders, industrial, insurance, real estate investment trusts, mining, media and telecommunications. The fund was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Armonk, NY. | Miscellaneous |
Airgas, Inc.
 Airgas, Inc. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Airgas, Inc. supplies gases, welding equipment, and safety products. It offers abrasives, cutting tools, industrial brusher, industrial coatings and paints, machine tools, balloon regulators gas equipment accessories, industrial application gases, medical gases, and specialty gases. The firm serves construction, metal fabrication, life sciences, healthcare, food and beverage, retail, energy and chemicals, and primary materials. The company was founded by Peter McCausland in 1982 and is headquartered in Radnor, PA. | Distribution Services |
Harleysville Group, Inc.
Harleysville Group, Inc. Property/Casualty InsuranceFinance Harleysville Group, Inc. is an insurance holding company. The firm operates its business through the following segments: The personal lines of insurance, the commercial lines of insurance and the investment function. The personal lines of insurance segment include both auto and homeowners. The commercial lines of insurance segment include auto, commercial multi-peril and workers compensation. The company was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in Harleysville, PA. | Finance |
1838 Investment Advisors LP
1838 Investment Advisors LP Investment ManagersFinance In the year 1838, Francis Drexel founded Drexel and Company in Philadelphia. 1838 Investment Advisors LLC is the successor to Drexel. 1838 manages portfolios for corporate and public employee benefit plans, Taft Hartley funds, hospitals, foundations, endowments, insurance organizations and high net worth individuals. 1838 is a subsidiary of MBIA, Inc. (NYSE: MBI) | Finance |
Harleysville Mutual Insurance Co.
 Harleysville Mutual Insurance Co. Property/Casualty InsuranceFinance Harleysville Mutual Insurance Co. offers property and casualty insurance services. It is a leading regional provider of insurance products and services for small and mid-sized businesses, as well as for individuals, and ranks among the top 70 U.S. property/casualty insurance groups. They specialize in insuring small businesses and are known for creating strong, lasting relationships with their customers. The company was founded in 1922 and is headquartered in Harleysville, PA. | Finance |
| Drexel Burnham Lambert, Inc. | Process Industries |
The Fox Chase Cancer Center
 The Fox Chase Cancer Center Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services The Fox Chase Cancer Center owns and operates hospitals. It is an independent, non-profit institution that is engaged in cancer treatment, research and prevention services. The firm's staff provides consultations and treatment recommendations for different types of adult cancer. The company was founded in 1904 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA. | Health Services |
MBIA Insurance Corp.
 MBIA Insurance Corp. Multi-Line InsuranceFinance MBIA Insurance Corp. provides insurance services. It works with non-US public financial services. The firm focuses on detecting any deterioration in credit quality or changes in the economic, political or regulatory environment which may adversely affect guaranteed obligations of implementation through the final maturity of transactions. The company is headquartered in Armonk, NY. | Finance |
Eisenhower Fellowships, Inc.
 Eisenhower Fellowships, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Eisenhower Fellowships, Inc. identifies, empowers and connects innovative leaders through a transformative fellowship experience and lifelong engagement. The company was founded in 1953 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA. | Commercial Services |
Pennsylvania Horticultural Society
Pennsylvania Horticultural Society Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) is an internationally recognized nonprofit organization founded in 1827. The private company is based in Philadelphia, PA. PHS programs aim to create healthier living environments, increase access to fresh food, expand access to jobs and economic opportunity, and strengthen deeper social connections between people. The company's work spans 250 neighborhoods, an expansive network of public gardens and landscapes, year-round learning experiences, and the nation's signature gardening event, the flower show. PHS provides everyone with opportunities to garden for the greater good as a participant, member, donor, or volunteer. | Commercial Services |
| MBIA Asset Management LLC | |
Managed Duration Investment Grade Municipal Fund
 Managed Duration Investment Grade Municipal Fund Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Managed Duration Investment Grade Municipal Fund operates as a closed-end investment fund/trust. It intends to provide its shareholders with current income exempt from federal income tax while seeking to protect the value of the assets during periods of interest rate volatility. The company was founded on May 20, 2003 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Miscellaneous |
Insight Select Income Fund
 Insight Select Income Fund Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Insight Select Income Fund is a closed-end investment fund. It engages in investing for rate of return from interest income and trading activity, and consisting of debt securities. The company was founded on June 7, 1971 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Miscellaneous |
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