John A. Shields
Presidente en Ganeden Biotech, Inc. .
Perfil
Mr. John A.
Shields is Venture Partner at Greenmont Capital Partners LLC.
He is on the Board of Directors at Intelligent Clearing Network, Inc.
Since his 1993 retirement as President and Chief Executive Officer of First National Supermarkets, Inc., Mr. Shields has remained active in a variety of retail and consumer-related businesses.
He is currently the Lead Director of Ganeden Biotech, a manufacturer of pro-biotic products selling at retail under the Digestive Advantage label and as an ingredient in pro-biotic foods.
He is also Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of EcoSmart Technologies, a manufacturer of botanical herbicides and pesticides.
From 1996 to 2007, he served on the Board of Wild Oats Markets, Inc., and was Chairman from 1996 to 2004.
From 1997 to 2002, he was Chairman of the Board of Homeland Stores, Inc., Oklahoma’s leading supermarket chain.
He also served on the Boards of two urban development banks, Southshore Bank of Chicago, and Shorebank of Cleveland, and as a special advisor to the CEO of Arhaus, a privately owned, nationally operated, upscale furniture store chain.
He is currently an active venture partner with Greenmont Capital.
From 1966 to 1983, he was employed by Jewel Food Stores in Chicago, with officer responsibilities as VP Sales and Advertising, VP Sales Chicagoland, VP Store Operations Midwest Division, VP Research and Development, VP Produce and Floral, and VP General Merchandise.
He has been an active private investor in a variety of new retail concepts, including floral superstores, natural herbal and dental products, Applestix, retail software, specialty toy retailing, urban fresh stores, retail real estate, organic dairy products, pasta manufacturing, home improvement stores, veterinary telemedicine and affordable housing.
Mr. Shields received a B.B.A degree with Honors from Emory University in 1964, and an M.B.A.
from the Harvard Graduate School of Business in 1966 where he was a J.
Spencer Love Fellow.
Cargos activos de John A. Shields
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|---|---|---|
Greenmont Capital Partners LLC
 Greenmont Capital Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Greenmont Capital Partners LLC (Greenmont Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2004 by Mark A. Retzloff. The firm is headquartered in Boulder, Colorado. | Miembro del Comité de Inversión | - |
Intelligent Clearing Network, Inc.
 Intelligent Clearing Network, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Intelligent Clearing Network, Inc. provides digital coupon clearing network services. It operates as an innovative software-as-a-service company that electronically validates and clears paper and digital coupons and other incentives in real time at the point-of-sale in grocery, drug and mass merchant retailers. The firm's single connection to a retailer POS can help solve the problem of mis/malredemption and fraud for the coupon industry. It is a facilitator of real-time, seamless execution for the following types of promotional programs including automating promotion management, managing complex promotions, digital or direct to card programs, fraud prevention, paper coupon validation, and real-time redemption information. The company was founded in January 2008 by Richard B. Thibedeau and Brian Schulte and is headquartered in North Haven, CT. | Director/Miembro de la Junta | 31/03/2011 |
Ganeden Biotech, Inc.
 Ganeden Biotech, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Ganeden Biotech, Inc. manufactures and supplies probiotic ingredients. It licenses probiotic technology for use in products in a range of applications, including functional probiotic foods and beverages, probiotic supplements, and topical applications, and feed additives for use in animal health and livestock production. The firm offers GanedenBC30, a probiotic ingredient that is used in food and beverage applications. Its ingredient, Bonicel is formulation friendly for anti-aging creams, gels, masks, serums, body lotions, cosmetics and hair care products and also Bonicel is the probiotic-derived, personal care ingredient shown to dramatically reduce signs of aging. The company was founded by Sean Farmer in 1997 and is headquartered in Mayfield Heights, OH. | Presidente | - |
Antiguos cargos conocidos de John A. Shields.
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Capital Resource Partners
 Capital Resource Partners Investment ManagersFinance Capital Resource Partners (Capital Resource Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 1987 by Robert C. Ammerman. The firm is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. | Inversor de Capital Privado | 31/12/2009 |
Wild Oats Markets, Inc.
 Wild Oats Markets, Inc. Food RetailRetail Trade Wild Oats Markets, Inc. owns and operates a natural foods supermarket chain. The company was founded in July 1987 and is headquartered in Austin, TX. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 31/12/2001 |
Homeland Stores, Inc.
 Homeland Stores, Inc. Food RetailRetail Trade Homeland Stores, Inc. owns and operates supermarkets in Oklahoma. It offers groceries and general merchandise, most have delicatessens and pharmacies and some have specialty departments (ethnic foods, floral services and seafood). The company is headquartered in Edmond, OK. | Presidente | 31/12/2001 |
| First National Supermarkets, Inc. | Presidente | 01/01/1993 |
Jewel Food Stores, Inc.
 Jewel Food Stores, Inc. Food RetailRetail Trade Part of Albertsons Cos., Inc., Jewel Food Stores, Inc. is an American company that operates grocery markets. The company is based in IL. | Ventas & Marketing | 31/12/1982 |
Formación de John A. Shields.
| Emory University | Undergraduate Degree |
| Harvard University | Masters Business Admin |
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Greenmont Capital Partners LLC
Greenmont Capital Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Greenmont Capital Partners LLC (Greenmont Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2004 by Mark A. Retzloff. The firm is headquartered in Boulder, Colorado. | Finance |
Capital Resource Partners
Capital Resource Partners Investment ManagersFinance Capital Resource Partners (Capital Resource Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 1987 by Robert C. Ammerman. The firm is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. | Finance |
Intelligent Clearing Network, Inc.
Intelligent Clearing Network, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Intelligent Clearing Network, Inc. provides digital coupon clearing network services. It operates as an innovative software-as-a-service company that electronically validates and clears paper and digital coupons and other incentives in real time at the point-of-sale in grocery, drug and mass merchant retailers. The firm's single connection to a retailer POS can help solve the problem of mis/malredemption and fraud for the coupon industry. It is a facilitator of real-time, seamless execution for the following types of promotional programs including automating promotion management, managing complex promotions, digital or direct to card programs, fraud prevention, paper coupon validation, and real-time redemption information. The company was founded in January 2008 by Richard B. Thibedeau and Brian Schulte and is headquartered in North Haven, CT. | Technology Services |
| First National Supermarkets, Inc. | Retail Trade |
Wild Oats Markets, Inc.
Wild Oats Markets, Inc. Food RetailRetail Trade Wild Oats Markets, Inc. owns and operates a natural foods supermarket chain. The company was founded in July 1987 and is headquartered in Austin, TX. | Retail Trade |
Homeland Stores, Inc.
Homeland Stores, Inc. Food RetailRetail Trade Homeland Stores, Inc. owns and operates supermarkets in Oklahoma. It offers groceries and general merchandise, most have delicatessens and pharmacies and some have specialty departments (ethnic foods, floral services and seafood). The company is headquartered in Edmond, OK. | Retail Trade |
Urban Partnership Bank
 Urban Partnership Bank Financial ConglomeratesFinance Urban Partnership Bank provides banking services. It offers business banking, business loans, checking, credit cards, certificate of deposit, online banking, savings, and treasury management services. The company was founded in August 2010 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Finance |
ShoreBank (Chicago, Illinois)
 ShoreBank (Chicago, Illinois) Major BanksFinance ShoreBank (Chicago, Illinois) is a company based in Chicago, IL. ShoreBank (Chicago, Illinois was acquired by Urban Partnership Bank from ShoreBank Corp. on August 20, 2010. | Finance |
Arhaus LLC
 Arhaus LLC Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Arhaus LLC provides home furnishings. It offers furniture for the living and dining room area, bedroom, office furniture, lighting products, rugs, bedding and pillows and outdoor furniture. The firm provides accessories which include candles and candle holders, glass, mirrors, seasonal and decorative products, framed arts, wall and holiday accents. The company was founded by Jack Reed and John Reed in 1986 and is headquartered in Walton Hills, OH. | Distribution Services |
Jewel Food Stores, Inc.
Jewel Food Stores, Inc. Food RetailRetail Trade Part of Albertsons Cos., Inc., Jewel Food Stores, Inc. is an American company that operates grocery markets. The company is based in IL. | Retail Trade |
Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center /Incubator/
 Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center /Incubator/ Investment ManagersFinance Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center /Incubator/ (Chicagoland Entr Center) is a venture capital subsidiary of Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce founded in 2012. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. | Finance |
Ganeden Biotech, Inc.
Ganeden Biotech, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Ganeden Biotech, Inc. manufactures and supplies probiotic ingredients. It licenses probiotic technology for use in products in a range of applications, including functional probiotic foods and beverages, probiotic supplements, and topical applications, and feed additives for use in animal health and livestock production. The firm offers GanedenBC30, a probiotic ingredient that is used in food and beverage applications. Its ingredient, Bonicel is formulation friendly for anti-aging creams, gels, masks, serums, body lotions, cosmetics and hair care products and also Bonicel is the probiotic-derived, personal care ingredient shown to dramatically reduce signs of aging. The company was founded by Sean Farmer in 1997 and is headquartered in Mayfield Heights, OH. | Health Technology |
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