Ervin Shames
Director/Board Member at CHOICE HOTELS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Net worth: 6 M $ as of 2024-04-29
Profile
Ervin R.
Shames is currently serving as an Independent Director at Choice Hotels International, Inc., a Director at Johnsonville LLC, RiceTec, Inc., Western Connecticut Healthcare, Inc., HBS Alumni Association, Liechtenstein Foundation, Liechtenstein Gruppe AG, North Country Treetops, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, and a Trustee at The Norwalk Hospital Association.
He is also a Member-Supervisory Board at RiceTec AG since 2004 and a Member-Overseers Board at The Fuqua School of Business.
In his former positions, Mr. Shames served as the Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer at The Stride Rite Corp.
from 1992 to 1993, President & Chief Executive Officer at General Foods USA., Inc. from 1967 to 1989, Chief Executive Officer & Director at Borden, Inc. from 1993 to 1995, Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer at The Kendal Corp.
from 1989 to 1990, and Chairman at A Better Chance, Inc. He also held director positions at First Brands Corp., Sleep Number Corp., Online Resources Corp., aQuantive, Inc., Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation, Inc., and Norwalk Health Services Corp.
Additionally, he served as a Professor at the University of Virginia from 1996 to 2008 and as President of Kraft Foods (USA) Ltd.
and Kraft USA Corp.
from 1967 to 1989.
Mr. Shames obtained an MBA from Harvard University and Harvard Business School.
He also completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Florida in 1962.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-05-29 | 52,500 ( 0.11% ) | 6 M $ | 2024-04-29 |
Ervin Shames active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
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| CHOICE HOTELS INTERNATIONAL, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2002-03-31 |
| Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater | Director/Board Member | - |
| The Fuqua School of Business | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
| North Country Treetops | Director/Board Member | - |
Liechtenstein Gruppe AG
 Liechtenstein Gruppe AG Investment ManagersFinance Liechtenstein Gruppe AG manages a portfolio of companies operating in the sectors of agriculture and food, forestry, renewable energy, and real estate. The company is headquartered in Vienna, Austria. | Director/Board Member | - |
Johnsonville LLC
 Johnsonville LLC Food: Meat/Fish/DairyConsumer Non-Durables Johnsonville LLC manufactures sausage products from meat. Its products include fully cooked links, rope, flame grilled, ground, fresh breakfast, chicken and turkey sausages. The company was founded by Ralph F. Stayer and Alice Stayer in 1945 and is headquartered in Sheboygan Falls, WI. | Director/Board Member | - |
RiceTec AG
 RiceTec AG Agricultural Commodities/MillingProcess Industries RiceTec AG engages in the acquisition, administration and exploitation of patents, license and trademark rights for agricultural products. The company was founded on May 6, 1996 and is headquartered in Vaduz, Liechtenstein. | Director/Board Member | 2004-07-04 |
RiceTec, Inc.
 RiceTec, Inc. Agricultural Commodities/MillingProcess Industries RiceTec, Inc. develops, produces and markets hybrid rice products. The company's products include Texmati, Jasmati, Kasmati, and aromatic rices like couscous, risotto, and sushi rice. The firm engages in the research of rice farming, plant breeding, and consumer marketing. RiceTec was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Alvin, TX. | Director/Board Member | - |
| HBS Alumni Association | Director/Board Member | - |
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Training of Ervin Shames
| University of Florida | Undergraduate Degree |
| Harvard Business School | Masters Business Admin |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 2 |
|---|---|
| CHOICE HOTELS INTERNATIONAL, INC. | Consumer Services |
| SLEEP NUMBER CORPORATION | Consumer Durables |
| Private companies | 22 |
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First Brands Corp.
 First Brands Corp. Containers/PackagingProcess Industries First Brands Corp. develops, manufactures and markets consumer products. The company markets household products including plastic wrap, bags, drinking straws, trashcan liners, aluminum foils, wood fire starters, fire logs and cat litter. It was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Danbury, CT | Process Industries |
The Stride Rite Corp.
 The Stride Rite Corp. Apparel/FootwearConsumer Non-Durables Stride Rite Corp. manufactures and markets children's footwear. The firm also markets athletic and casual footwear for children and adults. Its brands include Keds, Grasshoppers, Robeez, Saucony, Hind, Sperry Top-sider and Tommy Hilfiger. The company was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in Lexington, MA. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Online Resources Corp.
 Online Resources Corp. Regional BanksFinance Online Resources Corp. developed and supplied proprietary digital payment framework to power e-payments choices between millions of consumers, financial institutions, creditors and billers. It provided web and phone based financial services, electronic payments and marketing services to drive consumer adoption. The company operated through two segments: Banking and Electronic Bill Presentment and Payment (EBPP). The company was founded in 1989 and headquartered in Chantilly, VA. | Finance |
aQuantive, Inc.
 aQuantive, Inc. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services aQuantive, Inc. designs and develops digital marketing services and provides related online solutions. The company offers services such as online media buying and planning, ad campaign management, e-mail direct marketing, search engine optimization, and data warehousing and analysis. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA | Commercial Services |
Johnsonville LLC
Johnsonville LLC Food: Meat/Fish/DairyConsumer Non-Durables Johnsonville LLC manufactures sausage products from meat. Its products include fully cooked links, rope, flame grilled, ground, fresh breakfast, chicken and turkey sausages. The company was founded by Ralph F. Stayer and Alice Stayer in 1945 and is headquartered in Sheboygan Falls, WI. | Consumer Non-Durables |
RiceTec, Inc.
RiceTec, Inc. Agricultural Commodities/MillingProcess Industries RiceTec, Inc. develops, produces and markets hybrid rice products. The company's products include Texmati, Jasmati, Kasmati, and aromatic rices like couscous, risotto, and sushi rice. The firm engages in the research of rice farming, plant breeding, and consumer marketing. RiceTec was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Alvin, TX. | Process Industries |
The Norwalk Hospital Association
 The Norwalk Hospital Association Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services The Norwalk Hospital Association provides health care services. The company was founded on December 3, 1892 and is headquartered in Norwalk, CT. | Health Services |
Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation, Inc.
 Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation Inc. engages in dance at theatrical activities. It supports the activities of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Ailey II, The Ailey School, Ailey Arts In Education & Community Programs, The Ailey Extension and The Ailey Legacy. This performing arts community plays a social role using the African American heritage and other cultures to unite people of all races, ages and backgrounds. The company was founded in 1958 and is headquartered in New York, NY | Consumer Services |
Kraft Foods (USA) Ltd.
 Kraft Foods (USA) Ltd. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Kraft Foods (USA) manufactures and markets food products. Its products include cheese, coffees, cookies and crackers, cream, meats, and milk chocolates. The company is headquartered in Champaign, IL. | Consumer Non-Durables |
| General Foods USA., Inc. | |
| Borden, Inc. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Norwalk Health Services Corp.
 Norwalk Health Services Corp. Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Norwalk Health Services Corp. is a community teaching hospital, which provides personalized, compassionate healthcare services of exceptional and consistent quality to the residents of Fairfield County. The firm provides needed medical care to all, including those who cannot pay for it. The company provides patient-centered care for all patients by building state-of-the-art facilities with innovative new technologies and equipment; developing and providing progressive educational programs to ensure medical personnel are up-to-date on the most recent treatments. Norwalk Health Services was founded in 1893 and is headquartered in Norwalk, CT. | Health Services |
A Better Chance, Inc.
 A Better Chance, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services A Better Chance, Inc. provides educational services. The company was founded in 1963 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Commercial Services |
| Kraft USA Corp. | |
The Kendal Corp.
 The Kendal Corp. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Kendal Corp. provides communities, programs and services that advocates for and empowers older adults to achieve the full potential. It offers wellness programs, healthcare, physical settings, participation, transparency and consensus building, and maintaining integrity and ethical standards services. The company is headquartered in Kennett Square, PA. | Commercial Services |
Western Connecticut Healthcare, Inc.
 Western Connecticut Healthcare, Inc. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Part of Nuvance Health, Inc., Western Connecticut Healthcare, Inc. is a company that provides medical services. The company is based in Danbury, CT. Western Connecticut Healthcare was acquired by Health Quest Systems, Inc. on April 03, 2019. The CEO of the company is John M. Murphy. | Health Services |
RiceTec AG
RiceTec AG Agricultural Commodities/MillingProcess Industries RiceTec AG engages in the acquisition, administration and exploitation of patents, license and trademark rights for agricultural products. The company was founded on May 6, 1996 and is headquartered in Vaduz, Liechtenstein. | Process Industries |
| HBS Alumni Association | |
| Liechtenstein Foundation | |
Liechtenstein Gruppe AG
Liechtenstein Gruppe AG Investment ManagersFinance Liechtenstein Gruppe AG manages a portfolio of companies operating in the sectors of agriculture and food, forestry, renewable energy, and real estate. The company is headquartered in Vienna, Austria. | Finance |
| North Country Treetops | |
| Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater |
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