James Frederick Simmons
Director/Board Member at Smile Brands, Inc.
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Frederick Simmons joined Freeman Spogli in 1986, became a partner in 1991 and became a Senior Advisor in 2021.
Prior to joining the Firm, Mr. Simmons was a Vice President in the Los Angeles office of Bankers Trust Company, specializing in lending to leveraged buyouts.
From 1978 to 1984, he held other key positions with Bankers Trust, including responsibility for middle market lending in Southern California and serving in the Commercial Banking Group in New York City.
Mr. Simmons graduated cum laude with a bachelor's degree from Williams College in 1978 and received his master's degree in business administration from New York University in 1982.
James Frederick Simmons active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Freeman Spogli & Co Inc
 Freeman Spogli & Co Inc Investment ManagersFinance Freeman Spogli & Co Inc (Freeman Spogli) is a private equity firm founded in 1983 by Bradford M. Freeman and Ronald Paul Spogli. The firm is headquartered in Los Angeles, California and their offices in New York. | Consultant / Advisor | 2020-12-31 |
Smile Brands, Inc.
 Smile Brands, Inc. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Smile Brands, Inc. provides dental services. It also provides administrative, financial, marketing and information services. The company was founded in May 1998 and is headquartered in Irvine, CA. | Director/Board Member | - |
totes isotoner Corp.
 totes isotoner Corp. Apparel/FootwearConsumer Non-Durables totes isotoner Corp. manufactures and distributes umbrellas, gloves, raincoats, and other weather-related accessories. It offers galoshes, overshoes, winter boots and toasties, snow boots, gloves, slippers, hats and scarves, sandals, and accessories for men, women, and kids. The firm offers its products through stores and online worldwide. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Cincinnati, OH. | Director/Board Member | - |
| Lamp Community | Director/Board Member | - |
| Sound Body Sound Mind Foundation | Director/Board Member | - |
RCC Western Stores, Inc.
 RCC Western Stores, Inc. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade RCC Western Stores, Inc. retails western footwear and apparels. The company is headquartered in Irvine, CA. | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of James Frederick Simmons
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|---|---|---|
| BOOT BARN HOLDINGS, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2018-05-08 |
Bankers Trust Co. (Des Moines, Iowa)
 Bankers Trust Co. (Des Moines, Iowa) Investment ManagersFinance Bankers Trust Co. is an asset management headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa. The firm was founded in 1917 and is a subsidiary of BTC Financial Corp. The firm serves as a trusted partner for individuals’ comprehensive financial planning, trust and fiduciary needs. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Petco Holdings, Inc.
 Petco Holdings, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Petco Holdings, Inc. engaged in the retail of pet food, supplied, served and companion animals. It was offered beds, apparel, toys, gates, doors, feeding accessories, biscuits, carriers, litter boxes, scratchers, pet memorials, feeders and aquarium filters. The company was founded in October 2012 and was headquartered in San Diego, CA. | Director/Board Member | - |
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Training of James Frederick Simmons
| New York University | Masters Business Admin |
| Williams College | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Listed companies | 1 |
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| BOOT BARN HOLDINGS, INC. | Retail Trade |
| Private companies | 11 |
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Freeman Spogli & Co Inc
Freeman Spogli & Co Inc Investment ManagersFinance Freeman Spogli & Co Inc (Freeman Spogli) is a private equity firm founded in 1983 by Bradford M. Freeman and Ronald Paul Spogli. The firm is headquartered in Los Angeles, California and their offices in New York. | Finance |
Petco Animal Supplies, Inc.
 Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. retails premium pet food, supplies, services and companion animals. The firm specializes in pet services, dog food, dog supplies, dog products, dog beds, cat food, cat supplies, cat products, cat beds, fish tanks, fish supplies, small animal and reptile supplies. The company was founded by Walter Evans in 1965 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA. | Retail Trade |
Bankers Trust Co. (Des Moines, Iowa)
Bankers Trust Co. (Des Moines, Iowa) Investment ManagersFinance Bankers Trust Co. is an asset management headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa. The firm was founded in 1917 and is a subsidiary of BTC Financial Corp. The firm serves as a trusted partner for individuals’ comprehensive financial planning, trust and fiduciary needs. | Finance |
Smile Brands, Inc.
Smile Brands, Inc. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Smile Brands, Inc. provides dental services. It also provides administrative, financial, marketing and information services. The company was founded in May 1998 and is headquartered in Irvine, CA. | Health Services |
totes isotoner Corp.
totes isotoner Corp. Apparel/FootwearConsumer Non-Durables totes isotoner Corp. manufactures and distributes umbrellas, gloves, raincoats, and other weather-related accessories. It offers galoshes, overshoes, winter boots and toasties, snow boots, gloves, slippers, hats and scarves, sandals, and accessories for men, women, and kids. The firm offers its products through stores and online worldwide. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Cincinnati, OH. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Alliance College-Ready Public Schools
 Alliance College-Ready Public Schools Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Alliance College-Ready Public Schools is a charter school network that offers 25 free public high schools and middle schools in the area. The non-profit company is based in Los Angeles, CA. The schools provide key life experiences, training, and skill sets that prepare students to graduate from college. The network is known for its small schools that allow scholars to develop strong relationships with their peers, teachers, and counselors. The company was founded in 2004 by Antony Peter Ressler. The CEO is Pablo Cesar Villavicencio. | Consumer Services |
Boot Barn, Inc.
 Boot Barn, Inc. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Boot Barn, Inc. retails western footwear and apparels. Its products include shoes, shirts, jeans, pants, jackets, skirts, buckles & belts, hats, handbags, watches and gift items for men, women, and kids. The company was founded by Kenneth Meany in 1978 and is headquartered in Irvine, CA. | Retail Trade |
RCC Western Stores, Inc.
RCC Western Stores, Inc. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade RCC Western Stores, Inc. retails western footwear and apparels. The company is headquartered in Irvine, CA. | Retail Trade |
Petco Holdings, Inc.
Petco Holdings, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Petco Holdings, Inc. engaged in the retail of pet food, supplied, served and companion animals. It was offered beds, apparel, toys, gates, doors, feeding accessories, biscuits, carriers, litter boxes, scratchers, pet memorials, feeders and aquarium filters. The company was founded in October 2012 and was headquartered in San Diego, CA. | Retail Trade |
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