R. Wilson Orr
Chairman at KIRKLAND'S, INC.
Net worth: 194 148 $ as of 2024-04-29
Profile
Wilson focuses on investments in Software & Technology and Internet & Consumer companies.
Prior to joining SSM, Wilson worked at JP Morgan in New York and Dallas concentrating on leveraged finance transactions.
Wilson received his bachelor's degree in Economics and Business Administration from Vanderbilt University.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
KIRKLAND'S, INC.
0.77% | 2023-06-20 | 99,563 ( 0.77% ) | 194 148 $ | 2024-04-29 |
R. Wilson Orr active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| KIRKLAND'S, INC. | Chairman | 2006-02-28 |
SSM Partners
 SSM Partners Investment ManagersFinance SSM Partners (SSM Partners) is a venture capital firm founded in 1973. The firm is headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee. | Private Equity Investor | 1988-04-30 |
Bulldog Solutions, Inc.
 Bulldog Solutions, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Bulldog Solutions, Inc. provides marketing performance software and agency services. It offers Marketing Cloud, an end-to-end suite of enterprise SaaS software developed for the unique needs of B2B marketing organizations. The firm offers strategy & planning, marketing technology, creative, media and analytics services. The company was founded in 2002 by Robert G. Solomon and Todd Davison and is headquartered in Austin, TX. | Director/Board Member | 2010-01-21 |
Former positions of R. Wilson Orr
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
OpinionLab, Inc.
 OpinionLab, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services OpinionLab, Inc. provides automated web feedback systems. Its solutions are used for website optimization, online advertising, business intelligence, online surveys, intelligent support, and digital applications. The firm’s services include implementation design, data collection methodologies, voice of customer analysis, and feedback reporting. The company was founded by Rand B. Nickerson and Mark A. Treschl in 1999 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Director/Board Member | 2016-11-29 |
All Web Leads, Inc.
 All Web Leads, Inc. Commercial Printing/FormsCommercial Services All Web Leads, Inc. designs and develops a customer acquisition marketing technology and services platform. The firm auto, health, life, home, renters, senior health, long term care, disability, and annuity insurance leads. The company was founded by James Waltrip and Ryan Lenn Patterson in 2005 and is headquartered in Austin, TX. | Director/Board Member | - |
ADP Employease, Inc.
 ADP Employease, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services ADP Employease, Inc. provides web-based solutions and outsourcing options for human resource professionals. Its solutions enable users to manage employee information HR, benefits and payroll processes. The company was founded by John Alberg and Michael Seckler in 1996 and is headquartered in Norcross, GA. | Director/Board Member | 2006-08-31 |
Direct General Corp.
 Direct General Corp. Property/Casualty InsuranceFinance Direct General Corp. engages in the provision of insurance services. It offers auto, motorcycle, individual term life, and commercial auto insurance, roadside assistance, and emergency protection services. The company is headquartered in Nashville, TN. | Director/Board Member | 2003-12-30 |
| Chemical Banking Corp. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 1988-04-29 |
Training of R. Wilson Orr
| Vanderbilt University | Undergraduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 2 |
|---|---|
| KIRKLAND'S, INC. | Retail Trade |
| JPMORGAN CHASE & CO. | Finance |
| Private companies | 10 |
|---|---|
| SSM Corp. | Distribution Services |
ADP Employease, Inc.
ADP Employease, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services ADP Employease, Inc. provides web-based solutions and outsourcing options for human resource professionals. Its solutions enable users to manage employee information HR, benefits and payroll processes. The company was founded by John Alberg and Michael Seckler in 1996 and is headquartered in Norcross, GA. | Technology Services |
Direct General Corp.
Direct General Corp. Property/Casualty InsuranceFinance Direct General Corp. engages in the provision of insurance services. It offers auto, motorcycle, individual term life, and commercial auto insurance, roadside assistance, and emergency protection services. The company is headquartered in Nashville, TN. | Finance |
| Chemical Banking Corp. | Finance |
SSM Partners
SSM Partners Investment ManagersFinance SSM Partners (SSM Partners) is a venture capital firm founded in 1973. The firm is headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee. | Finance |
Bulldog Solutions, Inc.
Bulldog Solutions, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Bulldog Solutions, Inc. provides marketing performance software and agency services. It offers Marketing Cloud, an end-to-end suite of enterprise SaaS software developed for the unique needs of B2B marketing organizations. The firm offers strategy & planning, marketing technology, creative, media and analytics services. The company was founded in 2002 by Robert G. Solomon and Todd Davison and is headquartered in Austin, TX. | Technology Services |
New Era Publishing, Inc.
 New Era Publishing, Inc. Commercial Printing/FormsCommercial Services New Era Publishing, Inc. publishes fine art in limited edition. The firm’s art collections include abstract, animal and bird, architecture, botanical and floral, coastal and tropical, cuisine, figurative, landscape, music, nature and organic, still life, photography and vintage products. The company was founded by Nick Nichols and Joseph L. Garcia in June 2000 and is headquartered in Austin, TX. | Commercial Services |
All Web Leads, Inc.
All Web Leads, Inc. Commercial Printing/FormsCommercial Services All Web Leads, Inc. designs and develops a customer acquisition marketing technology and services platform. The firm auto, health, life, home, renters, senior health, long term care, disability, and annuity insurance leads. The company was founded by James Waltrip and Ryan Lenn Patterson in 2005 and is headquartered in Austin, TX. | Commercial Services |
OpinionLab, Inc.
OpinionLab, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services OpinionLab, Inc. provides automated web feedback systems. Its solutions are used for website optimization, online advertising, business intelligence, online surveys, intelligent support, and digital applications. The firm’s services include implementation design, data collection methodologies, voice of customer analysis, and feedback reporting. The company was founded by Rand B. Nickerson and Mark A. Treschl in 1999 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Technology Services |
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