Alexander A. Friend
Founder at Friend Skoler & Co., Inc.
Profile
Mr. Friend has over 30 years of experience working as an investor/operating manager with middle market companies.
Mr. Friend is the co-founder and Managing Director of the firm.
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Current and former Board memberships include Accessories Marketing, Inc., Ballet Jewels, LLC, Box Services, LLC, CNC Global Limited, Event Photography Group, Hopkins Manufacturing Corp., Kenlin Pet Supply, Madan Plastics, Inc., NAS Holdings Corp., Petmatrix LLC, United Pet Group Inc. and Woodstream Corporation.
Mr. Friend has also served as a Vice President of Madan Plastics and the President of Kenlin Pet Supply.
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Mr. Friend holds a B.A.
from Harvard University and an M.B.A.
from The Stanford Graduate School of Business, where he was an Arjay Miller Scholar.
Alexander A. Friend active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Friend Skoler & Co., Inc.
 Friend Skoler & Co., Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Friend Skoler & Co, Inc. (Friend & Skoler) is a private equity firm founded in 1998 by Alexander Friend and Steven Skoler. The firm is headquartered in West Caldwell, New Jersey. | Founder | 01/01/1998 |
NAS Holdings Ltd.
 NAS Holdings Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance NAS Holdings Ltd. provides investment services. The private company is based in Nairobi, Kenya. | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Alexander A. Friend
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Professional Appearances, Inc.
 Professional Appearances, Inc. TextilesProcess Industries Professional Appearances, Inc. (dba AllHeartKids.com) supplies kids and chefs uniforms. Its products include chef apparel, aprons, shoes and clogs, support hose and socks, wait staff and front of house uniforms, name tags, accessories, kid's uniforms and custom embroidery. The company was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in Camarillo, CA. | Director/Board Member | 09/03/2009 |
Kenlin Pet Supply
 Kenlin Pet Supply Specialty StoresRetail Trade Part of Central Garden & Pet Co., Kenlin Pet Supply is a retailer of pet food and supplies. The company is based in Boston, MA. Kenlin Pet Supply was acquired by Central Garden & Pet Co. on July 15, 1996 for $33 million. | President | 31/12/1996 |
Sapphire Technologies Canada Ltd.
 Sapphire Technologies Canada Ltd. Personnel ServicesCommercial Services Sapphire Technologies Canada Ltd. provides information technology recruitment and resource management solutions. It offers solutions for contractor administration, recruitment process outsourcing (RPO), payroll administration, vendor management, recruitment advertising, and HR communications services. The company was founded in 1981 by Jeff Stober and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Director/Board Member | - |
Box Services LLC
 Box Services LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Box Services LLC provides digital imaging services. The company provides hardware and software workflow solution for professional digital photo shoots. It specializes in digital retouching and production for fashion photographers, magazines and artists. Its services include image retouching, prepress, archiving, creative services and art exhibition and publication. The Company is headquartered in Melville, NY. | Director/Board Member | - |
Ballet Jewels LLC
 Ballet Jewels LLC Specialty StoresRetail Trade Ballet Jewels LLC designs and markets costume jewelry products. Its products include contemporary design, modern classic design, junior collections, children and teen collections, men’s collection, hair accessories, and gifts. The company is headquartered in New York, NY. | Director/Board Member | - |
Training of Alexander A. Friend
| Harvard University | Undergraduate Degree |
| Stanford University | Masters Business Admin |
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| Private companies | 14 |
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Friend Skoler & Co., Inc.
Friend Skoler & Co., Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Friend Skoler & Co, Inc. (Friend & Skoler) is a private equity firm founded in 1998 by Alexander Friend and Steven Skoler. The firm is headquartered in West Caldwell, New Jersey. | Finance |
Hopkins Manufacturing Corp.
 Hopkins Manufacturing Corp. Trucks/Construction/Farm MachineryProducer Manufacturing Hopkins Manufacturing Corp. engages in the manufacture of towing products and functional accessories for the automotive and recreational vehicles. It provides towing electrical products, snow and ice tools, cleaning tools, motorcycle and safety helmets, fluid handling products, fuel filter funnels, vehicle organizers, mitts, sponges, drying and detailing towels, premium tools, power accessories, auto air fresheners, booster cables, driver awareness solutions, dusting and drying solutions, auxiliary braking systems, high performance mud guards and garage solutions. The company was founded by E. L. Hopkins and R. E. Hopkins in 1953 and is headquartered in Emporia, KS. | Producer Manufacturing |
Kenlin Pet Supply
Kenlin Pet Supply Specialty StoresRetail Trade Part of Central Garden & Pet Co., Kenlin Pet Supply is a retailer of pet food and supplies. The company is based in Boston, MA. Kenlin Pet Supply was acquired by Central Garden & Pet Co. on July 15, 1996 for $33 million. | Retail Trade |
Madan Plastics, Inc.
 Madan Plastics, Inc. Miscellaneous ManufacturingProducer Manufacturing Madan Plastics, Inc. provides injection molding & tool building services. It offers large part molding, injection press, engineering, mold making, electroplating, painting, ultrasonic sealing, hot stamping, and assembly services. The company was founded in 1955 and is headquartered in Cranford, NJ. | Producer Manufacturing |
Woodstream Corp.
 Woodstream Corp. Trucks/Construction/Farm MachineryProducer Manufacturing Woodstream Corp. provides pest and animal control services. Its brands include Victor, Terro, Safer, Havahart, Zareba and Perky-Pet. The company was founded in 1924 and is headquartered in Lancaster, PA. | Producer Manufacturing |
United Pet Group, Inc.
 United Pet Group, Inc. Agricultural Commodities/MillingProcess Industries United Pet Group, Inc. operates as global marketer and manufacturer of pet supplies. It manufactures and markets pet supplies. The firm develops technology solutions for pet owners and their pets. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Cincinnati, OH. | Process Industries |
Professional Appearances, Inc.
Professional Appearances, Inc. TextilesProcess Industries Professional Appearances, Inc. (dba AllHeartKids.com) supplies kids and chefs uniforms. Its products include chef apparel, aprons, shoes and clogs, support hose and socks, wait staff and front of house uniforms, name tags, accessories, kid's uniforms and custom embroidery. The company was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in Camarillo, CA. | Process Industries |
Iconic Group, Inc.
 Iconic Group, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Iconic Group, Inc. engages in the provision of professional event photography services. Its brands include Grad Images, University Photo, and Marathon Foto. The company is headquartered in Chesterfield, MO. | Commercial Services |
PetMatrix LLC
 PetMatrix LLC Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables PetMatrix LLC manufactures and markets patented, non-rawhide pet chews for dogs. It markets under the Dreambone and Smartbones brand names. The firm's products, which consist of a vegetable based outer layer and real chicken jerky inner portion are rawhide. The company was founded by Mark Stern, Peter B. Wheeler and Martin Glinsky in 2008 and is headquartered in Saddle Brook, NJ. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Accessories Marketing, Inc.
 Accessories Marketing, Inc. Automotive AftermarketConsumer Durables Accessories Marketing, Inc. manufactures tire and related products. It provides inner tube materials, adhesives, sealants and other tire care accessories. The company was founded in 1989 by Steve Cegelski and James M. Cegelski and is headquartered in San Luis Obispo, CA. | Consumer Durables |
Ballet Jewels LLC
Ballet Jewels LLC Specialty StoresRetail Trade Ballet Jewels LLC designs and markets costume jewelry products. Its products include contemporary design, modern classic design, junior collections, children and teen collections, men’s collection, hair accessories, and gifts. The company is headquartered in New York, NY. | Retail Trade |
Box Services LLC
Box Services LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Box Services LLC provides digital imaging services. The company provides hardware and software workflow solution for professional digital photo shoots. It specializes in digital retouching and production for fashion photographers, magazines and artists. Its services include image retouching, prepress, archiving, creative services and art exhibition and publication. The Company is headquartered in Melville, NY. | Commercial Services |
Sapphire Technologies Canada Ltd.
Sapphire Technologies Canada Ltd. Personnel ServicesCommercial Services Sapphire Technologies Canada Ltd. provides information technology recruitment and resource management solutions. It offers solutions for contractor administration, recruitment process outsourcing (RPO), payroll administration, vendor management, recruitment advertising, and HR communications services. The company was founded in 1981 by Jeff Stober and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Commercial Services |
NAS Holdings Ltd.
NAS Holdings Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance NAS Holdings Ltd. provides investment services. The private company is based in Nairobi, Kenya. | Finance |
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