David Smith
Chairman at SINCLAIR, INC.
Net worth: 85 M $ as of 31/03/2024
Profile
David Deniston Smith is the founder of Thomson Broadcast & Multimedia, Inc. He currently holds the position of Executive Chairman at Sinclair Broadcast Group LLC since 2017 and at Sinclair, Inc. since 1990.
He is also a Director at KDSM, Inc., Atlantic Automotive Corp., The Triscari Group, Inc., The Carson Scholars Fund, Inc., Sinclair Relief Fund, Inc., Bay Television, Inc., Cunningham Communications, Inc., Gerstell Development LP, American Flag Foundation, Inc., Keyser Investment Group, Inc., Russel Automotive, Inc., MILEONE AUTOGROUP, INC, and a Member-Managers Board at Hall Automotive.
Previously, he served as President & Chief Executive Officer at Sinclair Ventures, Inc. from 1988 to 2014.
He was also a Director at Fisher Communications, Inc., G.1440 Holdings, Inc., and Safe Waterways in Maryland.
Prior to that, he was the General Manager at WCWB TV from 1984 to 1986 and a Member-Managers Board at Alarm Connections LLC in 2011.
Known holdings in public companies
Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
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SINCLAIR, INC. CLASS B
16.45% | 05/01/2024 | 3,911,072 ( 16.45% ) | 53 M $ | 31/03/2024 |
SINCLAIR, INC. CLASS A
5.97% | 08/03/2024 | 2,376,476 ( 5.97% ) | 32 M $ | 31/03/2024 |
David Smith active positions
Companies | Position | Start |
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SINCLAIR, INC. | Chairman | 01/09/1990 |
Sinclair Broadcast Group LLC
Sinclair Broadcast Group LLC BroadcastingConsumer Services Sinclair Broadcast Group LLC is a media company engaged in the provision of local sports and news. It operates through the following segments: Broadcast, Local Sports, and Others. The Broadcast segment consists of television stations which offer programming and operating services, and sales and other non-programming operating services. The Local Sports segment consists of regional sports networks, the Marquee Sports Network, Yankee Entertainment, and Sports Network LLC. The company was founded by Julian Sinclair Smith in 1986 and is headquartered in Hunt Valley, MD. | Chairman | 01/09/1990 |
KDSM, Inc.
KDSM, Inc. BroadcastingConsumer Services Part of Sinclair, Inc., KDSM, Inc. is a television broadcasting station. The private company is based in Cockeysville, MD. | Director/Board Member | - |
Hall Automotive
Hall Automotive Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Hall Automotive sells cars, commercial trucks and vans. It operates three body and paint shops. It sells cars, trucks and vans from Acuras, Chevrolets, Chryslers, Dodges, Fords, Hondas, Hummers, Hyundais, Mitsubishis, Nissans, Pontiacs and Suzukis. It has operations in Chesapeake, Hampton, Newport News, Virginia and in North Carolina. The company was founded in 1975 by Kenneth A. Hall and is located in Virginia Beach, VA. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Russel Automotive, Inc. | Director/Board Member | - |
Keyser Investment Group, Inc.
Keyser Investment Group, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Keyser Investment Group, Inc. engages in provision of investment management services. The company is headquartered in Baltimore, MD. | Director/Board Member | - |
Gerstell Development LP
Gerstell Development LP Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Gerstell Development LP provides real estate development services. The private company is based in Baltimore, MD. | Director/Board Member | - |
Cunningham Communications, Inc.
Cunningham Communications, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Cunningham Communications, Inc. provides services to the small, medium and large clients. Its services include call center, miSecure messaging, it/help desk support, event registration, absentee and sick lines, and voicemail services. The company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI. | Director/Board Member | - |
Bay Television, Inc.
Bay Television, Inc. BroadcastingConsumer Services Part of Sinclair, Inc., Bay Television, Inc. is a private company that operates a television station. The company is based in Cockeysville, MD. Bay Television was acquired by Sinclair Broadcast Group LLC on July 19, 2012 for $40 million. | Director/Board Member | 01/07/2010 |
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Listed companies | 1 |
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SINCLAIR, INC. | Consumer Services |
Private companies | 21 |
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Sinclair Broadcast Group LLC
Sinclair Broadcast Group LLC BroadcastingConsumer Services Sinclair Broadcast Group LLC is a media company engaged in the provision of local sports and news. It operates through the following segments: Broadcast, Local Sports, and Others. The Broadcast segment consists of television stations which offer programming and operating services, and sales and other non-programming operating services. The Local Sports segment consists of regional sports networks, the Marquee Sports Network, Yankee Entertainment, and Sports Network LLC. The company was founded by Julian Sinclair Smith in 1986 and is headquartered in Hunt Valley, MD. | Consumer Services |
Fisher Communications, Inc.
Fisher Communications, Inc. BroadcastingConsumer Services Fisher Communications, Inc. was a communications and integrated media company. It focused on creating, aggregating, and distributing information and entertainment to a broad range of audiences. The company operates television stations, which included network affiliations with ABC, CBS, FOX, Univision and CW. Fisher Communications also owned and operated Fisher Interactive Network, its online division and Fisher Pathways, a satellite and fiber transmission provider. The company operated its business though the following segments: Television and Radio. The Television segment included the operations of the company's owned and/or operated television stations and its developing media business. The Radio segment included the operations of the company's radio stations. Fisher Communications was founded on April 4, 1910 and was headquartered in Seattle, WA. | Consumer Services |
KDSM, Inc.
KDSM, Inc. BroadcastingConsumer Services Part of Sinclair, Inc., KDSM, Inc. is a television broadcasting station. The private company is based in Cockeysville, MD. | Consumer Services |
WCWB TV
WCWB TV BroadcastingConsumer Services Part of Sinclair, Inc., WCWB TV is a television station. The private company is based in PA. WCWB TV was acquired by Sinclair Broadcast Group LLC from WPTT, Inc. on July 24, 2000 for $16.80 million. | Consumer Services |
Atlantic Automotive Corp.
Atlantic Automotive Corp. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Atlantic Automotive Corp. provides automotive sales and services. It offers its services through the Hall, Heritage, Herb Gordon, Tischer, and MotorWorld Automotive Groups along with Mercedes-Benz of Annapolis and the Baltimore Area Saturn Retailers. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Baltimore, MD. | Retail Trade |
Hall Automotive
Hall Automotive Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Hall Automotive sells cars, commercial trucks and vans. It operates three body and paint shops. It sells cars, trucks and vans from Acuras, Chevrolets, Chryslers, Dodges, Fords, Hondas, Hummers, Hyundais, Mitsubishis, Nissans, Pontiacs and Suzukis. It has operations in Chesapeake, Hampton, Newport News, Virginia and in North Carolina. The company was founded in 1975 by Kenneth A. Hall and is located in Virginia Beach, VA. | Distribution Services |
Sinclair Ventures, Inc.
Sinclair Ventures, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Sinclair Ventures Inc (Sinclair Ventures) is a venture capital a subsidiary of Sinclair Broadcast Group Inc founded in 1999 by David D Smith. The firm is headquartered in Hunt Valley, Maryland. | Finance |
Alarm Connections LLC
Alarm Connections LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Alarm Funding Associates LLC operates as an alarm funding and acquisition company. It provides security funding and acquisition services. It offers financing and capital alternatives to alarm service companies to continue business. The company was founded November 9, 2007 and is headquartered in West Chester, PA. | Finance |
Thomson Broadcast & Multimedia, Inc.
Thomson Broadcast & Multimedia, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Part of Groupe Sipromad SA, Thomson Broadcast & Multimedia, Inc. provides video and audio production, post-production and distribution services to content creators, network service providers and broadcasters. The private company is based in Southwick, MA. The company was founded by David Deniston Smith. Thomson Broadcast & Multimedia was acquired by Groupe Sipromad SA from Vantiva SA on August 09, 2018. | Consumer Services |
G.1440 Holdings, Inc.
G.1440 Holdings, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Part of Constellation Software, Inc., G.1440 Holdings, Inc. provides complete, end-to-end technology solutions such as software development, design and IT consulting. The private company is based in Baltimore, MD. | Technology Services |
Safe Waterways in Maryland | |
The Triscari Group, Inc.
The Triscari Group, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services The Triscari Group, Inc. provides video production services. The private company is based in Camp Hill, PA. The CEO of the company is Sebastian Triscari. | Consumer Services |
The Carson Scholars Fund, Inc. | |
Sinclair Relief Fund, Inc. | |
Bay Television, Inc.
Bay Television, Inc. BroadcastingConsumer Services Part of Sinclair, Inc., Bay Television, Inc. is a private company that operates a television station. The company is based in Cockeysville, MD. Bay Television was acquired by Sinclair Broadcast Group LLC on July 19, 2012 for $40 million. | Consumer Services |
Cunningham Communications, Inc.
Cunningham Communications, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Cunningham Communications, Inc. provides services to the small, medium and large clients. Its services include call center, miSecure messaging, it/help desk support, event registration, absentee and sick lines, and voicemail services. The company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI. | Commercial Services |
Gerstell Development LP
Gerstell Development LP Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Gerstell Development LP provides real estate development services. The private company is based in Baltimore, MD. | Finance |
American Flag Foundation, Inc. | Miscellaneous |
Keyser Investment Group, Inc.
Keyser Investment Group, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Keyser Investment Group, Inc. engages in provision of investment management services. The company is headquartered in Baltimore, MD. | Finance |
Russel Automotive, Inc. | |
MILEONE AUTOGROUP, INC |
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