James E. Ashton
Director/Board Member at Capton, Inc.
Profile
James is an Operating Partner with the TriSpan Group.
James has over 25 years of experience with private equity owned companies, serving as Chairman for 16, CEO for 4, and a Board member for 27 companies.
He has proven experience as an advisor in deal analysis and evaluation including due diligence and closings.
James began his career at General Dynamics doing R&D in composite materials.
He led engineering teams designing parts of the Space Shuttle, first Cruise Missiles and other defense weapons.
On the F-16, James was the V.P.
of Operations through the first 250 aircraft.
He was V.P.
of engineering on the Nuclear Submarine programs, including the Trident design.
Subsequently he had successful management assignments at Rockwell, Schlumberger, and FMC.
After his time with large public companies, James joined the private equity community, with involvement over a wide range of industrial companies.
James graduated in engineering from the University of Iowa, and received M.S.
and Ph.D.
degrees from M.I.T.
in engineering.
He also received his M.B.A.
from Harvard Business School.
James E. Ashton active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Marine Travelift, Inc.
 Marine Travelift, Inc. Trucks/Construction/Farm MachineryProducer Manufacturing Part of Marine Travelift, Inc. /Pfeifer & Ashton/, Marine Travelift specializes in manufacturing customized boat handling systems including boat hoists, marine forklifts, and hydraulic transporters. The company is based in Sturgeon Bay, WI. The company's boat hoists with capacities ranging from 25-100 tons can be tailored to meet specific lifting needs, while their marine forklifts can lift boats up to 52,000 lbs. With over 60 years of experience, Marine Travelift has built a reputation for producing high-quality industrial boat lifts, hydraulic transporters, and forklifts for marinas and shipyards worldwide. Marine Travelift was acquired by Marine Travelift /Pfeifer & Ashton/ on July 26, 2003. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
TriSpan (USA)LLC
 TriSpan (USA)LLC Investment ManagersFinance EQT Partners AB is a Private Equity firm, a subsidiary of EQT AB founded in 1994 by Elan Schultz. EQT Partners AB is headquartered in Stockholm. | Private Equity Investor | - |
ASGARD Partners & Co., LLC
 ASGARD Partners & Co., LLC Investment ManagersFinance ASGARD Partners & Co., LLC (ASGARD Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2017 by Robert Beall and Karan Rai. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Consultant / Advisor | - |
Capton, Inc.
 Capton, Inc. Electronic Equipment/InstrumentsElectronic Technology Capton, Inc. develops radio frequency identification based business control solutions for hospitality. Its solutions are installed in hotels, restaurants, nightclubs and bars, resorts, casinos, cruise lines, sports stadiums and many other types of hospitality. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Newport Beach, CA. | Director/Board Member | 01/01/2018 |
Former positions of James E. Ashton
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
United Defense LP
 United Defense LP Motor VehiclesConsumer Durables United Defense LP manufactures armored vehicles for U.S. and allied military forces. Its armored troop carriers and medium/light tracked combat vehicles are generally fabricated out of aluminum. It also manufactures naval missile launchers and guns. United Defense has operations in 15 states and six foreign countries. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 01/06/1994 |
Hercules, Inc.
 Hercules, Inc. Chemicals: Major DiversifiedProcess Industries Hercules, Inc. used to manufacture and market specialty chemicals. It operated through two segments, Performance Products segment and Additives segment. The company was founded in 1912 and was headquartered in Wilmington, DE. | Consultant / Advisor | 01/01/1985 |
| Rockwell International Corp. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 01/01/1983 |
| GENERAL DYNAMICS CORPORATION | Corporate Officer/Principal | 01/01/1982 |
Poco Graphite, Inc.
 Poco Graphite, Inc. Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Poco Graphite, Inc. manufactures specialty graphite material. The firm offers EDM, industrial, semiconductor and biomedical grades, SUPERSIC, machining and post processing. The firm's products are produced for semiconductor and general industrial products, biomedical, glass industry products and electrical discharge machining (EDM). The company was founded in 1964 and is headquartered in Decatur, TX. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Training of James E. Ashton
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Doctorate Degree |
| Harvard University | Masters Business Admin |
| University of Iowa | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Listed companies | 1 |
|---|---|
| GENERAL DYNAMICS CORPORATION | Electronic Technology |
| Private companies | 14 |
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| Lokring Corp. | |
Fiberite, Inc.
 Fiberite, Inc. Chemicals: SpecialtyProcess Industries Fiberite, Inc. makes epoxy, bismaleimide, and phenolic resin systems reinforced with high-performance fibers such as graphite. The company is based in Phoenix, AZ, and has subsidiaries in the United States. The CEO of the company is Scoutt C. Dunn. | Process Industries |
| Rockwell International Corp. | Electronic Technology |
Hercules, Inc.
Hercules, Inc. Chemicals: Major DiversifiedProcess Industries Hercules, Inc. used to manufacture and market specialty chemicals. It operated through two segments, Performance Products segment and Additives segment. The company was founded in 1912 and was headquartered in Wilmington, DE. | Process Industries |
United Defense LP
United Defense LP Motor VehiclesConsumer Durables United Defense LP manufactures armored vehicles for U.S. and allied military forces. Its armored troop carriers and medium/light tracked combat vehicles are generally fabricated out of aluminum. It also manufactures naval missile launchers and guns. United Defense has operations in 15 states and six foreign countries. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA. | Consumer Durables |
Diametrics Medical, Inc.
 Diametrics Medical, Inc. Medical DistributorsDistribution Services Diametrics Medical, Inc. develops, manufactures and markets medical and dental instruments, supplies, or surgical equipment, including syringes, respiratory care equipment, wheelchairs, X-ray equipment, laser systems, hospital clothes and other medical equipment and supplies. It is located Playa Vista, CA | Distribution Services |
Extrusion Dies, Inc.
 Extrusion Dies, Inc. Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Extrusion Dies, Inc. manufactures flat extrusion dies and coating heads for plastic processors and web converters. The company is headquartered in Chippewa Falls, WI. | Producer Manufacturing |
The National Research Council
 The National Research Council Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The National Research Council provides science, technology and health policy consulting and advice. The company was founded in 1916 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Commercial Services |
| Composite Optics, Inc. | Electronic Technology |
Marine Travelift, Inc.
Marine Travelift, Inc. Trucks/Construction/Farm MachineryProducer Manufacturing Part of Marine Travelift, Inc. /Pfeifer & Ashton/, Marine Travelift specializes in manufacturing customized boat handling systems including boat hoists, marine forklifts, and hydraulic transporters. The company is based in Sturgeon Bay, WI. The company's boat hoists with capacities ranging from 25-100 tons can be tailored to meet specific lifting needs, while their marine forklifts can lift boats up to 52,000 lbs. With over 60 years of experience, Marine Travelift has built a reputation for producing high-quality industrial boat lifts, hydraulic transporters, and forklifts for marinas and shipyards worldwide. Marine Travelift was acquired by Marine Travelift /Pfeifer & Ashton/ on July 26, 2003. | Producer Manufacturing |
Poco Graphite, Inc.
Poco Graphite, Inc. Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Poco Graphite, Inc. manufactures specialty graphite material. The firm offers EDM, industrial, semiconductor and biomedical grades, SUPERSIC, machining and post processing. The firm's products are produced for semiconductor and general industrial products, biomedical, glass industry products and electrical discharge machining (EDM). The company was founded in 1964 and is headquartered in Decatur, TX. | Producer Manufacturing |
TriSpan (USA)LLC
TriSpan (USA)LLC Investment ManagersFinance EQT Partners AB is a Private Equity firm, a subsidiary of EQT AB founded in 1994 by Elan Schultz. EQT Partners AB is headquartered in Stockholm. | Finance |
ASGARD Partners & Co., LLC
ASGARD Partners & Co., LLC Investment ManagersFinance ASGARD Partners & Co., LLC (ASGARD Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2017 by Robert Beall and Karan Rai. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Finance |
Capton, Inc.
Capton, Inc. Electronic Equipment/InstrumentsElectronic Technology Capton, Inc. develops radio frequency identification based business control solutions for hospitality. Its solutions are installed in hotels, restaurants, nightclubs and bars, resorts, casinos, cruise lines, sports stadiums and many other types of hospitality. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Newport Beach, CA. | Electronic Technology |
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