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Profile
Prior to joining First Capital Partners in 2009, Mr. O'Donnell was chairman and CEO of Capital for Business (CFB), the ninth oldest SBIC in the U.S.
and an affiliate of Commerce Bancshares based in St. Louis.
Under his leadership, CFB completed over 70 expansion and change of ownership transactions utilizing a combination of subordinated (mezzanine) debt and equity.
Previously, his experience included commercial lending and operating management with the Nothern Trust Company, Mark Twain Banks, and Commerce Bank.
Mr. O'Donnell is the past chairman of NASBIC (National Association of Small Business Investment Companies), the past president of the St. Louis chapter of ACG (Association for Corporate Growth) and past board member of the international ACG organization.
Mr. O'Donnell received a B.A. in psychology from the University of Minnesota and an M.B.A. in finance and organizational behavior from the University of Chicago.
He also holds a certified public accountant (CPA) designation.
Former positions of James F. O'Donnell
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
First Capital Partners LLC
 First Capital Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance First Capital Partners invests companies located in US with an EBITDA values ranging from USD2 - 10 million and revenue of USD10 - 100 million. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of Manufacturing, Business and Industrial Services, Value-Added Distribution, Food and Agriculture, Healthcare. The firm provides financing in the form of mezzanine and equity (common & preferred) for acquisitions, mergers, MBOs, Recapitalizations, growth capital, shareholder liquidity and generational transfers of ownership with an investment size of USD3 - 20 million. It acquires minority and majority stakes. | Private Equity Investor | 31/05/2010 |
Konza Valley Capital Inc
 Konza Valley Capital Inc Investment ManagersFinance KVCI invests in small and middle market midwestern companies located in the United States with an EBITDA ranging from 1 to 10 million. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of manufacturing, wholesale or distribution, certain service or retail businesses and technology related industries. It provides financing in the form of common or preferred stock, convertible preferred stock or notes, common stock warrants and subordinated debentures for growth stage, expansions, acquisitions, ownership transitions, management buyouts, recapitalization opportunities and turnaround situations with an investment size of USD 1 - 3 million although our targeted size for an initial investment is USD 1.5 - 2.5 million. | Director/Board Member | 30/03/2008 |
Capital For Business, Inc.
 Capital For Business, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance CFB invests in middle market companies located in the United States with an EBITDA of USD 2 - 7 million and revenues of USD 10 - 100 million. The firm focuses on a broad range of sectors and industries. It provides financing in the form of subordinated debt, equity for MBOs, LBOs, recapitalizations, spin outs, independent sponsor transactions and growth stage capital requirements. The firm makes control investment and also takes minority position. It does not invest in outside of manufacturing, value-added industrial services, start-ups, turnarounds, unproven technologies, real estate and financial institutions. | Chairman | 31/05/2007 |
| COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 31/12/1986 |
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Commerce Bancshares, Inc. (Missouri)
 Commerce Bancshares, Inc. (Missouri) Regional BanksFinance Operates as a bank holding company for commerce bank | Finance |
Konza Valley Capital Inc
Konza Valley Capital Inc Investment ManagersFinance KVCI invests in small and middle market midwestern companies located in the United States with an EBITDA ranging from 1 to 10 million. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of manufacturing, wholesale or distribution, certain service or retail businesses and technology related industries. It provides financing in the form of common or preferred stock, convertible preferred stock or notes, common stock warrants and subordinated debentures for growth stage, expansions, acquisitions, ownership transitions, management buyouts, recapitalization opportunities and turnaround situations with an investment size of USD 1 - 3 million although our targeted size for an initial investment is USD 1.5 - 2.5 million. | Finance |
Capital For Business, Inc.
Capital For Business, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance CFB invests in middle market companies located in the United States with an EBITDA of USD 2 - 7 million and revenues of USD 10 - 100 million. The firm focuses on a broad range of sectors and industries. It provides financing in the form of subordinated debt, equity for MBOs, LBOs, recapitalizations, spin outs, independent sponsor transactions and growth stage capital requirements. The firm makes control investment and also takes minority position. It does not invest in outside of manufacturing, value-added industrial services, start-ups, turnarounds, unproven technologies, real estate and financial institutions. | Finance |
The University of Chicago
 The University of Chicago Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
University of Minnesota
 University of Minnesota Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
First Capital Partners LLC
First Capital Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance First Capital Partners invests companies located in US with an EBITDA values ranging from USD2 - 10 million and revenue of USD10 - 100 million. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of Manufacturing, Business and Industrial Services, Value-Added Distribution, Food and Agriculture, Healthcare. The firm provides financing in the form of mezzanine and equity (common & preferred) for acquisitions, mergers, MBOs, Recapitalizations, growth capital, shareholder liquidity and generational transfers of ownership with an investment size of USD3 - 20 million. It acquires minority and majority stakes. | Finance |
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