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James Hoak
Founder at
Hoak Media LLC
Net worth: 57 M $ as of 31/05/2026
Profile
James M.
Hoak is the founder of Heritage Media Corp.
(1987), Hoak Media LLC (2003), and Heritage Communications, Inc. (1971).
He is currently the Chairman of HBC Acquisition Corp.
(since 2011) and a Principal at HBC Investments LLC.
Mr. Hoak's education history includes an undergraduate degree from Yale University (1966) and a graduate degree from Stanford Law School (1969).
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Natural Gas Services Group, Inc.
 Natural Gas Services Group, Inc. Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Provides natural gas compression equipment and services 4.56% | 22/01/2026 | 5,75,000 ( 4.56% ) | 23 M $ | 31/05/2026 |
Turtle Beach Corp.
 Turtle Beach Corp. Electronics/AppliancesConsumer Durables Develops audio products for the consumer and commercial markets 5.03% | 23/02/2026 | 9,99,000 ( 5.03% ) | 13 M $ | 31/05/2026 |
Westwood Holdings Group, Inc.
 Westwood Holdings Group, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Operates as a holding company though its subsidiaries provides investment and wealth management services 7.91% | 03/03/2026 | 7,50,000 ( 7.91% ) | 12 M $ | 31/05/2026 |
Noodles & Co.
 Noodles & Co. RestaurantsConsumer Services Owns and operates fast casual restaurants 9.25% | 18/03/2026 | 5,45,140 ( 9.25% ) | 7 M $ | 31/05/2026 |
Saga Communications, Inc.
 Saga Communications, Inc. BroadcastingConsumer Services Operates radio and television stations 3.77% | 20/12/2024 | 2,40,109 ( 3.77% ) | 2 M $ | 31/05/2026 |
James Hoak active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Hoak Media LLC
 Hoak Media LLC Financial ConglomeratesFinance Acquires, develops and operates television and radio stations in small and medium-sized markets in the United States | Founder | 01/08/2003 |
HBC Acquisition Corp.
 HBC Acquisition Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates as a blanck company | Chairman | 30/09/2011 |
HBC Investments LLC
 HBC Investments LLC Investment ManagersFinance HBC Investments invests in companies located in the United States and Canada. The firm targets companies operating in retail, consumer products, manufacturing, energy and media. It provides financing for buyouts, recapitalizations and other growth capital requirements with a transaction size of USD 10 – 50 million. It also makes investments from mezzanine to minority, control equity and co-investments. | Private Equity Investor | - |
Former positions of James Hoak
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Da-Lite Screen Co., Inc.
 Da-Lite Screen Co., Inc. Electronics/AppliancesConsumer Durables Manufactures and distributes projection screens | Director/Board Member | 15/04/2011 |
Hoak Capital Corp.
 Hoak Capital Corp. Investment ManagersFinance Hoak Capital Corp. focuses on investments in companies in the media and communications sectors including telecommunications, radio, cable TV, traditional television, publishing, direct marketing and communications equipment. Investments typically range from $25 million to $35 million. | Chairman | - |
| PIER 1 IMPORTS, INC. | Director/Board Member | 20/06/2008 |
Chaparral Steel Co.
 Chaparral Steel Co. SteelNon-Energy Minerals Manufactures structural steel products | Director/Board Member | 18/09/2007 |
PanAmSat Corp.
 PanAmSat Corp. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides satellite telecommunications services | Director/Board Member | 01/07/2006 |
Training of James Hoak
Experiences
Positions held
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Inactive
Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
77
1st degree connections
22
1st degree companies
Male
Female
Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 22 |
|---|---|
Chaparral Steel Co.
Chaparral Steel Co. SteelNon-Energy Minerals Manufactures structural steel products | Non-Energy Minerals |
Heritage Media Corp.
 Heritage Media Corp. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Provides advertising and promotional services | Commercial Services |
Pier 1 Imports, Inc.
 Pier 1 Imports, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Sells home furnishing through online | Retail Trade |
Texas Industries, Inc.
 Texas Industries, Inc. Construction MaterialsNon-Energy Minerals Produces and supplies cement, aggregate and consumer product building materials | Non-Energy Minerals |
PanAmSat Corp.
PanAmSat Corp. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides satellite telecommunications services | Communications |
TForce Logistics, Inc.
 TForce Logistics, Inc. Air Freight/CouriersTransportation Provides transportation and logistics services | Transportation |
HBC Investments LLC
HBC Investments LLC Investment ManagersFinance HBC Investments invests in companies located in the United States and Canada. The firm targets companies operating in retail, consumer products, manufacturing, energy and media. It provides financing for buyouts, recapitalizations and other growth capital requirements with a transaction size of USD 10 – 50 million. It also makes investments from mezzanine to minority, control equity and co-investments. | Finance |
Grande Communications Holdings, Inc.
 Grande Communications Holdings, Inc. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Operates as a holding company with interests in bundled telephone services, internet access, and cable television services | Communications |
Intelsat Holding Corp.
 Intelsat Holding Corp. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides broadcasting services | Communications |
HBC Acquisition Corp.
HBC Acquisition Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates as a blanck company | Finance |
Da-Lite Screen Co., Inc.
Da-Lite Screen Co., Inc. Electronics/AppliancesConsumer Durables Manufactures and distributes projection screens | Consumer Durables |
Hoak Media LLC
Hoak Media LLC Financial ConglomeratesFinance Acquires, develops and operates television and radio stations in small and medium-sized markets in the United States | Finance |
HBW Holdings, Inc.
 HBW Holdings, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides investment banking services | Finance |
Crown Media, Inc.
 Crown Media, Inc. Cable/Satellite TVConsumer Services Cable television services | Consumer Services |
Heritage Communications, Inc.
 Heritage Communications, Inc. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides broadband telecommunication services | Communications |
Yale University
 Yale University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Austin Industries, Inc.
 Austin Industries, Inc. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Provides civil, commercial and industrial construction services | Industrial Services |
Federal Communications Commission
 Federal Communications Commission National AgencyGovernment National level government agency | Government |
Intelsat US LLC
 Intelsat US LLC Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides space and satellite communication services | Communications |
Nova Compression LLC
 Nova Compression LLC Oilfield Services/EquipmentIndustrial Services Operates as a gas compression company | Industrial Services |
Hoak Capital Corp.
Hoak Capital Corp. Investment ManagersFinance Hoak Capital Corp. focuses on investments in companies in the media and communications sectors including telecommunications, radio, cable TV, traditional television, publishing, direct marketing and communications equipment. Investments typically range from $25 million to $35 million. | Finance |
Stanford Law School
 Stanford Law School Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
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