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James Keyes
Director/Board Member at
MURPHY USA INC.
Net worth: 8 M $ as of 31/05/2026
Profile
James W.
Keyes is the founder of Education Is Freedom Foundation (Texas), founded in 2002, serving as Director since its founding.
Mr. Keyes is also the founder of Education is Freedom Foundation..
Mr. Keyes is Executive Chairman at C5 Capital Ltd. since 2022.
Mr. Keyes is Chairman of Wild Oats Marketplace LLC since 2012.
Mr. Keyes is Independent Director at Murphy USA, Inc. since 2013.
Mr. Keyes is Director at Murphy Oil USA, Inc. since 2013.
Mr. Keyes is Director at The Cooper Institute since 2005.
Mr. Keyes is Director at Dallas Education Foundation.
Mr. Keyes is Director at AT&T Performing Arts Center.
Mr. Keyes is Director at Enactus Global.
Mr. Keyes is Independent Director at Andretti Acquisition Corp.
II since 2024.
Mr. Keyes is Trustee at College of the Holy Cross (Massachusetts) since 2017.
Mr. Keyes is Member-Overseers Board at Columbia Business School since 2010.
Mr. Keyes was Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at Blockbuster, Inc. from 2007 to 2011.
Mr. Keyes was President & Chief Executive Officer at 7-Eleven, Inc. from 2000 to 2005.
Mr. Keyes was Chief Executive Officer at Fresh & Easy LLC from 2012 to 2015.
Mr. Keyes was Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at Wild Oats LLC.
Mr. Keyes was Chairman at Dallas Symphony Association, Inc. from 2004 to 2006.
Mr. Keyes was Independent Director at LightJump Acquisition Corp.
from 2021 to 2022.
Mr. Keyes was Independent Director at Andretti Acquisition Corp.
Mr. Keyes was Member-Governors Board at The American National Red Cross.
Mr. Keyes was Operating Partner at CIC Partners LP.
Mr. Keyes was Advisor at City Light Capital LLC.
Mr. Keyes completed undergraduate studies at College of the Holy Cross (Massachusetts).
Mr. Keyes earned a graduate degree from the University of Oxford in 1985.
Mr. Keyes earned an MBA from Columbia Business School.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
MURPHY USA, INC. 0.08% | 01/06/2026 | 15,366 ( 0.08% ) | 8 M $ | 31/05/2026 |
James Keyes active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| MURPHY USA INC. | Director/Board Member | 01/08/2013 |
C5 Capital Ltd.
 C5 Capital Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance C5 Capital invests in companies located across the globe. The firm focuses on companies operating in the fields of cybersecurity, space, and nuclear energy. It participates in early and later stage capital requirements. | Chairman | 01/04/2022 |
Wild Oats Marketplace LLC | Chairman | 01/01/2012 |
Columbia Business School
 Columbia Business School Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal | 01/01/2010 |
College of the Holy Cross (Massachusetts)
 College of the Holy Cross (Massachusetts) Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Director/Board Member | 01/01/2017 |
Murphy Oil USA, Inc.
 Murphy Oil USA, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Operates as a gasoline company that retails gasoline fuel and other petroleum products | Director/Board Member | 01/08/2013 |
Education Is Freedom Foundation (Texas)
 Education Is Freedom Foundation (Texas) Personnel ServicesCommercial Services Operates programs to middle school, high school, college, workforce development training, community connection, intern fellows program, and service works | Founder | 01/01/2002 |
Dallas Education Foundation | Director/Board Member | - |
The Cooper Institute
 The Cooper Institute Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as an institute for scientific research of preventive medicine and public health | Director/Board Member | 01/01/2005 |
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Training of James Keyes
Experiences
Positions held
Active
Inactive
Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
80
1st degree connections
23
1st degree companies
Male
Female
Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 23 |
|---|---|
Blockbuster, Inc.
 Blockbuster, Inc. Electronics/Appliance StoresRetail Trade Provides home video cassettes, DVDs and video games rental services | Retail Trade |
7-Eleven, Inc.
 7-Eleven, Inc. Food RetailRetail Trade Operates convenience stores | Retail Trade |
Murphy USA, Inc.
 Murphy USA, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Markets and distributes of retail motor fuel and gasoline product | Retail Trade |
The American National Red Cross
 The American National Red Cross Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Provides blood collections, emergency assistance and disaster relief services | Health Services |
College of the Holy Cross (Massachusetts)
College of the Holy Cross (Massachusetts) Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
University of Oxford
 University of Oxford Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Dallas Symphony Association, Inc.
 Dallas Symphony Association, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Operates music groups | Consumer Services |
Murphy Oil USA, Inc.
Murphy Oil USA, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Operates as a gasoline company that retails gasoline fuel and other petroleum products | Retail Trade |
CIC Partners LP
 CIC Partners LP Investment ManagersFinance CIC Partners invests in companies located in the United States with an EBITDA of USD 5 -50 million and revenues of USD 10 - 500 million. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of food, consumer, industrial and infrastructure services. It provides financing for buyout, recapitalization and growth transactions with an investment size of USD 5 - 50 million and also acquires majority and minority interests. | Finance |
Education Is Freedom Foundation (Texas)
Education Is Freedom Foundation (Texas) Personnel ServicesCommercial Services Operates programs to middle school, high school, college, workforce development training, community connection, intern fellows program, and service works | Commercial Services |
The Cooper Institute
The Cooper Institute Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as an institute for scientific research of preventive medicine and public health | Commercial Services |
City Light Capital LLC
 City Light Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance City Light Capital invests in companies located in the United States. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of education, climate, and care. It provides financing for seed and early stage capital requirements. | Finance |
Education is Freedom Foundation | |
Dallas Education Foundation | |
Fresh & Easy LLC
 Fresh & Easy LLC Food RetailRetail Trade Operates grocery stores | Retail Trade |
AT&T Performing Arts Center
 AT&T Performing Arts Center Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Operates performing arts center | Consumer Services |
C5 Capital Ltd.
C5 Capital Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance C5 Capital invests in companies located across the globe. The firm focuses on companies operating in the fields of cybersecurity, space, and nuclear energy. It participates in early and later stage capital requirements. | Finance |
Enactus Global
 Enactus Global Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides free educational services | Commercial Services |
Wild Oats LLC
 Wild Oats LLC Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures oats | Consumer Non-Durables |
Columbia Business School
Columbia Business School Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Wild Oats Marketplace LLC | |
Lightjump Acquisition Corp.
 Lightjump Acquisition Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates as a blank check company | Finance |
Andretti Acquisition Corp.
 Andretti Acquisition Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates as a blank check company | Finance |
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