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James Kirsch
Director/Board Member at
RAYONIER ADVANCED MATERIALS INC.
Net worth: 1 M $ as of 30/06/2026
Profile
James F.
Kirsch is currently Director at John Carroll University and Independent Director at Rayonier Advanced Materials, Inc. since 2014.
Formerly, Mr. Kirsch was Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at Vibrantz Corp.
from 2006 to 2012, Executive Chairman at Cleveland-Cliffs, Inc. from 2013 to 2014, President & Director at Ballard Generation Systems, Inc. from 2000 to 2002, Vice President at Ballard Power Systems, Inc. from 2000 to 2002, President at Quantum Composites, Inc. from 2002 to 2004, and Independent Director at GCP Applied Technologies, Inc. from 2018 to 2020.
Other former roles include Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer at Pfanstiehl, Inc., Director-Propylene Oxide Global Business at The Dow Chemical Co., Director at The American National Red Cross, Director at Greater Cleveland Partnership, Director at Greater Cleveland Sports Commission, and President at LyondellBasell Composites LLC.
Education includes undergraduate studies at The Ohio State University.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/05/2026 | 1,56,355 ( 0.23% ) | 1 M $ | 30/06/2026 |
James Kirsch active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| RAYONIER ADVANCED MATERIALS INC. | Director/Board Member | 27/06/2014 |
John Carroll University
 John Carroll University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Director/Board Member | 14/04/2009 |
Former positions of James Kirsch
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| GCP APPLIED TECHNOLOGIES INC. | Director/Board Member | 28/05/2020 |
| CLEVELAND-CLIFFS INC. | Chairman | 07/08/2014 |
| FERRO CORPORATION | Chief Executive Officer | 01/12/2006 |
Quantum Composites, Inc.
 Quantum Composites, Inc. Construction MaterialsNon-Energy Minerals Develops and produces thermoset structural sheet molding compounds | President | 01/01/2004 |
Ballard Generation Systems, Inc.
 Ballard Generation Systems, Inc. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Generates electricity | President | 01/01/2002 |
Training of James Kirsch
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Positions held
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Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
59
1st degree connections
15
1st degree companies
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Female
Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 15 |
|---|---|
Cleveland-Cliffs, Inc.
 Cleveland-Cliffs, Inc. SteelNon-Energy Minerals Mines for iron ore | Non-Energy Minerals |
The Dow Chemical Co.
 The Dow Chemical Co. Chemicals: Major DiversifiedProcess Industries Manufactures specialty additives, modifiers and plastic polyethylene products | Process Industries |
Vibrantz Corp.
 Vibrantz Corp. Industrial SpecialtiesProcess Industries Manufactures painting color and coatings | Process Industries |
Ballard Power Systems, Inc. /Old/
 Ballard Power Systems, Inc. /Old/ Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Develops, researches, and commercializes fuel cells | Producer Manufacturing |
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 |
Pfanstiehl, Inc.
 Pfanstiehl, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Develops endotoxin injectable formulation and pharmaceutical ingredients | Health Technology |
Ballard Generation Systems, Inc.
Ballard Generation Systems, Inc. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Generates electricity | Utilities |
Greater Cleveland Partnership
 Greater Cleveland Partnership Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a business membership association | Commercial Services |
John Carroll University
John Carroll University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
The Ohio State University
 The Ohio State University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
LyondellBasell Composites LLC
 LyondellBasell Composites LLC Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Manufactures concrete products | Producer Manufacturing |
Quantum Composites, Inc.
Quantum Composites, Inc. Construction MaterialsNon-Energy Minerals Develops and produces thermoset structural sheet molding compounds | Non-Energy Minerals |
Greater Cleveland Sports Commission
 Greater Cleveland Sports Commission Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Organizes sports events | Consumer Services |
Rayonier Advanced Materials, Inc.
 Rayonier Advanced Materials, Inc. Chemicals: SpecialtyProcess Industries Engages in the production of fibers and specialty chemicals | Process Industries |
GCP Applied Technologies, Inc.
 GCP Applied Technologies, Inc. Chemicals: Major DiversifiedProcess Industries Manufactures, sells and installs construction chemicals & specialty building materials | Process Industries |
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