James Wade

James Wade

Founder at TAC Partners, Inc.

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Jim Wade co-founded M/C Partners in 1986 with Dave Croll.
He has been investing in communications and technology services since the advent of wireless and broadband, cornerstones of the firm’s sector focus.
As Chairman, he manages the firm’s investment process, and continuously seeks out management teams, company prospects and financial resources to grow the portfolio.
Jim’s successful track record includes MetroPCS (IPO), Lightower Holdings (acquired by Berkshire Partners), Cavalier Telephone (acquired by PAETEC), NuVox Communications (acquired by WindStream), Attenda (acquired by Darwin Private Equity), Melita (acquired by Apax Partners), PR Wireless (joint venture with Sprint affiliate in Puerto Rico), Thrive Networks (acquired/recapitalized by Court Square) and Involta (acquired by Carlyle Group).
Today he serves as a director on the Board of Connectivity Wireless and has responsibility for Omega Wireless.
Jim graduated from the University of Notre Dame a B.B.A in Finance and received an MBA from Harvard Business School.
He lives outside Boston with his wife and four children.
Jim was an avid boater and is now an average golfer.

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Director/Board Member 13/03/2013
Director/Board Member 19/04/2011
Director/Board Member 26/11/2007
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University of Notre Dame Undergraduate Degree
Harvard Business School Masters Business Admin

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