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James Watters
Director/Board Member at
CANANDAIGUA NATIONAL CORPORATION
Net worth: 3 M $ as of 31/05/2026
Profile
James H.
Watters is Vice Chairman at RIT Global Delivery Corp.
since 2004.
He is Director at Canandaigua National Corp.
and The Canandaigua National Bank & Trust Co. since 2019.
He serves as Independent Director at Broadstone Net Lease, Inc. since 2007.
He is Director at Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, Vnomics Corp.
since 2014, Broadstone Net Lease LLC, Viggi Corp., Benefit Street Partners Multifamily Trust, Inc. since 2012, New York Kitchen & Bath, Inc. since 2008, and Trustee-Emeritus at George Eastman Museum.
He is Chief Investment Officer at RIT Ventures since 1997 and Treasurer, Senior VP-Finance & Administration at Rochester Institute of Technology since 1994.
Former roles include Director at Greater Rochester Health Foundation from 2009 to 2019, Assistant Vice Chancellor-Real Estate & Management at the University of Pittsburgh, and Advisory Board Member at Excell Partners, Inc. Education includes undergraduate, graduate, and doctorate degrees from the University of Pittsburgh.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/05/2026 | 1,27,349 ( 0.07% ) | 3 M $ | 31/05/2026 |
James Watters active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| CANANDAIGUA NATIONAL CORPORATION | Director/Board Member | 13/11/2019 |
| BROADSTONE NET LEASE, INC. | Director/Board Member | 01/01/2007 |
Vnomics Corp.
 Vnomics Corp. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides telematics software and solutions for the commercial trucking industry | Director/Board Member | 01/01/2014 |
Broadstone Net Lease LLC
 Broadstone Net Lease LLC Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance Provides real estate investment services | Director/Board Member | - |
New York Kitchen & Bath, Inc.
 New York Kitchen & Bath, Inc. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services New York Kitchen & Bath, Inc. is a family-owned remodeling company specializing in kitchen and bathroom renovations. The company is based in New York. The American company offers a broad selection of cabinetry, countertops (quartz, laminate, granite), flooring, fixtures, and tile materials. Its Depew showroom features products such as bathroom vanities, stock kitchen cabinets, freestanding bathtubs, and walk-in showers. The company manages all aspects of remodeling projects for clients in Buffalo and surrounding communities. | Director/Board Member | 01/01/2008 |
RIT Global Delivery Corp. | Director/Board Member | 01/01/2004 |
Viggi Corp.
 Viggi Corp. Home FurnishingsConsumer Durables Designs. manufactures and markets chairs for kids | Director/Board Member | - |
George Eastman Museum
 George Eastman Museum Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates art museum | Director/Board Member | - |
RIT Ventures
 RIT Ventures Investment ManagersFinance RIT Ventures invest in companies located in the US. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of intellectual property sectors with an investment size ranging from $100k to $300k. It provides financing for early and later stage capital requirements which also makes follow on investments. | Private Equity Investor | 01/01/1997 |
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Former positions of James Watters
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Training of James Watters
Experiences
Positions held
Active
Inactive
Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
74
1st degree connections
16
1st degree companies
Male
Female
Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 16 |
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Canandaigua National Corp.
 Canandaigua National Corp. Major BanksFinance Operates as a bank holding company through its subsidiaries provides commercial banking services | Finance |
The Canandaigua National Bank & Trust Co.
 The Canandaigua National Bank & Trust Co. Investment ManagersFinance Provides investment advice | Finance |
Broadstone Net Lease, Inc.
 Broadstone Net Lease, Inc. Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance Acts as a Real Estate Investment Trust/REIT | Finance |
University of Pittsburgh
 University of Pittsburgh Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Rochester Institute of Technology
 Rochester Institute of Technology Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
George Eastman Museum
George Eastman Museum Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates art museum | Consumer Services |
Excell Partners, Inc.
 Excell Partners, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Excell Partners invests in companies located in the United States, primarily in New York. The firm focuses on medical devices, materials, energy, biotech and IT/Software sectors. It provides equity and convertible debt for pre-seed, seed and early stage capital requirements with an investment size of up to USD 1.5 million per round. It acts as a lead investor and also makes co-investments. | Finance |
Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra
 Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra Media ConglomeratesConsumer Services Operates as a non-profit organization that provides orchestra services | Consumer Services |
Vnomics Corp.
Vnomics Corp. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides telematics software and solutions for the commercial trucking industry | Technology Services |
Broadstone Net Lease LLC
Broadstone Net Lease LLC Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance Provides real estate investment services | Finance |
Greater Rochester Health Foundation
 Greater Rochester Health Foundation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides fund giving services for health improvement | Commercial Services |
RIT Ventures
RIT Ventures Investment ManagersFinance RIT Ventures invest in companies located in the US. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of intellectual property sectors with an investment size ranging from $100k to $300k. It provides financing for early and later stage capital requirements which also makes follow on investments. | Finance |
Viggi Corp.
Viggi Corp. Home FurnishingsConsumer Durables Designs. manufactures and markets chairs for kids | Consumer Durables |
RIT Global Delivery Corp. | |
Benefit Street Partners Multifamily Trust, Inc.
 Benefit Street Partners Multifamily Trust, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Provides alternative asset management services | Finance |
New York Kitchen & Bath, Inc.
New York Kitchen & Bath, Inc. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services New York Kitchen & Bath, Inc. is a family-owned remodeling company specializing in kitchen and bathroom renovations. The company is based in New York. The American company offers a broad selection of cabinetry, countertops (quartz, laminate, granite), flooring, fixtures, and tile materials. Its Depew showroom features products such as bathroom vanities, stock kitchen cabinets, freestanding bathtubs, and walk-in showers. The company manages all aspects of remodeling projects for clients in Buffalo and surrounding communities. | Distribution Services |
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