Jim Baker
Net worth: 876 235 $ as of 30/04/2024
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Jim B.
Baker is currently the Director at TopDown, Inc. He is also a Senior Partner at River Associates Investments LLC since 1993.
Previously, he served as the Director at Wellman, Inc. from 1994 to 2009.
He was also a Director at US Xpress Enterprises, Inc. and BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Inc. Additionally, he held the position of Independent Director at Astec Industries, Inc. from 2010 to 2024.
Prior to that, he was the President & Chief Operating Officer at Constar International, Inc. from 1991 to 1992.
Mr. Baker started his career as a Principal at Arthur Andersen LLP from 1969 to 1976.
He was also a Partner at River Associates LLC from 1993 to 2001.
Mr. Baker completed his undergraduate degree and MBA from the University of Tennessee.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
ASTEC INDUSTRIES, INC.
0.09% | 29/03/2024 | 20,627 ( 0.09% ) | 876 235 $ | 30/04/2024 |
Jim Baker active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
River Associates Investments LLC
 River Associates Investments LLC Investment ManagersFinance River Associates Investments LLC is an independent private equity firm founded in 1989. The firm is headquartered in Chattanooga, Tennessee. | Private Equity Investor | 01/01/1993 |
Former positions of Jim Baker
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| ASTEC INDUSTRIES, INC. | Director/Board Member | 25/04/2024 |
Wellman, Inc.
 Wellman, Inc. Chemicals: SpecialtyProcess Industries Wellman, Inc. manufactures plastic packaging, fibers and engineering resins. Its resins are used in the manufacture of plastic beverage bottles and food packaging products, as well as used for CSD and high temperature filling applications. The company is headquartered in Fort Mill, SC. | Director/Board Member | 12/03/2009 |
River Associates LLC
 River Associates LLC Investment ManagersFinance Part of River Associates Investments LLC, River Associates LLC is a private equity firm that specializes in the lower middle market. The company is based in Chattanooga, TN. River Associates Investments has a long-standing history of working with business owners and management teams. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 01/01/2001 |
Constar International, Inc.
 Constar International, Inc. Containers/PackagingProcess Industries Constar International, Inc. produces polyethylene terephthalate food and beverage containers. The company makes plastic containers for food and beverages. It manufactures PET containers for conventional PET applications in soft drinks, water and for custom PET applications. The company's International Custom PET container applications include food, juices, teas, sport drinks, new age beverages, beer and flavored alcoholic beverages. It was founded in 1927 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA. | President | 01/01/1992 |
Arthur Andersen LLP
 Arthur Andersen LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Arthur Andersen LLP used to provide accounting services. It was also into consulting services for clients that operate businesses throughout the United States and around the world. Arthur Andersen was founded in 1913 and was headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 30/12/1976 |
Training of Jim Baker
| University of Tennessee | Masters Business Admin |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 1 |
|---|---|
| ASTEC INDUSTRIES, INC. | Producer Manufacturing |
| Private companies | 7 |
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Wellman, Inc.
Wellman, Inc. Chemicals: SpecialtyProcess Industries Wellman, Inc. manufactures plastic packaging, fibers and engineering resins. Its resins are used in the manufacture of plastic beverage bottles and food packaging products, as well as used for CSD and high temperature filling applications. The company is headquartered in Fort Mill, SC. | Process Industries |
US Xpress Enterprises, Inc.
 US Xpress Enterprises, Inc. TruckingTransportation US Xpress Enterprises, Inc. engages in the provision of truckload carrier services. It operates through the Truckload and Brokerage segments. The Truckload segment offers asset-based truckload services, including over-the-road and dedicated contract services. The Brokerage segment is involved in non-asset based freight brokerage services. The company was founded by Max L. Fuller and Patrick Quinn in 1985 and is headquartered in Chattanooga, TN. | Transportation |
Constar International, Inc.
Constar International, Inc. Containers/PackagingProcess Industries Constar International, Inc. produces polyethylene terephthalate food and beverage containers. The company makes plastic containers for food and beverages. It manufactures PET containers for conventional PET applications in soft drinks, water and for custom PET applications. The company's International Custom PET container applications include food, juices, teas, sport drinks, new age beverages, beer and flavored alcoholic beverages. It was founded in 1927 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA. | Process Industries |
Arthur Andersen LLP
Arthur Andersen LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Arthur Andersen LLP used to provide accounting services. It was also into consulting services for clients that operate businesses throughout the United States and around the world. Arthur Andersen was founded in 1913 and was headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Commercial Services |
River Associates LLC
River Associates LLC Investment ManagersFinance Part of River Associates Investments LLC, River Associates LLC is a private equity firm that specializes in the lower middle market. The company is based in Chattanooga, TN. River Associates Investments has a long-standing history of working with business owners and management teams. | Finance |
River Associates Investments LLC
River Associates Investments LLC Investment ManagersFinance River Associates Investments LLC is an independent private equity firm founded in 1989. The firm is headquartered in Chattanooga, Tennessee. | Finance |
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Inc.
 BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Inc. Life/Health InsuranceFinance BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Inc. provides health insurance plans. It also provides medicare supplement plans as well as vision and dental plans. The firm offers disease management services for medical conditions such as asthma, diabetes and heart diseases. The company is headquartered in Chattanooga, TN. | Finance |
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