John Farris
Founder at Commonwealth Economics Partners LLC
Profile
John R.
Farris is the founder of Commonwealth Economics Partners LLC (founded in 2007), Landfund Partners (founded in 2013, where he holds the title of CEO), and Agricapture (founded in 2021, where he holds the title of Executive Chairman).
He previously held positions as an Independent Director at Farmers Capital Bank Corp.
(2011-2016), Board of Directors member at Green Brick Partners, Inc. (2015-2022), Kentucky Employers' Mutual Insurance (2015-2022), and Kentucky Retirement Systems (2016-2019).
He also held positions at the Center for Responsible Lending (2002-2003), International Finance Corp., and Research Triangle Institute.
He was previously the Secretary of State of Kentucky in 2006.
He received his undergraduate degree from Centre College in 1995 and his graduate degree from Princeton University in 1999.
He also attended the Woodrow Wilson School of Public & International Affairs for graduate studies.
John Farris active positions
Companies | Position | Start |
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Commonwealth Economics Partners LLC | Founder | 01/01/2007 |
Landfund Partners
Landfund Partners Investment ManagersFinance Landfund Partners (Landfund Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2013 by John R. Farris. The firm is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee. | Founder | 01/06/2013 |
Agricapture
Agricapture Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Agricapture is an agricultural technology company that helps farmers and landowners identify and implement climate-friendly practices to capture value for their positive climate impact. The company is based in Nashville, TN. The company collects field level data and monitors field operations to generate carbon credits and climate-friendly rice products. Agricapture provides tools to farmers, ranchers, and landowners to monetize their carbon sequestration and emission reductions, enabling them to conserve natural resources while increasing profitability. Agricapture was founded in 2021 by John R. Farris, who has been the CEO since 2021. | Founder | 01/01/2021 |
Former positions of John Farris
Companies | Position | End |
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GREEN BRICK PARTNERS, INC. | Director/Board Member | 21/10/2022 |
Kentucky Employers' Mutual Insurance
Kentucky Employers' Mutual Insurance Life/Health InsuranceFinance Kentucky Employers' Mutual Insurance (KEMI) provides insurance services. It provides workers compensation insurance, claims management and risk management services in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. The company was founded in September, 1995 and is headquartered in Lexington, KY. | Director/Board Member | 01/10/2022 |
Kentucky Retirement Systems
Kentucky Retirement Systems Investment ManagersFinance Kentucky Retirement Systems (KRS) is a state-owned pension fund management firm headquartered in Frankfort, Kentucky. Founded in 1956, the firm is responsible for the investment of funds and administration of benefits for state and local government employees in the State of Kentucky. These employees include state employees, state police officers, city and county employees as well as non-teaching staff of local school boards and regional universities. KRS oversees the Kentucky Employees Retirement System (KERS) and the State Police Retirement System (SPRS). | Director/Board Member | 01/07/2019 |
FARMERS CAP BK | Director/Board Member | 25/04/2016 |
State of Kentucky | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Training of John Farris
Centre College | Undergraduate Degree |
Princeton University | Graduate Degree |
Woodrow Wilson School of Public & International Affairs | Graduate Degree |
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Listed companies | 1 |
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GREEN BRICK PARTNERS, INC. | Consumer Durables |
Private companies | 11 |
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Farmers Capital Bank Corp.
Farmers Capital Bank Corp. Regional BanksFinance Farmers Capital Bank Corp. operates as a holding company, which engages in the provision of financial and banking solutions through its subsidiary. It also offers cash management, issuing letters of credit, safe deposit box rental, and funds transfer services. The company was founded on October 28, 1982 and is headquartered in Frankfort, KY. | Finance |
International Finance Corp.
International Finance Corp. SupranationalGovernment International Finance Corp. (IFC) operates as a global development institution. It is an organization that fosters sustainable economic growth in developing countries by financing private sector investment, mobilizing capital in the international financial markets and providing advisory services to businesses and governments. The firm operates through three segments: Investment Services, Treasury Services and Advisory Services. The Investment Services segment offers loans, equities, debt securities, trade and supply chain finance and client risk management services. The Treasury Services segment consists of the borrowing, liquid asset management, asset and liability management, and client risk management activities. The company was founded in 1956 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Government |
Kentucky Retirement Systems
Kentucky Retirement Systems Investment ManagersFinance Kentucky Retirement Systems (KRS) is a state-owned pension fund management firm headquartered in Frankfort, Kentucky. Founded in 1956, the firm is responsible for the investment of funds and administration of benefits for state and local government employees in the State of Kentucky. These employees include state employees, state police officers, city and county employees as well as non-teaching staff of local school boards and regional universities. KRS oversees the Kentucky Employees Retirement System (KERS) and the State Police Retirement System (SPRS). | Finance |
Research Triangle Institute
Research Triangle Institute Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Research Triangle Institute is a non-profit organization which provides research and development services. It offers surveys and data collection, statistics and data science, assessment and analysis, program design and implementation, and research technologies and analytical laboratory. The company was founded in 1958 and is headquartered in Research Triangle Park, NC. | Commercial Services |
Kentucky Employers' Mutual Insurance
Kentucky Employers' Mutual Insurance Life/Health InsuranceFinance Kentucky Employers' Mutual Insurance (KEMI) provides insurance services. It provides workers compensation insurance, claims management and risk management services in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. The company was founded in September, 1995 and is headquartered in Lexington, KY. | Finance |
State of Kentucky | Government |
Center for Responsible Lending
Center for Responsible Lending Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Center for Responsible Lending provides a National voice against abusive financial practices. The firm focuses on primarily mortgages, payday loans, credit cards, bank overdrafts and auto loans. The company is headquartered in Durham, NC. | Commercial Services |
The World Bank | Government |
Commonwealth Economics Partners LLC | |
Agricapture
Agricapture Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Agricapture is an agricultural technology company that helps farmers and landowners identify and implement climate-friendly practices to capture value for their positive climate impact. The company is based in Nashville, TN. The company collects field level data and monitors field operations to generate carbon credits and climate-friendly rice products. Agricapture provides tools to farmers, ranchers, and landowners to monetize their carbon sequestration and emission reductions, enabling them to conserve natural resources while increasing profitability. Agricapture was founded in 2021 by John R. Farris, who has been the CEO since 2021. | Commercial Services |
Landfund Partners
Landfund Partners Investment ManagersFinance Landfund Partners (Landfund Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2013 by John R. Farris. The firm is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee. | Finance |
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