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Rocky co-founded Endeavour in 1991.
Since that time, he has worked with companies in the specialty retail, business services and niche manufacturing industries.
Rocky serves on the board of the Bi-Mart Corporation.
Prior to co-founding Endeavour, Rocky spent six years as the West Coast Director for Earl Kinship Capital, a diversified equity investment company that specialized in real estate, technology startups, and oil and gas exploration.
In 1983, he co-founded Support Technologies, Inc., a computer-test equipment company.
Rocky also spent five years in marketing and sales management at Stanley Tools.
In addition to his roles on Endeavour boards, Rocky also serves on the boards El Aero Services, Adventure Funds and Beef Northwest.
He is also the Chairman of the Kinship Trust Company and sits on the board of OHSU.
Rocky received a B.S.
from the University of Oregon.
He has two sons and currently lives with his wife in Asotin, Washington.
Rocky Dixon active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
DVSM LLC
 DVSM LLC Investment ManagersFinance DVSM LLC (DVSM) is a private equity firm founded in 1991 by Rocky W. Dixon and John E. Von Schlegell. The firm is headquartered in Portland, Oregon. | Founder | 01/01/1991 |
| Oregon Health & Science University | Director/Board Member | 08/02/2010 |
| Oregon Wildlife Heritage Foundation, Inc. | Director/Board Member | 08/02/2010 |
El Aero Services, Inc.
 El Aero Services, Inc. AirlinesTransportation El Aero Services, Inc. provides aviation services. It offers fuel, charter services, flight instruction, aircraft rental and aircraft maintenance services. The company has offices in Carson and Elko. El Aero Services was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in Carson, NV. | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Rocky Dixon
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Stanley Tools
 Stanley Tools Tools & HardwareConsumer Durables Stanley Tools manufactures hand and edge tools. The private company is based in New Britain, CT. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Michaels of Oregon Co.
 Michaels of Oregon Co. Consumer SundriesConsumer Non-Durables Michaels of Oregon Co. manufactures sling swivels for the gunsmith trade in Oregon City. The firm offers swivels and other hard goods, trigger guards and floor plates for conversions of military rifles, nylon and leather slings, sidekick, and law enforcement holsters, belts, and accessories. The company was founded in 1947 by Allison P. Michaels and is headquartered in Overland Park, KS. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Albina Community Bank
 Albina Community Bank Regional BanksFinance Albina Community Bank state chartered commercial bank. The company was founded in December 1995 and is headquartered in Portland, OR. | Director/Board Member | - |
Lone Star Plywood & Door Corp.
 Lone Star Plywood & Door Corp. Forest ProductsNon-Energy Minerals Part of Builders FirstSource, Inc., Lone Star Plywood & Door Corp. is a company that makes pre-hung doors. The company is based in Coppell, TX. Lone Star Plywood & Door was acquired by Building Materials Holding Corp. on November 12, 1997 for $37 million. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
| ALBINA COMMUNITY BANCORP | Director/Board Member | - |
Training of Rocky Dixon
| University of Oregon | Undergraduate Degree |
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| ALBINA COMMUNITY BANCORP | Finance |
| Private companies | 7 |
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Michaels of Oregon Co.
Michaels of Oregon Co. Consumer SundriesConsumer Non-Durables Michaels of Oregon Co. manufactures sling swivels for the gunsmith trade in Oregon City. The firm offers swivels and other hard goods, trigger guards and floor plates for conversions of military rifles, nylon and leather slings, sidekick, and law enforcement holsters, belts, and accessories. The company was founded in 1947 by Allison P. Michaels and is headquartered in Overland Park, KS. | Consumer Non-Durables |
DVSM LLC
DVSM LLC Investment ManagersFinance DVSM LLC (DVSM) is a private equity firm founded in 1991 by Rocky W. Dixon and John E. Von Schlegell. The firm is headquartered in Portland, Oregon. | Finance |
Lone Star Plywood & Door Corp.
Lone Star Plywood & Door Corp. Forest ProductsNon-Energy Minerals Part of Builders FirstSource, Inc., Lone Star Plywood & Door Corp. is a company that makes pre-hung doors. The company is based in Coppell, TX. Lone Star Plywood & Door was acquired by Building Materials Holding Corp. on November 12, 1997 for $37 million. | Non-Energy Minerals |
Albina Community Bank
Albina Community Bank Regional BanksFinance Albina Community Bank state chartered commercial bank. The company was founded in December 1995 and is headquartered in Portland, OR. | Finance |
Stanley Tools
Stanley Tools Tools & HardwareConsumer Durables Stanley Tools manufactures hand and edge tools. The private company is based in New Britain, CT. | Consumer Durables |
El Aero Services, Inc.
El Aero Services, Inc. AirlinesTransportation El Aero Services, Inc. provides aviation services. It offers fuel, charter services, flight instruction, aircraft rental and aircraft maintenance services. The company has offices in Carson and Elko. El Aero Services was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in Carson, NV. | Transportation |
| Oregon Wildlife Heritage Foundation, Inc. |
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