Thad W. Simons
Founder at The Yield Lab Manager LLC
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Thad is the co-founder and managing director of The Yield Lab.
He is former President and CEO of Novus International, Inc., a global animal health and nutrition company with sales > US $1 billion.
Thad has served on the boards of the International Food and Agribusiness Management Assn.
(President), American Feed Industry Assn., National Chicken Council, Maryville University, and Advisory Board of the Collegiate School of Medicine and Bioscience.
Thad is on the board of three AgTech startups: Ascus Biosciences, Ecto and Proviera.
Thad is President of The Yield Lab Institute, the non-profit arm of The Yield Lab.
Thad W. Simons active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
The Yield Lab Manager LLC
 The Yield Lab Manager LLC Investment ManagersFinance The Yield Lab Manager LLC (Yield Lab Manager) is a venture capital firm founded in 2014 by Thad W Simons and Thomas Adamitis. The firm is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. | Founder | 01/08/2014 |
Grand Center, Inc.
 Grand Center, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Grand Center, Inc. promotes and fosters the performing arts in the St. Louis area. It coordinates, advocate and catalyst for the Grand Center District. The company was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in St. Louis, MO. | Director/Board Member | - |
Native Microbials, Inc.
 Native Microbials, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Native Microbials, Inc. provides endomicrobial feed supplements. It offers dairy, beef, poultry, equine, swine, and companion products. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA. | Director/Board Member | - |
The Ranken-Jordan Home For Convalescent Crippled Children
 The Ranken-Jordan Home For Convalescent Crippled Children Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services The Ranken-Jordan Home For Convalescent Crippled Children is a non-profit organization which provides rehabilitation and sub-acute medical treatment for children. It offers inpatient and outpatient care. The organization was founded by Mary Ranken Jordan on April 9, 1941 and is headquartered in Maryland Heights, MO. | Director/Board Member | - |
Ecto, Inc.
 Ecto, Inc. Agricultural Commodities/MillingProcess Industries Ecto, Inc. provides aquaculture services. It engages in the cryopreservation of fish eggs. The company was founded by Dmitry Kozachenok, Allen Torng and Alexander Stimpson and is headquartered in Allston, MA. | Director/Board Member | - |
| International Food & Agribusiness Management Association | Director/Board Member | 01/06/2013 |
| The Yield Lab Asia Pacific | Private Equity Investor | - |
Former positions of Thad W. Simons
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Novus International, Inc.
 Novus International, Inc. Agricultural Commodities/MillingProcess Industries Novus International, Inc. manufactures animal nutrition and healthcare products. It provides products to the poultry, pork, dairy, and beef industries. The company was founded in 1950 and is headquartered in St. Louis, MO. | Chief Executive Officer | 01/03/2014 |
| Dechert Price & Rhoads | Corporate Officer/Principal | 31/03/1984 |
Training of Thad W. Simons
| Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne | Graduate Degree |
| University of Georgia School of Law | Graduate Degree |
| University of Georgia | Undergraduate Degree |
| Vrije Universiteit Brussel | Graduate Degree |
| Columbia Law School | Graduate Degree |
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| Private companies | 9 |
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Novus International, Inc.
Novus International, Inc. Agricultural Commodities/MillingProcess Industries Novus International, Inc. manufactures animal nutrition and healthcare products. It provides products to the poultry, pork, dairy, and beef industries. The company was founded in 1950 and is headquartered in St. Louis, MO. | Process Industries |
The Yield Lab Manager LLC
The Yield Lab Manager LLC Investment ManagersFinance The Yield Lab Manager LLC (Yield Lab Manager) is a venture capital firm founded in 2014 by Thad W Simons and Thomas Adamitis. The firm is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. | Finance |
Grand Center, Inc.
Grand Center, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Grand Center, Inc. promotes and fosters the performing arts in the St. Louis area. It coordinates, advocate and catalyst for the Grand Center District. The company was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in St. Louis, MO. | Consumer Services |
Native Microbials, Inc.
Native Microbials, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Native Microbials, Inc. provides endomicrobial feed supplements. It offers dairy, beef, poultry, equine, swine, and companion products. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA. | Technology Services |
The Ranken-Jordan Home For Convalescent Crippled Children
The Ranken-Jordan Home For Convalescent Crippled Children Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services The Ranken-Jordan Home For Convalescent Crippled Children is a non-profit organization which provides rehabilitation and sub-acute medical treatment for children. It offers inpatient and outpatient care. The organization was founded by Mary Ranken Jordan on April 9, 1941 and is headquartered in Maryland Heights, MO. | Health Services |
Ecto, Inc.
Ecto, Inc. Agricultural Commodities/MillingProcess Industries Ecto, Inc. provides aquaculture services. It engages in the cryopreservation of fish eggs. The company was founded by Dmitry Kozachenok, Allen Torng and Alexander Stimpson and is headquartered in Allston, MA. | Process Industries |
| International Food & Agribusiness Management Association | |
| Dechert Price & Rhoads | Commercial Services |
| The Yield Lab Asia Pacific | Finance |
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