James Wade
Fondateur chez TAC Partners, Inc.
Profil
Jim Wade co-founded M/C Partners in 1986 with Dave Croll.
He has been investing in communications and technology services since the advent of wireless and broadband, cornerstones of the firm’s sector focus.
As Chairman, he manages the firm’s investment process, and continuously seeks out management teams, company prospects and financial resources to grow the portfolio.
Jim’s successful track record includes MetroPCS (IPO), Lightower Holdings (acquired by Berkshire Partners), Cavalier Telephone (acquired by PAETEC), NuVox Communications (acquired by WindStream), Attenda (acquired by Darwin Private Equity), Melita (acquired by Apax Partners), PR Wireless (joint venture with Sprint affiliate in Puerto Rico), Thrive Networks (acquired/recapitalized by Court Square) and Involta (acquired by Carlyle Group).
Today he serves as a director on the Board of Connectivity Wireless and has responsibility for Omega Wireless.
Jim graduated from the University of Notre Dame a B.B.A in Finance and received an MBA from Harvard Business School.
He lives outside Boston with his wife and four children.
Jim was an avid boater and is now an average golfer.
Postes actifs de James Wade
| Sociétés | Poste | Début |
|---|---|---|
TAC Partners, Inc.
 TAC Partners, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance TAC Partners Inc (TAC Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 1986 by James F. Wade and David D. Croll. The firm is headquartered in Boston, California. | Fondateur | 02/01/1982 |
PRWireless PR LLC
 PRWireless PR LLC Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications PRWireless PR LLC provides mobile telecommunication services. The company was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico. | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | - |
Melita Ltd.
 Melita Ltd. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Melita Ltd engages in the provision of internet and telecommunication services. It offers internet bundles, television, telephony, mobile plans and other related services. The company was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Mriehel, Malta. | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | - |
Neutral Connect Networks LLC
 Neutral Connect Networks LLC Wireless TelecommunicationsCommunications Neutral Connect Networks LLC operates wireless communications infrastructure. The firm provides site management and turnkey and build-to-suit solutions for WiFi, small cell, and distributed antenna system (DAS) customers. It offers network hosting services. The firm serves transportation, sporting and entertainment venues, shopping centers, enterprises, business improvement districts, and parks. The company was founded by Tyler Kratz in 2017 and is headquartered in West Palm Beach, FL. | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | - |
Involta Holdings LLC
 Involta Holdings LLC Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Involta Holdings LLC operates as a holding company. The company is headquartered in Cedar Rapids, IA. | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | - |
Thrive Parent Holdings LLC
 Thrive Parent Holdings LLC Financial ConglomeratesFinance Thrive Parent Holdings LLC provides investment services. The company is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | - |
Anciens postes connus de James Wade
| Sociétés | Poste | Fin |
|---|---|---|
TX-11 Acquisition LLC
 TX-11 Acquisition LLC Wireless TelecommunicationsCommunications Cellular One of East Texas, headquartered in Nacogdoches, Texas, is the only wireless carrier based in and dedicated exclusively to serving communities in East Texas. In addition to superior coverage, outstanding customer service, and an extensive retail store network, the company provides advanced communications services with a strong local focus to over 300,000 people. The company is committed to expanding its GSM network and broadband data services to improve the communities that they call home. | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | 13/03/2013 |
NuVox Communications, Inc.
 NuVox Communications, Inc. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications NuVox, headquartered in Greenville, SC, delivers voice, data, business apps, and IT security designed specifically for business customers in the Southeast and Midwest. Since 1998, NuVox has expanded its customer base to over 90,000 across its sixteen-state footprint as the firm has enhanced its product suite with state-of-the-art technology. NuVox is one of the largest Competitive Local Exchange Carriers (CLEC) in the United States | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | 19/04/2011 |
MetroPCS Communications, Inc.
 MetroPCS Communications, Inc. Wireless TelecommunicationsCommunications MetroPCS Communications, Inc. provides facilities based wireless broadband mobile communications. Its products include voice services, data services, custom calling features and advanced handsets. The voice services allow customers to place voice calls and receive calls from any telephone in the world and its data services include text messaging services, multimedia messaging services, mobile Internet access, mobile instant messaging, location based services, social networking services, push e-mail, multimedia streaming and downloads. The custom calling features include caller ID, call waiting, three way calling and voicemail and the company also sells advanced handsets, including models that have cameras can browse the internet, play music, play streaming audio, display streaming videos and downloaded videos. The company was founded by Roger D. Linquist and Malcolm M. Lorang in 1994 and is headquartered in Richardson, TX. | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | 26/11/2007 |
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Formation de James Wade
| University of Notre Dame | Undergraduate Degree |
| Harvard Business School | Masters Business Admin |
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Sociétés liées
| Entreprise privées | 19 |
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Brooks Fiber Properties, Inc.
 Brooks Fiber Properties, Inc. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Brooks Fiber Properties, Inc. provides local telecommunications services in selected cities of United States. | Communications |
Cavalier Telephone LLC
 Cavalier Telephone LLC Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Part of Windstream Holdings II LLC, Cavalier Telephone LLC is a telecommunications company that offers local and long-distance phone services. The company is based in Richmond, VA. Cavalier Telephone was acquired by PAETEC Holding LLC, part of Windstream Holdings II LLC from December 01, 2011 on December 06, 2010 for $460 million. The company was founded in 1998 by Brad Evans, Jeffrey L. Snyder. | Communications |
MetroPCS Communications, Inc.
MetroPCS Communications, Inc. Wireless TelecommunicationsCommunications MetroPCS Communications, Inc. provides facilities based wireless broadband mobile communications. Its products include voice services, data services, custom calling features and advanced handsets. The voice services allow customers to place voice calls and receive calls from any telephone in the world and its data services include text messaging services, multimedia messaging services, mobile Internet access, mobile instant messaging, location based services, social networking services, push e-mail, multimedia streaming and downloads. The custom calling features include caller ID, call waiting, three way calling and voicemail and the company also sells advanced handsets, including models that have cameras can browse the internet, play music, play streaming audio, display streaming videos and downloaded videos. The company was founded by Roger D. Linquist and Malcolm M. Lorang in 1994 and is headquartered in Richardson, TX. | Communications |
Cleveland Unlimited, Inc.
 Cleveland Unlimited, Inc. Wireless TelecommunicationsCommunications Cleveland Unlimited, Inc. provides wireless communication services. The firm owns and operates Revol Wireless, a simple mobile phone service that offers unlimited wireless service for one flat monthly rate without requiring long-term contracts or deposits. It is a different kind of wireless company, a refreshing unconventional alternative from traditional communications companies. The company was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Independence, OH. | Communications |
MetroPCS, Inc.
 MetroPCS, Inc. Wireless TelecommunicationsCommunications MetroPCS, Inc. is a provider of wireless communications services. It provides flat rate services, which includes unlimited local and domestic long distance calls, digital photos transfer and text message services. It is located in Dallas, TX | Communications |
TX-11 Acquisition LLC
TX-11 Acquisition LLC Wireless TelecommunicationsCommunications Cellular One of East Texas, headquartered in Nacogdoches, Texas, is the only wireless carrier based in and dedicated exclusively to serving communities in East Texas. In addition to superior coverage, outstanding customer service, and an extensive retail store network, the company provides advanced communications services with a strong local focus to over 300,000 people. The company is committed to expanding its GSM network and broadband data services to improve the communities that they call home. | Communications |
PRWireless PR LLC
PRWireless PR LLC Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications PRWireless PR LLC provides mobile telecommunication services. The company was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico. | Communications |
Involta LLC
 Involta LLC Data Processing ServicesTechnology Services Involta LLC provides data center services to domestic and international clients. The firm offers cloud connectivity, infrastructure as a service, storage as a service, stoarage as a service, backup as a service and IT managed services. The company was founded by Bruce Lehrman, Randall Rings, and Lonnie Bloomquist in 2007 and is headquartered in Cedar Rapids, IA. | Technology Services |
Ensono Ltd.
 Ensono Ltd. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Ensono Ltd. provides managed service solutions for operating internet and enterprise applications. It specializes in running business critical applications. Its business critical information technology approach combines business outcome focus with a structured client engagement methodology, and supporting services and infrastructure. The company was founded by Mark John Fowle, David Mark Godwin, Simon John Hansford and Neal Narendra Gandhi in 1997 and is headquartered in Staines, the United Kingdom. | Technology Services |
NuVox Communications, Inc.
NuVox Communications, Inc. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications NuVox, headquartered in Greenville, SC, delivers voice, data, business apps, and IT security designed specifically for business customers in the Southeast and Midwest. Since 1998, NuVox has expanded its customer base to over 90,000 across its sixteen-state footprint as the firm has enhanced its product suite with state-of-the-art technology. NuVox is one of the largest Competitive Local Exchange Carriers (CLEC) in the United States | Communications |
Harris Bank
 Harris Bank Major BanksFinance Harris Bank provides commercial banking services. The bank provides deposit and lending, private bank and wealth management, middle-market investment banking, and real estate investment trust services. It is headquartered in Chicago, IL | Finance |
TAC Partners, Inc.
TAC Partners, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance TAC Partners Inc (TAC Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 1986 by James F. Wade and David D. Croll. The firm is headquartered in Boston, California. | Finance |
Light Tower LLC
 Light Tower LLC Wireless TelecommunicationsCommunications Light Tower LLC provided wireless and fiber optic infrastructure. The firm offered ethernet, wavelength, dark fiber, video transport, sonnet, collocation and long haul services. It offers solutions to the financial, media, government, legal, wireless, legal and content distribution industries. The company was headquartered in Boxborough, MA. | Communications |
Melita Ltd.
Melita Ltd. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Melita Ltd engages in the provision of internet and telecommunication services. It offers internet bundles, television, telephony, mobile plans and other related services. The company was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Mriehel, Malta. | Communications |
Triad Communications
 Triad Communications Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Triad Communications operates as holding company with interest in wireless communications services. The firm through its subsidiaries provides wireless communications services. It owns Triad Cellular Corporation, 3G PCS LLC, Harbor Guardband LLC, Harbor Wirelss LLC, Triad AWS LLC, and Triad 700 LLC. The company was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Burlingame, CA. | Communications |
Involta Holdings LLC
Involta Holdings LLC Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Involta Holdings LLC operates as a holding company. The company is headquartered in Cedar Rapids, IA. | Technology Services |
Neutral Connect Networks LLC
Neutral Connect Networks LLC Wireless TelecommunicationsCommunications Neutral Connect Networks LLC operates wireless communications infrastructure. The firm provides site management and turnkey and build-to-suit solutions for WiFi, small cell, and distributed antenna system (DAS) customers. It offers network hosting services. The firm serves transportation, sporting and entertainment venues, shopping centers, enterprises, business improvement districts, and parks. The company was founded by Tyler Kratz in 2017 and is headquartered in West Palm Beach, FL. | Communications |
Thrive Operations LLC
 Thrive Operations LLC Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Thrive Operations LLC provides information technology consulting services. Its services include cloud, cyber security, networking, disaster recovery, managed IT, and professional services. The company was founded by Rob Stephenson in 2000 and is headquartered in Foxborough, MA. | Technology Services |
Thrive Parent Holdings LLC
Thrive Parent Holdings LLC Financial ConglomeratesFinance Thrive Parent Holdings LLC provides investment services. The company is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Finance |
