John A. Shields

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Ganeden Biotech, Inc.

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Mr. John A. Shields is Venture Partner at Greenmont Capital Partners LLC.
He is on the Board of Directors at Intelligent Clearing Network, Inc. Since his 1993 retirement as President and Chief Executive Officer of First National Supermarkets, Inc., Mr. Shields has remained active in a variety of retail and consumer-related businesses.
He is currently the Lead Director of Ganeden Biotech, a manufacturer of pro-biotic products selling at retail under the Digestive Advantage label and as an ingredient in pro-biotic foods.
He is also Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of EcoSmart Technologies, a manufacturer of botanical herbicides and pesticides.
From 1996 to 2007, he served on the Board of Wild Oats Markets, Inc., and was Chairman from 1996 to 2004.
From 1997 to 2002, he was Chairman of the Board of Homeland Stores, Inc., Oklahoma’s leading supermarket chain.
He also served on the Boards of two urban development banks, Southshore Bank of Chicago, and Shorebank of Cleveland, and as a special advisor to the CEO of Arhaus, a privately owned, nationally operated, upscale furniture store chain.
He is currently an active venture partner with Greenmont Capital.
From 1966 to 1983, he was employed by Jewel Food Stores in Chicago, with officer responsibilities as VP Sales and Advertising, VP Sales Chicagoland, VP Store Operations Midwest Division, VP Research and Development, VP Produce and Floral, and VP General Merchandise.
He has been an active private investor in a variety of new retail concepts, including floral superstores, natural herbal and dental products, Applestix, retail software, specialty toy retailing, urban fresh stores, retail real estate, organic dairy products, pasta manufacturing, home improvement stores, veterinary telemedicine and affordable housing.
Mr. Shields received a B.B.A degree with Honors from Emory University in 1964, and an M.B.A. from the Harvard Graduate School of Business in 1966 where he was a J.
Spencer Love Fellow.

Postes actifs de John A. Shields

Sociétés	Poste	Début
Greenmont Capital Partners LLC Greenmont Capital Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Greenmont Capital invests in companies located in the United States with a revenues of USD 3 million. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of consumer products. It provides financing for growth stage capital requirements with an investment size of USD 1 - 5 million.	Membre du Comité d'Investissement	-
Intelligent Clearing Network, Inc. Intelligent Clearing Network, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides digital coupon clearing network services	Directeur/Membre du Conseil	31/03/2011
Ganeden Biotech, Inc. Ganeden Biotech, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Manufactures and supplies probiotic ingredients	Président	-

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Capital Resource Partners Capital Resource Partners Investment ManagersFinance Capital Resource Partners (CRP) focuses on investments in the business services, consumer products, consumer services, healthcare services, healthcare information technology, proprietary industrial products/services, software and information technology services sectors. The firm looks for growth-oriented, profitable companies with proven business models and revenues of $5 to $100 million. Their Investments range from $1 million to $15 million. They make control and non controlling investments. Capital Resource Partner invests in lower middle market companies located in the United States with a revenue of $5 to $100 million. The firm focuses on business services, consumer products and services, distribution, industrial products and services, Information services, and proprietary manufacturing. It participates in buyout transaction with an investment size $1 to $15 million. It takes control as well as non-control transactions.	Private Equity Investor	31/12/2009
Wild Oats Markets, Inc. Wild Oats Markets, Inc. Food RetailRetail Trade Owns and operates a natural foods supermarket chain	Corporate Officer/Principal	31/12/2001
Homeland Stores, Inc. Homeland Stores, Inc. Food RetailRetail Trade Operates as a grocery store	Président	31/12/2001
First National Supermarkets, Inc. First National Supermarkets, Inc. Food RetailRetail Trade Operates supermarket	President	01/01/1993
Jewel Food Stores, Inc. Jewel Food Stores, Inc. Food RetailRetail Trade Operates grocery markets	Sales & Marketing	31/12/1982

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Homeland Stores, Inc. Homeland Stores, Inc. Food RetailRetail Trade Operates as a grocery store	Retail Trade
Wild Oats Markets, Inc. Wild Oats Markets, Inc. Food RetailRetail Trade Owns and operates a natural foods supermarket chain	Retail Trade
Intelligent Clearing Network, Inc. Intelligent Clearing Network, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides digital coupon clearing network services	Technology Services
Harvard University Harvard University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Capital Resource Partners Capital Resource Partners Investment ManagersFinance Capital Resource Partners (CRP) focuses on investments in the business services, consumer products, consumer services, healthcare services, healthcare information technology, proprietary industrial products/services, software and information technology services sectors. The firm looks for growth-oriented, profitable companies with proven business models and revenues of $5 to $100 million. Their Investments range from $1 million to $15 million. They make control and non controlling investments. Capital Resource Partner invests in lower middle market companies located in the United States with a revenue of $5 to $100 million. The firm focuses on business services, consumer products and services, distribution, industrial products and services, Information services, and proprietary manufacturing. It participates in buyout transaction with an investment size $1 to $15 million. It takes control as well as non-control transactions.	Finance
Emory University Emory University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Jewel Food Stores, Inc. Jewel Food Stores, Inc. Food RetailRetail Trade Operates grocery markets	Retail Trade
Greenmont Capital Partners LLC Greenmont Capital Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Greenmont Capital invests in companies located in the United States with a revenues of USD 3 million. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of consumer products. It provides financing for growth stage capital requirements with an investment size of USD 1 - 5 million.	Finance
Arhaus LLC Arhaus LLC Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Provides home furnishings	Distribution Services
Ganeden Biotech, Inc. Ganeden Biotech, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Manufactures and supplies probiotic ingredients	Health Technology
ShoreBank (Chicago, Illinois) ShoreBank (Chicago, Illinois) Major BanksFinance State commercial bank	Finance
First National Supermarkets, Inc. First National Supermarkets, Inc. Food RetailRetail Trade Operates supermarket	Retail Trade
Urban Partnership Bank Urban Partnership Bank Financial ConglomeratesFinance Provides banking services	Finance
Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center /Incubator/ Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center /Incubator/ Investment ManagersFinance Chicagoland Entr Center invests in companies located in the United States. The firm focuses on a broad range of sectors and industries. It provides financing for early stage capital requirements.	Finance