Frank E. Wood
Chief Executive Officer at Secret Communications LLC
Profile
Frank E.
Wood is the founder of The Darwin Group LLC, which was founded in 1998.
He holds the title of Manager at The Darwin Group LLC starting in 2011.
Mr. Wood's current job(s) include being the President & Chief Executive Officer at Secret Communications LLC since 1994 and the President & Chief Executive Officer at SecretWorks LLC since 1994.
He is also the Chairman of Critical Mass Media, Inc., the Director of Eastman Radio Sales, Inc., the Director of Rich Communications Corp., and the Director of CBank.
Mr. Wood's former job(s) include being the Chairman of FTM Media, Inc., the Chairman of 8e6 Technologies, Inc., an Independent Director at Chemed Corp., a Director at Rewards Network, Inc., a Director at Tribune Media Co., and a Non-Executive Director at M86 Security, Inc. Mr. Wood's education history includes graduating from The University of Chicago Law School and receiving an undergraduate degree from Harvard College.
Frank E. Wood active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Secret Communications LLC
 Secret Communications LLC BroadcastingConsumer Services Secret Communications LLC owns and operates a radio stations. The firm owns and operates more than 22 radio stations in major markets. The company is headquartered in Cincinnati, OH. | Chief Executive Officer | 1993-12-31 |
The Darwin Group LLC
 The Darwin Group LLC Financial ConglomeratesFinance The Darwin Group LLC operates as an investment company. The company was founded by Spence Kendrick and William Steding and is headquartered in Crossroads, TX. | Founder | 2010-03-29 |
Rich Communications Corp.
 Rich Communications Corp. BroadcastingConsumer Services Rich Communications Corp. operates radio stations. | Director/Board Member | 2010-03-29 |
Critical Mass Media, Inc.
 Critical Mass Media, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Critical Mass Media, Inc. provides market research and direct marketing services to the radio broadcasting industry. It also offers call center services and direct mail marketing services. The company was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in Cincinnati, OH. | Chairman | 2010-03-29 |
| Eastman Radio Sales, Inc. | Director/Board Member | 2010-03-29 |
CBank
 CBank Regional BanksFinance Part of Republic Bancorp, Inc. (Kentucky), CBank is a bank that serves the banking needs of privately held businesses and professionals in the region. The private company is based in Cincinnati, OH. The bank's culture is defined and reinforced by its shareholders who are themselves successful business owners and professionals. CBank's team evaluates each request on its merits, not predetermined criteria. The company was founded by R. Dean Meiszer, Jack H. Wyant. R. Dean Meiszer has been the CEO since incorporation. CBank was acquired by Republic Bank & Trust Co. (Louisville, Kentucky) on March 15, 2023 for $51 million. | Director/Board Member | 2010-05-18 |
SecretWorks LLC
 SecretWorks LLC Investment ManagersFinance SecretWorks LLC is a venture capital firm. The private company is based in Cincinnati, OH. Frank E. Wood has been the CEO of the company since 1994. | Chief Executive Officer | 1993-12-31 |
Former positions of Frank E. Wood
| Companies | Position | End |
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FTM Media, Inc.
 FTM Media, Inc. BroadcastingConsumer Services FTM Media Inc. provides radio broadcasting services. The company also offers Web site design, development, implementation, hosting and management. It operates through its subsidiaries. The company was founded on February 22, 1994 and is located in Scottsdale, AZ. | Chairman | 2000-12-11 |
M86 Security, Inc.
 M86 Security, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services M86 Security, Inc. provides web and e-mail gateway security, encryption and DLP solutions. its services encompass web and content filtering, web and e-mail security and real-time blended threat detection technology. The firm's solutions protect organizations and institutions from inappropriate content, legal liability, compromised data, lost bandwidth and reduced network performance. The company was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Orange, CA. | Director/Board Member | - |
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Training of Frank E. Wood
| The University of Chicago Law School | Graduate Degree |
| Harvard College | Undergraduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 1 |
|---|---|
| CHEMED CORPORATION | Health Services |
| Private companies | 12 |
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Rewards Network, Inc.
 Rewards Network, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Rewards Network, Inc. engages in the provision of restaurant business intelligence services. It offers financing and marketing solutions to restaurant industry. The company was founded in September 1984 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Commercial Services |
Tribune Media Co.
 Tribune Media Co. BroadcastingConsumer Services Tribune Media Co. operates as a media and entertainment company. It operates through television and entertainment segment, which provides news, entertainment and sports programming. The company was founded in 1847 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Consumer Services |
| Eastman Radio Sales, Inc. | |
FTM Media, Inc.
FTM Media, Inc. BroadcastingConsumer Services FTM Media Inc. provides radio broadcasting services. The company also offers Web site design, development, implementation, hosting and management. It operates through its subsidiaries. The company was founded on February 22, 1994 and is located in Scottsdale, AZ. | Consumer Services |
8e6 Technologies, Inc.
 8e6 Technologies, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services 8e6 Technologies, Inc. provides internet content filter appliances. It provides appliance-based internet filtering, internet monitoring and reporting solutions for business, education, government and ISPs worldwide. Its solutions guard against threats from undesirable web sites, instant messaging, peer-to-peer files sharing, viruses and spyware. The company was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Orange, CA. | Technology Services |
Rich Communications Corp.
Rich Communications Corp. BroadcastingConsumer Services Rich Communications Corp. operates radio stations. | Consumer Services |
Secret Communications LLC
Secret Communications LLC BroadcastingConsumer Services Secret Communications LLC owns and operates a radio stations. The firm owns and operates more than 22 radio stations in major markets. The company is headquartered in Cincinnati, OH. | Consumer Services |
Critical Mass Media, Inc.
Critical Mass Media, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Critical Mass Media, Inc. provides market research and direct marketing services to the radio broadcasting industry. It also offers call center services and direct mail marketing services. The company was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in Cincinnati, OH. | Commercial Services |
M86 Security, Inc.
M86 Security, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services M86 Security, Inc. provides web and e-mail gateway security, encryption and DLP solutions. its services encompass web and content filtering, web and e-mail security and real-time blended threat detection technology. The firm's solutions protect organizations and institutions from inappropriate content, legal liability, compromised data, lost bandwidth and reduced network performance. The company was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Orange, CA. | Commercial Services |
The Darwin Group LLC
The Darwin Group LLC Financial ConglomeratesFinance The Darwin Group LLC operates as an investment company. The company was founded by Spence Kendrick and William Steding and is headquartered in Crossroads, TX. | Finance |
CBank
CBank Regional BanksFinance Part of Republic Bancorp, Inc. (Kentucky), CBank is a bank that serves the banking needs of privately held businesses and professionals in the region. The private company is based in Cincinnati, OH. The bank's culture is defined and reinforced by its shareholders who are themselves successful business owners and professionals. CBank's team evaluates each request on its merits, not predetermined criteria. The company was founded by R. Dean Meiszer, Jack H. Wyant. R. Dean Meiszer has been the CEO since incorporation. CBank was acquired by Republic Bank & Trust Co. (Louisville, Kentucky) on March 15, 2023 for $51 million. | Finance |
SecretWorks LLC
SecretWorks LLC Investment ManagersFinance SecretWorks LLC is a venture capital firm. The private company is based in Cincinnati, OH. Frank E. Wood has been the CEO of the company since 1994. | Finance |
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