James A. Courter
Director/Board Member at GENIE ENERGY LTD.
Net worth: 5 M $ as of 2024-03-30
Profile
James A.
Courter's current jobs include Vice Chairman at Straight Path Spectrum, Inc. since 2005, Co-Vice Chairman at Genie Energy International Corp.
since 2009, Ex-Officio Director at Genie Energy Ltd.
since 2011, Director at Inspirit Group LLC, and Trustee at The National World War II Museum, Inc. Mr. Courter's former jobs include Vice Chairman at IDT Corp.
from 1996 to 2011, Vice Chairman at IDT Entertainment from 2003 to 2006, Chairman at United States Defense Base Closure & Realignment Commission from 1991 to 1994, Vice Chairman at Genie Energy Corp., Director at Net2Phone, Inc. from 1999 to 2009, Director at Rafael Realty Holdings, Inc. from 2004 to 2009, Director at IDT Telecom, Inc. from 1999 to 2009, Member of the U.S.
House of Representatives, and Partner at Verner, Liipfert, Bernhard, Mcpherson & Hand from 1994 to 1996.
Mr. Courter's education includes an undergraduate degree from Colgate University and a graduate degree from Duke University School of Law.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-11-26 | 303,632 ( 1.18% ) | 5 M $ | 2024-03-30 |
James A. Courter active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| GENIE ENERGY LTD. | Director/Board Member | 2011-07-31 |
| Genie Energy International Corp. | Director/Board Member | 2009-08-31 |
The National World War II Museum, Inc.
 The National World War II Museum, Inc. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services The National World War II Museum, Inc. exhibits artefacts from World War II. It offers compelling blend of sweeping narrative, poignant personal detail, the Museum features immersive exhibits, multimedia experiences, an expansive collection of artifacts and first-person oral histories to take visitors inside the story of the war. The company was founded by Stephen E. Ambrose in 2002 and is headquartered in New Orleans, LA. | Director/Board Member | - |
Straight Path Spectrum, Inc.
 Straight Path Spectrum, Inc. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Straight Path Spectrum, Inc. provides telecommunications and other related services. It provides connections to public networks for telecommunications providers and systems integrators. The company also leases the spectrum to customers who use microwave equipment. Straight Path Spectrum was founded in 2005 and is located in Newark, NJ. | Director/Board Member | 2004-12-31 |
Inspirit Group LLC
 Inspirit Group LLC Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Inspirit Group LLC develops a software platform that mitigates, deters and controls inappropriate behavior. It instantly and anonymously connects people with those individuals who can resolve issues. The firm serves Insurance, Education, Business and Government sectors. The company was founded by Todd Schobel and is headquartered in Bedminster, NJ. | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of James A. Courter
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| IDT CORPORATION | Chief Executive Officer | 2009-10-25 |
| Rafael Realty Holdings, Inc. | Director/Board Member | 2009-09-30 |
Net2Phone, Inc.
 Net2Phone, Inc. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Net2Phone, Inc. engages in the provision of voice-enhanced internet communications services. It offers business messaging, international calling, additional offerings, api integration, analytics, call blocking, call recording, chrome extension, company directory, live chat, mobile app, net2phojne portal, on hold options, ring groups, web calling, and voicemail options. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Newark, NJ. | Director/Board Member | 2009-09-30 |
IDT Telecom, Inc.
 IDT Telecom, Inc. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications IDT Telecom, Inc. provides telecommunications services. The company is headquartered in Newark, NJ. | Director/Board Member | 2009-09-30 |
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Training of James A. Courter
| Colgate University | Undergraduate Degree |
| Duke University School of Law | Graduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 2 |
|---|---|
| IDT CORPORATION | Communications |
| GENIE ENERGY LTD. | Utilities |
| Private companies | 13 |
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Net2Phone, Inc.
Net2Phone, Inc. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Net2Phone, Inc. engages in the provision of voice-enhanced internet communications services. It offers business messaging, international calling, additional offerings, api integration, analytics, call blocking, call recording, chrome extension, company directory, live chat, mobile app, net2phojne portal, on hold options, ring groups, web calling, and voicemail options. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Newark, NJ. | Communications |
| Rafael Realty Holdings, Inc. | |
Straight Path Spectrum, Inc.
Straight Path Spectrum, Inc. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Straight Path Spectrum, Inc. provides telecommunications and other related services. It provides connections to public networks for telecommunications providers and systems integrators. The company also leases the spectrum to customers who use microwave equipment. Straight Path Spectrum was founded in 2005 and is located in Newark, NJ. | Communications |
IDT Entertainment
 IDT Entertainment Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services IDT Entertainment develops, produces and distributes computer-generated and traditionally animated productions and other productions for the film, broadcast and direct-to-consumer markets. It produces primarily animated entertainment programs through its interests in companies like Mainframe Entertainment and Film Roman. Its other interests include stakes in Japanimation producer Manga Entertainment and Marvel Comics pioneer Stan Lee's POW! Entertainment. It is a the subsidiary of IDT Corporation. It is located in Newark, NJ. I | Consumer Services |
| United States Defense Base Closure & Realignment Commission | Government |
The National World War II Museum, Inc.
The National World War II Museum, Inc. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services The National World War II Museum, Inc. exhibits artefacts from World War II. It offers compelling blend of sweeping narrative, poignant personal detail, the Museum features immersive exhibits, multimedia experiences, an expansive collection of artifacts and first-person oral histories to take visitors inside the story of the war. The company was founded by Stephen E. Ambrose in 2002 and is headquartered in New Orleans, LA. | Consumer Services |
IDT Telecom, Inc.
IDT Telecom, Inc. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications IDT Telecom, Inc. provides telecommunications services. The company is headquartered in Newark, NJ. | Communications |
| U.S. House of Representatives | Government |
| Courter, Kobert & Cohen PC | |
| Verner, Liipfert, Bernhard, Mcpherson & Hand | |
| Genie Energy Corp. | Utilities |
| Genie Energy International Corp. | |
Inspirit Group LLC
Inspirit Group LLC Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Inspirit Group LLC develops a software platform that mitigates, deters and controls inappropriate behavior. It instantly and anonymously connects people with those individuals who can resolve issues. The firm serves Insurance, Education, Business and Government sectors. The company was founded by Todd Schobel and is headquartered in Bedminster, NJ. | Technology Services |
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