James Star
Director/Board Member at CHEWY, INC.
Net worth: 4 M $ as of 2024-03-30
Profile
James A.
Star is the founder of Star Family Foundation.
He currently holds the position of Executive Chairman at Longview Asset Management LLC, Director at Teaching Strategies LLC, Independent Director at Chewy, Inc., Director at Atreides Foundation Fund Ltd., Trustee at Columbia Acorn Trust, Independent Trustee at Equity Commonwealth, Vice President at Henry Crown & Co., Manager at Longview Trust Co. LLC, and Trustee at Wanger Advisor Trust.
In the past, he served as Director at PetSmart LLC, Independent Director at Allison Transmission Holdings, Inc., and President & Chief Investment Officer at Star Partners, Inc. He was also a Member of the Illinois State Bar Association.
Mr. Star received his undergraduate degree from Harvard University and his graduate degrees from Kellogg School of Management and Yale Law School.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CHEWY, INC. CLASS A
0.11% | 2023-12-13 | 143,424 ( 0.11% ) | 2 M $ | 2024-03-30 |
EQUITY COMMONWEALTH
0.07% | 2023-06-12 | 79,308 ( 0.07% ) | 1 M $ | 2024-03-30 |
James Star active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| EQUITY COMMONWEALTH | Director/Board Member | 2014-07-30 |
| CHEWY, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2019-06-12 |
Longview Asset Management LLC
 Longview Asset Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Longview Asset Management LLC (LAM) is a multi-strategy investment firm and in-house investment arm for the Crown family of Chicago, a private family investment firm. The firm was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. They are owned by Henry Crown & Co. LAM manage accounts for charities, high net-worth individuals and trusts. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2019-12-31 |
| Atreides Foundation Fund Ltd. | Director/Board Member | - |
Teaching Strategies LLC
 Teaching Strategies LLC Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Teaching Strategies LLC provides curriculum, assessment, professional development, and family connection resources to programs serving children from birth through third grade. Its solution includes teach, assess, develop, report, and family. The company was founded by Diane Trister Dodge in 1988 and is headquartered in Bethesda, MD. | Director/Board Member | - |
| Star Family Foundation | Founder | - |
| Wanger Advisor Trust | Director/Board Member | - |
Longview Trust Co. LLC
 Longview Trust Co. LLC Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Longview Trust Co. LLC provides trust services. The private company is based in Sioux Falls, SD. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2005-12-31 |
| Columbia Acorn Trust | Director/Board Member | - |
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Training of James Star
| Harvard University | Undergraduate Degree |
| Kellogg School of Management | Graduate Degree |
| Yale Law School | Graduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 3 |
|---|---|
| EQUITY COMMONWEALTH | Finance |
| ALLISON TRANSMISSION HOLDINGS, INC. | Producer Manufacturing |
| CHEWY, INC. | Retail Trade |
| Private companies | 13 |
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| Columbia Acorn Trust | Finance |
PetSmart LLC
 PetSmart LLC Specialty StoresRetail Trade PetSmart, Inc. owns and operates retail pet product stores. Its services include pet grooming, petshotel, doggie day camp, dog training, veterinary care, and adoption services. It offers canned food, science food, litter, treats, supplements, dog toys, dog pads, aquariums, and flea and tick products. The company was founded by Jim Dougherty and Janice Dougherty in 1986 and is headquartered in Phoenix, AZ. | Retail Trade |
Longview Asset Management LLC
Longview Asset Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Longview Asset Management LLC (LAM) is a multi-strategy investment firm and in-house investment arm for the Crown family of Chicago, a private family investment firm. The firm was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. They are owned by Henry Crown & Co. LAM manage accounts for charities, high net-worth individuals and trusts. | Finance |
Henry Crown & Co.
 Henry Crown & Co. Investment ManagersFinance Henry Crown & Co. provides investment advisory services. It manages investments in banking, transportation, oil and gas, cellular phones, home furnishings, and resort properties. The company is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Finance |
Illinois State Bar Association
 Illinois State Bar Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Illinois State Bar Association is a state bar association that serves lawyers. The association is based in Springfield, IL. The association provides various resources for lawyers, including legal forms, expert services, and publications. It also offers continuing legal education programs and hosts events for lawyers. | Commercial Services |
Equipment Brokers, Inc.
 Equipment Brokers, Inc. Electronics/AppliancesConsumer Durables Equipment Brokers, Inc. produced refrigeration products. It also manufactured household refrigerator and freezer appliances, partitions, fixtures, sheet metal fabricators, wood partitions, and fixtures. The company was headquartered in Audubon, IA. | Consumer Durables |
Teaching Strategies LLC
Teaching Strategies LLC Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Teaching Strategies LLC provides curriculum, assessment, professional development, and family connection resources to programs serving children from birth through third grade. Its solution includes teach, assess, develop, report, and family. The company was founded by Diane Trister Dodge in 1988 and is headquartered in Bethesda, MD. | Technology Services |
| eBay Enterprise, Inc. | Retail Trade |
Longview Trust Co. LLC
Longview Trust Co. LLC Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Longview Trust Co. LLC provides trust services. The private company is based in Sioux Falls, SD. | Miscellaneous |
| Wanger Advisor Trust | |
| Star Partners, Inc. | |
| Star Family Foundation | |
| Atreides Foundation Fund Ltd. | Miscellaneous |
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