R. Martin
Director/Board Member at WESTROCK COFFEE COMPANY
Net worth: 53 M $ as of 2024-03-30
Profile
R.
Brad Martin is the founder of Corporate Child Care, Inc. (founded in 1987).
Mr. Martin is also the founder of Hope 2 Hire.
Mr. Martin's current job(s) include Non-Executive Vice Chairman at FedEx Corp.
(since 2011), Chairman at RBM Venture Co. (since 2007), Director at Pilot Travel Centers LLC, Lead Independent Director at Westrock Coffee Co. (since 2022), Senior Adviser at CVC Advisers Ltd.
(since 2008), Member at Council on Foreign Relations, Inc., Advisor at RezVen Partners LLC, Managing Member at Cherry Road Leasing LLC, Managing Member at RBM Mountain LLC, and Managing Member at RBM Nativo LLC.
Mr. Martin's former job(s) include Chief Executive Officer at Proffitts, Inc., Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at Riverview Acquisition Corp.
(from 2021 to 2022), Non-Executive Chairman at Chesapeake Energy Corp.
(from 2012 to 2021), Executive Chairman at SFA Holdings, Inc. (Tennessee) (from 1987 to 2007), Chairman at Martin Family Foundation, Independent Director at Dillard's, Inc. (from 2008 to 2013), Lead Independent Director at First Horizon Corp.
(Tennessee) (from 1994 to 2017), Director at Gaylord Entertainment Co. (from 2006 to 2009), Director at Caesars License Co. LLC (from 1996 to 2008), Director at Ruby Tuesday, Inc. (from 2008 to 2011), Director at Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. (from 2006 to 2009), Director at lululemon athletica, Inc., Director at First Horizon Bank (Memphis, Tennessee), Director at Caesars Holdings, Inc., Director at Westrock Coffee Holdings LLC, and President at the University of Memphis (from 2013 to 2014).
Mr. Martin's education history includes an undergraduate degree from the University of Memphis (conferred in 1976) and an MBA from Vanderbilt Owen Graduate School of Management.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
WESTROCK COFFEE COMPANY
3.50% | 2023-08-16 | 3,082,610 ( 3.50% ) | 32 M $ | 2024-03-30 |
FEDEX CORPORATION
0.03% | 2024-03-27 | 73,009 ( 0.03% ) | 21 M $ | 2024-03-30 |
R. Martin active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| FEDEX CORPORATION | Director/Board Member | 2010-12-31 |
| WESTROCK COFFEE COMPANY | Director/Board Member | 2022-08-25 |
| Rbm Nativo LLC | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
| Rbm Mountain LLC | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
| Cherry Road Leasing LLC | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
CVC Advisers Ltd.
 CVC Advisers Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance CVC Advisers Ltd (CVC Advisers) is a private equity firm founded in 1981 by Bruce Hardy McLain, Rolly van Rappard and Steven Koltes. The firm is headquartered in London, United Kingdom. | Consultant / Advisor | 2007-12-31 |
Council on Foreign Relations, Inc.
 Council on Foreign Relations, Inc. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Council on Foreign Relations, Inc. provides and disseminates ideas on foreign policies to individuals, corporate members, journalists and policy makers. It operates a forum for government officials, students and other interested parties to study and discuss world issues and impact on American foreign policies. The company publishes Foreign Affairs, a magazine that comes out six times a year, along with books and studies by its own scholars. Council on Foreign Relations was founded in 1921 and is headquartered in New York City, NY. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Pilot Travel Centers LLC
 Pilot Travel Centers LLC Specialty StoresRetail Trade Pilot Co. owns and operates travel centers and sells over-the-road diesel fuel. The firm also offers food and beverage, rewards, and RV and fleet services. The company was founded by James A. Haslam II in 1958 and is headquartered in Knoxville, TN. | Director/Board Member | - |
RBM Venture Co.
 RBM Venture Co. Financial ConglomeratesFinance RBM Venture Co. operates as an investment company. The private company is based in Memphis, TN. | Chairman | 2006-12-31 |
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Training of R. Martin
| University of Memphis | Undergraduate Degree |
| Vanderbilt Owen Graduate School of Management | Masters Business Admin |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 7 |
|---|---|
| CHESAPEAKE ENERGY CORPORATION | Energy Minerals |
| DILLARD'S, INC. | Retail Trade |
| FIRST HORIZON CORPORATION | Finance |
| FEDEX CORPORATION | Transportation |
| RYMAN HOSPITALITY PROPERTIES, INC. | Finance |
| LULULEMON ATHLETICA INC. | Retail Trade |
| WESTROCK COFFEE COMPANY | Consumer Non-Durables |
| Private companies | 20 |
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Gaylord Entertainment Co.
 Gaylord Entertainment Co. Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Gaylord Entertainment Co. is a hospitality and entertainment company. The company owns and operates Gaylord Hotels, its network of upscale, meetings-focused resorts and the Grand Ole Opry, the weekly showcase of country music's finest performers. Its entertainment brands and properties include the Radisson Hotel Opryland, Ryman Auditorium, General Jackson Showboat, Gaylord Springs Golf Links, Wildhorse Saloon, and WSM-AM Radio. The company operates its business through three segments: Hospitality, Opry & Attractions, and Corporate & Other. The Hospitality segment includes the company's hotel operations. The Opry and Attractions segment includes the company's Grand Ole Opry assets, WSM-AM and Nashville attractions. The Corporate and Other segment includes the company's corporate expenses. Gaylord Entertainment was founded in 1956 and is headquartered in Nashville, TN. | Consumer Services |
Caesars License Co. LLC
 Caesars License Co. LLC Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Caesars License Co. LLC provides casino entertainment services. Its brands include Ceasars, Harrah's,and Horseshoe. The company is headquartered in Las Vegas, NV. | Consumer Services |
Ruby Tuesday, Inc.
 Ruby Tuesday, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Ruby Tuesday, Inc. engages in the operation of restaurants. Its menu includes appetizers, endless garden bar, seafood, chicken, steaks, pastas, ribs and chops, burgers and sandwiches, farm style fixin's, lunch garden bar combos, and lunch combinations. The firm also offers desserts, kid's menu, catering, and Ruby TueGo services. The company was founded by Sandy Beall in 1972 and is headquartered in Maryville, TN. | Consumer Services |
Saks, Inc.
 Saks, Inc. Department StoresRetail Trade Saks, Inc. owns and operates department stores through its subsidiaries. It is an omni-channel luxury retailer, which offers a wide assortment of distinctive fashion apparel, shoes, accessories, jewelry, cosmetics and gifts. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Retail Trade |
| Proffitts, Inc. | Retail Trade |
CVC Advisers Ltd.
CVC Advisers Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance CVC Advisers Ltd (CVC Advisers) is a private equity firm founded in 1981 by Bruce Hardy McLain, Rolly van Rappard and Steven Koltes. The firm is headquartered in London, United Kingdom. | Finance |
Council on Foreign Relations, Inc.
Council on Foreign Relations, Inc. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Council on Foreign Relations, Inc. provides and disseminates ideas on foreign policies to individuals, corporate members, journalists and policy makers. It operates a forum for government officials, students and other interested parties to study and discuss world issues and impact on American foreign policies. The company publishes Foreign Affairs, a magazine that comes out six times a year, along with books and studies by its own scholars. Council on Foreign Relations was founded in 1921 and is headquartered in New York City, NY. | Miscellaneous |
RBM Venture Co.
RBM Venture Co. Financial ConglomeratesFinance RBM Venture Co. operates as an investment company. The private company is based in Memphis, TN. | Finance |
First Horizon Bank (Memphis, Tennessee)
 First Horizon Bank (Memphis, Tennessee) Regional BanksFinance First Horizon Bank provides commercial banking services. Its offers banking, cash management, borrowing, investment and planning, insuring and inverting, treasury management, financial planning, and executive banking. The company was founded by Frank S. Davis on March 25, 1864 and is headquartered in Memphis, TN. | Finance |
Pilot Travel Centers LLC
Pilot Travel Centers LLC Specialty StoresRetail Trade Pilot Co. owns and operates travel centers and sells over-the-road diesel fuel. The firm also offers food and beverage, rewards, and RV and fleet services. The company was founded by James A. Haslam II in 1958 and is headquartered in Knoxville, TN. | Retail Trade |
RezVen Partners LLC
 RezVen Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance RezVen Partners LLC (RezVen Partners) is a venture capital firm founded in 2007 by Anderee Berengian. The firm is headquartered in Irvine, California. | Finance |
Caesars Holdings, Inc.
 Caesars Holdings, Inc. Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Caesars Holdings, Inc. is a holding company, which engages in the provision of casino-entertainment and hospitality services. It operates through the following segments: Las Vegas, Other U.S., and All Other. The All Other segment includes managed and international properties as well as other business, such as Caesars Interactive Entertainment. Its brands include Aesars, Harrahs, Horseshoe, Wsop, Linq, Caesars, and Paris. The company was founded by William Fisk Harrah in 1937 and is headquartered in Las Vegas, NV. | Consumer Services |
Westrock Coffee Holdings LLC
 Westrock Coffee Holdings LLC Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Westrock Coffee Holdings LLC engages in roasting, importing and exporting of coffee. The company was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Little Rock, AR. | Consumer Non-Durables |
| Martin Family Foundation | |
Riverview Acquisition Corp.
 Riverview Acquisition Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Riverview Acquisition Corp. is a blank check company, which engages in effecting a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses. The company is headquartered in Memphis, TN. | Finance |
| Corporate Child Care, Inc. | |
| Hope 2 Hire | |
| Cherry Road Leasing LLC | |
| Rbm Mountain LLC | |
| Rbm Nativo LLC |
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