Benny M. LaRussa
Director/Board Member at Star Packaging, LLC
Profile
Benny M.
LaRussa was the founder of Canterbury Trust Co., Inc. (1991) and Fenwick Brands, Inc. (2004), where he held the title of Chairman & Chief Executive Officer.
Currently, he holds the position of Director at Star Packaging, LLC, Big Jack Holdings LP, and Big Jack Ultimate Holdings LP.
In the past, he held Director positions at Bruno's, Inc., Sunbelt Chemicals Corp., and KLMK Group, Inc. He was also a Principal at AmSouth Bank of Florida and First Commercial Bank (Birmingham, Alabama), a Partner at Azalea Capital LLC, and the President of C&M Food Distributing, Inc. Mr. LaRussa received his undergraduate degree from Auburn University in 1982 and his graduate degree from Birmingham-Southern College in 1986.
Benny M. LaRussa active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Star Packaging, LLC
 Star Packaging, LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Star Packaging Corp. provides packaging, flexographic printing, converting and laminating services. It offers various snack structures, including metalized and PVDC barrier laminations, packaging options that range from shrink bags to formed vacuumed bags; custom blended structures for the rice industry; and laminated structures for customer's package powder mixes and spices. The company was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Wilkesboro, NC. | Director/Board Member | - |
Big Jack Ultimate Holdings LP
 Big Jack Ultimate Holdings LP RestaurantsConsumer Services Big Jack Ultimate Holdings LP provides investment services focusing on restaurants industry. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Director/Board Member | - |
Big Jack Holdings LP
 Big Jack Holdings LP Financial ConglomeratesFinance Big Jack Holdings LP operates as a holding company. The company was founded on May 21, 2015 and is headquartered in DE. | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Benny M. LaRussa
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Sunbelt Chemicals Corp.
 Sunbelt Chemicals Corp. Chemicals: SpecialtyProcess Industries Sunbelt Chemicals Corp. manufactures and distributes chemical products. It offers chlorine and acid for all commercial and residential pools as well as a broad range of detergents, cleaners, surface treatment and preparation products. The company was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Palm Coast, FL. | Director/Board Member | - |
KLMK Group, Inc.
 KLMK Group, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services KLMK Group, Inc. is engaged in the provision of facility management solutions to healthcare providers. It offers independent, objective, and professional advice to healthcare providers involved in the launch, management, and transition of facilities and capital projects. The company was founded in February 2002 and is headquartered in Richmond, VA. | Director/Board Member | - |
Canterbury Trust Co., Inc.
 Canterbury Trust Co., Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Part of Synovus Financial Corp., Canterbury Trust Co., Inc. is a company that provides trust, custody, investment, and consulting services. The company is based in Birmingham, AL. The company was founded by Benny M. LaRussa. Canterbury Trust Co. was acquired by Synovus Financial Corp. on January 31, 1999 for $8.29 million. | Founder | - |
Bruno's, Inc.
 Bruno's, Inc. Food RetailRetail Trade Bruno's operates chain of supermarkets. Bruno's runs supermarkets in Alabama, Georgia, Florida & Mississippi. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
| First Commercial Bank (Birmingham, Alabama) | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Training of Benny M. LaRussa
| Auburn University | Undergraduate Degree |
| Birmingham-Southern College | Graduate Degree |
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| Private companies | 12 |
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Bruno's, Inc.
Bruno's, Inc. Food RetailRetail Trade Bruno's operates chain of supermarkets. Bruno's runs supermarkets in Alabama, Georgia, Florida & Mississippi. | Retail Trade |
Sunbelt Chemicals Corp.
Sunbelt Chemicals Corp. Chemicals: SpecialtyProcess Industries Sunbelt Chemicals Corp. manufactures and distributes chemical products. It offers chlorine and acid for all commercial and residential pools as well as a broad range of detergents, cleaners, surface treatment and preparation products. The company was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Palm Coast, FL. | Process Industries |
AmSouth Bank of Florida
 AmSouth Bank of Florida Regional BanksFinance AmSouth Bank of Florida, a wholly owned subsidiary of AmSouth Bancorp (NYSE: ASO), is headquartered in Clearwater, Florida. | Finance |
Canterbury Trust Co., Inc.
Canterbury Trust Co., Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Part of Synovus Financial Corp., Canterbury Trust Co., Inc. is a company that provides trust, custody, investment, and consulting services. The company is based in Birmingham, AL. The company was founded by Benny M. LaRussa. Canterbury Trust Co. was acquired by Synovus Financial Corp. on January 31, 1999 for $8.29 million. | Finance |
| First Commercial Bank (Birmingham, Alabama) | Finance |
Azalea Capital LLC
 Azalea Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance Azalea Capital LLC (Azalea Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 1995 by Patrick A. Duncan. The firm headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina. | Finance |
Fenwick Brands, Inc.
 Fenwick Brands, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Fenwick Brands Inc (Fenwick Brands) is a private equity firm founded in 1988. The firm is headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama. | Finance |
C&M Food Distributing, Inc.
 C&M Food Distributing, Inc. Food: Major DiversifiedConsumer Non-Durables C&M Food Distributing, Inc. operates as a food distributor. It specializes in grocery items such as canned goods, pasta, spices, cooking oils and fruit juices. The company was founded by Charlotte Forte and Michael R. Forte Jr. in 1988 and is headquartered in Reno, NV. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Star Packaging, LLC
Star Packaging, LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Star Packaging Corp. provides packaging, flexographic printing, converting and laminating services. It offers various snack structures, including metalized and PVDC barrier laminations, packaging options that range from shrink bags to formed vacuumed bags; custom blended structures for the rice industry; and laminated structures for customer's package powder mixes and spices. The company was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Wilkesboro, NC. | Commercial Services |
KLMK Group, Inc.
KLMK Group, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services KLMK Group, Inc. is engaged in the provision of facility management solutions to healthcare providers. It offers independent, objective, and professional advice to healthcare providers involved in the launch, management, and transition of facilities and capital projects. The company was founded in February 2002 and is headquartered in Richmond, VA. | Commercial Services |
Big Jack Holdings LP
Big Jack Holdings LP Financial ConglomeratesFinance Big Jack Holdings LP operates as a holding company. The company was founded on May 21, 2015 and is headquartered in DE. | Finance |
Big Jack Ultimate Holdings LP
Big Jack Ultimate Holdings LP RestaurantsConsumer Services Big Jack Ultimate Holdings LP provides investment services focusing on restaurants industry. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Consumer Services |
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