Dana Schmaltz
Director/Board Member at WALKER & DUNLOP, INC.
Net worth: 8 M $ as of 2024-03-30
Profile
Dana L.
Schmaltz founded Blacksmith Brands, Inc. in 2009, where he worked as Director & Senior Manager from 2010 to 2011 and Yellow Wood Partners LLC in 2011, where he is working as Partner from 2011.
Mr. Schmaltz also currently works at Paris Presents, Inc., as Chairman, Silk Holdings I Corp., as Chairman & President, Walker & Dunlop, Inc., as Independent Director from 2010, pH Beauty Holdings I, Inc., as Director, and DRS Holdings I, Inc., as Director.
Mr. Schmaltz also formerly worked at Dobson Communications Corp., as Director, The NutraSweet Co., as Director from 2000 to 2007, W, as Director, Mattress Firm, Inc., as Director in 2007, The Meow Mix Co. LLC, as Director, Fitness Quest, Inc., as Director from 2004 to 2007, Esselte LLC, as Director, Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World, Inc., as Director, Esselte AB, as Director from 2002 to 2007, Peabody Energy Corp., as Principal, aPriori Capital Partners LP, as Principal, Drexel Burnham Lambert, Inc., as Principal, Murray's Discount Auto Stores, Inc., as Principal, J.W.
Childs Associates, Inc., as President from 1997 to 2007, Kidder, Inc., as Principal, West Hill Partners LLC, as Managing Partner from 2007 to 2009, and J.W.
Childs Associates LP (Florida), as Partner from 1997 to 2007.
Mr. Schmaltz received his Masters Business Admin degree in 1995 from Harvard University and undergraduate degree in 1989 from Dartmouth College.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
WALKER & DUNLOP, INC.
0.23% | 2024-03-14 | 77,463 ( 0.23% ) | 8 M $ | 2024-03-30 |
Dana Schmaltz active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| WALKER & DUNLOP, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2010-11-30 |
DRS Holdings I, Inc.
 DRS Holdings I, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance DRS Holdings I, Inc. provides investment banking services. The company is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Director/Board Member | - |
Paris Presents, Inc.
 Paris Presents, Inc. Household/Personal CareConsumer Non-Durables Paris Presents, Inc. develops and distributes beauty products and personal care accessories. Its brands include EcoTools, Real Techniques, Body Benefits, Studio Basics, and Razz. The company was founded by Robert J. Zall in 1947 and is headquartered in Gurnee, IL. | Chairman | - |
pH Beauty Holdings I, Inc.
 pH Beauty Holdings I, Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance pH Beauty Holdings I, Inc. provides investment services. The company is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Director/Board Member | - |
Yellow Wood Partners LLC
 Yellow Wood Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Yellow Wood Partners LLC (Yellow Wood Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2009 by Dana Schmaltz and Peter Mann. The firm is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. | Founder | 2010-12-31 |
Silk Holdings I Corp.
 Silk Holdings I Corp. Household/Personal CareConsumer Non-Durables Silk Holdings I Corp. manufactures personal care products. The company is based in Boston, MA. | Chairman | - |
Former positions of Dana Schmaltz
| Companies | Position | End |
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West Hill Partners LLC
 West Hill Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Founded in 2007, West Hill Partners LLC is a private equity firm located in Boston. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2009-01-01 |
Mattress Firm, Inc.
 Mattress Firm, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Mattress Firm, Inc. offers mattresses and related products. It offers a broad selection of both traditional and specialty mattresses, bedding accessories and related products. The firm markets its products under the brand name of Sealy, Serta, Stearns and Foster, Tempur-Pedic, and Simmons. The company was founded by Paul Stork, Harry Roberts, and Stephen G. Fendrich in 1986 and is headquartered in Houston, TX. | Director/Board Member | 2007-05-31 |
J.W. Childs Associates LP (Florida)
 J.W. Childs Associates LP (Florida) Investment ManagersFinance Part of J.W. Childs Associates, Inc., the investment firm [company] is based in Vero Beach, FL and was founded in 1995. The company specializes in private equity investments in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and healthcare. | President | 1996-12-31 |
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Training of Dana Schmaltz
| Dartmouth College | Undergraduate Degree |
| Harvard University | Masters Business Admin |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 2 |
|---|---|
| PEABODY ENERGY CORPORATION | Energy Minerals |
| WALKER & DUNLOP, INC. | Finance |
| Private companies | 22 |
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Dobson Communications Corp.
 Dobson Communications Corp. Wireless TelecommunicationsCommunications Dobson Communications Corp. provided wireless communications services. It offered digital voice, voice mail, call forwarding and waiting, and message waiting indicator services. The company was founded by Everett R. Dobson on February 3, 1997 and was headquartered in Oklahoma City, OK. | Communications |
aPriori Capital Partners LP
 aPriori Capital Partners LP Investment ManagersFinance aPriori Capital Partners LP (aPriori Capital Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 1985 by Susan C. Schnabel and Colin Taylor. The firm is headquartered in Los Angeles, California. | Finance |
| Drexel Burnham Lambert, Inc. | Process Industries |
The NutraSweet Co.
 The NutraSweet Co. Agricultural Commodities/MillingProcess Industries The NutraSweet Co. manufactures and distributes sweetener products. The company was founded in 1965 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL | Process Industries |
W/S Packaging Group, Inc.
 W/S Packaging Group, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services W/S Packaging Group, Inc. provides printing, packaging and commercial labeling services. Its services include webflex online, design and pre-press, research and development, fulfillment and translation. W/S Packaging Group provides its services to food, beverage, household, personal care, OTC health, medical, wine and spirits, promotional, industrial and tobacco industries. The firm has locations in Mexico and The United States. The company was founded in October 2000 and is headquartered in Green Bay, WI. | Commercial Services |
Mattress Firm, Inc.
Mattress Firm, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Mattress Firm, Inc. offers mattresses and related products. It offers a broad selection of both traditional and specialty mattresses, bedding accessories and related products. The firm markets its products under the brand name of Sealy, Serta, Stearns and Foster, Tempur-Pedic, and Simmons. The company was founded by Paul Stork, Harry Roberts, and Stephen G. Fendrich in 1986 and is headquartered in Houston, TX. | Retail Trade |
The Meow Mix Co. LLC
 The Meow Mix Co. LLC Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables The Meow Mix Co. LLC manufactures cat food. Its products include Meow Mix Original, Meow Mix Seafood Medley, Meow Mix Hairball Control, Meow Mix Indoor Formula, and Alley Cat. The company is located in Secaucus, NJ. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Fitness Quest, Inc.
 Fitness Quest, Inc. Recreational ProductsConsumer Durables Fitness Quest, Inc. distributed and marketed home exercise and fitness products. It provided treadmill, power gym, pilates, gliders, exercise incline sandals and shoes, fit body sport walkers, and booty pop panties. The company was founded by Schnabel R. Robert, Jr. in 1994 and was headquartered in Canton, OH. | Consumer Durables |
Esselte LLC
 Esselte LLC Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Esselte LLC manufactures and distributes office files, folders and stationery. The firm makes paper-based filing and document management items, workspace products and computer accessories under the Esselte, Leitz, Oxford, Pendaflex and Xyron brands. The company was founded in 1913 and is headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ. | Distribution Services |
Murray's Discount Auto Stores, Inc.
 Murray's Discount Auto Stores, Inc. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Murray's Discount Auto Stores, Inc. supplies automotive parts and accessories. Its products include AC Delco, Bosch, Ford/Motor Craft, Mother's, Quaker State and Valvoline. The company was co-founded by Al and Murray C. Pitt in 1972 and is headquartered in Belleville, MI. | Distribution Services |
J.W. Childs Associates, Inc.
 J.W. Childs Associates, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance J.W. Childs Associates, Inc. operates as a private equity firm, which specializes in leveraged buyouts and recapitalizations. The company was founded on February 15, 1995 and is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Finance |
Kidder, Inc.
 Kidder, Inc. Oilfield Services/EquipmentIndustrial Services Kidder, Inc. manufactures and distributes aluminum and steel equipment for the oilfield and diving industries. It offers welding, carpentry, electrical, metal work, and special services to the marine and energy industries. The company was founded by Etienne Kidder in 1984 and is headquartered in Morgan City, LA. | Industrial Services |
West Hill Partners LLC
West Hill Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Founded in 2007, West Hill Partners LLC is a private equity firm located in Boston. | Finance |
Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World, Inc.
 Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World, Inc. provides sports equipment and outdoor recreation goods. The firm also offers fishing, hunting, camping, boating, golf and outdoor gear sports goods. The company was founded by John L. Morris in 1972 and is headquartered in Cincinnati, OH. | Retail Trade |
Paris Presents, Inc.
Paris Presents, Inc. Household/Personal CareConsumer Non-Durables Paris Presents, Inc. develops and distributes beauty products and personal care accessories. Its brands include EcoTools, Real Techniques, Body Benefits, Studio Basics, and Razz. The company was founded by Robert J. Zall in 1947 and is headquartered in Gurnee, IL. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Blacksmith Brands, Inc.
 Blacksmith Brands, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: OtherHealth Technology Blacksmith Brands, Inc. operates as a platform company to invest in over-the-consumer products brands. It also markets over-the-counter drug and personal care products. The firm's brands include EFFERDENT, EFFERGRIP and PEDIACARE. The company was founded by Peter C. Mann and Dana L. Schmaltz in 2009 and is headquartered in Tarrytown, NY. | Health Technology |
Esselte AB
 Esselte AB Office Equipment/SuppliesProducer Manufacturing Esselte AB manufactures office solutions. It sells office products and graphics products. The company was founded on April 18, 1913 and is headquartered in Solna, Sweden. | Producer Manufacturing |
Yellow Wood Partners LLC
Yellow Wood Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Yellow Wood Partners LLC (Yellow Wood Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2009 by Dana Schmaltz and Peter Mann. The firm is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. | Finance |
J.W. Childs Associates LP (Florida)
J.W. Childs Associates LP (Florida) Investment ManagersFinance Part of J.W. Childs Associates, Inc., the investment firm [company] is based in Vero Beach, FL and was founded in 1995. The company specializes in private equity investments in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and healthcare. | Finance |
pH Beauty Holdings I, Inc.
pH Beauty Holdings I, Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance pH Beauty Holdings I, Inc. provides investment services. The company is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Finance |
DRS Holdings I, Inc.
DRS Holdings I, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance DRS Holdings I, Inc. provides investment banking services. The company is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Finance |
Silk Holdings I Corp.
Silk Holdings I Corp. Household/Personal CareConsumer Non-Durables Silk Holdings I Corp. manufactures personal care products. The company is based in Boston, MA. | Consumer Non-Durables |
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