John H. Chapple
Founder at Hawkeye Investments LLC
Profile
Prior to forming Hawkeye, Mr. Chapple worked to organize Nextel Partners.
He became the President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Nextel Partners and its subsidiaries in August 1998.
From 1995 to 1997, he was President and Chief Operating Officer for Orca Bay Sports and Entertainment in Vancouver, BC.
From 1988 to 1995, he served as Executive Vice President of Operations for McCaw Cellular Communications and subsequently AT&T Wireless Services following the merger of those companies.
From 1978 to 1983, he served on the senior management team of Rogers Cablesystems before moving to American Cablesystems as Senior Vice President of Operations from 1983 to 1988.
He is the past Chairman of Cellular One Group and CTIA-The Wireless Association, past Vice Chairman of the Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association and has been on the Board of Governors of the NHL and NBA.
He serves as Chairman on the Syracuse University Board of Trustees and the Advisory Board for the Maxwell School of Syracuse University.
Mr. Chapple is a Director of Cbeyond, Inc., Seamobile Enterprises and is on the advisory board of Diamond Castle Holdings LLC.
Mr. Chapple is a graduate of Syracuse University and Harvard University's Advanced Management Program.
John H. Chapple active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Hawkeye Investments LLC
 Hawkeye Investments LLC Investment ManagersFinance Hawkeye Investments LLC (Hawkeye Investments) is a private equity firm founded in 2006 by John H. Chapple and Williams Benjamin. The firm is headquartered in Kirkland, Washington. | Founder | 2005-12-31 |
Telesphere Corp.
 Telesphere Corp. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Part of Woodbridge Co. Ltd. /New/, Telesphere Corp. provides securities data on a real-time basis. The private company is based in New York, NY. Telesphere was acquired by Bridge Information Systems, Inc. on June 04, 1997. | Director/Board Member | - |
National Hockey League Players' Association
 National Hockey League Players' Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services National Hockey League Players' Association operates membership organizations. It is the labor union representing the interests of professional hockey players in the National Hockey League. The company negotiates the collective bargaining agreement with the NHL as well as licensing deals and it promotes the players community relations activities. National Hockey League Players' Association was founded in June 1967 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of John H. Chapple
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| BLUENRGY GROUP LTD | Director/Board Member | 2015-06-15 |
SeaMobile, Inc.
 SeaMobile, Inc. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications SeaMobile, Inc. engages in the provision of at-sea and remote location communication and content services. The company was founded by Emmanuel Cotrel and William D. Marks in 2005 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. | Director/Board Member | 2012-04-16 |
| F5, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2011-06-26 |
| CBEYOND INC | Director/Board Member | 2011-04-19 |
Yahoo!, Inc.
 Yahoo!, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Yahoo!, Inc. is a guide to digital information discovery, focused on informing, connecting, and entertaining users through its search, communications, and digital content products. It operates through the following geographical segments: Americas; Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA); and Asia Pacific. The company was founded by Jerry Chih-Yuan Yang and David Filo in January 1994 and is headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA. | Director/Board Member | 2009-12-31 |
Training of John H. Chapple
| Syracuse University | Undergraduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 1 |
|---|---|
| F5, INC. | Technology Services |
| Private companies | 23 |
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| McCaw Cellular Communications, Inc. | Communications |
Yahoo!, Inc.
Yahoo!, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Yahoo!, Inc. is a guide to digital information discovery, focused on informing, connecting, and entertaining users through its search, communications, and digital content products. It operates through the following geographical segments: Americas; Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA); and Asia Pacific. The company was founded by Jerry Chih-Yuan Yang and David Filo in January 1994 and is headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA. | Technology Services |
RealNetworks, Inc.
 RealNetworks, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services RealNetworks, Inc. engages in the provision of network-delivered digital media applications and services to manage, play, and share digital media. It offers SAFR, RealPlayer, Kontxt, Gamehouse, Realtimes, RealMedia, and mobile services. It operates through the following segment: Consumer Media, Mobile Services, Games. The Consumer Media segment generates revenue from video compression and enhancement technology portfolio. The Mobile Services segment is consisted of the various digital media services to mobile and online service providers as software as a service (SaaS) offerings. The Games segment focuses on the development, publishing, and distribution of casual games, which are offered via mobile devices, digital downloads, and subscription play. The company was founded by Robert Glaser in February 1994 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA. | Technology Services |
Leap Wireless International, Inc.
 Leap Wireless International, Inc. Wireless TelecommunicationsCommunications Leap Wireless International, Inc. provides wireless communications services. It offers voice, text, and data services. The firm also provides its solutions through company owned retail stores and dealers. The company was founded on March 17, 1999 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA. | Communications |
Nextel Partners, Inc.
 Nextel Partners, Inc. Wireless TelecommunicationsCommunications Nextel Partners, Inc. provides wireless digital communications services. It offers fully integrated four-in-one services available from Nextel, which include digital cellular, text/numeric messaging, Nextel Wireless Web services and Nextel Nationwide Direct Connect walkie-talkie all in a single wireless phone. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Carol Stream, IL. | Communications |
Fusion CB Holdings, Inc.
 Fusion CB Holdings, Inc. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Fusion CB Holdings, Inc. provides voice and broadband Internet services. The company offers managed information technology and communications services to small businesses. Its services include voice services, broadband Internet access, mobile voice and data, email, voicemail, web hosting, secure backup and file sharing, fax-to-email, virtual private network, desktop security, Hosted Microsoft Exchange, mobile workforce management, Cloud Servers, Virtual Receptionist and other IT and communications services. The company's services also include cloud applications such as Microsoft Exchange, data center infrastructure as a service, cloud private branch exchange phone systems, Microsoft SQL Server, Metro Ethernet, Broadband Internet Access, Multi-Protocol Label Switching, Virtual Private Networking, mobile voice and data, information security, local and long distance voice services, administration management and professional services to migrate and manage customer environments. Cbeyond was founded by James F. Geiger and J. Robert Fugate in November 1999 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA. | Communications |
SeaMobile, Inc.
SeaMobile, Inc. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications SeaMobile, Inc. engages in the provision of at-sea and remote location communication and content services. The company was founded by Emmanuel Cotrel and William D. Marks in 2005 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. | Communications |
Telesphere Networks Ltd.
 Telesphere Networks Ltd. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Telesphere Networks Ltd. was engaged in the provision of cloud communications and voice over internet protocol business solutions. Its services include mobile integration, contact center, video collaboration, broadband, and cloud. The company was founded by Jeff McElroy on December 29, 2000 and was headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ. | Communications |
New Cingular Wireless Services, Inc.
 New Cingular Wireless Services, Inc. Wireless TelecommunicationsCommunications AT&T Wireless Services, Inc. provided voice, data and video telecommunications services. It was acquired by Cingular Wireless LLC in October 26, 2004. The company was headquartered in Redmond, WA. | Communications |
Maritime Telecommunications Network, Inc.
 Maritime Telecommunications Network, Inc. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Maritime Telecommunications Network, Inc. provides vital and satellite communication services. It offers connectivity, digital media, system integration, and equipment. The firm serves commercial shipping, cruise and ferry, energy, enterprise, government, mobile network operators, and yacht. The company was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in Miramar, FL. | Communications |
Cellular One LLC
 Cellular One LLC Wireless TelecommunicationsCommunications Cellular One offers wireless telephony services. It also provides T-Mobile services. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Bellevue, WA. | Communications |
Telesphere Corp.
Telesphere Corp. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Part of Woodbridge Co. Ltd. /New/, Telesphere Corp. provides securities data on a real-time basis. The private company is based in New York, NY. Telesphere was acquired by Bridge Information Systems, Inc. on June 04, 1997. | Technology Services |
CTIA-The Wireless Association
 CTIA-The Wireless Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services CTIA-The Wireless Association attracts members in the wireless communications industry and represents their interests to the public. The company was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Commercial Services |
BlueNRGY Group Ltd.
 BlueNRGY Group Ltd. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services BlueNRGY Group Ltd. engages in designing and installing systems for generating electricity from solar and other renewable sources. It also offers engineered solutions for the management of distributed power generation and climate control/energy efficiency systems. The company founded on August 18, 1989 and is headquartered in Sydney, Australia. | Industrial Services |
Rogers Cablesystems Ltd.
 Rogers Cablesystems Ltd. Telecommunications EquipmentElectronic Technology Part of Rogers Communications, Inc., Rogers Cablesystems Ltd. provides communication services. | Electronic Technology |
National Basketball Association, Inc.
 National Basketball Association, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services National Basketball Association (NBA) operates a professional basketball league. The firm is recognized as the national governing body for basketball in the United States. It also operates the Women’s National Basketball Association and the NBA Development League. The company is headquartered in New York, NY. | Consumer Services |
The National Hockey League
 The National Hockey League Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services The National Hockey League operates as a professional ice hockey league. It governs the games, sets and enforces rules, regulates team ownership and collects licensing fees for merchandise. The company was founded on November 26, 1917 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Consumer Services |
National Hockey League Players' Association
National Hockey League Players' Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services National Hockey League Players' Association operates membership organizations. It is the labor union representing the interests of professional hockey players in the National Hockey League. The company negotiates the collective bargaining agreement with the NHL as well as licensing deals and it promotes the players community relations activities. National Hockey League Players' Association was founded in June 1967 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Commercial Services |
Orca Bay Sports & Entertainment
 Orca Bay Sports & Entertainment Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Orca Bay Sports & Entertainment operates a network of web sites that provide information on professional sports and entertainment. It owns and operates the Vancouver Canucks professional hockey franchise and General Motors place. The company was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. | Technology Services |
UnWired Nation, Inc.
 UnWired Nation, Inc. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications UnWired Nation, Inc. develops mobile application platform that deploys and manages thousands of native apps for its customers. It offers Unwired Banking which currently supports Apple iOS and Google Android operating system, is a pre-integrated for remote deposit capture (RDC) and leverages Intuit for real-time customer account data. The company was founded by Jeff Bock, Eric C. Smith, and Stacey R. Zuniga in 2004 and is headquartered in Austin, TX. | Communications |
Hawkeye Investments LLC
Hawkeye Investments LLC Investment ManagersFinance Hawkeye Investments LLC (Hawkeye Investments) is a private equity firm founded in 2006 by John H. Chapple and Williams Benjamin. The firm is headquartered in Kirkland, Washington. | Finance |
American Cable Systems
 American Cable Systems Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Part of Comcast Corp., American Cable Systems is a company that designs, manufactures, and supplies electrical cables. The private company is based in New Bedford, MA. | Producer Manufacturing |
The Wireless Infrastructure Association
 The Wireless Infrastructure Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Wireless Infrastructure Association represents companies involved in the development, building, ownership, and operation of wireless infrastructure in the United States. The non-profit company is based in Alexandria, VA. Patrick Halley has been the CEO of the company since 2022. Its members include wireless carriers, infrastructure providers, and professional services firms that collectively own and operate over 135,000 telecommunications facilities worldwide. | Commercial Services |
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