Michael Shmerling
Founder at Abe’s Garden Community
Net worth: 9 M $ as of 2024-03-30
Profile
Michael David Shmerling is the founder of TransCor America LLC (founded in 1989), Background America, Inc. (founded in 1995), LocalShares, Inc. (founded in 2010), and Abe’s Garden Community (founded in 2015).
He is also the founder of Corrections Partners, Inc. Mr. Shmerling's current job(s) include Chairman at Choice Food Group, Inc. (since 2007), Chairman at XMi Holdings, Inc., Chairman at Gray Line of Tennessee LLC, Chairman at Clearbrook Holdings Corp.
(since 1999), Director at Nashville Public Television, Director at The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, Director at Health Connect America, Inc., Director at US Biologic, Inc., and Managing Partner at XMi High Growth Development LLC.
Mr. Shmerling's former job(s) include Vice Chairman at Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce, Chief Operating Officer, Director & Executive VP at Kroll, Inc. (from 2001 to 2005), Independent Director at HealthStream, Inc. (from 2005 to 2023), Director at Capital Bancorp, Inc. (Tennessee), Director at Capital Bank & Trust Co. (Albany, New York), Director at Fisk University, Independent Director at Renasant Corp.
(from 2007 to 2023), Director at Tennessee Performing Arts Center, Director at Renasant Bank, Director at Consensus Point, Inc., Director at Nashville Public Library Foundation, and Principal at Ernst & Young LLP.
Mr. Shmerling's education history includes an undergraduate degree from the University of Oklahoma in 1977.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
RENASANT CORPORATION
0.30% | 2023-03-30 | 166,697 ( 0.30% ) | 5 M $ | 2024-03-30 |
HEALTHSTREAM, INC.
0.44% | 2023-05-24 | 133,609 ( 0.44% ) | 4 M $ | 2024-03-30 |
Michael Shmerling active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee
 The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee brings people and causes together to help ensure both the stewardship of donor funds and the investment of grants in the 40 counties of Middle Tennessee that they serve. The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee provides ways for civic-minded individuals, families, and companies to contribute to the community, now and for all time | Director/Board Member | 2010-11-18 |
Nashville Public Television
 Nashville Public Television BroadcastingConsumer Services Nashville Public Television operates as Nashville's independent non-profit PBS station serving middle Tennessee and southern. The company was founded in 1962 and is headquartered in Nashville, TN. | Director/Board Member | - |
US Biologic, Inc.
 US Biologic, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology US Biologic, Inc. develops and commercializes vaccines, anti-microbial and preventative therapeutics. Its solutions include tick-borne diseases, pet health, food-animal health, and predictive analytics. The company is headquartered in Memphis, TN. | Director/Board Member | - |
| Abe’s Garden Community | Founder | 2014-12-31 |
Former positions of Michael Shmerling
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| HEALTHSTREAM, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2023-05-24 |
| RENASANT CORPORATION | Director/Board Member | 2023-04-24 |
Renasant Bank
 Renasant Bank Regional BanksFinance Renasant Bank engages in the provision of commercial banking services. It offers wealth management, mortgage loans, insurance, gift cards, mobile and online banking, and retire planning services. The company was founded in 1904 and is headquartered in Tupelo, MS. | Director/Board Member | 2023-04-24 |
Capital Bank & Trust Co. (Albany, New York)
 Capital Bank & Trust Co. (Albany, New York) Regional BanksFinance Capital Bank & Trust Company provides professional and commercial banking services. Its services include commercial lending, commercial loans, commercial line of credit, mortgages, online bill payment & depository and cash management services. The company was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Albany, NY. | Director/Board Member | 2012-06-14 |
Capital Bancorp, Inc. (Tennessee)
 Capital Bancorp, Inc. (Tennessee) Financial ConglomeratesFinance Capital Bancorp, Inc. offers extensive and service intensive financial products and services through its direct and indirect subsidiaries. The company is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee. | Director/Board Member | 2007-07-30 |
Training of Michael Shmerling
| University of Oklahoma | Undergraduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 2 |
|---|---|
| HEALTHSTREAM, INC. | Technology Services |
| RENASANT CORPORATION | Finance |
| Private companies | 12 |
|---|---|
Kroll, Inc.
 Kroll, Inc. Data Processing ServicesTechnology Services Kroll, Inc. provides information management, data recovery and legal technologies products and services. It offers corporate restructuring, forensic accounting, intelligence and investigation, background screening and security services. The firm also provides risk mitigation services that include valuation and litigation consulting, electronic evidence and data recovery. The company was founded by Jules B. Kroll in 1972 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Technology Services |
Ernst & Young LLP
 Ernst & Young LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Ernst & Young LLP engages in the provision of accounting, assurance, tax, transaction, and advisory services. It specializes in the actuarial, analytics and big data, cyber security, accounting compliance and reporting, center for board matters, international financial reporting standards, country tax advisory, global trade, tax accounting, and climate change and sustainability. The company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Commercial Services |
Capital Bancorp, Inc. (Tennessee)
Capital Bancorp, Inc. (Tennessee) Financial ConglomeratesFinance Capital Bancorp, Inc. offers extensive and service intensive financial products and services through its direct and indirect subsidiaries. The company is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee. | Finance |
Capital Bank & Trust Co. (Albany, New York)
Capital Bank & Trust Co. (Albany, New York) Regional BanksFinance Capital Bank & Trust Company provides professional and commercial banking services. Its services include commercial lending, commercial loans, commercial line of credit, mortgages, online bill payment & depository and cash management services. The company was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Albany, NY. | Finance |
Renasant Bank
Renasant Bank Regional BanksFinance Renasant Bank engages in the provision of commercial banking services. It offers wealth management, mortgage loans, insurance, gift cards, mobile and online banking, and retire planning services. The company was founded in 1904 and is headquartered in Tupelo, MS. | Finance |
The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee
The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee brings people and causes together to help ensure both the stewardship of donor funds and the investment of grants in the 40 counties of Middle Tennessee that they serve. The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee provides ways for civic-minded individuals, families, and companies to contribute to the community, now and for all time | Miscellaneous |
Consensus Point, Inc.
 Consensus Point, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Consensus Point, Inc. provides prediction market research, analytics, and software services. Its solutions include Huunu for Research, which enables market research companies to tap into established panels to determine market preferences; Huunu for Media that offers media companies a way to engage with the user communities; and Huunu for Enterprise and Government, which provides consulting firms and enterprises. The company was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Nashville, TN. | Commercial Services |
| Tennessee Performing Arts Center | |
Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce
 Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce conducted extensive market research on the music industry, surveying over 2,500 people and conducting 3 focus groups. The 10-county Nashville economic market has a population of 1.9 million and is the largest metropolitan area within a five-state region. The non-profit company is based in Nashville, TN and has subsidiaries in the United States. The Chamber is a nonprofit business federation focused on facilitating community leadership to create economic prosperity. The region is known for its creativity, growth, and business opportunities, and is home to risk takers. The CEO of the company is Ralph Schulz. | Commercial Services |
Nashville Public Television
Nashville Public Television BroadcastingConsumer Services Nashville Public Television operates as Nashville's independent non-profit PBS station serving middle Tennessee and southern. The company was founded in 1962 and is headquartered in Nashville, TN. | Consumer Services |
US Biologic, Inc.
US Biologic, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology US Biologic, Inc. develops and commercializes vaccines, anti-microbial and preventative therapeutics. Its solutions include tick-borne diseases, pet health, food-animal health, and predictive analytics. The company is headquartered in Memphis, TN. | Health Technology |
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