Bob Lautz
Founder at St. Cloud Capital LLC
Profile
Robert Lautz is a Co-Founder and Managing Partner of St. Cloud.
Mr. Lautz is a member of the Investment Committee of St. Cloud and is responsible for sourcing, execution, and portfolio monitoring functions.
Mr. Lautz has over 25 years of operating experience as a business owner, entrepreneur, and CEO of both private and public companies.
At St. Cloud, he serves as operating partner and, if necessary, turnaround manager.
Mr. Lautz’s prior business involvement includes being Chairman and co-founder of REO.com, an internet-based sales mechanism for bank foreclosed properties.
Prior to that he served as the CEO of ListingLink, the original Internet-based residential property multiple listing service.
Mr. Lautz formed and was Chairman and CEO of Indenet, Inc., a NASDAQ listed private satellite-based network that delivered digital advertisements and programming to the 3000+ national broadcast and cable television networks.
Mr. Lautz began his career within Citibank’s Operating Group where he rose to become the Senior Financial Officer, responsible for all financial functions and strategic planning.
He ultimately purchased this division from Citibank to form a start-up business named Property Data Services, which he built to the 3rd largest company of its kind domestically.
He currently serves as a Member or Observer on the Board of Directors of Morrow Sodali Global, LLC, Apposite Technologies, Inc. and Life Spine, Inc.
Mr. Lautz earned a Master’s degree from the American Graduate School of International Management (Thunderbird), and a BS in Business Administration from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio.
Bob Lautz active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
St. Cloud Capital LLC
 St. Cloud Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance St. Cloud Capital LLC (St Cloud Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2001 by Kacy Rozelle, Bob W. Lautz and Marshall Geller. The firm is headquartered in Los Angeles, California. | Founder | - |
Mertz Manufacturing LLC
 Mertz Manufacturing LLC Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Mertz Manufacturing LLC designs and manufactures metal machinery and equipment. The company is headquartered in Ponca City, OK. | Director/Board Member | 14/04/2011 |
Apposite Technologies LLC
 Apposite Technologies LLC Computer PeripheralsElectronic Technology Apposite Technologies, Inc. develops network simulation products. It sells Linktropy and Netropy products. The company was founded by DC Palter and Jeremy McCooey in 2005 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA | Director/Board Member | - |
Life Spine, Inc.
 Life Spine, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Life Spine, Inc. engages in the provision of spinal pathology solutions. It offers product portfolio that centers around fusion and minimally invasive surgeries which is driven by patient and surgeon needs. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Huntley, IL. | Director/Board Member | - |
REO.com, Inc.
 REO.com, Inc. Real Estate DevelopmentFinance REO.com, Inc. is the premier Internet marketplace for the sale and purchase of foreclosed and pre-foreclosed properties generally known as REO's, or Real Estate Owned (taken back by a lender). REO.com provides comprehensive property listing information for REO's and a web based bid management system creating a unique 'BUY-SELL' marketplace. The site and its distribution partners bring together all the interested parties: owners, lenders, investors, homebuyers and service providers. REO.com creates a true marketplace with multiple bidders. | Founder | - |
Former positions of Bob Lautz
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL HOLDINGS CORPORATION | Director/Board Member | 12/02/2013 |
| MEDIRECT LATINO, INC. | Director/Board Member | - |
| SMALL WORLD KIDS, INC. | Director/Board Member | 26/10/2006 |
Prolong International Corp.
 Prolong International Corp. Industrial SpecialtiesProcess Industries Prolong International Corp. engages manufactures, sales and worldwide distribution of a line of high performance lubrication and automotive appearance products, several of which are based on a patented extreme pressure lubricant additive for use in metal lubrication, commonly referred to as anti-friction metal treatment. The company was founded by Michael R. Davis on June 21, 1995 and is headquartered in Anaheim, CA. | Director/Board Member | 17/03/2005 |
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Training of Bob Lautz
| Miami University | Undergraduate Degree |
| American Graduate School of Management | Graduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 1 |
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| MEDIRECT LATINO, INC. | Retail Trade |
| Private companies | 17 |
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TMS, Inc.
 TMS, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services TMS, Inc. was engaged in licenses computer software products to enable businesses to use document imaging to solve critical business problems. The company has now completely liquidated and ceased all activities. It was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in Stillwater, OK. | Technology Services |
National Holdings Corp.
 National Holdings Corp. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance National Holdings Corp. engages in the provision of investment banking and asset management services. It operates through the following segments: Brokerage and Advisory Services and Tax and Accounting Services. The Brokerage and Advisory Services segment includes broker-dealer and investment advisory services, sale of insurance products and licensed mortgage brokerage services. The Tax and Accounting Services segment involves tax preparation and accounting services provided by National Tax. The company was founded in 1947 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Finance |
Prolong International Corp.
Prolong International Corp. Industrial SpecialtiesProcess Industries Prolong International Corp. engages manufactures, sales and worldwide distribution of a line of high performance lubrication and automotive appearance products, several of which are based on a patented extreme pressure lubricant additive for use in metal lubrication, commonly referred to as anti-friction metal treatment. The company was founded by Michael R. Davis on June 21, 1995 and is headquartered in Anaheim, CA. | Process Industries |
Small World Kids, Inc.
 Small World Kids, Inc. Recreational ProductsConsumer Durables Small World Kids, Inc. engages in the development, manufacture, marketing and distribution of toys and educational products for children up to age ten. The company was founded on July 28, 2001 and is headquartered in Culver City, CA. | Consumer Durables |
Viking Systems, Inc.
 Viking Systems, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Viking Systems, Inc. develops, manufactures and markets visualization solutions for complex minimally invasive surgery. The firm sells its visualization system, 3DHD Vision System, under the brand Viking. Its 3DHD Vision System is used by surgeons for complex minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery with applications in urologic, gynecologic, bariatric, cardiac, neurologic and general surgery. The company also manufactures two dimensional digital cameras that are sold to third-party companies who sell to end users through their original design manufacturers. Viking Systems was founded on May 28, 1998 and is headquartered in Westborough, MA. | Health Technology |
St. Cloud Capital LLC
St. Cloud Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance St. Cloud Capital LLC (St Cloud Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2001 by Kacy Rozelle, Bob W. Lautz and Marshall Geller. The firm is headquartered in Los Angeles, California. | Finance |
Compact Power Equipment Centers, Inc.
 Compact Power Equipment Centers, Inc. Trucks/Construction/Farm MachineryProducer Manufacturing Compact Power Equipment Centers, Inc. produces and distributes landscape and construction machinery. The company was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Fort Mill, SC. | Producer Manufacturing |
IndeNet, Inc.
 IndeNet, Inc. Telecommunications EquipmentElectronic Technology IndeNet, Inc. was engaged in distributing TV commercials and syndicated TV programs in both analog and digital formats. It has served advertisers and programmers as well as television stations, cable systems and other providers with service and equipment. The company was headquartered in based in Los Angeles, CA. | Electronic Technology |
Compact Power Equipment, Inc.
 Compact Power Equipment, Inc. Trucks/Construction/Farm MachineryProducer Manufacturing Compact Power Equipment, Inc. is a manufacturer and marketer of specialized equipment and a provider of outsourced equipment maintenance services. It is comprised of two components: Compact Power Equipment Rental and Compact Power Equipment Services. Compact Power Equipment Rental division supplies traditional product offering of tools, trucks and trailers with towable rental equipment such as mini-skids, excavators, skid steers, trenchers, and chipper shredders. The Compact Power Equipment Services provides maintenance services for facilities, commercial equipment, and light construction equipment. The company was founded by Roger S. Braswell in 2003 and is headquartered in Fort Mill, SC. | Producer Manufacturing |
Secure One Data Solutions LLC
 Secure One Data Solutions LLC Data Processing ServicesTechnology Services Secure One Data Solutions LLC provides back office solutions. Its services include domestic data entry; offshore data entry; remote data entry and transaction processing; document scanning; lockbox and caging; mailroom and documentation preparation; letter shop; call center; and database design and maintenance. The company was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Phoenix, AZ. | Technology Services |
Mertz Manufacturing LLC
Mertz Manufacturing LLC Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Mertz Manufacturing LLC designs and manufactures metal machinery and equipment. The company is headquartered in Ponca City, OK. | Producer Manufacturing |
Security Contractor Services, Inc.
 Security Contractor Services, Inc. Building ProductsProducer Manufacturing Security Contractor Services, Inc. manufactures and supplies ornamental iron fence products. Its products include Chain Link, Pipe and Tubing, Viewguardplus, Wood Fence, Fittings and Hardware. The company also offers plastic slats woven into galvanized or custom color coated chainlink; and provides temporary fencing for rental, including crowd control barricades. Security Contractor Services was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in North Highlands, CA. | Producer Manufacturing |
REO.com, Inc.
REO.com, Inc. Real Estate DevelopmentFinance REO.com, Inc. is the premier Internet marketplace for the sale and purchase of foreclosed and pre-foreclosed properties generally known as REO's, or Real Estate Owned (taken back by a lender). REO.com provides comprehensive property listing information for REO's and a web based bid management system creating a unique 'BUY-SELL' marketplace. The site and its distribution partners bring together all the interested parties: owners, lenders, investors, homebuyers and service providers. REO.com creates a true marketplace with multiple bidders. | Finance |
| Listinglink Com | |
Life Spine, Inc.
Life Spine, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Life Spine, Inc. engages in the provision of spinal pathology solutions. It offers product portfolio that centers around fusion and minimally invasive surgeries which is driven by patient and surgeon needs. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Huntley, IL. | Health Technology |
Morrow Sodali Global LLC
 Morrow Sodali Global LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Morrow Sodali Global LLC provides consulting services. It specializes in shareholder services, corporate governance, proxy solicitation, and capital markets transactions. The firm offers proxy solicitation, information agent services, activism, proxy fight, and contested mergers and acquisition, capital markets intelligence, corporate governance consultation, IPO preparedness, and fixed income services. The company was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Commercial Services |
Apposite Technologies LLC
Apposite Technologies LLC Computer PeripheralsElectronic Technology Apposite Technologies, Inc. develops network simulation products. It sells Linktropy and Netropy products. The company was founded by DC Palter and Jeremy McCooey in 2005 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA | Electronic Technology |
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