Profile
Prior to founding Verax Capital Partners in 2006, Mr. Kelley has been a chief investment officer for a private investment fund, a partner in an alternative investment fund, a partner in a global securities fund, an analyst in distressed/high yield securities and an entrepreneur.
From 2003-2006, he served as the chief investment officer for a private investment fund with in excess of $500 million in assets under management.
He made control and non-control investments in both public and private companies.
He was responsible for deal generation, transaction execution and portfolio monitoring.
From 1997-2003, Mr. Kelley worked for W.R.
Huff Asset Management Co., L.L.C.
which is a multi-billion dollar investment advisor.
During his tenure he was a partner in its alternative investment fund, which invested in both public and private companies, and a partner in its global securities fund.
He was responsible for deal generation, transaction execution and portfolio monitoring.
From 1990-1997, he was the president and founder of Kelley & Kelley, Inc. which was a surety and insurance brokerage business that served middle market companies in the northeast United States.
Mr. Kelley started his career with the United States Navy where he served as a nuclear reactor operator in the engineering division of a Navy fast attack submarine.
Mr. Kelley has been an observer to the Board of Directors of Hanover Direct.
He is also a member of the CFA Institute, the New York Society of Security Analysts, the Wharton Club of New York and the Wharton Private Equity Network.
Mr. Kelley received his BS degree (Business Administration) from the University of Phoenix and his MBA from the Wharton School of Business of the University of Pennsylvania.
He has also obtained the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation.
Don R. Kelley active positions
Companies | Position | Start |
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Home Depot U.S.A., Inc.
Home Depot U.S.A., Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Part of The Home Depot, Inc., Home Depot U.S.A., Inc. operates home furnishing and improvement stores. The company is based in Atlanta, GA. The CEO of the company is Edward P. Decker. | Chief Investment Officer | 30/11/2017 |
Former positions of Don R. Kelley
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National Tree Co.
National Tree Co. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services National Tree Co. imports and retails artificial Christmas trees, wreaths and garlands, and holiday decorations. It also offers artificial bushes and topiaries. The company was founded by Sal Puleo, Sr., Joe Puleo, and Rich Puleo in 1990 and is headquartered in Cranford, NJ. | Chief Executive Officer | 30/04/2021 |
Hanover Direct, Inc.
Hanover Direct, Inc. Internet RetailRetail Trade Hanover Direct, Inc. provides online marketing, logistics, telemarketing and information technology services. The company's products include general merchandise, men's and women's apparel, and gifts. It sells products through catalogs and Internet. The company is headquartered in Weehawken, NJ. | Chief Executive Officer | 30/12/2017 |
Verax Capital LLC
Verax Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance Verax Capital LLC (Verax Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2006 by Don R. Kelley, Eric S. Koza and Steven C. Hardek. The firm is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey. | Founder | 30/12/2015 |
Private Family Office, Inc. | Chief Investment Officer | 30/12/2006 |
United States Navy (District of Columbia) | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Training of Don R. Kelley
University of Phoenix | Undergraduate Degree |
University of Pennsylvania | Masters Business Admin |
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Verax Capital LLC
Verax Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance Verax Capital LLC (Verax Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2006 by Don R. Kelley, Eric S. Koza and Steven C. Hardek. The firm is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey. | Finance |
WRH Partners Global Securities LP
WRH Partners Global Securities LP Investment ManagersFinance Founded in 1998 by William R. Huff, WRH Partners Global Securities LP is a hedge fund manager and private equity firm with offices n Morristown, New Jersey and Stuart, Florida. | Finance |
United States Navy (District of Columbia) | Government |
Home Depot U.S.A., Inc.
Home Depot U.S.A., Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Part of The Home Depot, Inc., Home Depot U.S.A., Inc. operates home furnishing and improvement stores. The company is based in Atlanta, GA. The CEO of the company is Edward P. Decker. | Retail Trade |
Hanover Direct, Inc.
Hanover Direct, Inc. Internet RetailRetail Trade Hanover Direct, Inc. provides online marketing, logistics, telemarketing and information technology services. The company's products include general merchandise, men's and women's apparel, and gifts. It sells products through catalogs and Internet. The company is headquartered in Weehawken, NJ. | Retail Trade |
National Tree Co.
National Tree Co. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services National Tree Co. imports and retails artificial Christmas trees, wreaths and garlands, and holiday decorations. It also offers artificial bushes and topiaries. The company was founded by Sal Puleo, Sr., Joe Puleo, and Rich Puleo in 1990 and is headquartered in Cranford, NJ. | Distribution Services |
Private Family Office, Inc. |
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