Gary Simanson
Chief Executive Officer at THUNDER BRIDGE CAPITAL PARTNERS IV INC.
Net worth: 67 M $ as of 30/03/2024
Profile
Gary A.
Simanson was the founder of Community Bankers Trust Corp.
(founded in 2005) and held the title of Vice Chairman & Chief Strategic Officer.
He is also the founder of Endeavor Capital Advisors LLC, Endeavor Capital Fund, LP, and Endeavor Equity Fund LP.
Mr. Simanson's current job(s) include being the Chief Executive Officer & Director at Thunder Bridge Capital LLC (since 2017), Chief Executive Officer at Thunder Bridge Capital Partners III, Inc. (since 2020), President, Chief Executive Officer & Director at Thunder Bridge Capital Partners IV, Inc. (since 2021), Managing Director at First Capital Group LLC (since 1997), Director at Endeavor Equity Holdings LLC, President at TB Acquisition Merger Sub LLC, and President at Thunder Bridge II Surviving Pubco, Inc.Mr. Simanson's former job(s) include being the President & Chief Executive Officer at Community Bankers Acquisition Corp., President & Chief Executive Officer at Endeavor Capital Management LLC (from 2015 to 2017), President, Chief Executive Officer & Director at First Avenue National Bank (from 2013 to 2015), President, CEO & Executive Director at Thunder Bridge Acquisition Ltd.
(from 2017 to 2019), President, Chief Executive Officer & Director at Thunder Bridge Acquisition II Ltd.
(from 2019 to 2021), Vice Chairman & Chief Strategic Officer at TransCommunity Financial Corp.
(Virginia), Director at First Guaranty Bancshares, Inc., Director at First Guaranty Bank (Hammond, Louisiana), and Director at StreetShares, Inc. He also served as Associate General Counsel at Union Planters Corp.
(from 1992 to 1995) and Senior Vice President at FTN Financial Capital Markets (from 1998 to 1999).
Mr. Simanson's education history includes a graduate degree from Vanderbilt University (conferred in 1989), an MBA from George Washington University (conferred in 1984), and an undergraduate degree from Columbian College of Arts & Sciences.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2024 | 6,561,250 ( 65.10% ) | 67 M $ | 30/03/2024 | |
| 31/03/2024 | 1 ( 0.00% ) | 11 $ | 30/03/2024 |
Gary Simanson active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| THUNDER BRIDGE CAPITAL PARTNERS III INC. | Chief Executive Officer | - |
| THUNDER BRIDGE CAPITAL PARTNERS IV INC. | Chief Executive Officer | 31/12/2020 |
Thunder Bridge II Surviving Pubco, Inc.
 Thunder Bridge II Surviving Pubco, Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Thunder Bridge II Surviving Pubco, Inc. operates as an American blank check company. | President | - |
TB Acquisition Merger Sub LLC
 TB Acquisition Merger Sub LLC Financial ConglomeratesFinance TB Acquisition Merger Sub LLC provides investment services. The company is headquartered in the United States. | President | - |
First Capital Group LLC
 First Capital Group LLC Investment ManagersFinance First Capital Group LLC is a growth capital investment firm headquartered in San Antonio, Texas with an additional office in Dallas. The firm was founded in 1984 by Jeffrey Blanchard. | Private Equity Investor | 31/12/1996 |
Thunder Bridge Capital LLC
 Thunder Bridge Capital LLC Financial ConglomeratesFinance Thunder Bridge Capital LLC provides investment services. The private company is based in Wilmington. Gary A. Simanson has been the CEO of the American company since 2017. | Chief Executive Officer | 31/12/2016 |
| Endeavor Equity Holdings LLC | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Gary Simanson
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| THUR BRID | Chief Executive Officer | 31/12/2020 |
Thunder Bridge Acquisition Ltd.
 Thunder Bridge Acquisition Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Thunder Bridge Acquisition Ltd. operates as a blank check company for the purpose of effecting a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization, or similar business combination with one or more businesses. Its services include asset and wealth management, lending and leasing, and providing financial technological services. The company was founded in September 18, 2017 and is headquartered in Great Falls, VA. | Chief Executive Officer | 31/12/2018 |
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Training of Gary Simanson
| Vanderbilt University | Graduate Degree |
| George Washington University | Masters Business Admin |
| Columbian College of Arts & Sciences | Undergraduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 2 |
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| FIRST GUARANTY BANCSHARES, INC. | Finance |
| THUNDER BRIDGE CAPITAL PARTNERS IV INC. | Finance |
| Private companies | 20 |
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Union Planters Corp.
 Union Planters Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Union Planters Corp. headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee is the bank holding company. Union Planters Bank, National Association (Union Planters Bank or UPB) is the principal banking subsidiary. It provides Trust services including investment management, personal trust services, employee benefit administration and proprietary mutual funds. Investment and insurance services include annuities, brokerage, life insurance, home and auto insurance, commercial property and casualty insurance, crop and hail insurance, environmental insurance and title insurance. Union Planters provides a full range of mortgage products through Union Planters banking centers and a network of mortgage production offices | Finance |
TransCommunity Financial Corp. (Virginia)
 TransCommunity Financial Corp. (Virginia) Financial ConglomeratesFinance TransCommunity Financial Corp. provides commercial bank services. It operates Bank of Goochland, Bank of Powhatan, and Bank of Louisa. The three banks have a total of four branches in west and north of Richmond. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Glen Allen, VA. | Finance |
FTN Financial Capital Markets
 FTN Financial Capital Markets Investment ManagersFinance Part of First Horizon Corp. (Tennessee), FTN Financial Capital Markets is an American company that provides investment services. The private company is based in Memphis. | Finance |
| Community Bankers Acquisition Corp. | Finance |
First Capital Group LLC
First Capital Group LLC Investment ManagersFinance First Capital Group LLC is a growth capital investment firm headquartered in San Antonio, Texas with an additional office in Dallas. The firm was founded in 1984 by Jeffrey Blanchard. | Finance |
First Guaranty Bank (Hammond, Louisiana)
 First Guaranty Bank (Hammond, Louisiana) Regional BanksFinance Part of First Guaranty Bancshares, Inc., First Guaranty Bank is a state-chartered bank based in Hammond, LA. The private company offers a wide range of financial services and focuses on building client relationships and providing exceptional customer service. First Guaranty Bank currently operates thirty-six locations throughout Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas, and Florida. The company's common stock trades on the NASDAQ under the symbol FGBI. With over 86 years of experience, First Guaranty Bank has the skills and expertise to help customers reach their financial goals. Alton B. Lewis has been the CEO of the company since 2002. | Finance |
Endeavor Capital Management LLC
 Endeavor Capital Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Founded in 1988 by Anthony Buffa, Endeavor Capital Management LLC is a venture capital firm located in Westport, Connecticut | Finance |
Community Bankers Trust Corp.
 Community Bankers Trust Corp. Regional BanksFinance Community Bankers Trust Corp. is the holding company of Essex Bank, which engages in the provision of commercial banking and financial services. Its services include individual and commercial demand and time deposit accounts commercial and industrial loans, consumer and small business loans, real estate and mortgage loans, investment services, on-line and mobile banking products, and cash management services. The company was founded by Gary A. Simanson on April 6, 2005 and is headquartered in Richmond, VA. | Finance |
First Avenue National Bank
 First Avenue National Bank Major BanksFinance First Avenue National Bank provided financial products and services. The company was founded in 2006 and was headquartered in Ocala, FL. | Finance |
StreetShares, Inc.
 StreetShares, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services StreetShares, Inc. engaegs in the provision of business financing products to small businesses. It offers small business financing, interest bonds, high yield investments, and community benefits. The company was founded by Mark L. Rockefeller, Mickey Konson, and Ben Shiflet in 2013 and is headquartered in Reston, VA. | Technology Services |
| Endeavor Equity Holdings LLC | |
Thunder Bridge Acquisition Ltd.
Thunder Bridge Acquisition Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Thunder Bridge Acquisition Ltd. operates as a blank check company for the purpose of effecting a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization, or similar business combination with one or more businesses. Its services include asset and wealth management, lending and leasing, and providing financial technological services. The company was founded in September 18, 2017 and is headquartered in Great Falls, VA. | Finance |
Thunder Bridge Capital LLC
Thunder Bridge Capital LLC Financial ConglomeratesFinance Thunder Bridge Capital LLC provides investment services. The private company is based in Wilmington. Gary A. Simanson has been the CEO of the American company since 2017. | Finance |
TB Acquisition Merger Sub LLC
TB Acquisition Merger Sub LLC Financial ConglomeratesFinance TB Acquisition Merger Sub LLC provides investment services. The company is headquartered in the United States. | Finance |
Thunder Bridge Acquisition II Ltd.
 Thunder Bridge Acquisition II Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Thunder Bridge Acquisition II Ltd. is a blank check company, which seeks for a business combination through a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, or reorganization with one or more businesses. It focuses on the financial services industry, including asset and wealth management; lending and leasing; and businesses providing financial technological services. The company was founded on February 13, 2019 and is headquartered in Great Falls, VA. | Finance |
| Endeavor Capital Advisors LLC | |
| Endeavor Capital Fund, LP | |
| Endeavor Equity Fund LP | |
Thunder Bridge Capital Partners III, Inc.
 Thunder Bridge Capital Partners III, Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Thunder Bridge Capital Partners III, Inc. operates as a blank check company. Its objective is for effecting a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, and reorganization. The company was founded on June 12, 2020 and is headquartered in Great Falls, VA. | Finance |
Thunder Bridge II Surviving Pubco, Inc.
Thunder Bridge II Surviving Pubco, Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Thunder Bridge II Surviving Pubco, Inc. operates as an American blank check company. | Finance |
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