Howard L. Wood
Founder at Cequel III LLC
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Howard L.
Wood co-founded Cequel III, LLC, in January 2002, after resigning his position from the Board of Directors of Charter Communications, Inc., which he also helped found (nine years earlier).
Prior to forming Charter Communications, Mr. Wood was president and chief executive officer of Cencom Cable Associates, Inc. From 1961 to 1987, Mr. Wood was with Arthur Andersen & Co., an international firm of certified public accountants.
He served as partner-in-charge of the St. Louis tax division from 1973 until joining Cencom Cable Associates, Inc. In addition, Mr. Wood served on a number of special Andersen management committees and task forces.
Mr. Wood’s cable career began in 1976 when he assisted in financing the development of the cable television systems of T.C.
Industries, Inc. He was instrumental in the formation of Cencom Cable Associates, Inc. in 1982 and in the structuring of its affiliated partnerships.
After the sale of Cencom Cable Associates, Inc. to Hallmark Cards, Inc. in 1991, Mr. Wood and two partners formed Charter Communications, Inc. in 1993.
He is a certified public accountant and a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
Mr. Wood has been a Director of several public companies such as Gaylord Entertainment and Charter Communications and continues as a Director of private companies such as First State Community Bank, Gilead Group, LLC, and various related business entities.
Civic activities include or have included positions on the Washington University Board of Trustees and the Executive Committee, Chairman of the Board for the St, Louis College of Pharmacy, Commissioner of the Missouri Department of Conservation, President of the Conservation Federation of Missouri and many other civic activities.
He has received numerous awards from civic and educational organizations for his work on their behal
Howard L. Wood active positions
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Cequel III LLC
Cequel III LLC Investment ManagersFinance Cequel III LLC (Cequel III) is a private equity firm founded in 2002 by Howard L. Wood and Jerry L. Kent. The firm is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. | Founder | 31/12/2001 |
First State Community Bank
First State Community Bank Regional BanksFinance First State Community Bank engages in the provision of financial and commercial banking solutions. It offers mobile banking, online baking, pocket change, home loans, auto loans, express business checking, business online banking, and commercial real estate solutions. The company was founded by B. H. Jennings on May 9, 1954 and is headquartered in Farmington, MO. | Director/Board Member | - |
St. Louis College of Pharmacy | Chairman | - |
Former positions of Howard L. Wood
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Cencom Cable Entertainment, Inc. /New/
Cencom Cable Entertainment, Inc. /New/ Telecommunications EquipmentElectronic Technology Cencom Cable Entertainment, Inc. is a private company based in St. Louis, MO. The company operates cable television systems. | Chief Executive Officer | 30/12/1987 |
Arthur Andersen LLP
Arthur Andersen LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Arthur Andersen LLP used to provide accounting services. It was also into consulting services for clients that operate businesses throughout the United States and around the world. Arthur Andersen was founded in 1913 and was headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 31/12/1986 |
Conservation Federation of Missouri | President | - |
CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, INC. | Director/Board Member | - |
Gaylord Entertainment Co.
Gaylord Entertainment Co. Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Gaylord Entertainment Co. is a hospitality and entertainment company. The company owns and operates Gaylord Hotels, its network of upscale, meetings-focused resorts and the Grand Ole Opry, the weekly showcase of country music's finest performers. Its entertainment brands and properties include the Radisson Hotel Opryland, Ryman Auditorium, General Jackson Showboat, Gaylord Springs Golf Links, Wildhorse Saloon, and WSM-AM Radio. The company operates its business through three segments: Hospitality, Opry & Attractions, and Corporate & Other. The Hospitality segment includes the company's hotel operations. The Opry and Attractions segment includes the company's Grand Ole Opry assets, WSM-AM and Nashville attractions. The Corporate and Other segment includes the company's corporate expenses. Gaylord Entertainment was founded in 1956 and is headquartered in Nashville, TN. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Training of Howard L. Wood
Washington University in St. Louis | Undergraduate Degree |
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CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, INC. | Consumer Services |
Private companies | 6 |
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Gaylord Entertainment Co.
Gaylord Entertainment Co. Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Gaylord Entertainment Co. is a hospitality and entertainment company. The company owns and operates Gaylord Hotels, its network of upscale, meetings-focused resorts and the Grand Ole Opry, the weekly showcase of country music's finest performers. Its entertainment brands and properties include the Radisson Hotel Opryland, Ryman Auditorium, General Jackson Showboat, Gaylord Springs Golf Links, Wildhorse Saloon, and WSM-AM Radio. The company operates its business through three segments: Hospitality, Opry & Attractions, and Corporate & Other. The Hospitality segment includes the company's hotel operations. The Opry and Attractions segment includes the company's Grand Ole Opry assets, WSM-AM and Nashville attractions. The Corporate and Other segment includes the company's corporate expenses. Gaylord Entertainment was founded in 1956 and is headquartered in Nashville, TN. | Consumer Services |
Cencom Cable Entertainment, Inc. /New/
Cencom Cable Entertainment, Inc. /New/ Telecommunications EquipmentElectronic Technology Cencom Cable Entertainment, Inc. is a private company based in St. Louis, MO. The company operates cable television systems. | Electronic Technology |
Arthur Andersen LLP
Arthur Andersen LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Arthur Andersen LLP used to provide accounting services. It was also into consulting services for clients that operate businesses throughout the United States and around the world. Arthur Andersen was founded in 1913 and was headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Commercial Services |
Cequel III LLC
Cequel III LLC Investment ManagersFinance Cequel III LLC (Cequel III) is a private equity firm founded in 2002 by Howard L. Wood and Jerry L. Kent. The firm is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. | Finance |
First State Community Bank
First State Community Bank Regional BanksFinance First State Community Bank engages in the provision of financial and commercial banking solutions. It offers mobile banking, online baking, pocket change, home loans, auto loans, express business checking, business online banking, and commercial real estate solutions. The company was founded by B. H. Jennings on May 9, 1954 and is headquartered in Farmington, MO. | Finance |
Conservation Federation of Missouri |
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