James Hoak
Founder at Hoak Media LLC
Net worth: 50 M $ as of 30/03/2024
Profile
James M.
Hoak is the founder of Heritage Media Corp.
(1987), Hoak Media LLC (2003), and Heritage Communications, Inc. (1971).
He is currently the Chairman of HBC Acquisition Corp.
(since 2011) and a Principal at HBC Investments LLC.
Mr. Hoak's education history includes an undergraduate degree from Yale University (1966) and a graduate degree from Stanford Law School (1969).
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/04/2023 | 1,150,000 ( 9.25% ) | 22 M $ | 30/03/2024 | |
| 01/12/2022 | 420,000 ( 6.86% ) | 9 M $ | 30/03/2024 | |
NOODLES & CO. CLASS A
8.62% | 21/03/2024 | 3,877,731 ( 8.62% ) | 7 M $ | 30/03/2024 |
| 03/03/2024 | 600,000 ( 6.62% ) | 7 M $ | 30/03/2024 | |
| 02/04/2024 | 1,673,677 ( 6.30% ) | 3 M $ | 30/03/2024 |
James Hoak active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Hoak Media LLC
 Hoak Media LLC Financial ConglomeratesFinance Hoak Media LLC acquires, develops, and operates television and radio stations in small and medium-sized markets. The company was founded by Eric D. Van den Branden and James M. Hoak in August 2003 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX. | Founder | 31/07/2003 |
HBC Acquisition Corp.
 HBC Acquisition Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance HBC Acquisition Corp. is a blank check company formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses. The company was founded on August 2, 2011 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX. | Chairman | 29/09/2011 |
HBC Investments LLC
 HBC Investments LLC Investment ManagersFinance HBC Investments LLC (HBC Investments) is a private equity firm founded in 2010 by Peter S. Brodsky. The firm is headquartered in Dallas, Texas. | Private Equity Investor | - |
Former positions of James Hoak
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Da-Lite Screen Co., Inc.
 Da-Lite Screen Co., Inc. Electronics/AppliancesConsumer Durables Da-Lite Screen Co., Inc. manufactured and distributed projection screens. Its included conference rooms, educational institutions, live entertainment venues, meeting rooms, training facilities, houses of worship and private homes. The company was founded in 1909 and was headquartered in Warsaw, IN. | Director/Board Member | 14/04/2011 |
Hoak Capital Corp.
 Hoak Capital Corp. Investment ManagersFinance Hoak Capital Corp. is a private equity firm located in Dallas, Texas | Chairman | - |
| PIER 1 IMPORTS, INC. | Director/Board Member | 19/06/2008 |
Chaparral Steel Co.
 Chaparral Steel Co. SteelNon-Energy Minerals Chaparral Steel Co. manufactures structural steel products. Its products include wide flange beams, channels, piling products, and other shapes. The company sells its products to steel service centers and steel fabricators for use in the construction, defense, automotive, manufactured housing, and energy industries. It was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in Midlothian, TX | Director/Board Member | 17/09/2007 |
PanAmSat Corp.
 PanAmSat Corp. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications PanAmSat Corp. through its owned and operated fleet of 24 satellites provides satellite-based video, broadcasting and network services to customers worldwide. In addition, PanAmSat supports satellite-based business networks in the U.S., as well as specialized communications services in remote areas throughout the world. The company is founded on May 1, 1984 and headquartered in Wilton, CT. | Director/Board Member | 30/06/2006 |
Training of James Hoak
| Yale University | Undergraduate Degree |
| Stanford Law School | Graduate Degree |
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| Private companies | 20 |
|---|---|
Chaparral Steel Co.
Chaparral Steel Co. SteelNon-Energy Minerals Chaparral Steel Co. manufactures structural steel products. Its products include wide flange beams, channels, piling products, and other shapes. The company sells its products to steel service centers and steel fabricators for use in the construction, defense, automotive, manufactured housing, and energy industries. It was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in Midlothian, TX | Non-Energy Minerals |
Heritage Media Corp.
 Heritage Media Corp. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Heritage Media Corp. provides advertising and promotional services. It offers television and radio audience measurement, advertising information services, print readership, customized media research, GRP analyses and creative tracking services for advertising messages. The company is headquartered in Dallas, TX | Commercial Services |
Pier 1 Imports, Inc.
 Pier 1 Imports, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Pier 1 Imports, Inc. engages in the provision of retail stores and an e-commerce website conducting business. It offers furniture; rugs and curtains; dining and entertainment; pillows and cushions; decor; and lighting and candles. The company was founded in 1962 and is headquartered in Fort Worth, TX. | Retail Trade |
Texas Industries, Inc.
 Texas Industries, Inc. Construction MaterialsNon-Energy Minerals Texas Industries, Inc. supplies heavy construction materials. The company is headquartered in Dallas, TX. | Non-Energy Minerals |
PanAmSat Corp.
PanAmSat Corp. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications PanAmSat Corp. through its owned and operated fleet of 24 satellites provides satellite-based video, broadcasting and network services to customers worldwide. In addition, PanAmSat supports satellite-based business networks in the U.S., as well as specialized communications services in remote areas throughout the world. The company is founded on May 1, 1984 and headquartered in Wilton, CT. | Communications |
TForce Logistics, Inc.
 TForce Logistics, Inc. Air Freight/CouriersTransportation TForce Logistics, Inc. provides transportation and logistics services. The firm provides same-day delivery and logistics services in the United States and Canada. Its network of business centers, provides same-day, on-demand, door-to-door delivery services utilizing its ground couriers. The firm offers local and regional distribution services, which encompass recurring, often daily, point-to-point deliveries or multiple destination deliveries that often require intermediate handling. It also offers fleet outsourcing services and provides its customers a fleet of dedicated delivery vehicles at single or multiple customer sites. The company was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX. | Transportation |
HBC Investments LLC
HBC Investments LLC Investment ManagersFinance HBC Investments LLC (HBC Investments) is a private equity firm founded in 2010 by Peter S. Brodsky. The firm is headquartered in Dallas, Texas. | Finance |
Grande Communications Holdings, Inc.
 Grande Communications Holdings, Inc. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Grande Communications Holdings, Inc. operates as a holding company with interests in bundled telephone services, internet access, and cable television services. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in San Marcos, TX. | Communications |
Intelsat Holding Corp.
 Intelsat Holding Corp. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Intelsat Holding Corp. provides broadcasting services. It also provides video, corporate, Internet, voice, and government communications services in North America.It also offers fixed satellite and government services. The company was established in 2006 and is located in Washington, DC. | Communications |
HBC Acquisition Corp.
HBC Acquisition Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance HBC Acquisition Corp. is a blank check company formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses. The company was founded on August 2, 2011 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX. | Finance |
Da-Lite Screen Co., Inc.
Da-Lite Screen Co., Inc. Electronics/AppliancesConsumer Durables Da-Lite Screen Co., Inc. manufactured and distributed projection screens. Its included conference rooms, educational institutions, live entertainment venues, meeting rooms, training facilities, houses of worship and private homes. The company was founded in 1909 and was headquartered in Warsaw, IN. | Consumer Durables |
Hoak Media LLC
Hoak Media LLC Financial ConglomeratesFinance Hoak Media LLC acquires, develops, and operates television and radio stations in small and medium-sized markets. The company was founded by Eric D. Van den Branden and James M. Hoak in August 2003 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX. | Finance |
HBW Holdings, Inc.
 HBW Holdings, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance HBW Holdings, Inc. provides investment banking services. The private company is based in Dallas, TX. | Finance |
Crown Media, Inc.
 Crown Media, Inc. Cable/Satellite TVConsumer Services Part of Charter Communications, Inc., Crown Media, Inc. is a cable television services company. The private company is based in Dallas, TX. Crown Media was acquired by CM Acquisition Corp. from Hallmark Cards, Inc. on February 01, 1995. | Consumer Services |
Heritage Communications, Inc.
 Heritage Communications, Inc. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Part of Skytower Communications, Inc., Heritage Communications, Inc. is a private company that provides broadband telecommunication services. The company is based in Englewood, CO. The company was founded by James S. Cownie, James M. Hoak. | Communications |
Austin Industries, Inc.
 Austin Industries, Inc. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Austin Industries, Inc. provides construction services. It offers civil, commercial and industrial construction services. It offers services to the aviation, health care, refining and petrochemical industries. The company was founded in 1902 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX. | Industrial Services |
| Federal Communications Commission | Government |
Intelsat US LLC
 Intelsat US LLC Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Intelsat US LLC engages in the provision of satellite telecommunication services. It offers commercial aircraft, business jet, and aeronautical connectivity; land mobile; maritime; satellite, fiber, and teleport; consulting; and enterprise networking services. The company was founded in 1964 and is headquartered in McLean, VA. | Communications |
Nova Compression LLC
 Nova Compression LLC Oil & Gas ProductionEnergy Minerals Nova Compression LLC provides gas lift, wellhead and general gas compression services. The firm also provides service, repair, package revamps and package redesign. The company was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Kilgore, TX. | Energy Minerals |
Hoak Capital Corp.
Hoak Capital Corp. Investment ManagersFinance Hoak Capital Corp. is a private equity firm located in Dallas, Texas | Finance |
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