James Nevels

Director/Board Member at SMURFIT WESTROCK PLC

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Mr. James E. Nevels is an Independent Director at Alcoa Corp., at WestRock Co., a Lead Independent Director at WRKCo, Inc., a Founder, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at The Swarthmore Group, Inc., a Chairman at Cjp/Ikon LLC, a Member at Council on Foreign Relations, Inc. and at The Pennsylvania Society. He is on the Board of Directors at Alcoa Corp., WestRock Co., WRKCo, Inc., Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy, First Data Resources Australia Ltd., Marine Corps Heritage Foundation, Milton Hershey School, Pennslyvania Fly Fishing Museum Association and Pga Reach. Mr. Nevels founded The Swarthmore Group in 1991. He has nearly 40 years of experience in the securities and investment industry. Mr. Nevels was appointed by President Bush to the Advisory Committee to the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation in 2004. He served as Chairman from 2005-2007. Mr. Nevels also served as Chairman (2009-2015) and Lead Independent Director (2015-2017) of The Hershey Company, member of the Board of the Hershey Trust Company and Milton Hershey School, Chair and member of the Board of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, member of the Board of First Data, member of the Board of XL Group, member of the Board of the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation, member of the Board of MMG Insurance Company, member of the Board of Tasty Baking Company, and member of the Board of Trustees of the Pro Football Hall of Fame (current emeritus member). He received his undergraduate degree from Bucknell University (cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa), as well as his MBA from The Wharton School at The University of Pennsylvania and JD from The University of Pennsylvania Law School, which he completed at the same time.

James Nevels active positions

Companies	Position	Start
SMURFIT WESTROCK PLC	Director/Board Member	31/12/2014
First Data Resources Australia Ltd. First Data Resources Australia Ltd. Miscellaneous ManufacturingProducer Manufacturing Owns and operates ATM''''s	Director/Board Member	-
Cjp/Ikon LLC	Chairman	-
Council on Foreign Relations, Inc. Council on Foreign Relations, Inc. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Functions as a foundation or endowment	Corporate Officer/Principal	-
Pga Reach Pga Reach Founded in 1916, Pga Reach is the 501(c)(3) charitable arm of the PGA of America, dedicated to positively impacting youth, military veterans, and diverse populations by increasing access to golf and the golf industry. The private company is based in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. The foundation's mission centers on fostering community involvement, personal growth, and career opportunities through the game of golf. It operates three primary programs: PGA Jr. League, which provides youth with team-based golf opportunities and scholarships; PGA HOPE, which serves veterans and active-duty military members by promoting wellness, community, and golf instruction; and PGA WORKS, which focuses on diversifying the golf industry by offering fellowships, scholarships, and career development for underserved and underrepresented groups. The foundation collaborates with 41 PGA sections and over 31,000 PGA golf professionals nationwide to deliver year-round programming that reaches millions of amateur golfers. Signature events such as the PGA HOPE National Golf & Wellness Week and the PGA WORKS Collegiate Championship support leadership development, inclusion, and industry engagement.	Director/Board Member	-
Pennslyvania Fly Fishing Museum Association	Director/Board Member	-
Renew Financial Holdings, Inc. (California) Renew Financial Holdings, Inc. (California) Financial ConglomeratesFinance Provides financing solutions for home improvement & renewable energy and energy efficiency projects	Director/Board Member	23/08/2021
Alcoa Nederland Holding BV Alcoa Nederland Holding BV Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Engages in mining and production of bauxite, alumina & aluminum products	Director/Board Member	-
Pennsylvania Prison Society Pennsylvania Prison Society General GovernmentGovernment The private company is based in Philadelphia, PA. It provides direct services such as safe and affordable transportation to state correctional institutions, free family support groups, and resources to help families navigate incarceration. The organization operates a helpline offering personalized assistance to incarcerated people and their loved ones, addressing medical concerns, safety, and facility conditions. Volunteers serve as mentors and advocates for those preparing for reentry into society. The society engages in education, advocacy, and research to raise public awareness and foster criminal justice reform, publishing reports, personal stories, and a bi-monthly newsletter created by and for incarcerated people. Its strategic initiatives include expanding programs, enhancing prison oversight, and improving data collection to better serve those affected by incarceration. Pennsylvania Prison Society is a historic nonprofit organization founded in 1787 that supports incarcerated individuals, their families, and communities.	Director/Board Member	-
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Private companies	43
First Data Corp. First Data Corp. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides electronic commerce and payment services	Commercial Services
The Hershey Co. The Hershey Co. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures, sells and distributes chocolate, candy, chewing gum, non-confectionery products and snack foods	Consumer Non-Durables
Tasty Baking Co. Tasty Baking Co. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures single portion snack foods	Consumer Non-Durables
Hershey Trust Co. Hershey Trust Co. Investment ManagersFinance Profile Unavailable.	Finance
The Swarthmore Group, Inc. The Swarthmore Group, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance The Swarthmore Group uses a combination of fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis to determine which securities are suitable for investment in client portfolios. Although they incorporate all three research methods, the firm employs fundamental analysis research most often. Their investment process utilizes a bottom-up approach with a macroeconomic overlay.	Finance
MeadWestvaco Corp. MeadWestvaco Corp. Containers/PackagingProcess Industries Manufactures and distributes packaging products, office supplies and specialty chemicals	Process Industries
Renew Financial Holdings, Inc. (California) Renew Financial Holdings, Inc. (California) Financial ConglomeratesFinance Provides financing solutions for home improvement & renewable energy and energy efficiency projects	Finance
Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp. Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp. Investment ManagersFinance PBGC's investment policy is established by the agency’s Board of Directors, composed of the US Secretaries of Labor, Treasury, and Commerce. The Board has established an investment policy that, for the Single-Employer Program, uses a Liability Driven Investment (LDI) approach. Under that approach, the firm employs an asset allocation glidepath under which the investment portfolio risk is reduced as funded status improves. The agency’s Multiemployer Program assets are invested solely in US government securities. PBGC established the Smaller Asset Managers Pilot (SAMP) Program to provide opportunities for smaller investment management firms to manage some of the agency’s fixed income assets. The Pilot Program has been successful in achieving its objectives and PBGC has established the Smaller Asset Managers Program as an ongoing program.	Finance
Drexel University Drexel University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Berea College Berea College Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Bucknell University Bucknell University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
St. Joseph's University St. Joseph's University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Milton Hershey School Milton Hershey School Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates secondary education high school	Consumer Services
Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia General GovernmentGovernment Federal reserve bank	Government
The Gettysburg National Battlefield Museum Foundation The Gettysburg National Battlefield Museum Foundation Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates museums and educational services	Consumer Services
Council on Foreign Relations, Inc. Council on Foreign Relations, Inc. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Functions as a foundation or endowment	Miscellaneous
Pro Football Hall of Fame Pro Football Hall of Fame Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Owns and operates sports club	Consumer Services
Association of Governing Boards of Universities & Colleges Association of Governing Boards of Universities & Colleges Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Engages in governance in higher education	Commercial Services
MMG Insurance Co. MMG Insurance Co. Multi-Line InsuranceFinance Provides personal, commercial, home owners and business automobile insurance services	Finance
Business Council for International Understanding Business Council for International Understanding Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates membership organization that encourages dialogue between business and political leaders in different countries	Commercial Services
Trout Unlimited, Inc. Trout Unlimited, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Conserves, protects & restores coldwater fisheries	Commercial Services
Marine Corps Heritage Foundation Marine Corps Heritage Foundation Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Functions as a foundation or endowment	Miscellaneous
The Pennsylvania Society The Pennsylvania Society Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a membership organization	Commercial Services
First Data Resources Australia Ltd. First Data Resources Australia Ltd. Miscellaneous ManufacturingProducer Manufacturing Owns and operates ATM''''s	Producer Manufacturing
Orange Bowl Committee Orange Bowl Committee Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Operates as non-profit sports organization, which promotes and serves football interest	Consumer Services
The School District of Philadelphia (Pennsylvania) The School District of Philadelphia (Pennsylvania) Local AgenciesGovernment Functions as a local school district	Government
Pennsylvania Prison Society Pennsylvania Prison Society General GovernmentGovernment The private company is based in Philadelphia, PA. It provides direct services such as safe and affordable transportation to state correctional institutions, free family support groups, and resources to help families navigate incarceration. The organization operates a helpline offering personalized assistance to incarcerated people and their loved ones, addressing medical concerns, safety, and facility conditions. Volunteers serve as mentors and advocates for those preparing for reentry into society. The society engages in education, advocacy, and research to raise public awareness and foster criminal justice reform, publishing reports, personal stories, and a bi-monthly newsletter created by and for incarcerated people. Its strategic initiatives include expanding programs, enhancing prison oversight, and improving data collection to better serve those affected by incarceration. Pennsylvania Prison Society is a historic nonprofit organization founded in 1787 that supports incarcerated individuals, their families, and communities.	Government
Gettysburg Foundation Gettysburg Foundation Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Functions as a foundation or endowment	Miscellaneous
Lebow College of Business Lebow College of Business Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Fox School of Business Fox School of Business Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
The University of Pennsylvania Law School The University of Pennsylvania Law School Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
The Baiada Institute The Baiada Institute Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Empowers families with literacy	Commercial Services
WRKCo, Inc. WRKCo, Inc. Containers/PackagingProcess Industries Manufactures and distributes packaging products, office supplies and specialty chemicals	Process Industries
Westrock MWV LLC Westrock MWV LLC Pulp & PaperProcess Industries Manufactures and distributes paper packaging products	Process Industries
Alcoa Corp. Alcoa Corp. AluminumNon-Energy Minerals Provides aluminum production, bauxite processing and mining services	Non-Energy Minerals
XL Group Ltd. XL Group Ltd. Multi-Line InsuranceFinance Provides commercial insurance and reinsurance services	Finance
WestRock Co. WestRock Co. Containers/PackagingProcess Industries Manufactures paperboard packaging and other paper products	Process Industries
Pga Reach Pga Reach Founded in 1916, Pga Reach is the 501(c)(3) charitable arm of the PGA of America, dedicated to positively impacting youth, military veterans, and diverse populations by increasing access to golf and the golf industry. The private company is based in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. The foundation's mission centers on fostering community involvement, personal growth, and career opportunities through the game of golf. It operates three primary programs: PGA Jr. League, which provides youth with team-based golf opportunities and scholarships; PGA HOPE, which serves veterans and active-duty military members by promoting wellness, community, and golf instruction; and PGA WORKS, which focuses on diversifying the golf industry by offering fellowships, scholarships, and career development for underserved and underrepresented groups. The foundation collaborates with 41 PGA sections and over 31,000 PGA golf professionals nationwide to deliver year-round programming that reaches millions of amateur golfers. Signature events such as the PGA HOPE National Golf & Wellness Week and the PGA WORKS Collegiate Championship support leadership development, inclusion, and industry engagement.
Cjp/Ikon LLC
Pennslyvania Fly Fishing Museum Association
Alcoa Nederland Holding BV Alcoa Nederland Holding BV Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Engages in mining and production of bauxite, alumina & aluminum products	Non-Energy Minerals