James Pappas
Chairman at INNOVATIVE FOOD HOLDINGS, INC.
Net worth: 204 580 $ as of 30/03/2024
Profile
James Christopher Pappas is the founder of JCP Investment Management LLC, which was founded in 2009.
He is currently the Chairman of Innovative Food Holdings, Inc. since 2020, an Independent Director at United Natural Foods, Inc. since 2023, an Independent Director at Tandy Leather Factory, Inc. since 2016, and a Member of JCP Investment Holdings, LLC since 2009.
Mr. Pappas has held former positions as the Chairman of Morgan's Foods, Inc. from 2012 to 2014, Director at The Pantry, Inc. from 2014 to 2015, Independent Director at SAMEX Mining Corp.
in 2013, Independent Director at U.S.
Geothermal, Inc. from 2016 to 2018, and Independent Director at Jamba, Inc. from 2015 to 2018.
He also served as a Director at Fiesta Restaurant Group, Inc. Mr. Pappas obtained his undergraduate and graduate degrees from Texas A&M University.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20/12/2023 | 12,892 ( 0.02% ) | 148 129 $ | 30/03/2024 | |
| 16/04/2023 | 12,140 ( 0.14% ) | 56 451 $ | 30/03/2024 |
James Pappas active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| TANDY LEATHER FACTORY, INC. | Director/Board Member | 31/05/2016 |
| INNOVATIVE FOOD HOLDINGS, INC. | Chairman | 16/05/2023 |
| UNITED NATURAL FOODS, INC. | Director/Board Member | 27/09/2023 |
JCP Investment Management LLC
 JCP Investment Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance JCP Investment Management LLC (JCP) is a hedge fund manager headquartered in Houston, Texas. The firm was founded by James Pappas in 2009. JCP provides investment advisory services on a discretionary basis to pooled investment vehicles, sub-advised funds for investment managers, and separately managed accounts (SMAs) for high-net-worth individuals. | Chief Executive Officer | 08/04/2009 |
| JCP Investment Holdings, LLC | Corporate Officer/Principal | 31/05/2009 |
Former positions of James Pappas
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| JAMBA, INC. | Director/Board Member | 12/09/2018 |
| US GEOTHERMAL INC | Director/Board Member | 31/03/2018 |
| THE PANTRY INC | Director/Board Member | 15/02/2015 |
| MORGAN'S FOODS, INC. | Chairman | 30/04/2014 |
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Training of James Pappas
| Texas A&M University | Graduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 4 |
|---|---|
| INNOVATIVE FOOD HOLDINGS, INC. | Transportation |
| UNITED NATURAL FOODS, INC. | Distribution Services |
| TANDY LEATHER FACTORY, INC. | Retail Trade |
| FIESTA RESTAURANT GROUP, INC. | Consumer Services |
| Private companies | 7 |
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Morgan's Foods, Inc.
 Morgan's Foods, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Morgan's Foods, Inc. engages in owning and operation of fast food restaurants. It franchises restaurants including, Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC), Taco Bell, and Pizza Hut. The company was founded in 1925 and is headquartered in Cleveland, OH. | Consumer Services |
The Pantry, Inc.
 The Pantry, Inc. Food RetailRetail Trade The Pantry, Inc. owns and operates a chain of convenience stores and gas stations. Its stores offer merchandise which includes foodservice, fuel and ancillary products. The company was founded by Samuel J. Wornom III and Truby G. Proctor Jr. in 1967 and is headquartered in Cary, NC. | Retail Trade |
SAMEX Mining Corp.
 SAMEX Mining Corp. Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals SAMEX Mining Corp. is a junior resource company. It engages in the acquisition and exploration of mineral properties in South America, particularly in the country of Chile. The company explores for deposits of precious and base metals. The company was founded on December 15, 1967 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. | Non-Energy Minerals |
U.S. Geothermal, Inc.
 U.S. Geothermal, Inc. Electric UtilitiesUtilities U.S. Geothermal, Inc. operates as a renewable energy company. The firm engages in the construction, management, and operation of power plants which utilizes geothermal resources to produce electricity. It operates through two segments: Operating Plants and Corporate & Development. The Operating Plant segment engages in the sale of electricity from the power plants. The Corporate & Development segment includes revenue generating projects. The company was founded by Daniel James Kunz and Douglas J. Glaspey on March 10, 2000 and is headquartered in Boise, ID. | Utilities |
Jamba, Inc.
 Jamba, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Jamba, Inc. was a restaurant retailer of beverage and food offerings, which is engaged in the provision of fruit smoothies, fresh squeezed juices, and juice blends, hot teas, and food items. It included super blend smoothies, energy bowls, hot oatmeal, breakfast wraps, sandwiches, and artisan flatbreads. The company was founded on January 6, 2005 and was headquartered in Frisco, TX. | Consumer Services |
JCP Investment Management LLC
JCP Investment Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance JCP Investment Management LLC (JCP) is a hedge fund manager headquartered in Houston, Texas. The firm was founded by James Pappas in 2009. JCP provides investment advisory services on a discretionary basis to pooled investment vehicles, sub-advised funds for investment managers, and separately managed accounts (SMAs) for high-net-worth individuals. | Finance |
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