Jeff York
Founder at FOCUS GRAPHITE INC.
Net worth: 3 M $ as of 30/03/2024
Profile
Jeffrey R.
York is the founder and currently holds the position of Chairman at Focus Graphite, Inc. which was founded in 1998.
He is also the founder and currently serves as Chairman at Grafoid, Inc. which was founded in 2011.
Additionally, Mr. York currently holds the position of Chairman at Stria Lithium, Inc., Equispheres, Inc., Braille Energy Systems, Inc., Grocery Outlet Holding Corp., Young Presidents' Organization (Canada), and Farm Boy 2012, Inc. He previously served as President & Chief Executive Officer at Giant Tiger Stores Ltd.
from 1989 to 2009.
Mr. York also held the position of Chairman at Mincom Capital, Inc. and Director at Grocery Outlet, Inc. He obtained his undergraduate degree from Princeton University in 1986.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20/06/2023 | 73,296 ( 0.07% ) | 2 M $ | 30/03/2024 | |
FOCUS GRAPHITE INC.
7.23% | 18/06/2023 | 4,321,132 ( 7.23% ) | 527 178 $ | 30/03/2024 |
| 14/03/2024 | 3,935,235 ( 4.29% ) | 350 236 $ | 30/03/2024 | |
STRIA LITHIUM INC.
12.16% | 20/11/2023 | 3,152,000 ( 12.16% ) | 343 568 $ | 30/03/2024 |
Jeff York active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| STRIA LITHIUM INC. | Chairman | 23/05/2011 |
| FOCUS GRAPHITE INC. | Founder | 29/12/1998 |
| BRAILLE ENERGY SYSTEMS INC. | Chairman | 07/11/2011 |
| GROCERY OUTLET HOLDING CORP. | Director/Board Member | 31/10/2010 |
Farm Boy 2012, Inc.
 Farm Boy 2012, Inc. Food DistributorsDistribution Services Farm Boy 2012, Inc. retails grocery and food products. Its products include balsamic vinaigrette, BBQ chicken, caramel popcorn, cinnamon rolls, cranberry cocktail, dessert toppings, frozen yogurt, grilling sauces and tortilla chips. The company was founded by Jean-Louis Bellemare and Colette Bellemare in December 20, 1981 and is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 31/05/2020 |
Grafoid, Inc.
 Grafoid, Inc. Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Grafoid, Inc. engages in the development of graphene. Its graphene products are used in lithium-iron phosphate batteries, polymers and plastics, graphite foam, fuel cells, electrochemical capacitors, solar panels and solar cells, oils, 3Dimension printing materials, automotive, aerospace, chemicals, coatings and lubricants, thermal management, organic LED lighting, and medical applications. The company was founded by Jeffrey York, Gary Economo, and Gordon Chiu in 2011 and is headquartered in Kingston, Canada. | Founder | 31/12/2010 |
Young Presidents' Organization (Canada)
 Young Presidents' Organization (Canada) Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Young Presidents'' Organization (Canada) operates as a non-profit organization. It helps young chief executives to engage, learn, and grow. The company was founded on February 13, 2011 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 31/12/2001 |
Equispheres, Inc.
 Equispheres, Inc. Metal FabricationProducer Manufacturing Equispheres, Inc. is a materials science company, which focuses on advanced technologies such as additive manufacturing and cold spray applications. It specializes in metallurgy and provide engineering services for alloy development. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Ottawa, ON. | Chairman | - |
Former positions of Jeff York
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Giant Tiger Stores Ltd.
 Giant Tiger Stores Ltd. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Giant Tiger Stores Ltd. owns and operates discount stores which provides on-trend family fashions, groceries and everyday household needs. The company was founded by Gordon Reid in 1961 and is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada. | Chief Executive Officer | 31/12/2008 |
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Training of Jeff York
| Princeton University | Undergraduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 3 |
|---|---|
| FOCUS GRAPHITE INC. | Non-Energy Minerals |
| STRIA LITHIUM INC. | Non-Energy Minerals |
| GROCERY OUTLET HOLDING CORP. | Retail Trade |
| Private companies | 8 |
|---|---|
Mincom Capital, Inc.
 Mincom Capital, Inc. Precious MetalsNon-Energy Minerals Mincom Capital, Inc. is a capital pool company. Its principal business is to identify and evaluate the assets or businesses with a view to complete a qualifying transaction. The company was founded by Gary Economo on May 24, 2011 and is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada. | Non-Energy Minerals |
Grocery Outlet, Inc.
 Grocery Outlet, Inc. Food RetailRetail Trade Grocery Outlet, Inc. owns and operates grocery stores. The firm offers frozen foods, deli, meat, drugs, house wares, toys, gifts, health and beauty products. The firm also exports its goods to the other countries. The company was founded by Jim Read in 1946 and is headquartered in Emeryville, CA. | Retail Trade |
Young Presidents' Organization (Canada)
Young Presidents' Organization (Canada) Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Young Presidents'' Organization (Canada) operates as a non-profit organization. It helps young chief executives to engage, learn, and grow. The company was founded on February 13, 2011 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Commercial Services |
Farm Boy 2012, Inc.
Farm Boy 2012, Inc. Food DistributorsDistribution Services Farm Boy 2012, Inc. retails grocery and food products. Its products include balsamic vinaigrette, BBQ chicken, caramel popcorn, cinnamon rolls, cranberry cocktail, dessert toppings, frozen yogurt, grilling sauces and tortilla chips. The company was founded by Jean-Louis Bellemare and Colette Bellemare in December 20, 1981 and is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada. | Distribution Services |
Giant Tiger Stores Ltd.
Giant Tiger Stores Ltd. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Giant Tiger Stores Ltd. owns and operates discount stores which provides on-trend family fashions, groceries and everyday household needs. The company was founded by Gordon Reid in 1961 and is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada. | Retail Trade |
Grafoid, Inc.
Grafoid, Inc. Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Grafoid, Inc. engages in the development of graphene. Its graphene products are used in lithium-iron phosphate batteries, polymers and plastics, graphite foam, fuel cells, electrochemical capacitors, solar panels and solar cells, oils, 3Dimension printing materials, automotive, aerospace, chemicals, coatings and lubricants, thermal management, organic LED lighting, and medical applications. The company was founded by Jeffrey York, Gary Economo, and Gordon Chiu in 2011 and is headquartered in Kingston, Canada. | Producer Manufacturing |
Equispheres, Inc.
Equispheres, Inc. Metal FabricationProducer Manufacturing Equispheres, Inc. is a materials science company, which focuses on advanced technologies such as additive manufacturing and cold spray applications. It specializes in metallurgy and provide engineering services for alloy development. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Ottawa, ON. | Producer Manufacturing |
| Braille Energy Systems, Inc. |
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