John Abizaid
Director/Board Member at US Autism & Asperger Association, Inc.
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John P.
Abizaid is the founder of JPA Partners LLC.
He currently serves as the Director of US Autism & Asperger Association, Inc., the Director of Olmsted Foundation, and a Member-Foreign Relations Council at The International Institute for Strategic Studies.
Previously, he was the Chairman of Combating Terrorism Center and held the position of Independent Director at RPM International, Inc. from 2008 to 2019.
He also served as an Independent Director at Vast Exploration, Inc. in 2012 and as a Director at Council on Foreign Relations, Inc. from 2012 to 2019.
Additionally, he held directorial roles at Zephyr Photonics, Inc., Defense Venture Group Ltd., Virtu Financial, Inc., Blue Hackle LLC, General Atlantic LLC, JF Lehman & Co., Inc., and Torch Hill Investment Partners LLC.
Abizaid received his graduate degree from Harvard University and his undergraduate degree from the US Military Academy in 1973.
John Abizaid active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
The International Institute for Strategic Studies
 The International Institute for Strategic Studies Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The International Institute for Strategic Studies engages in the provision of information on military, geopolitical and geo-economic developments that could lead to conflict. It helps shape the strategic agenda for governments, businesses, the media and experts. The company was founded in 1958 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
| Olmsted Foundation | Director/Board Member | - |
| US Autism & Asperger Association, Inc. | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of John Abizaid
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| RPM INTERNATIONAL INC. | Director/Board Member | 11/04/2019 |
| VIRTU FINANCIAL, INC. | Director/Board Member | 17/01/2019 |
Council on Foreign Relations, Inc.
 Council on Foreign Relations, Inc. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Council on Foreign Relations, Inc. provides and disseminates ideas on foreign policies to individuals, corporate members, journalists and policy makers. It operates a forum for government officials, students and other interested parties to study and discuss world issues and impact on American foreign policies. The company publishes Foreign Affairs, a magazine that comes out six times a year, along with books and studies by its own scholars. Council on Foreign Relations was founded in 1921 and is headquartered in New York City, NY. | Director/Board Member | 31/12/2018 |
Vast Exploration, Inc.
 Vast Exploration, Inc. Oil & Gas ProductionEnergy Minerals Vast Exploration, Inc. is an independent oil and gas company. It focuses on the exploration and development of its principal asset, the Qara Dagh Block, in the Kurdistan region of Iraq. The Qara Dagh Block lies on trend with existing discoveries and is located in the prolific Zagros Fold Belt of Northern Iraq, which contains several large fields, including the super-giant Kirkuk field. The company has production operations in the Boyer area of the province of Alberta, Canada. Vast Exploration was founded on October 2, 1987 and is headquartered in Calgary, Canada. | Director/Board Member | 17/09/2012 |
Defense Venture Group Ltd.
 Defense Venture Group Ltd. Motor VehiclesConsumer Durables Defense Venture Group, Ltd., provided management services to ArmorLine Corporation and Indigen Armor, Inc. In June of 2009, the companies joined the portfolio belonging to J.F. Lehman and Company, a leading middle-market private equity investment firm based in New York focused solely on the aerospace and defense sectors. | Director/Board Member | - |
Training of John Abizaid
| Harvard University | Graduate Degree |
| US Military Academy | Undergraduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 2 |
|---|---|
| RPM INTERNATIONAL INC. | Process Industries |
| VIRTU FINANCIAL, INC. | Finance |
| Private companies | 13 |
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General Atlantic LLC
 General Atlantic LLC Investment ManagersFinance General Atlantic LLC (General Atlantic) is a private equity firm founded in 1980 by Charles F. Feeney. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Finance |
Vast Exploration, Inc.
Vast Exploration, Inc. Oil & Gas ProductionEnergy Minerals Vast Exploration, Inc. is an independent oil and gas company. It focuses on the exploration and development of its principal asset, the Qara Dagh Block, in the Kurdistan region of Iraq. The Qara Dagh Block lies on trend with existing discoveries and is located in the prolific Zagros Fold Belt of Northern Iraq, which contains several large fields, including the super-giant Kirkuk field. The company has production operations in the Boyer area of the province of Alberta, Canada. Vast Exploration was founded on October 2, 1987 and is headquartered in Calgary, Canada. | Energy Minerals |
JF Lehman & Co., Inc.
 JF Lehman & Co., Inc. Investment ManagersFinance J.F. Lehman & Co. (JF Lehman) is a private equity firm founded by John Francis Lehman, Donald Glickman and Keith E. Oster in 1992. The firm is headquartered in New York with an additional office in Arlington, Virginia. | Finance |
Council on Foreign Relations, Inc.
Council on Foreign Relations, Inc. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Council on Foreign Relations, Inc. provides and disseminates ideas on foreign policies to individuals, corporate members, journalists and policy makers. It operates a forum for government officials, students and other interested parties to study and discuss world issues and impact on American foreign policies. The company publishes Foreign Affairs, a magazine that comes out six times a year, along with books and studies by its own scholars. Council on Foreign Relations was founded in 1921 and is headquartered in New York City, NY. | Miscellaneous |
The International Institute for Strategic Studies
The International Institute for Strategic Studies Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The International Institute for Strategic Studies engages in the provision of information on military, geopolitical and geo-economic developments that could lead to conflict. It helps shape the strategic agenda for governments, businesses, the media and experts. The company was founded in 1958 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Commercial Services |
Torch Hill Investment Partners LLC
 Torch Hill Investment Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Torch Hill Investment Partners LLC (Torch Hill Investment Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2005 by William R Sullivan. The firm is headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia. | Finance |
Zephyr Photonics, Inc.
 Zephyr Photonics, Inc. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Zephyr Photonics, Inc. develops photonic solutions for government agencies, communication companies and defense prime contractors. Its products include embedded optical modules, optical cables, transceivers and components. The firm serves to the retail, medical, electronics, space and defense industries. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Zephyr Cove, NV. | Electronic Technology |
JPA Partners LLC
 JPA Partners LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services JPA Partners LLC provides leadership and international security services to businesses, non-profits and governments. The firm offers government and private sector liaison and linkage, advising clients on U.S. and international political, military and economic issues. The company was founded by John P. Abizaid and is headquartered in Gardnerville, NV. | Commercial Services |
Defense Venture Group Ltd.
Defense Venture Group Ltd. Motor VehiclesConsumer Durables Defense Venture Group, Ltd., provided management services to ArmorLine Corporation and Indigen Armor, Inc. In June of 2009, the companies joined the portfolio belonging to J.F. Lehman and Company, a leading middle-market private equity investment firm based in New York focused solely on the aerospace and defense sectors. | Consumer Durables |
Blue Hackle LLC
 Blue Hackle LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Blue Hackle LLC provides risk mitigation and management services. The firm offers risk management services to major corporations, financial institutions, law firms, not-for-profit organizations and government agencies. It provides training services in the following areas: security, specialist training, law enforcement, intelligence analysis and threat assessments, and operations center training. The company was founded by Michael Raper and Peter Lachlan Alexander Monro in 2004 and is headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ. | Commercial Services |
| US Autism & Asperger Association, Inc. | |
Combating Terrorism Center
 Combating Terrorism Center Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Combating Terrorism Center is an organization that focuses on educating, advising, and conducting research to better understand the challenges of terrorism and counterterrorism. The organization's main goal is to combat terrorism through education and research. | Commercial Services |
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