John R. Laird
Director/Board Member at Elk Associates Funding Corp.
Profile
John R.
Laird is a professional with a background in finance.
He is currently a Director at Elk Associates Funding Corp.
since 1999.
Previously, he held positions such as Chairman & CEO at The Boston Co. Holding LLC from 1990 to 1993, Director, President & CEO-Shearson Division at Shearson Lehman Brothers Holdings, Inc. from 1992 to 1994, Treasurer & Senior Vice President at American Express Canada, Inc. from 1977 to 1989, and Independent Director at Ameritrans Capital Corp.
from 2012 to 2013.
Mr. Laird obtained his undergraduate degree and MBA from Syracuse University.
John R. Laird active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Elk Associates Funding Corp.
 Elk Associates Funding Corp. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Part of Ameritrans Capital Corp., Elk Associates Funding Corp. provides loans to taxi owners. The company is based in Washington, WA. The CEO of the company is Ekevin Dahill Prince. Elk Associates Funding was acquired by Ameritrans Capital Corp. on December 16, 1999. | Director/Board Member | 31/12/1998 |
Former positions of John R. Laird
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| AMERITRANS CAPITAL CORP. | Director/Board Member | 11/07/2013 |
Shearson Lehman Brothers Holdings, Inc.
 Shearson Lehman Brothers Holdings, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Part of Lehman Brothers Holdings, Inc., Shearson Lehman Brothers Holdings, Inc. provides security broker services. The company is based in New York, NY. | Director/Board Member | 31/12/1993 |
The Boston Co. Holding LLC
 The Boston Co. Holding LLC Major BanksFinance The Boston Co. Holding LLC is a company that specializes in commercial banking. The company is based in Pittsburgh, PA. | Chairman | 31/12/1992 |
American Express Canada, Inc.
 American Express Canada, Inc. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Part of American Express Co., American Express Canada provides card network services, charge card and credit cards for consumers and businesses, and consumer and small business lending products. Lisa Kalhans has been the CEO of the Canadian company since 2019. | Treasurer | 31/12/1988 |
Training of John R. Laird
| Syracuse University | Masters Business Admin |
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| Private companies | 5 |
|---|---|
Ameritrans Capital Corp.
 Ameritrans Capital Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Ameritrans Capital Corp. engages in the provision of portfolio management services. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Jericho, NY. | Finance |
Shearson Lehman Brothers Holdings, Inc.
Shearson Lehman Brothers Holdings, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Part of Lehman Brothers Holdings, Inc., Shearson Lehman Brothers Holdings, Inc. provides security broker services. The company is based in New York, NY. | Finance |
The Boston Co. Holding LLC
The Boston Co. Holding LLC Major BanksFinance The Boston Co. Holding LLC is a company that specializes in commercial banking. The company is based in Pittsburgh, PA. | Finance |
American Express Canada, Inc.
American Express Canada, Inc. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Part of American Express Co., American Express Canada provides card network services, charge card and credit cards for consumers and businesses, and consumer and small business lending products. Lisa Kalhans has been the CEO of the Canadian company since 2019. | Finance |
Elk Associates Funding Corp.
Elk Associates Funding Corp. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Part of Ameritrans Capital Corp., Elk Associates Funding Corp. provides loans to taxi owners. The company is based in Washington, WA. The CEO of the company is Ekevin Dahill Prince. Elk Associates Funding was acquired by Ameritrans Capital Corp. on December 16, 1999. | Finance |
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