Joseph Thompson
Chairman at GIGA-TRONICS INCORPORATED
Net worth: 3 176 $ as of 29/04/2024
Profile
William J.
Thompson is the founder of Forefront Analytics LLC (founded in 2007) and Circadiant Systems, Inc. (founded in 2000).
At Circadiant Systems, Inc., he held the title of Executive Vice President.
Currently, Dr. Thompson is the Chairman at Giga-tronics, Inc. since 2017.
He is also a Director at Microsource, Inc., a Partner at AVI Partners LLC, Alara Capital LLC, and Active Value Investors AG, and a Managing Member at Alara Capital AVI II LLC.
Additionally, he serves as the Chief Technology Officer at SafeToNet Ltd.
In the past, Dr. Thompson worked as the Director of Research & Analysis at Jacobi Capital Management LLC.
He also held the position of Principal at the University of Maryland from 1998 to 1998.
Dr. Thompson obtained a doctorate degree from Stony Brook University, an undergraduate degree from The University of North Carolina at Charlotte, and an MBA from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26/10/2023 | 21,174 ( 0.27% ) | 3 176 $ | 29/04/2024 |
Joseph Thompson active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| GIGA-TRONICS INCORPORATED | Chairman | 14/08/2016 |
Alara Capital LLC
 Alara Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance Alara Capital LLC (Alara Capital) is a venture capital/private equity firm founded in 2005. The firm is headquartered in Austin, Texas. | Private Equity Investor | 01/02/2012 |
| Alara Capital AVI II LLC | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
| Active Value Investors AG | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
AVI Partners LLC
 AVI Partners LLC Financial ConglomeratesFinance AVI Partners LLC provides investment services. It offers finance to the medium and small sized business. The company was founded by Darren C. Wallis and is headquartered in Radnor, PA. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Microsource, Inc.
 Microsource, Inc. Electronic Production EquipmentElectronic Technology Microsource, Inc. manufactures microwave components and related electronic parts. It develops microwave signal generation, power measurement, filtration, switch modules, and integrated electronic assemblies. The company is headquartered in Dublin, CA. | Director/Board Member | - |
SafeToNet Ltd.
 SafeToNet Ltd. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services SafeToNet Ltd. develops software that safeguards social media and social network users from abuse and other online predatory risks. The company was founded by Richard Michael Pursey, Jack Pursey and Sharon Pursey on October 15, 2013 and is headquartered in Reading, the United Kingdom. | Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | - |
Former positions of Joseph Thompson
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| University of Maryland | Corporate Officer/Principal | 31/12/1997 |
Jacobi Capital Management LLC
 Jacobi Capital Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Jacobi Capital Management LLC (JCM) is an independent registered investment advisor headquartered in Pittston, Pennsylvania. The firm was co-founded by Michael Hirthler and DeShay McCluskey in 2008. JCM offers financial planning and investment management services to families, individuals and businesses. | Director of Research - Equity | - |
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Training of Joseph Thompson
| Stony Brook University | Doctorate Degree |
| The University of North Carolina at Charlotte | Undergraduate Degree |
| The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania | Masters Business Admin |
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| Listed companies | 1 |
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| GIGA-TRONICS INCORPORATED | Electronic Technology |
| Private companies | 9 |
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AVI Partners LLC
AVI Partners LLC Financial ConglomeratesFinance AVI Partners LLC provides investment services. It offers finance to the medium and small sized business. The company was founded by Darren C. Wallis and is headquartered in Radnor, PA. | Finance |
Microsource, Inc.
Microsource, Inc. Electronic Production EquipmentElectronic Technology Microsource, Inc. manufactures microwave components and related electronic parts. It develops microwave signal generation, power measurement, filtration, switch modules, and integrated electronic assemblies. The company is headquartered in Dublin, CA. | Electronic Technology |
Circadiant Systems, Inc.
 Circadiant Systems, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Circadiant Systems, Inc. provides optical test systems. Its products include Hydra SFP+, Hydra MTS, OST-ST, and OST -RW. The company was founded by John S. French and Willam J. Thompson in 2000 and is headquartered in Allentown, PA. | Technology Services |
Alara Capital LLC
Alara Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance Alara Capital LLC (Alara Capital) is a venture capital/private equity firm founded in 2005. The firm is headquartered in Austin, Texas. | Finance |
| Active Value Investors AG | |
Jacobi Capital Management LLC
Jacobi Capital Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Jacobi Capital Management LLC (JCM) is an independent registered investment advisor headquartered in Pittston, Pennsylvania. The firm was co-founded by Michael Hirthler and DeShay McCluskey in 2008. JCM offers financial planning and investment management services to families, individuals and businesses. | Finance |
Forefront Analytics LLC
 Forefront Analytics LLC Investment ManagersFinance Forefront Analytics LLC (Forefront) is an independent asset management firm headquartered in West Conshohocken, Pennsylvania. The firm was founded in 2010 by Christopher Geczy and William Thompson. Forefront provides consulting, investment advisory, and investment management services to ultra-high-net worth individuals and families, investment limited partnerships, trusts, corporations, and other business entities. | Finance |
| Alara Capital AVI II LLC | |
SafeToNet Ltd.
SafeToNet Ltd. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services SafeToNet Ltd. develops software that safeguards social media and social network users from abuse and other online predatory risks. The company was founded by Richard Michael Pursey, Jack Pursey and Sharon Pursey on October 15, 2013 and is headquartered in Reading, the United Kingdom. | Technology Services |
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