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James Watters
Director/Board Member at
CANANDAIGUA NATIONAL CORPORATION
Net worth: 3 M $ as of 31/07/2026
Profile
Dr. James H.
Watters is an Independent Director at Broadstone Net Lease, Inc., a Chief Investment Officer at RIT Ventures and a Treasurer, Senior VP-Finance & Administration at Rochester Institute of Technology.
He is on the Board of Directors at Canandaigua National Corp., The Canandaigua National Bank & Trust Co., Vnomics Corp., Benefit Street Partners Multifamily Trust, Inc., New York Kitchen & Bath, Inc., Broadstone Net Lease, Inc., RIT Global Delivery Corp., Broadstone Net Lease LLC, Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, Viggi Corp.
and George Eastman Museum.
Dr. Watters was previously employed as an Assistant Vice Chancellor-Real Estate & Management by University of Pittsburgh.
He also served on the board at Excell Partners, Inc. and Greater Rochester Health Foundation.
He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Pittsburgh, a graduate degree from the University of Pittsburgh and a doctorate degree from the University of Pittsburgh.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/05/2026 | 127,349 ( 0.07% ) | 3 M $ | 31/07/2026 |
James Watters active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| CANANDAIGUA NATIONAL CORPORATION | Director/Board Member | 13/11/2019 |
| BROADSTONE NET LEASE, INC. | Director/Board Member | 01/01/2007 |
Vnomics Corp.
 Vnomics Corp. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides telematics software and solutions for the commercial trucking industry | Director/Board Member | 01/01/2014 |
Broadstone Net Lease LLC
 Broadstone Net Lease LLC Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance Provides real estate investment services | Director/Board Member | - |
New York Kitchen & Bath, Inc.
 New York Kitchen & Bath, Inc. HomebuildingConsumer Durables New York Kitchen & Bath, Inc. specializes in custom and stock kitchen cabinets, focusing on combining functionality and style to meet diverse home needs and budgets. The private company is based in New York. The American company also offers bathroom cabinets and vanities to improve bathroom organization and usability. Its product lineup includes cabinets from brands such as CNC Cabinetry, Waypoint Living Spaces, and Koch Cabinetry, as well as countertops, flooring materials, and kitchen accessories like sinks, faucets, backsplash tiles, and luxury showers. | Director/Board Member | 01/01/2008 |
RIT Global Delivery Corp. | Director/Board Member | 01/01/2004 |
Viggi Corp.
 Viggi Corp. Home FurnishingsConsumer Durables Designs. manufactures and markets chairs for kids | Director/Board Member | - |
George Eastman Museum
 George Eastman Museum Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates art museum | Director/Board Member | - |
RIT Ventures
 RIT Ventures Investment ManagersFinance RIT Ventures invest in companies located in the US. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of intellectual property sectors with an investment size ranging from $100k to $300k. It provides financing for early and later stage capital requirements which also makes follow on investments. | Private Equity Investor | 01/01/1997 |
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Former positions of James Watters
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Training of James Watters
Experiences
Positions held
Active
Inactive
Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
56
1st degree connections
16
1st degree companies
Male
Female
Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 16 |
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Canandaigua National Corp.
 Canandaigua National Corp. Major BanksFinance Operates as a bank holding company through its subsidiaries provides commercial banking services | Finance |
The Canandaigua National Bank & Trust Co.
 The Canandaigua National Bank & Trust Co. Major BanksFinance Operates as a national bank | Finance |
Broadstone Net Lease, Inc.
 Broadstone Net Lease, Inc. Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance Acts as a Real Estate Investment Trust/REIT | Finance |
University of Pittsburgh
 University of Pittsburgh Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Rochester Institute of Technology
 Rochester Institute of Technology Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
George Eastman Museum
George Eastman Museum Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates art museum | Consumer Services |
Excell Partners, Inc.
 Excell Partners, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Excell Partners invests in companies located in the United States, primarily in New York. The firm focuses on medical devices, materials, energy, biotech and IT/Software sectors. It provides equity and convertible debt for pre-seed, seed and early stage capital requirements with an investment size of up to USD 1.5 million per round. It acts as a lead investor and also makes co-investments. | Finance |
Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra
 Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra Media ConglomeratesConsumer Services Operates as a non-profit organization that provides orchestra services | Consumer Services |
Vnomics Corp.
Vnomics Corp. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides telematics software and solutions for the commercial trucking industry | Technology Services |
Broadstone Net Lease LLC
Broadstone Net Lease LLC Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance Provides real estate investment services | Finance |
Greater Rochester Health Foundation
 Greater Rochester Health Foundation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides fund giving services for health improvement | Commercial Services |
RIT Ventures
RIT Ventures Investment ManagersFinance RIT Ventures invest in companies located in the US. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of intellectual property sectors with an investment size ranging from $100k to $300k. It provides financing for early and later stage capital requirements which also makes follow on investments. | Finance |
Viggi Corp.
Viggi Corp. Home FurnishingsConsumer Durables Designs. manufactures and markets chairs for kids | Consumer Durables |
RIT Global Delivery Corp. | |
Benefit Street Partners Multifamily Trust, Inc.
 Benefit Street Partners Multifamily Trust, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Provides alternative asset management services | Finance |
New York Kitchen & Bath, Inc.
New York Kitchen & Bath, Inc. HomebuildingConsumer Durables New York Kitchen & Bath, Inc. specializes in custom and stock kitchen cabinets, focusing on combining functionality and style to meet diverse home needs and budgets. The private company is based in New York. The American company also offers bathroom cabinets and vanities to improve bathroom organization and usability. Its product lineup includes cabinets from brands such as CNC Cabinetry, Waypoint Living Spaces, and Koch Cabinetry, as well as countertops, flooring materials, and kitchen accessories like sinks, faucets, backsplash tiles, and luxury showers. | Consumer Durables |
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