Richard Neil Levy

Chief Executive Officer at

Victory Park Capital Advisors LLC

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Richard Neil Levy is the founder of Victory Park Capital Advisors LLC, serving as CEO & Chief Investment Officer since 2007.
Mr. Levy is also the founder of Crestview Capital Partners LLC.
Current jobs include Chairman at Gardeneers, Director at Caribbean Financial Group, Inc., Director at Global Employment Solutions LLC, Director at Camp Kesem, Director at Victory Park Resources (NM) LLC, Director at United Automobile Insurance Co., Director at College Bound Opportunities, Director at VPC Pizza Operating Corp.
since 2011, Director at United Automobile Holdings LLC, and Trustee at Illinois Institute of Technology.
Former jobs include Chairman at Unigene Laboratories, Inc. from 2010 to 2013, Chairman at Giordano's Enterprises, Inc., Independent Director at L&F Acquisition Corp., Director at Ntmp Holdings LLC, Non-Executive Director at VPC Specialty Lending Investments Plc from 2016 to 2020, Director at Energy Maintenance Services Group I, Inc., Member at Illinois State Bar Association, Head-Small Cap Structured Products Group at Magnetar Capital Partners LP in 2007, Principal at Global Employment Holdings, Inc., Portfolio Manager at Solutions Group, Inc., and Chief Financial Officer at Willdan Energy Co. Education includes an MBA from Stuart School of Business, an undergraduate degree from The Ohio State University, and a graduate degree from Chicago-Kent College of Law.

Richard Neil Levy active positions

Companies	Position	Start
Global Employment Solutions LLC Global Employment Solutions LLC Personnel ServicesCommercial Services Provides staffing and recruitment services	Director/Board Member	09/07/2010
Victory Park Resources (NM) LLC	Director/Board Member	-
College Bound Opportunities College Bound Opportunities Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services College Bound Opportunities is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting underserved, primarily first-generation college students from several local high schools. The non-profit company is based in Riverwoods, IL. The organization offers a comprehensive six-year program that spans from students’ junior year of high school through college graduation and beyond, focusing on college access, persistence, one-on-one mentoring, and career preparation. Trained community volunteers provide ongoing guidance, motivation, and support to help scholars set goals, stay accountable, and succeed academically and professionally. The organization also offers career readiness activities such as internship fairs, mock interviews, and networking events, and engages mentors, volunteers, and donors through events and maintains transparency with annual reports and newsletters.	Director/Board Member	-
Victory Park Capital Advisors LLC Victory Park Capital Advisors LLC Investment ManagersFinance Victory Park Capital invests in companies located in the United States. The firm focuses on a broad range of sectors and industries. It provides financing for buyout and growth stage capital requirements.	Chief Executive Officer	01/01/2007
Camp Kesem	Director/Board Member	-
United Automobile Holdings LLC United Automobile Holdings LLC Property/Casualty InsuranceFinance Provides non-standard auto insurance products	Director/Board Member	-
Caribbean Financial Group, Inc. Caribbean Financial Group, Inc. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Operates as a consumer finance company that offers unsecured personal loans, retail sales finance, and related credit insurance products	Director/Board Member	-
United Automobile Insurance Co. United Automobile Insurance Co. Property/Casualty InsuranceFinance Provides automobile insurance	Director/Board Member	-
Gardeneers Gardeneers Gardeneers is a nonprofit organization dedicated to addressing food inequity and promoting social and racial justice through school garden programs, primarily serving south and westside neighborhoods. The non-profit company is based in Chicago, IL. Since 2014, Gardeneers has engaged over 3,500 students across more than 20 schools, producing over 13,500 pounds of fresh produce distributed within communities. The organization provides hands-on agricultural education that teaches students about food origins, nutrition, environmental stewardship, and social-emotional growth. Supported by garden educators and AmeriCorps members, Gardeneers offers seasonal lessons that foster healthy eating habits, leadership skills, and a connection to nature. The organization partners with schools, community groups, and corporate donors to sustain and expand garden initiatives, which include garden maintenance, student programming, and community events. Gardeneers encourages involvement through donations, volunteering, and partnerships, and provides resources and support for schools interested in starting garden programs.	Chairman	-
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Unigene Laboratories, Inc. Unigene Laboratories, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: OtherHealth Technology Designs, delivers, manufactures and develops peptide-based therapeutics	Health Technology
Willdan Energy Co. Willdan Energy Co. Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Provides energy efficiency and renewable energy design solutions	Producer Manufacturing
Global Employment Solutions LLC Global Employment Solutions LLC Personnel ServicesCommercial Services Provides staffing and recruitment services	Commercial Services
Magnetar Capital Partners LP Magnetar Capital Partners LP Financial ConglomeratesFinance Provides financial management services	Finance
Victory Park Capital Advisors LLC Victory Park Capital Advisors LLC Investment ManagersFinance Victory Park Capital invests in companies located in the United States. The firm focuses on a broad range of sectors and industries. It provides financing for buyout and growth stage capital requirements.	Finance
Solutions Group, Inc. Solutions Group, Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Functions as an investment company	Finance
Illinois Institute of Technology Illinois Institute of Technology Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Crestview Capital Partners LLC Crestview Capital Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Crestview Capital Partners makes privately-executed investments in public companies with emphasis on small-cap companies with market-caps of $5 million to $300 million. The firm focuses on investments in healthcare, technology, energy and special situations	Finance
Energy Maintenance Services Group I, Inc. Energy Maintenance Services Group I, Inc. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Provides pipeline construction, management, and maintenance services	Industrial Services
The Ohio State University The Ohio State University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Giordano's Enterprises, Inc. Giordano's Enterprises, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Owns and operates pizza parlors	Consumer Services
Global Employment Holdings, Inc. Global Employment Holdings, Inc. Personnel ServicesCommercial Services Provides temporary staffing services	Commercial Services
Caribbean Financial Group, Inc. Caribbean Financial Group, Inc. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Operates as a consumer finance company that offers unsecured personal loans, retail sales finance, and related credit insurance products	Finance
Chicago-Kent College of Law Chicago-Kent College of Law Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Illinois State Bar Association Illinois State Bar Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as legal association	Commercial Services
Camp Kesem
Ntmp Holdings LLC Ntmp Holdings LLC Financial ConglomeratesFinance Provides investment services	Finance
Victory Park Resources (NM) LLC
United Automobile Insurance Co. United Automobile Insurance Co. Property/Casualty InsuranceFinance Provides automobile insurance	Finance
College Bound Opportunities College Bound Opportunities Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services College Bound Opportunities is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting underserved, primarily first-generation college students from several local high schools. The non-profit company is based in Riverwoods, IL. The organization offers a comprehensive six-year program that spans from students’ junior year of high school through college graduation and beyond, focusing on college access, persistence, one-on-one mentoring, and career preparation. Trained community volunteers provide ongoing guidance, motivation, and support to help scholars set goals, stay accountable, and succeed academically and professionally. The organization also offers career readiness activities such as internship fairs, mock interviews, and networking events, and engages mentors, volunteers, and donors through events and maintains transparency with annual reports and newsletters.	Commercial Services
Stuart School of Business Stuart School of Business Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
VPC Specialty Lending Investments Plc VPC Specialty Lending Investments Plc Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Functions as a closed-end investment fund or Investment trust	Miscellaneous
VPC Pizza Operating Corp. VPC Pizza Operating Corp. RestaurantsConsumer Services Operates as restaurants	Consumer Services
United Automobile Holdings LLC United Automobile Holdings LLC Property/Casualty InsuranceFinance Provides non-standard auto insurance products	Finance
L&F Acquisition Corp. L&F Acquisition Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates as a blank check company	Finance
Gardeneers Gardeneers Gardeneers is a nonprofit organization dedicated to addressing food inequity and promoting social and racial justice through school garden programs, primarily serving south and westside neighborhoods. The non-profit company is based in Chicago, IL. Since 2014, Gardeneers has engaged over 3,500 students across more than 20 schools, producing over 13,500 pounds of fresh produce distributed within communities. The organization provides hands-on agricultural education that teaches students about food origins, nutrition, environmental stewardship, and social-emotional growth. Supported by garden educators and AmeriCorps members, Gardeneers offers seasonal lessons that foster healthy eating habits, leadership skills, and a connection to nature. The organization partners with schools, community groups, and corporate donors to sustain and expand garden initiatives, which include garden maintenance, student programming, and community events. Gardeneers encourages involvement through donations, volunteering, and partnerships, and provides resources and support for schools interested in starting garden programs.