Profile
Mr. Thomas joined Capital Southwest in 1962 and served as President from 1980 until July, 2007, when he was named chairman in an non–executive capacity.
His previous experience includes positions in the chemical industry and in a consulting firm.
He has served as Chairman of the National Association of Small Business Investment Companies, Governor–at–Large of the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD) and Chairman of the NASD’s Corporate Advisory Board.
Mr. Thomas' education includes an MBA with distinction from Harvard Business School and a BS in chemical engineering from Texas A&M University.
He served as a U.S.
Army officer for more than 5 years and was awarded the Bronze Star, Purple Heart and Korean Service Medal with five battle stars.
Former positions of William Thomas
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Capital Southwest Management Co.
Capital Southwest Management Co. Investment ManagersFinance Capital Southwest Management invest in middle-market companies located in the United States with an EBITDA of USD 3 - 20 million. The firm focuses on companies operating across a broad range of sectors and industries. It provides equity and debt financing for acquisitions, dividend recapitalizations, refinancing, bolt-on acquisitions and growth transactions. It makes co-investments. | Chairman | 31/08/2008 |
Small Business Investor Alliance
Small Business Investor Alliance Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Professional Membership Organizations | Chairman | - |
US Department of Defense (District of Columbia)
US Department of Defense (District of Columbia) SovereignGovernment Operates and maintains defense departments | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
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| Private companies | 5 |
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Harvard University
Harvard University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Texas A&M University
Texas A&M University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
US Department of Defense (District of Columbia)
US Department of Defense (District of Columbia) SovereignGovernment Operates and maintains defense departments | Government |
Small Business Investor Alliance
Small Business Investor Alliance Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Professional Membership Organizations | Commercial Services |
Capital Southwest Management Co.
Capital Southwest Management Co. Investment ManagersFinance Capital Southwest Management invest in middle-market companies located in the United States with an EBITDA of USD 3 - 20 million. The firm focuses on companies operating across a broad range of sectors and industries. It provides equity and debt financing for acquisitions, dividend recapitalizations, refinancing, bolt-on acquisitions and growth transactions. It makes co-investments. | Finance |
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