David M. Duerr
Founder at Focus Equity Partners LLC
Profile
Prior to founding Focus Equity Partners, Mr. Duerr founded three successful businesses: Officite, LLC, a full service marketing company specializing in Internet-based solutions for the medical industry; Workspace, LLC, a full service contract office furniture marketer and distributor; and Code Red, LLC, a creative marketing company delivering turnkey direct mail marketing campaigns.
In May of 2001, Workspace and Code Red were acquired by Officemax (NYSE:OMX), formally Boise Cascade Office Products.
In October 2006, Focus Equity Partners provided growth capital to BOB, LLC d/b/a Business Only Broadband.
BOB owns and operates the largest independent wireless broadband network in Chicago providing wireless broadband Internet services to small and medium-sized businesses in the Chicago area.
Mr. Duerr holds a B.A.
in Advertising from Valparaiso University.
David M. Duerr active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
BOB LLC
 BOB LLC Wireless TelecommunicationsCommunications BOB LLC provides wireless broadband Internet services and data continuity solutions. It offers solutions that include PublicCONNECT, PrivateCONNECT, EventCONNECT, RouterCONNECT and CloudCONNECT. The firm delivers carrier grade metro Ethernet and Internet to the education, financial, government, hospitality, healthcare, and other enterprise sectors. The company was founded by Richard S. Kingston and Shane Hampton on September 16, 2005 and is headquartered in Little Rock, AR. | Director/Board Member | 2009-08-10 |
Straight North LLC
 Straight North LLC Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Straight North LLC provides online marketing services. Its services include search engine optimization, paid search, social media, web design and development, copywriting, video, email marketing, analytics, conversion optimization, branding, and strategy. The firm specializes in advertising, display advertising, email marketing and responsive website design. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Chief Executive Officer | 2010-07-20 |
Focus Equity Partners LLC
 Focus Equity Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Focus Equity Partners LLC (Focus Equity Partners ) is a private equity firm founded in 2003 by David Duerr. The firm is headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois. | Founder | 2002-12-31 |
| Officite LLC | Founder | - |
Former positions of David M. Duerr
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Hyde Park Angels Inc.
 Hyde Park Angels Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Hyde Park Angels Inc. (HPA) is a venture capital firm founded in 2007 by Jeffrey R. Carter. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2010-05-30 |
C&M Pharmacy LLC
 C&M Pharmacy LLC Drugstore ChainsRetail Trade Part of Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc., C&M Pharmacy LLC is a pharmacy that is based in Glenview, IL. C&M Pharmacy was acquired by Walgreen Co. on July 05, 2006. | Director of Finance/CFO | 2006-01-01 |
Training of David M. Duerr
| Valparaiso University | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Private companies | 6 |
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C&M Pharmacy LLC
C&M Pharmacy LLC Drugstore ChainsRetail Trade Part of Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc., C&M Pharmacy LLC is a pharmacy that is based in Glenview, IL. C&M Pharmacy was acquired by Walgreen Co. on July 05, 2006. | Retail Trade |
Focus Equity Partners LLC
Focus Equity Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Focus Equity Partners LLC (Focus Equity Partners ) is a private equity firm founded in 2003 by David Duerr. The firm is headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois. | Finance |
BOB LLC
BOB LLC Wireless TelecommunicationsCommunications BOB LLC provides wireless broadband Internet services and data continuity solutions. It offers solutions that include PublicCONNECT, PrivateCONNECT, EventCONNECT, RouterCONNECT and CloudCONNECT. The firm delivers carrier grade metro Ethernet and Internet to the education, financial, government, hospitality, healthcare, and other enterprise sectors. The company was founded by Richard S. Kingston and Shane Hampton on September 16, 2005 and is headquartered in Little Rock, AR. | Communications |
Straight North LLC
Straight North LLC Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Straight North LLC provides online marketing services. Its services include search engine optimization, paid search, social media, web design and development, copywriting, video, email marketing, analytics, conversion optimization, branding, and strategy. The firm specializes in advertising, display advertising, email marketing and responsive website design. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Technology Services |
Hyde Park Angels Inc.
Hyde Park Angels Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Hyde Park Angels Inc. (HPA) is a venture capital firm founded in 2007 by Jeffrey R. Carter. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. | Finance |
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