Profile
Prior to joining First Capital Partners in 2009, Mr. O'Donnell was chairman and CEO of Capital for Business (CFB), the ninth oldest SBIC in the U.S.
and an affiliate of Commerce Bancshares based in St. Louis.
Under his leadership, CFB completed over 70 expansion and change of ownership transactions utilizing a combination of subordinated (mezzanine) debt and equity.
Previously, his experience included commercial lending and operating management with the Nothern Trust Company, Mark Twain Banks, and Commerce Bank.
Mr. O'Donnell is the past chairman of NASBIC (National Association of Small Business Investment Companies), the past president of the St. Louis chapter of ACG (Association for Corporate Growth) and past board member of the international ACG organization.
Mr. O'Donnell received a B.A.
in psychology from the University of Minnesota and an M.B.A.
in finance and organizational behavior from the University of Chicago.
He also holds a certified public accountant (CPA) designation.
Former positions of James F. O'Donnell
Companies | Position | End |
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First Capital Partners LLC
First Capital Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance First Capital Partners LLC (First Capital Partners) is a private equity firm is founded in 2006 by David F. McLeese. The firm is headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska. | Private Equity Investor | 2010-05-30 |
Konza Valley Capital Inc
Konza Valley Capital Inc Investment ManagersFinance Konza Valley Capital Inc (KVCI) is a private equity firm founded in 1977. The firm is headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas. | Director/Board Member | 2008-03-29 |
Capital For Business, Inc.
Capital For Business, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Capital For Business Inc (CFB) is a private equity subsidiary of Commerce Bancshares, Inc. (Missouri) founded in 1959. The firm is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. | Chairman | 2007-05-30 |
COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 1986-12-30 |
Training of James F. O'Donnell
The University of Chicago | Masters Business Admin |
University of Minnesota | Undergraduate Degree |
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COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC. | Finance |
Private companies | 3 |
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Capital For Business, Inc.
Capital For Business, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Capital For Business Inc (CFB) is a private equity subsidiary of Commerce Bancshares, Inc. (Missouri) founded in 1959. The firm is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. | Finance |
Konza Valley Capital Inc
Konza Valley Capital Inc Investment ManagersFinance Konza Valley Capital Inc (KVCI) is a private equity firm founded in 1977. The firm is headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas. | Finance |
First Capital Partners LLC
First Capital Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance First Capital Partners LLC (First Capital Partners) is a private equity firm is founded in 2006 by David F. McLeese. The firm is headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska. | Finance |
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