ALUMNI PROFILE
Jim Quandt ’67, fourth from left, rang the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange in February, 2017 as Leaf Group (LFGR) was listed on the exchange.
LA SALLE jim quandt ’67 Drama, Varsity Swimming and Water Polo, Fine Arts Forum, Centurion Editor
PERSONAL Resides in Coto de Caza, CA with his wife of 44 years Marleen. Two sons, Jeff and Kevin.
UNIVERSITY BS Business Administration, Saint Mary’s College of California, 1971 MPI Managerial Policy Institute, USC Marshall School of Business
CAREER CEO Security Pacific Brokers Chairman Bridge Financial Information CEO Standard and Poors Corporation Director Rightside Group, Ltd. Co-Founder, Partner, Thomas James Capital Chairman Well and Company Chairman FRS Company Chairman Demand Media Chairman Nutravail Corporation Chairman Intermix Media/MySpace Chairman Leaf Group, Ltd. Chairman Board of Trustees, St. Mary’s College
“James Quandt is not only a dynamic individual whose business leadership is recognized across the nation, he is a true gentleman and a longtime supporter of the College,” said Saint Mary’s President James Donahue. “He understands the concerns of students in our graduate and professional programs and the realities and potential opportunities that await them in our interconnected global world. I look forward to the sage advice he’ll provide to our students.” Jim’s Lasallian ties run deep. He graduated from La Salle High School in 1967 and Saint Mary’s College in Moraga in 1971 Jim has served on the College’s Board of Regents and Trustees for 16 years, including serving as the trustee board chair for two years. He recently has re-joined the Trustees as its chair after a two-year hiatus. “I strongly believe in the College’s mission and its commitment to improving our society through impactful educational offerings, especially at the graduate level,” said Jim. “Students in graduate programs are motivated, are grounded in the real world and want to advance their education and careers, while also making a difference in their communities. Those aspirations resonate with me and I look forward to addressing the College’s graduate and professional program students.” Jim holds more than three decades of senior management experience, and fits no traditional financial management mold. In his capacity at Thomas James Capital, he has directed the entrepreneurial growth of the firm since its inception and continues to lead its current strategic direction. Additionally, Jim has directed more than $1 billion of investment capital in Internet marketing and social media concerns and high-growth residential redevelopment opportunities; which have resulted in the firm’s emergence as a leader in Southern California real estate investing. Additionally, Jim has served on a number of public and private company boards. Currently he serves as chairman of the Board for The Leaf Group, Nutravail Corporation, and has served on boards for The Brain Corporation, Intermix Media/ MySpace and Rightside Group. He is a former member of the New York Stock Exchange and is President Emeriti of the Pacific Club of Newport Beach.
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