William E. Watts
Directeur/Membre du Conseil chez J.W. Childs Acquisition I Corp.
Profil
William E.
Watts is currently the Vice Chairman & Executive Vice President at J.W.
Childs Acquisition I Corp., a Director at Mattress Holding Corp., a Director at Cycle Gear, Inc., a Director at Shoe Sensation, Inc., a Director at Cycle Gear Holding LLC, a Director at EbLens Equity Holdings LLC, and a Partner at Prospect Hill Growth Partners LP.
In the past, Mr. Watts served as the Executive Chairman at Brookstone, Inc., the Non-Executive Chairman at Equinox Holdings, Inc., the Chairman at Mattress Firm Holding Corp., the Chairman at Tile Shop Holdings, Inc., the Executive Chairman at JA Apparel Corp., the Chairman at Mattress Firm, Inc., the Non-Executive Chairman at BPS Direct LLC, the Non-Executive Chairman at Fitness Quest, Inc., the Non-Executive Chairman at Murray's Discount Auto Stores, Inc., and the Lead Independent Director at Mattress Firm Holding Corp.
He also held positions as a Director at Brookstone Co., Inc., a Lead Director at Mattress Firm, Inc., a Director at EmployBridge Holding Co., and the President & Chief Operating Officer at General Nutrition Centers, Inc.Mr. Watts obtained his undergraduate degree from the State University of New York at Buffalo.
Postes actifs de William E. Watts
| Sociétés | Poste | Début |
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J.W. Childs Acquisition I Corp.
 J.W. Childs Acquisition I Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance J.W. Childs Acquisition I Corp. financing subsidiary/Special purpose entity. It is a blank check company. It is seeking to acquire control of a business in the consumer products or specialty retail sectors operating in North America. JWC Acquisition LLC is the sponsor of the company. The company was founded on February 7, 2008 and is located in Boston, MA. | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | - |
Prospect Hill Growth Partners LP
 Prospect Hill Growth Partners LP Investment ManagersFinance Prospect Hill Growth Partners LP (Prospect Hill Growth Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 1995 by John Winston Childs and Adam L. Suttin. The firm is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts. | Private Equity Investor | 01/04/2001 |
Cycle Gear, Inc.
 Cycle Gear, Inc. Motor VehiclesConsumer Durables Cycle Gear, Inc. operates as a retailer of motorcycle parts and apparel. It offers helmets, tires, jackets, suits, gloves, luggage bags, electronics and hand tools. The firm provides batteries, filters, exhaust systems, chemicals and oils. The company was founded in 1974 and is headquartered in Benicia, CA. | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | - |
Shoe Sensation, Inc.
 Shoe Sensation, Inc. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Shoe Sensation, Inc. operates a chain of shoe stores. It offers shoes and accessories for men, women, children and athletic. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Jeffersonville, IN. | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | 04/08/2015 |
Cycle Gear Holding LLC
 Cycle Gear Holding LLC Motor VehiclesConsumer Durables Cycle Gear Holding LLC operates as an holding company. The company is headquartered in Waltham, MA | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | - |
Eblens Equity Holdings LLC
 Eblens Equity Holdings LLC Specialty StoresRetail Trade Eblens Equity Holdings LLC engages in the retailing business. The company is headquartered in Waltham, MA. | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | - |
Mattress Holding Corp.
 Mattress Holding Corp. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Mattress Holding Corp. owns and operates retail mattress stores. It sells conventional and specialty mattresses, bed frames, and other bedding accessories. The company is headquartered in Houston, TX. | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | - |
Anciens postes connus de William E. Watts
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| MATTRESS FIRM HOLDING CORP | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | 16/09/2016 |
| TILE SHOP HOLDINGS, INC. | Président | 22/08/2016 |
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Formation de William E. Watts
| State University of New York at Buffalo | Undergraduate Degree |
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Sociétés liées
| Sociétés cotées | 1 |
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| TILE SHOP HOLDINGS, INC. | Retail Trade |
| Entreprise privées | 18 |
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JA Apparel Corp.
 JA Apparel Corp. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services JA Apparel Corp. designs and manufactures apparel products for men. It offers shirts, vests, slacks, sweaters, blazers and jackets, shoes, and accessories. The company was founded by Joseph Abboud in 1987 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Distribution Services |
Prospect Hill Growth Partners LP
Prospect Hill Growth Partners LP Investment ManagersFinance Prospect Hill Growth Partners LP (Prospect Hill Growth Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 1995 by John Winston Childs and Adam L. Suttin. The firm is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts. | Finance |
General Nutrition Centers, Inc.
 General Nutrition Centers, Inc. Food RetailRetail Trade General Nutrition Centers, Inc. engages in the retail of nutritional supplementary products. It provides vitamin, mineral, herbal and other specialty supplements and sports nutrition, diet and energy products. The company was founded in October 2003 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA. | Retail Trade |
Mattress Firm, Inc.
 Mattress Firm, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Mattress Firm, Inc. offers mattresses and related products. It offers a broad selection of both traditional and specialty mattresses, bedding accessories and related products. The firm markets its products under the brand name of Sealy, Serta, Stearns and Foster, Tempur-Pedic, and Simmons. The company was founded by Paul Stork, Harry Roberts, and Stephen G. Fendrich in 1986 and is headquartered in Houston, TX. | Retail Trade |
Brookstone, Inc.
 Brookstone, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Brookstone, Inc. develops and markets innovative gadgets and specialty items. It is an innovative product development and specialty lifestyle retail company that operates Brookstone branded stores in the United States and Puerto Rico. The company operates in three segments based on its distinct distribution channels and customer bases: Retail, eCommerce and Alternative Distribution. The Retail segment is comprised of all full-year stores in addition to all temporary stores and kiosks. The firm's retail product distribution is conducted primarily through the store locations. The eCommerce segment is comprised of the Brookstone catalog and products promoted via its internet website. The firm's eCommerce product distribution is primarily conducted through the company's customer care center and distribution center located in Mexico, Missouri and by its vendors. The Alternative Distribution segment is comprised of sales of its products to select resellers and corporate partners. The company was founded in 1965 by Pierre de Beaumont and Mary de Beaumont and is headquartered in Merrimack, NH. | Retail Trade |
Mattress Firm Holding Corp.
 Mattress Firm Holding Corp. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Mattress Firm Holding Corp. engages in the retailing of mattresses and related products and accessories. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Houston, TX. | Retail Trade |
EmployBridge Holding Co.
 EmployBridge Holding Co. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services EmployBridge Holding Co. provides outsourced human resource and specialty-temporary staffing services. It operates under the ResourceMFG, ProLogistix and ProDrivers brands, offering skilled personnel to three specific industry verticals, specialty manufacturing, warehousing/logistics and transportation. The firm also provides statistical data to its customers. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA. | Technology Services |
Brookstone Co., Inc.
 Brookstone Co., Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Brookstone Co., Inc. operates a gift store. It offers gift cards for special events and occasions. The company was founded in 1965 and is headquartered in Nashua, NH. | Retail Trade |
J.W. Childs Acquisition I Corp.
J.W. Childs Acquisition I Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance J.W. Childs Acquisition I Corp. financing subsidiary/Special purpose entity. It is a blank check company. It is seeking to acquire control of a business in the consumer products or specialty retail sectors operating in North America. JWC Acquisition LLC is the sponsor of the company. The company was founded on February 7, 2008 and is located in Boston, MA. | Finance |
Shoe Sensation, Inc.
Shoe Sensation, Inc. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Shoe Sensation, Inc. operates a chain of shoe stores. It offers shoes and accessories for men, women, children and athletic. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Jeffersonville, IN. | Retail Trade |
Cycle Gear, Inc.
Cycle Gear, Inc. Motor VehiclesConsumer Durables Cycle Gear, Inc. operates as a retailer of motorcycle parts and apparel. It offers helmets, tires, jackets, suits, gloves, luggage bags, electronics and hand tools. The firm provides batteries, filters, exhaust systems, chemicals and oils. The company was founded in 1974 and is headquartered in Benicia, CA. | Consumer Durables |
Murray's Discount Auto Stores, Inc.
 Murray's Discount Auto Stores, Inc. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Murray's Discount Auto Stores, Inc. supplies automotive parts and accessories. Its products include AC Delco, Bosch, Ford/Motor Craft, Mother's, Quaker State and Valvoline. The company was co-founded by Al and Murray C. Pitt in 1972 and is headquartered in Belleville, MI. | Distribution Services |
Fitness Quest, Inc.
 Fitness Quest, Inc. Recreational ProductsConsumer Durables Fitness Quest, Inc. distributed and marketed home exercise and fitness products. It provided treadmill, power gym, pilates, gliders, exercise incline sandals and shoes, fit body sport walkers, and booty pop panties. The company was founded by Schnabel R. Robert, Jr. in 1994 and was headquartered in Canton, OH. | Consumer Durables |
Equinox Holdings, Inc.
 Equinox Holdings, Inc. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Equinox Holdings, Inc. operates fitness clubs and yoga studios in metropolitan areas. It offers services in the areas of athletic training, conditioning, dance, martial arts, regeneration, Pilates, yoga, and studio cycling. The firm also offers spa services, including facials, facial enhancements, massages, laser treatments, body treatments, waxing, sunless tanning, lash extensions, teeth whitening, manicure and pedicure, and healing therapies. The company was founded by Donato Errico, Jr. in 1991 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Consumer Services |
BPS Direct LLC
 BPS Direct LLC Specialty StoresRetail Trade BPS Direct LLC engages in the supply of sports equipment. The company was founded by John L. Morris in 1972 and is headquartered in Springfield, MO. | Retail Trade |
Cycle Gear Holding LLC
Cycle Gear Holding LLC Motor VehiclesConsumer Durables Cycle Gear Holding LLC operates as an holding company. The company is headquartered in Waltham, MA | Consumer Durables |
Eblens Equity Holdings LLC
Eblens Equity Holdings LLC Specialty StoresRetail Trade Eblens Equity Holdings LLC engages in the retailing business. The company is headquartered in Waltham, MA. | Retail Trade |
Mattress Holding Corp.
Mattress Holding Corp. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Mattress Holding Corp. owns and operates retail mattress stores. It sells conventional and specialty mattresses, bed frames, and other bedding accessories. The company is headquartered in Houston, TX. | Retail Trade |
