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Clarence Otis
Director/Board Member at
MFS INT H/INC FD
Net worth: 6 M $ as of 2026-05-30
Profile
Clarence Otis is currently Chairman at Jazz At Lincoln Center, Inc. Current roles also include Independent Director at The Travelers Cos., Inc. and VF Corp., Director at The Travelers Indemnity Co., Cellco Partnership, Inc., Central Florida YMCA, Inc., USHG LLC, The Orlando Economic Development Commission, and MFS Mutual Funds.
Additional current positions are Director at MFS Intermediate High Income Fund, MFS Charter Income Trust, MFS Government Markets Income Trust, MFS Intermediate Income Trust, MFS Multimarket Income Trust, MFS Municipal Income Trust, MFS Special Value Trust, MFS High Income Municipal Trust, MFS High Yield Municipal Trust, and MFS Investment Grade Municipal Trust.
Other current roles include Member of the Executive Leadership Council, Inc., Boys & Girls Clubs of America Governors Board, New York State Bar Association, The Business Roundtable, The Business Council, and The Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans.
Also serves as Advisor at Trident Management LLC, Trustee at The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, and Director at The Orlando Economic Development Commission.
Former positions include Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at Darden Restaurants, Inc. from 2005 to 2014, Managing Director & Manager-Public Finance at Chemical Securities, Inc. from 1991 to 1995, Director at Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta from 2010 to 2015, Independent Director at Verizon Communications, Inc. from 2024 to 2026, President, Chief Financial Officer & Executive VP at Smokey Bones Barbeque & Grill from 2002 to 2004, Vice President-Public Finance at First Boston Corp., Director at Travelers Property Casualty Corp.
and Saint Paul Travelers Co., Assistant Vice President-Public Finance at Kidder, Peabody & Co., Inc., and Independent Trustee at MFS California Municipal Fund.
Education includes an undergraduate degree from Williams College conferred in 1977 and a graduate degree from Stanford Law School conferred in 1980.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-02 | 17,226 ( 0.01% ) | 5 M $ | 2026-05-30 | |
V.F. CORPORATION 0.02% | 2026-05-21 | 68,283 ( 0.02% ) | 1 M $ | 2026-05-30 |
| 2026-03-31 | 3,000 ( 0% ) | 143 430 $ | 2026-05-30 |
Clarence Otis active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| V.F. CORPORATION | Director/Board Member | 2003-12-31 |
| MFS INT H/INC FD | Director/Board Member | 2017-02-28 |
| MFS INTERMEDIATE INCOME TRUST | Director/Board Member | 2017-03-22 |
| THE TRAVELERS COMPANIES, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2017-08-01 |
| ABERDEEN MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND | Director/Board Member | 2017-02-28 |
| MFS CHARTER INC | Director/Board Member | 2017-02-28 |
| MFS GOVERNMENT MARKETS INCOME TRUST | Director/Board Member | 2017-02-28 |
| MFS HIGH INCOME MUNICIPAL TRUST | Director/Board Member | 2017-02-28 |
| MFS HIGH YIELD MUNICIPAL TRUST | Director/Board Member | 2017-02-28 |
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Training of Clarence Otis
Experiences
Positions held
Active
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Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
67
1st degree connections
39
1st degree companies
Male
Female
Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 39 |
|---|---|
Verizon Communications, Inc.
 Verizon Communications, Inc. Wireless TelecommunicationsCommunications Operates as a holding company whose subsidiaries provides wireless and wire line communications services and products | Communications |
First Boston Corp.
 First Boston Corp. Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance Operates as real estate investment trusts | Finance |
The Travelers Cos., Inc.
 The Travelers Cos., Inc. Property/Casualty InsuranceFinance Operates as an holding company whose subsidiaries provides commercial, personal, bond and specialty insurance services | Finance |
Darden Restaurants, Inc.
 Darden Restaurants, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Operates as a full-service dining restaurant | Consumer Services |
The Travelers Indemnity Co.
 The Travelers Indemnity Co. Property/Casualty InsuranceFinance Provides property and casualty insurance services | Finance |
Travelers Property Casualty Corp.
 Travelers Property Casualty Corp. Property/Casualty InsuranceFinance Provides property casualty insurance services | Finance |
VF Corp.
 VF Corp. Apparel/FootwearConsumer Non-Durables Designs, manufactures and retails outdoor and casual apparel, footwear, bags and accessories | Consumer Non-Durables |
Cellco Partnership, Inc.
 Cellco Partnership, Inc. Wireless TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides wireless voice and data services | Communications |
Executive Leadership Council, Inc.
 Executive Leadership Council, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates membership organizations | Commercial Services |
MFS Special Value Trust
 MFS Special Value Trust Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Acts as Closed-End Investment Fund/Investment Trust | Miscellaneous |
MFS Charter Income Trust
 MFS Charter Income Trust Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Acts as Closed-End Investment Fund/Investment Trust | Miscellaneous |
MFS Government Markets Income Trust
 MFS Government Markets Income Trust Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Acts as Closed-End Investment Fund/Investment Trust | Miscellaneous |
MFS Multimarket Income Trust
 MFS Multimarket Income Trust Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Acts as Closed-End Investment Fund/Investment Trust | Miscellaneous |
MFS Intermediate Income Trust
 MFS Intermediate Income Trust Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Acts as Closed-End Investment Fund/Investment Trust | Miscellaneous |
MFS California Municipal Fund
 MFS California Municipal Fund Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Acts as Closed-End Investment Fund/Investment Trust | Miscellaneous |
MFS High Income Municipal Trust
 MFS High Income Municipal Trust Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Acts as Closed-End Investment Fund/Investment Trust | Miscellaneous |
MFS High Yield Municipal Trust
 MFS High Yield Municipal Trust Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Acts as Closed-End Investment Fund/Investment Trust | Miscellaneous |
MFS Investment Grade Municipal Trust
 MFS Investment Grade Municipal Trust Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Acts as Closed-End Investment Fund/Investment Trust | Miscellaneous |
MFS Municipal Income Trust
 MFS Municipal Income Trust Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Acts as Closed-End Investment Fund/Investment Trust | Miscellaneous |
Chemical Securities, Inc.
 Chemical Securities, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides securities brokerage services | Finance |
Williams College
 Williams College Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta
 Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta General GovernmentGovernment Provides banking services | Government |
Boys & Girls Clubs of America
 Boys & Girls Clubs of America Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a national organization which provide voluntary after-school programs for young people | Commercial Services |
Trident Management LLC
 Trident Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Trident Management invests in companies located in the United States with a revenue of USD 10 - 100 million and EBITDA of USD 2 - 20 million. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of healthcare, consumer and industrial sectors. It provides financing in the form of equity for management buyouts, acquisitions and recapitalization transactions with an investment size of USD 5 - 30 million and acquires majority interest. | Finance |
New York State Bar Association
 New York State Bar Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a bar association | Commercial Services |
The Business Roundtable
 The Business Roundtable Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Advocates public policies | Commercial Services |
The Business Council
 The Business Council Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as an organization of business leaders | Commercial Services |
The Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans
 The Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans The Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans is a company based in Alexandria, VA. The CEO of the company is Paul Anthony Novelly. | |
Jazz At Lincoln Center, Inc.
 Jazz At Lincoln Center, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Develops programs for jazz appreciation | Consumer Services |
MFS Intermediate High Income Fund
 MFS Intermediate High Income Fund Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Acts as Closed-End Investment Fund/Investment Trust | Miscellaneous |
Smokey Bones Barbeque & Grill
 Smokey Bones Barbeque & Grill RestaurantsConsumer Services Operates as a bar and fire grill restaurant | Consumer Services |
Kidder, Peabody & Co., Inc.
 Kidder, Peabody & Co., Inc. Regional BanksFinance Provides investment banking services | Finance |
Central Florida YMCA, Inc.
 Central Florida YMCA, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Offers water safety and prevention programs | Commercial Services |
USHG LLC
 USHG LLC RestaurantsConsumer Services Owns and operates a chain of restaurants and cafes | Consumer Services |
The Cleveland Clinic Foundation
 The Cleveland Clinic Foundation Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Provides healthcare services | Health Services |
MFS Mutual Funds
 MFS Mutual Funds Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Acts as Open-End Investment Fund/Unit Trust | Miscellaneous |
Saint Paul Travelers Co. | |
Stanford Law School
 Stanford Law School Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
The Orlando Economic Development Commission
 The Orlando Economic Development Commission Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides economic development services | Commercial Services |
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