Dana Schmaltz

Director/Board Member at WALKER & DUNLOP, INC.

Net worth: 5 M $ as of 2026-06-29

59 year

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Dana L.
Schmaltz was the founder of Blacksmith Brands, Inc., founded in 2009, serving as Director & Senior Manager from 2010 to 2011.
Mr. Schmaltz is the founder of Yellow Wood Partners LLC, founded in 2011, holding the title of Partner.
Current jobs include Chairman at Paris Presents, Inc., Chairman & President at Silk Holdings I Corp., Independent Director at Walker & Dunlop, Inc. since 2010, Director at pH Beauty Holdings I, Inc., and Director at DRS Holdings I, Inc. Former jobs include Director at Dobson Communications Corp., Director at The NutraSweet Co. from 2000 to 2007, Director at W, Director at Mattress Firm, Inc. in 2007, Director at The Meow Mix Co. LLC, Director at Fitness Quest, Inc. from 2004 to 2007, Director at Esselte LLC, Director at Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World, Inc., Director at Esselte AB from 2002 to 2007, Principal at Peabody Energy Corp., Principal at aPriori Capital Partners LP, Principal at Drexel Burnham Lambert, Inc., Principal at Murray's Discount Auto Stores, Inc., President at J.W.
Childs Associates, Inc. from 1997 to 2007, Principal at Kidder, Inc., Managing Partner at West Hill Partners LLC from 2007 to 2009, and Partner at J.W.
Childs Associates LP (Florida) from 1997 to 2007.
Education includes an MBA degree from Harvard University conferred in 1995 and an undergraduate degree from Dartmouth College conferred in 1989.

Known holdings in public companies

Company	Date	Number of shares	Valuation	Valuation date
WALKER & DUNLOP, INC. 0.25%	2026-05-18	84,325 ( 0.25% )	5 M $	2026-06-29

Dana Schmaltz active positions

Companies	Position	Start
WALKER & DUNLOP, INC.	Director/Board Member	2010-11-30
DRS Holdings I, Inc. DRS Holdings I, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides investment banking services	Director/Board Member	-
Paris Presents, Inc. Paris Presents, Inc. Household/Personal CareConsumer Non-Durables Distributes beauty products and personal care accessories	Chairman	-
pH Beauty Holdings I, Inc. pH Beauty Holdings I, Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Provides investment services	Director/Board Member	-
Yellow Wood Partners LLC Yellow Wood Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Yellow Wood Partners invests in companies located in the United States with an EBITDA of USD 15 - 100 million. The firm targets companies operating in the field of the consumer sector. It provides financing for buyout capital requirements with an investment size of USD 15 - 350 million.	Founder	2010-12-31
Silk Holdings I Corp. Silk Holdings I Corp. Household/Personal CareConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures personal care products	Chairman	-

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Companies	Position	End
West Hill Partners LLC West Hill Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance West Hill Partners makes control investments in middle-market growth companies, generally with enterprise values between $50 million and $400 million. West Hill focuses on companies that either directly compete in, or benefit from the fundamental trends of, the consumer products, specialty retail, business services and healthcare services industries. The firm generally participates in buyouts and recapitalizations. Companies should have EBITDA greater than $10 million, equity capital needs of $25 million or more and the opportunity for sustained organic growth. West Hill targets companies with substantial revenue base in North America.	Corporate Officer/Principal	2009-01-01
Mattress Firm, Inc. Mattress Firm, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Operates as an online store that sells mattresses, pillows and beds	Director/Board Member	2007-05-31
J.W. Childs Associates LP (Florida) J.W. Childs Associates LP (Florida) Investment ManagersFinance Act as private equity firm	President	1996-12-31
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Private companies	26
Dobson Communications Corp. Dobson Communications Corp. Wireless TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides wireless communications services	Communications
Peabody Energy Corp. Peabody Energy Corp. CoalEnergy Minerals Producers of metallurgical and thermal coal	Energy Minerals
Dartmouth College Dartmouth College Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Harvard University Harvard University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
aPriori Capital Partners LP aPriori Capital Partners LP Investment ManagersFinance aPriori Capital Partners invests in middle market companies located in the United States and Europe with an enterprise value of USD 100 million – 5,000 billion. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of healthcare, retail & consumer, energy, business services and industrial sectors. It provides financing for LBO and growth capital transactions. The firm acquires majority and minority interest with controlling interest. It also acts as a lead investor and makes co-investments.	Finance
Drexel Burnham Lambert, Inc. Drexel Burnham Lambert, Inc. Agricultural Commodities/MillingProcess Industries Manufactures chocolates and sugar candies.	Process Industries
The NutraSweet Co. The NutraSweet Co. Agricultural Commodities/MillingProcess Industries Manufactures sweetener products	Process Industries
W/S Packaging Group, Inc. W/S Packaging Group, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides printing, packaging and commercial labeling services	Commercial Services
Mattress Firm, Inc. Mattress Firm, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Operates as an online store that sells mattresses, pillows and beds	Retail Trade
The Meow Mix Co. LLC The Meow Mix Co. LLC Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures cat food	Consumer Non-Durables
Fitness Quest, Inc. Fitness Quest, Inc. Recreational ProductsConsumer Durables Distributes and markets home exercise and fitness products	Consumer Durables
Esselte LLC Esselte LLC Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Manufactures and distributes office files, folders and stationery	Distribution Services
Murray's Discount Auto Stores, Inc. Murray's Discount Auto Stores, Inc. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Supplies automotive parts and accessories	Distribution Services
J.W. Childs Associates, Inc. J.W. Childs Associates, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Functions as an alternative investment manager	Finance
Kidder, Inc. Kidder, Inc. Oilfield Services/EquipmentIndustrial Services Manufactures and distributes aluminum & steel equipment for oilfield and diving industries	Industrial Services
Walker & Dunlop, Inc. Walker & Dunlop, Inc. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Operates as a commercial real estate services and finance company with a focus on multifamily lending, property sale, debt mediation and affordable housing investment management	Finance
West Hill Partners LLC West Hill Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance West Hill Partners makes control investments in middle-market growth companies, generally with enterprise values between $50 million and $400 million. West Hill focuses on companies that either directly compete in, or benefit from the fundamental trends of, the consumer products, specialty retail, business services and healthcare services industries. The firm generally participates in buyouts and recapitalizations. Companies should have EBITDA greater than $10 million, equity capital needs of $25 million or more and the opportunity for sustained organic growth. West Hill targets companies with substantial revenue base in North America.	Finance
Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World, Inc. Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Provides sports equipment and outdoor recreation goods	Retail Trade
Paris Presents, Inc. Paris Presents, Inc. Household/Personal CareConsumer Non-Durables Distributes beauty products and personal care accessories	Consumer Non-Durables
Blacksmith Brands, Inc. Blacksmith Brands, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: OtherHealth Technology Operates as a platform company to invest in over-the-consumer products brands	Health Technology
Esselte AB Esselte AB Office Equipment/SuppliesProducer Manufacturing Manufactures and markets office supplies	Producer Manufacturing
Yellow Wood Partners LLC Yellow Wood Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Yellow Wood Partners invests in companies located in the United States with an EBITDA of USD 15 - 100 million. The firm targets companies operating in the field of the consumer sector. It provides financing for buyout capital requirements with an investment size of USD 15 - 350 million.	Finance
J.W. Childs Associates LP (Florida) J.W. Childs Associates LP (Florida) Investment ManagersFinance Act as private equity firm	Finance
pH Beauty Holdings I, Inc. pH Beauty Holdings I, Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Provides investment services	Finance
DRS Holdings I, Inc. DRS Holdings I, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides investment banking services	Finance
Silk Holdings I Corp. Silk Holdings I Corp. Household/Personal CareConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures personal care products	Consumer Non-Durables