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David Michaels
Chairman at
EcoChain, Inc.
Net worth: 3 M $ as of 2026-07-30
Profile
David C.
Michaels currently works at MTI Instruments, Inc., as Chairman from 2017, EcoChain, Inc., as Chairman from 2020, and The Country Club of Troy, as Member-Governors Board & Treasurer.
Mr. Michaels also formerly worked at Starfire Systems, Inc., as Chairman from 2009 to 2010, Iverson Genetic Diagnostics, Inc., as Director, Soluna Holdings, Inc., as Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer & Director from 2025 to 2026, Albany International Corp., as Chief Risk Officer, Vice President-Treasury & Tax from 1987 to 2006, Veeco Instruments, Inc., as Controller & Tax Manager from 1979 to 1987, Starfire Systems, Inc., as Chief Financial Officer from 2006 to 2008, Vestas Wind Systems A, as Senior Vice President-Global Development, and American Institute for Economic Research, as Chief Financial Officer from 2008 to 2018.
Mr. Michaels received his undergraduate degree from State University of New York at Albany.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-31 | 2,029,343 ( 1.79% ) | 2 M $ | 2026-07-30 | |
| 2025-12-11 | 52,977 ( 1.08% ) | 609 236 $ | 2026-07-30 |
David Michaels active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
The Country Club of Troy
 The Country Club of Troy Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Operates country club | Director/Board Member | 2006-12-31 |
MTI Instruments, Inc.
 MTI Instruments, Inc. Metal FabricationProducer Manufacturing Manufactures precision tools, systems and solutions | Chairman | 2016-12-31 |
EcoChain, Inc.
 EcoChain, Inc. Data Processing ServicesTechnology Services Develops and operates ultra low-cost green data centers focused on crypto currency mining | Chairman | 2019-12-31 |
Former positions of David Michaels
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| SOLUNA HOLDINGS, INC. | Director of Finance/CFO | 2026-03-31 |
American Institute for Economic Research
 American Institute for Economic Research Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides research and critical analysis services for economic and financial issues | Director of Finance/CFO | 2018-04-30 |
Starfire Systems, Inc.
 Starfire Systems, Inc. Industrial SpecialtiesProcess Industries Develops silicon carbide ceramic polymers and material systems | Chairman | 2010-10-31 |
Starfire Systems, Inc.
Starfire Systems, Inc. Industrial SpecialtiesProcess Industries Develops silicon carbide ceramic polymers and material systems | Director of Finance/CFO | 2008-08-31 |
| ALBANY INTERNATIONAL CORP. | Comptroller/Controller/Auditor | 2006-11-30 |
Training of David Michaels
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Connections
39
1st degree connections
11
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 11 |
|---|---|
Albany International Corp.
 Albany International Corp. TextilesProcess Industries Designs, manufactures and markets paper machine clothing | Process Industries |
Soluna Holdings, Inc.
 Soluna Holdings, Inc. Electronic Equipment/InstrumentsElectronic Technology Manufactures, designs and sells test and measurement instruments and systems | Electronic Technology |
Veeco Instruments, Inc.
 Veeco Instruments, Inc. Electronic Production EquipmentElectronic Technology Designs, manufactures and markets equipment for light emitting diodes & hard disk drives | Electronic Technology |
Starfire Systems, Inc.
Starfire Systems, Inc. Industrial SpecialtiesProcess Industries Develops silicon carbide ceramic polymers and material systems | Process Industries |
Iverson Genetic Diagnostics, Inc.
 Iverson Genetic Diagnostics, Inc. Medical DistributorsDistribution Services Manufactures medical devices | Distribution Services |
Vestas Wind Systems A/S
 Vestas Wind Systems A/S Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Manufactures wind turbines and wind power solutions | Producer Manufacturing |
State University of New York at Albany
 State University of New York at Albany Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
MTI Instruments, Inc.
MTI Instruments, Inc. Metal FabricationProducer Manufacturing Manufactures precision tools, systems and solutions | Producer Manufacturing |
American Institute for Economic Research
American Institute for Economic Research Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides research and critical analysis services for economic and financial issues | Commercial Services |
The Country Club of Troy
The Country Club of Troy Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Operates country club | Consumer Services |
EcoChain, Inc.
EcoChain, Inc. Data Processing ServicesTechnology Services Develops and operates ultra low-cost green data centers focused on crypto currency mining | Technology Services |
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