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David Willis
Director of Finance/CFO at
Braden Manufacturing LLC
Profile
David L.
Willis is currently a Member at The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
He serves as Chief Financial Officer at Braden Manufacturing LLC, Williams Specialty Services LLC, Williams Plant Services LLC, Williams Industrial Services LLC, and Construction & Maintenance Professionals LLC.
Since 2024, Mr. Willis has been an Operating Partner at Princeton Equity Group, LLC.
Formerly, Mr. Willis was President, Chief Executive Officer, COO, and Director at DJNG, Inc. From 2001 to 2008, served as Senior Director at Alvarez & Marsal Holdings LLC.
From 2008 to 2013, held the roles of Chief Financial Officer & Senior Vice President at Williams Industrial Services Group, Inc. and Chief Financial Officer at Williams Industrial Services Group LLC.
Other former positions include Senior Manager at KPMG LLP; Chief Financial Officer at TOG Manufacturing Co., Inc., Williams Global Services, Inc., Koontz-Wagner Custom Controls Holdings LLC; Operating Partner at Riata Capital Group LLC from 2014 to 2016; Executive Vice President-Accounting & Finance at Tempus Resorts International Ltd.; and President, Chief Executive & Operating Officer at European Wax Center, Inc. from 2016 to 2024.
Education includes an undergraduate degree from the University of Oklahoma in 1993 and an MBA from The University of Tulsa in 2000.
David Willis active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
 The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Association of accountants | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants
 Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants The Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants (FICPA) is a professional organization representing certified public accountants and accounting professionals in public accounting, private industry, government, and education. The private company is based in Tallahassee, FL. FICPA provides services such as continuing professional education, career development programs, leadership opportunities, advocacy, and resources for all career stages. The organization offers educational resources including conferences, online courses, and specialized programs on industry topics, and administers the mandatory AICPA peer review program to ensure quality control in accounting and auditing firms. FICPA also runs initiatives like the corporate membership program and the "Bridge to CPA" pilot program, which offers tuition-free, fully online pathways for future CPAs. Advocacy efforts include monitoring legislation, organizing events, and publishing updates on tax and regulatory matters. The organization promotes volunteerism and maintains 22 local chapters statewide for networking, education, philanthropy, and leadership development. Members have access to career resources such as job postings, scholarships, exam preparation discounts, and a members-only portal. Deborah Curry has been the CEO of the company since 2011. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Braden Manufacturing LLC
 Braden Manufacturing LLC Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Designs and manufactures gas turbine inlet and exhaust systems | Director of Finance/CFO | - |
Williams Industrial Services LLC
 Williams Industrial Services LLC Pulp & PaperProcess Industries Manufactures pulp and paper & engages in water and wastewater business | Director of Finance/CFO | - |
Williams Specialty Services LLC
 Williams Specialty Services LLC Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Provides construction, maintenance and plant management services | Director of Finance/CFO | - |
Williams Plant Services LLC
 Williams Plant Services LLC Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Provides construction and maintenance services | Director of Finance/CFO | - |
Construction & Maintenance Professionals LLC
 Construction & Maintenance Professionals LLC Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Constructs buildings | Director of Finance/CFO | - |
Princeton Equity Group, LLC
 Princeton Equity Group, LLC Investment ManagersFinance Princeton Equity Group invests in companies located in the United States. The firm focuses on consumer, healthcare, and business services industries. It participates in growth stage capital requirements. | Private Equity Investor | 2024-09-30 |
Former positions of David Willis
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| EUROPEAN WAX CENTER, INC. | Chief Executive Officer | 2024-08-11 |
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1st degree connections
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 21 |
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Williams Industrial Services Group, Inc.
 Williams Industrial Services Group, Inc. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Provides construction, maintenance, modification and support services to energy, power and industrial end markets | Industrial Services |
Alvarez & Marsal Holdings LLC
 Alvarez & Marsal Holdings LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a management consulting firm | Commercial Services |
KPMG LLP
 KPMG LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides auditing, tax and advisory services | Commercial Services |
The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Association of accountants | Commercial Services |
Williams Industrial Services Group LLC
 Williams Industrial Services Group LLC Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Provides construction, maintenance and support services to energy, power and industrial companies | Industrial Services |
University of Oklahoma
 University of Oklahoma Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
The University of Tulsa
 The University of Tulsa Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Tempus Resorts International Ltd.
 Tempus Resorts International Ltd. Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Owns and operates resorts | Consumer Services |
Braden Manufacturing LLC
Braden Manufacturing LLC Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Designs and manufactures gas turbine inlet and exhaust systems | Producer Manufacturing |
TOG Manufacturing Co., Inc.
 TOG Manufacturing Co., Inc. Metal FabricationProducer Manufacturing Manufactures precision machined parts | Producer Manufacturing |
Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants The Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants (FICPA) is a professional organization representing certified public accountants and accounting professionals in public accounting, private industry, government, and education. The private company is based in Tallahassee, FL. FICPA provides services such as continuing professional education, career development programs, leadership opportunities, advocacy, and resources for all career stages. The organization offers educational resources including conferences, online courses, and specialized programs on industry topics, and administers the mandatory AICPA peer review program to ensure quality control in accounting and auditing firms. FICPA also runs initiatives like the corporate membership program and the "Bridge to CPA" pilot program, which offers tuition-free, fully online pathways for future CPAs. Advocacy efforts include monitoring legislation, organizing events, and publishing updates on tax and regulatory matters. The organization promotes volunteerism and maintains 22 local chapters statewide for networking, education, philanthropy, and leadership development. Members have access to career resources such as job postings, scholarships, exam preparation discounts, and a members-only portal. Deborah Curry has been the CEO of the company since 2011. | |
Williams Specialty Services LLC
Williams Specialty Services LLC Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Provides construction, maintenance and plant management services | Industrial Services |
Williams Plant Services LLC
Williams Plant Services LLC Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Provides construction and maintenance services | Industrial Services |
Williams Industrial Services LLC
Williams Industrial Services LLC Pulp & PaperProcess Industries Manufactures pulp and paper & engages in water and wastewater business | Process Industries |
DJNG, Inc.
 DJNG, Inc. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Offers waxing services for men and women and sells bath and body care products through online | Consumer Services |
Koontz-Wagner Custom Controls Holdings LLC
 Koontz-Wagner Custom Controls Holdings LLC Building ProductsProducer Manufacturing Manufactures and integrates engineered packaged control house solutions for energy, oil and gas and electrical industries | Producer Manufacturing |
Construction & Maintenance Professionals LLC
Construction & Maintenance Professionals LLC Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Constructs buildings | Industrial Services |
Williams Global Services, Inc.
 Williams Global Services, Inc. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Provides infrastructure related services to blue-chip customers in energy and industrial end markets | Industrial Services |
Princeton Equity Group, LLC
Princeton Equity Group, LLC Investment ManagersFinance Princeton Equity Group invests in companies located in the United States. The firm focuses on consumer, healthcare, and business services industries. It participates in growth stage capital requirements. | Finance |
Riata Capital Group LLC
 Riata Capital Group LLC Investment ManagersFinance Riata Capital Group (Riata Capital Group) invests in companies located in the United States with an EBITDA of USD 5 - 30 million and enterprise value of USD 25 - 300 million. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of business services, consumer and healthcare services. It provides financing for recapitalizations, buyouts, divisional carve-outs, buy & builds and growth capital requirements with an investment size ranging from USD 25 to 150 million. It also takes control and non-control investments. | Finance |
European Wax Center, Inc.
 European Wax Center, Inc. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Sells and retails wax and personal care products | Consumer Services |
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