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Fred DiSanto
Director/Board Member at
THE EASTERN COMPANY
Net worth: 4 M $ as of 2026-05-30
Profile
Frederick David DiSanto is Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at The Ancora Group, Inc. since 2014, Ancora Advisors LLC since 2014, Ancora Private Wealth Advisors LLC, Ancora Holdings, Inc. since 2014, Ancora Alternatives LLC, and Ancora Holdings Group LLC since 2014.
Holds chairman roles at Greater Cleveland Film Commission and serves as Independent Director at The Eastern Co. and Director at Regional Brands, Inc., Digital Global Systems, Inc., Medical Mutual of Ohio, John Carroll University, Boys Hope Girls Hope, W F Hann & Sons Service, Inc., Netnowledge, Inc., Station Check LLC.
Trustee at Case Western Reserve University and Greater Cleveland Sports Commission.
Former roles include Chairman-Regents Board at St. Ignatius High School, Director at LNB Bancorp, Inc. (Ohio) from 2013 to 2014, Independent Director at PVF Capital Corp.
from 2012 to 2013, Lead Independent Director at Alithya USA, Inc. from 2017 to 2018, Director at Avantax, Inc., Lorain National Bank (Ohio), Axia NetMedia Corp., Ampco-Pittsburgh Corp.
from 2022 to 2025, Thinsolutions LLC from 2000 to 2012, Park View Federal Savings Bank, Delta Corporate Holdings LLC, Alithya Group, Inc., Executive Vice President at Fifth Third Bank, NA (Cincinnati, Ohio) from 2001 to 2005, Principal at McDonald Investments, Inc., President & Chief Operating Officer at Maxus Investment Group from 1998 to 2000, Advisor at MCM Capital Partners, and Managing Partner at Gelfand Partners Asset Management from 1991 to 1997.
Education includes an MBA from Weatherhead School of Management and an undergraduate degree from Case Western Reserve University conferred in 1985.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
EASTERN COMPANY 2.64% | 2026-06-11 | 159,123 ( 2.64% ) | 3 M $ | 2026-05-30 |
| 2025-12-30 | 72,633 ( 0.36% ) | 822 206 $ | 2026-05-30 | |
Green Plains, Inc.
 Green Plains, Inc. Chemicals: SpecialtyProcess Industries Produces fuel-grade ethanol and corn oil, provides grain handling and storage and commodity marketing and distribution services 0.01% | 2025-09-10 | 4,000 ( 0.01% ) | 62 680 $ | 2026-05-30 |
Fred DiSanto active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| THE EASTERN COMPANY | Director/Board Member | 2016-04-25 |
| REGIONAL BRANDS INC. | Director/Board Member | 2016-10-31 |
Ancora Advisors LLC
 Ancora Advisors LLC Investment ManagersFinance Ancora Advisors aims to preserve and grow their clients’ capital and seeks to invest in companies that are trading at a significant discount to their liquidation or going-concern value. The firm works to understand catalysts that will unlock the value of the target company’s assets, although the firm may also buy based on a company being too cheap to ignore. Ancora Advisors is an activist firm and is included in the SharkWatch50 as one of the 50 most prominent and impactful activist investors. | Chief Executive Officer | 2005-12-31 |
Greater Cleveland Sports Commission
 Greater Cleveland Sports Commission Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Organizes sports events | Director/Board Member | - |
Boys Hope Girls Hope | Director/Board Member | 2010-09-27 |
Netnowledge, Inc.
 Netnowledge, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Provides IT services | Director/Board Member | - |
Ancora Holdings, Inc.
 Ancora Holdings, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Provides investment management services | Chief Executive Officer | 2005-12-31 |
Greater Cleveland Film Commission | Chairman | - |
Digital Global Systems, Inc.
 Digital Global Systems, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides AI-powered spectrum optimization services | Director/Board Member | - |
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Training of Fred DiSanto
Experiences
Positions held
Active
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Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
66
1st degree connections
36
1st degree companies
Male
Female
Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 36 |
|---|---|
Ampco-Pittsburgh Corp.
 Ampco-Pittsburgh Corp. SteelNon-Energy Minerals Manufactures and sells custom designed engineering products | Non-Energy Minerals |
The Eastern Co.
 The Eastern Co. Tools & HardwareConsumer Durables Manufactures and sells industrial hardware, security products and metal castings | Consumer Durables |
LNB Bancorp, Inc. (Ohio)
 LNB Bancorp, Inc. (Ohio) Major BanksFinance Operates as a bank holding company | Finance |
PVF Capital Corp.
 PVF Capital Corp. Savings BanksFinance Operates as a bank holding company whose subsidiary provides banking services | Finance |
Alithya USA, Inc.
 Alithya USA, Inc. Data Processing ServicesTechnology Services Provides enterprise performance management & enterprise resource planning services | Technology Services |
Fifth Third Bank, NA (Cincinnati, Ohio)
 Fifth Third Bank, NA (Cincinnati, Ohio) Major BanksFinance Operates as a nationally chartered commercial bank | Finance |
Regional Brands, Inc.
 Regional Brands, Inc. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Operates as holding company which distributes windows and doors for use in commercial and residential buildings through its subsidiaries | Distribution Services |
Avantax, Inc.
 Avantax, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Provides wealth management and tax planning services | Finance |
McDonald Investments, Inc.
 McDonald Investments, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance GMI's managers are generalists. | Finance |
Lorain National Bank (Ohio)
 Lorain National Bank (Ohio) Investment ManagersFinance LNB is a large-cap growth investor. Investing across all sectors, the firm maintains a low turnover rate. | Finance |
Axia NetMedia Corp.
 Axia NetMedia Corp. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Provides high-speed Internet protocol network services and interactive media software applications | Technology Services |
The Ancora Group, Inc.
 The Ancora Group, Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Provides investment and wealth management solutions | Finance |
Digital Global Systems, Inc.
Digital Global Systems, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides AI-powered spectrum optimization services | Technology Services |
Medical Mutual of Ohio
 Medical Mutual of Ohio Life/Health InsuranceFinance Provides health insurance services | Finance |
Maxus Investment Group
 Maxus Investment Group Investment ManagersFinance Provides investment management services | Finance |
MCM Capital Partners
 MCM Capital Partners Investment ManagersFinance MCM Capital invests in lower middle market companies located in the United States with EBITDA of USD 1.5 - 6 million and revenue of USD 8 – 50 million. The firm focuses on companies operating in the fields of medical device & life science, aerospace & defence, engineered materials and diversified industrial sectors. It provides financing for buyout, recapitalizations, MBOs and divestitures or spin-offs and makes control investments. | Finance |
Ancora Advisors LLC
Ancora Advisors LLC Investment ManagersFinance Ancora Advisors aims to preserve and grow their clients’ capital and seeks to invest in companies that are trading at a significant discount to their liquidation or going-concern value. The firm works to understand catalysts that will unlock the value of the target company’s assets, although the firm may also buy based on a company being too cheap to ignore. Ancora Advisors is an activist firm and is included in the SharkWatch50 as one of the 50 most prominent and impactful activist investors. | Finance |
Case Western Reserve University
 Case Western Reserve University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
John Carroll University
 John Carroll University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Thinsolutions LLC
 Thinsolutions LLC Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Provides information technology services | Technology Services |
Ancora Family Wealth Advisors LLC
 Ancora Family Wealth Advisors LLC Investment ManagersFinance Ancora generally creates portfolios to meet each client’s particular investment goals. Portfolios may consist of a combination of individual stocks, individual bonds, mutual funds, ETFs, and other fixed income securities. The firm’s equity investment methodology uses a combination of fundamental research and technical security analysis to identify individual securities that are likely to generate superior returns over time while minimizing risk of loss. They employ top-down analysis and emphasize downside protection in its security selection. AFWA analyzes and invests in fixed income securities based on the current interest rate, economic, and inflationary environment of the markets. | Finance |
Greater Cleveland Sports Commission
Greater Cleveland Sports Commission Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Organizes sports events | Consumer Services |
Park View Federal Savings Bank
 Park View Federal Savings Bank Savings BanksFinance Operates as a federally chartered savings bank | Finance |
Boys Hope Girls Hope | |
St. Ignatius High School
 St. Ignatius High School Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates as a a college-preparatory school | Consumer Services |
Weatherhead School of Management
 Weatherhead School of Management Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
W.F. Hann & Sons
 W.F. Hann & Sons Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Provides heating, cooling, plumbing, and electrical services | Industrial Services |
Delta Corporate Holdings LLC
 Delta Corporate Holdings LLC Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Engages in distribution of systems, products and services, fluid flow, paints chemicals, electrical supplies to industries | Distribution Services |
Netnowledge, Inc.
Netnowledge, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Provides IT services | Technology Services |
Alithya Group, Inc.
 Alithya Group, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Provides strategy and digital technology solutions | Technology Services |
Ancora Holdings, Inc.
Ancora Holdings, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Provides investment management services | Finance |
Greater Cleveland Film Commission | |
Station Check LLC
 Station Check LLC Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides asset management, workflow and checklist software | Technology Services |
Ancora Alternatives LLC
 Ancora Alternatives LLC Investment ManagersFinance Ancora aims to develop Private Funds and related investment vehicles that can deliver superior risk-adjusted returns. The firm builds a range of equity, fixed income, mutual fund and alternative investment strategies to perform across asset classes. | Finance |
Gelfand Partners Asset Management | |
Ancora Holdings Group LLC
 Ancora Holdings Group LLC Investment ManagersFinance Provides integrated investment advisory, wealth management and retirement plan services | Finance |
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