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James A. Buzzard
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Mr. James A. Buzzard is a Member at Virginia Business Council, Non-Executive Chairman at Fort Dearborn Co. and Vice President at Advent International Corp.
He is on the Board of Directors at ACCO Brands Corp., American Forest Foundation, James River Association, NC State Natural Resources Foundation, Inc., The Richmond Forum, VCU School of Business Foundation, Virginia Commonwealth University and The Manufacturing Institute.
Mr. Buzzard was previously employed as President by MeadWestvaco Corp.
and Executive VP & Manager-Fine Papers Division by Westvaco Corp.
He received his undergraduate degree from North Carolina State University and an MBA from the University of Pennsylvania.
Former positions of James A. Buzzard
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
The Manufacturing Institute
 The Manufacturing Institute Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides training, education and onsite support to manufacturing sector | Director/Board Member | 2021-04-08 |
Virginia Commonwealth University
 Virginia Commonwealth University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Director/Board Member | 2021-04-08 |
Virginia Business Council, Inc.
 Virginia Business Council, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides financial and business consulting services | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2021-04-08 |
The Richmond Forum | Director/Board Member | 2021-04-08 |
American Forest Foundation
 American Forest Foundation Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Functions as a foundation or endowment | Director/Board Member | 2021-04-08 |
Training of James A. Buzzard
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 15 |
|---|---|
Advent International LP
 Advent International LP Investment ManagersFinance Advent invests in companies located across the globe. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of business & financial services, healthcare, industrial and technology services. It provides financing for leveraged buyout, recapitalizations, growth and public to private transactions. It also acquires majority and minority ownership. | Finance |
Westvaco Corp.
 Westvaco Corp. Pulp & PaperProcess Industries Produces paper board, packaging products and specialty chemicals | Process Industries |
MeadWestvaco Corp.
 MeadWestvaco Corp. Containers/PackagingProcess Industries Manufactures and distributes packaging products, office supplies and specialty chemicals | Process Industries |
University of Pennsylvania
 University of Pennsylvania Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Fort Dearborn Co.
 Fort Dearborn Co. TextilesProcess Industries Manufactures and supplies decorative labels for consumer goods | Process Industries |
North Carolina State University
 North Carolina State University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Virginia Commonwealth University
Virginia Commonwealth University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
ACCO Brands Corp.
 ACCO Brands Corp. Office Equipment/SuppliesProducer Manufacturing Designs, manufactures, and markets office and school supplies | Producer Manufacturing |
The Manufacturing Institute
The Manufacturing Institute Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides training, education and onsite support to manufacturing sector | Commercial Services |
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Business Fdn | |
Virginia Business Council, Inc.
Virginia Business Council, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides financial and business consulting services | Commercial Services |
American Forest Foundation
American Forest Foundation Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Functions as a foundation or endowment | Miscellaneous |
The Richmond Forum | |
James River Association
 James River Association The non-profit company is based in Richmond, VA. The organization focuses on river health monitoring, pollution reduction, advocacy for environmental policies, and restoration projects such as riparian forest buffers, living shorelines, and green infrastructure. Key initiatives include the James Riverkeeper program, River Hero Homes program, and Living Shoreline Cost Share program, along with community-based projects to enhance urban water quality. The association provides environmental education camps, teacher workshops, guided river excursions, and interactive resources, and engages over 20,000 students annually through its education center. It fosters community involvement through volunteer opportunities, events, and advocacy campaigns, collaborating with local governments, landowners, and partner groups to promote stewardship of the river. The James River Association is a nonprofit organization founded in 1976 dedicated to protecting, restoring, and connecting people to the James River and its 10,000-square-mile watershed. | |
NC State Natural Resources Foundation, Inc. |
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