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James Allen
Director of Finance/CFO at
FORESTAR GROUP INC.
Net worth: 1 M $ as of 2026-03-30
Profile
James D.
Allen is currently an Independent Director at FlexShopper, Inc. since 2016 and Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer & Executive VP at Forestar Group, Inc. since 2020.
Former positions include Director-Supervisory Board at neckermann.de GmbH; COO, CFO & Divisional President at Tandycrafts, Inc. from 1994 to 1998; Group Chief Financial Officer & VP-Operations at Sun Capital Partners, Inc. from 2003 to 2014; Chief Administrative Officer at Mattress Firm, Inc. from 2002 to 2003; President at Cargo Furniture & Accents USA, Inc. from 1999 to 2000; Chief Administrative Officer at The Mattress Firm from 2001 to 2002; Senior Manager at PricewaterhouseCoopers from 1983 to 1993; Chief Financial Officer at HSP Liquidation LLC from 2015 to 2018; Group Chief Financial Officer & Partner at Sun European Partners SAS from 2008 to 2014; and Senior Operating Partner at Palm Beach Capital Corp.
from 2019 to 2020.
Education includes undergraduate studies at Evangel University.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
FORESTAR GROUP INC. 0.08% | 2026-03-30 | 40,459 ( 0.08% ) | 1 M $ | 2026-05-30 |
FLEXSHOPPER, INC. 0.82% | 2025-01-15 | 175,000 ( 0.82% ) | 18 $ | 2026-03-30 |
James Allen active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| FLEXSHOPPER, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2016-02-17 |
| FORESTAR GROUP INC. | Director of Finance/CFO | 2020-03-29 |
Former positions of James Allen
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Palm Beach Capital Corp.
 Palm Beach Capital Corp. Investment ManagersFinance Provides investment advice | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2020-02-29 |
Hollander Sleep Products LLC
 Hollander Sleep Products LLC Home FurnishingsConsumer Durables Manufactures and distributes mattresses & pillows | Director of Finance/CFO | 2018-09-30 |
Sun Capital Partners, Inc.
 Sun Capital Partners, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Sun Capital Partners is an active manager which invests in small and middle market companies located across the globe, with revenues ranging from USD 50 million - 1 billion, EBITDA of more than USD 3 million. The fund targets companies operating in the fields of business services, food & consumer, industrial & distribution sectors. It provides equity financing for growth stage and buyout transactions with an investment size ranging from USS 50 - 300 million. | Director of Finance/CFO | 2014-10-31 |
Sun European Partners SAS
 Sun European Partners SAS Financial ConglomeratesFinance Provides investment services | Director of Finance/CFO | 2014-08-31 |
neckermann.de GmbH
 neckermann.de GmbH Catalog/Specialty DistributionRetail Trade Provides online retail services for apparel, shoes, electronics and furniture | Director/Board Member | 2012-12-09 |
Training of James Allen
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Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
85
1st degree connections
13
1st degree companies
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Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 13 |
|---|---|
Tandycrafts, Inc.
 Tandycrafts, Inc. Forest ProductsNon-Energy Minerals Manufactures and markets consumer products | Non-Energy Minerals |
FlexShopper, Inc.
 FlexShopper, Inc. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Operates as holding company, which engages in the provision of furniture, electronics, appliances and other popular brand name goods on lease through its subsidiaries | Finance |
Forestar Group, Inc.
 Forestar Group, Inc. Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Operates as a real estate and natural resources company | Finance |
Sun Capital Partners, Inc.
Sun Capital Partners, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Sun Capital Partners is an active manager which invests in small and middle market companies located across the globe, with revenues ranging from USD 50 million - 1 billion, EBITDA of more than USD 3 million. The fund targets companies operating in the fields of business services, food & consumer, industrial & distribution sectors. It provides equity financing for growth stage and buyout transactions with an investment size ranging from USS 50 - 300 million. | Finance |
neckermann.de GmbH
neckermann.de GmbH Catalog/Specialty DistributionRetail Trade Provides online retail services for apparel, shoes, electronics and furniture | Retail Trade |
Mattress Firm, Inc.
 Mattress Firm, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Operates as an online store that sells mattresses, pillows and beds | Retail Trade |
Cargo Furniture & Accents USA, Inc.
 Cargo Furniture & Accents USA, Inc. Home FurnishingsConsumer Durables Makes and sells wood furniture and accessories | Consumer Durables |
The Mattress Firm /4 Richmond Stores/
 The Mattress Firm /4 Richmond Stores/ Specialty StoresRetail Trade Retails mattresses | Retail Trade |
PricewaterhouseCoopers /Financial Planning Business/
 PricewaterhouseCoopers /Financial Planning Business/ Investment ManagersFinance Provides financial planning services | Finance |
Evangel University
 Evangel University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Hollander Sleep Products LLC
Hollander Sleep Products LLC Home FurnishingsConsumer Durables Manufactures and distributes mattresses & pillows | Consumer Durables |
Sun European Partners SAS
Sun European Partners SAS Financial ConglomeratesFinance Provides investment services | Finance |
Palm Beach Capital Corp.
Palm Beach Capital Corp. Investment ManagersFinance Provides investment advice | Finance |
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