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James S. Frantz
Chief Executive Officer at
Graham-White Manufacturing Co.
Profile
James S.
Frantz is currently the President, Chief Executive Officer & Director at Graham-White Manufacturing Co. He is also a Director at The Branch Group, Inc., the Virginia Manufacturers Association, the Virginia Western Community Educational Foundation, Inc., the Faiveley Transport USA, Inc., and the Virginia Museum of Transportation, Inc. In the past, Mr. Frantz served as the Chairman of Silent Preferred Partners LLC.
He was also a Director at Valley Financial Corp.
(Virginia), Valley Bank (Roanoke, Virginia), Goodwill Industries of the Valleys, Inc., Blue Ridge Mountains Council Boyscouts of America, Inc., and President of Goodwill Industries Tinker Mountain.
Mr. Frantz holds an MBA from Wake Forest University and an undergraduate degree from Washington & Lee University.
James S. Frantz active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Graham-White Manufacturing Co.
 Graham-White Manufacturing Co. Trucks/Construction/Farm MachineryProducer Manufacturing Manufactures pneumatic and electro-pneumatic valves and other parts for railway systems | Chief Executive Officer | 1992-12-31 |
Virginia Manufacturers Association
 Virginia Manufacturers Association The Virginia Manufacturers Association is a statewide organization dedicated to supporting and advocating for manufacturers and allied service providers. The private company is based in Richmond, VA. It offers member services, workforce development programs, government relations advocacy, and business solutions tailored to the manufacturing sector. Key initiatives include supply chain strengthening, workforce training, and strategic partnerships with organizations such as the Manufacturing Skills Institute and Siemens partner SIS. The association administers apprenticeship programs, provides access to discounted insurance and 401(k) programs, and offers a range of business services including HR, waste management, IT, logistics, marketing, and AI vehicle operations. It facilitates supply chain optimization, engages in legislative and regulatory advocacy, and supports members through legal actions. Members also benefit from networking events, educational conferences, an event center, an online directory, and an ambassador program to promote pro-manufacturing policies. | Director/Board Member | 2010-07-25 |
Virginia Museum of Transportation, Inc.
 Virginia Museum of Transportation, Inc. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services The Virginia Museum of Transportation, Inc. is the official transportation museum of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Located in the historic Norfolk & Western Freight Station, the museum showcases the only remaining examples of the Norfolk & Western's legendary success, including the Class Y6a 2156, Class A 1218, and the Class J 611 locomotives. Visitors can explore historic steam and diesel engines, cabooses, and other rail equipment in the Rail Yard, while inside the Museum, they can enjoy model trains, hands-on exhibits, an aviation gallery, and antique automobile, truck, and bus exhibits. The Virginia Museum of Transportation is a place that will ignite imagination and curiosity. The company is based in Roanoke, VA. | Director/Board Member | 2011-06-05 |
Faiveley Transport USA, Inc.
 Faiveley Transport USA, Inc. Motor VehiclesConsumer Durables Part of Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp., Faiveley Transport USA, Inc. is a company based in Greenville, SC. Rafael O. Santana has been the CEO of the company since 2019. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
The Branch Group, Inc.
 The Branch Group, Inc. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Operates as a holding company with interests in the construction industry | Director/Board Member | - |
Virginia Western Community Educational Foundation, Inc.
 Virginia Western Community Educational Foundation, Inc. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Functions as a foundation or endowment | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of James S. Frantz
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Silent Preferred Partners LLC
 Silent Preferred Partners LLC Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Provides outsourced heavy assembly, contract manufacturing and logistics services | Chairman | - |
Goodwill Industries Tinker Mountain | President | - |
Blue Ridge Mountains Council Boyscouts of America, Inc.
 Blue Ridge Mountains Council Boyscouts of America, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Blue Ridge Mountains Council Boyscouts of America, Inc. is a private company based in Roanoke, VA. | Director/Board Member | - |
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| Private companies | 14 |
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Valley Financial Corp. (Virginia)
 Valley Financial Corp. (Virginia) Regional BanksFinance Operates as a bank holding company with interests in providing banking services | Finance |
Wake Forest University
 Wake Forest University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
The Branch Group, Inc.
The Branch Group, Inc. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Operates as a holding company with interests in the construction industry | Industrial Services |
Washington & Lee University
 Washington & Lee University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Graham-White Manufacturing Co.
Graham-White Manufacturing Co. Trucks/Construction/Farm MachineryProducer Manufacturing Manufactures pneumatic and electro-pneumatic valves and other parts for railway systems | Producer Manufacturing |
Silent Preferred Partners LLC
Silent Preferred Partners LLC Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Provides outsourced heavy assembly, contract manufacturing and logistics services | Industrial Services |
Valley Bank (Roanoke, Virginia)
 Valley Bank (Roanoke, Virginia) Regional BanksFinance State chartered commercial bank | Finance |
Virginia Manufacturers Association
Virginia Manufacturers Association The Virginia Manufacturers Association is a statewide organization dedicated to supporting and advocating for manufacturers and allied service providers. The private company is based in Richmond, VA. It offers member services, workforce development programs, government relations advocacy, and business solutions tailored to the manufacturing sector. Key initiatives include supply chain strengthening, workforce training, and strategic partnerships with organizations such as the Manufacturing Skills Institute and Siemens partner SIS. The association administers apprenticeship programs, provides access to discounted insurance and 401(k) programs, and offers a range of business services including HR, waste management, IT, logistics, marketing, and AI vehicle operations. It facilitates supply chain optimization, engages in legislative and regulatory advocacy, and supports members through legal actions. Members also benefit from networking events, educational conferences, an event center, an online directory, and an ambassador program to promote pro-manufacturing policies. | |
Virginia Western Community Educational Foundation, Inc.
Virginia Western Community Educational Foundation, Inc. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Functions as a foundation or endowment | Miscellaneous |
Goodwill Industries of the Valleys, Inc.
 Goodwill Industries of the Valleys, Inc. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Provides consulting services | Consumer Services |
Faiveley Transport USA, Inc.
Faiveley Transport USA, Inc. Motor VehiclesConsumer Durables Part of Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp., Faiveley Transport USA, Inc. is a company based in Greenville, SC. Rafael O. Santana has been the CEO of the company since 2019. | Consumer Durables |
Blue Ridge Mountains Council Boyscouts of America, Inc.
Blue Ridge Mountains Council Boyscouts of America, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Blue Ridge Mountains Council Boyscouts of America, Inc. is a private company based in Roanoke, VA. | Commercial Services |
Goodwill Industries Tinker Mountain | |
Virginia Museum of Transportation, Inc.
Virginia Museum of Transportation, Inc. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services The Virginia Museum of Transportation, Inc. is the official transportation museum of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Located in the historic Norfolk & Western Freight Station, the museum showcases the only remaining examples of the Norfolk & Western's legendary success, including the Class Y6a 2156, Class A 1218, and the Class J 611 locomotives. Visitors can explore historic steam and diesel engines, cabooses, and other rail equipment in the Rail Yard, while inside the Museum, they can enjoy model trains, hands-on exhibits, an aviation gallery, and antique automobile, truck, and bus exhibits. The Virginia Museum of Transportation is a place that will ignite imagination and curiosity. The company is based in Roanoke, VA. | Consumer Services |
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