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John Stafford
Director/Board Member at
AWARE, INC.
Net worth: 6 M $ as of 2026-09-29
Profile
John Springs Stafford is the founder of Ronin Capital LLC, founded in 2001, where the title held is Chief Executive Officer.
Mr. Stafford is also the founder of Zen Investments LLC..
Mr. Stafford currently holds the position of Independent Director at Aware, Inc. (Massachusetts) since 2011.
Mr. Stafford is a Director at Dyla LLC, Clinical Micro Sensors, Inc., Zipwhip, Inc., and ALTR Solutions, Inc. Mr. Stafford is a Member of the Chicago Board of Trade.
Former positions include Chief Executive Officer at Ronin Trading LLC, Director at Xencor, Inc. from 1997 to 2016, Director at All Optical Networks, Inc., Managing Director at Stafford Trading, Inc. in 2001, Member at Chicago Mercantile Exchange, Inc., and Member at Cboe Exchange, Inc. (Illinois).
Education includes undergraduate studies at The University of Chicago.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
AWARE, INC. 24.03% | 2026-06-30 | 5,241,513 ( 24.03% ) | 6 M $ | 2026-09-29 |
John Stafford active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| AWARE, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2011-10-20 |
Ronin Capital LLC
 Ronin Capital LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides brokerage services | Chief Executive Officer | 2000-12-31 |
Zen Investments LLC
 Zen Investments LLC Investment ManagersFinance Zen Investments invests in companies located in the United States. The firm focuses on a broad range of sectors and industries. It provides financing for early stage capital requirements. | Founder | 1996-12-31 |
Clinical Micro Sensors, Inc.
 Clinical Micro Sensors, Inc. Electronic Equipment/InstrumentsElectronic Technology Manufactures instruments used in genetic diagnostics testing | Director/Board Member | - |
Chicago Board of Trade
 Chicago Board of Trade Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides trade derivative facilities | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Zipwhip, Inc.
 Zipwhip, Inc. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Operates disrupting the traditional short messaging model by allowing both mobile and landline subscribers to text message | Director/Board Member | - |
ALTR Solutions, Inc.
 ALTR Solutions, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Provides software consulting services | Director/Board Member | - |
Dyla LLC
 Dyla LLC Beverages: Non-AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures nonalcoholic beverages | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of John Stafford
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| XENCOR, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2016-01-04 |
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Education of John Stafford
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 15 |
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Aware, Inc. (Massachusetts)
 Aware, Inc. (Massachusetts) Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops biometrics software | Technology Services |
Chicago Mercantile Exchange, Inc.
 Chicago Mercantile Exchange, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides financial derivatives market exchange services | Finance |
Ronin Capital LLC
Ronin Capital LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides brokerage services | Finance |
Xencor, Inc.
 Xencor, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Develops therapeutics to treat autoimmune and allergic diseases, cancer and other conditions | Health Technology |
Cboe Exchange, Inc. (Illinois)
 Cboe Exchange, Inc. (Illinois) Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides options exchange services | Finance |
Chicago Board of Trade
Chicago Board of Trade Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides trade derivative facilities | Finance |
The University of Chicago
 The University of Chicago Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Clinical Micro Sensors, Inc.
Clinical Micro Sensors, Inc. Electronic Equipment/InstrumentsElectronic Technology Manufactures instruments used in genetic diagnostics testing | Electronic Technology |
Zipwhip, Inc.
Zipwhip, Inc. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Operates disrupting the traditional short messaging model by allowing both mobile and landline subscribers to text message | Commercial Services |
All Optical Networks, Inc.
 All Optical Networks, Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates as a dormant company | Finance |
Zen Investments LLC
Zen Investments LLC Investment ManagersFinance Zen Investments invests in companies located in the United States. The firm focuses on a broad range of sectors and industries. It provides financing for early stage capital requirements. | Finance |
Ronin Trading LLC | |
Stafford Trading, Inc. | |
Dyla LLC
Dyla LLC Beverages: Non-AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures nonalcoholic beverages | Consumer Non-Durables |
ALTR Solutions, Inc.
ALTR Solutions, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Provides software consulting services | Technology Services |
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