Thomas Shields
Founder at Shields & Co., Inc.
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Thomas James Shields was the founder of Shields Securities, Inc. (founded in 1991) and Shields & Co., Inc. (founded in 1991) where he held the title of Managing Director.
He currently holds the position of Director at Jones & Vining, Inc. and Director at New England Wildlife Center.
Mr. Shields previously held the position of Independent Director at Clean Harbors, Inc. (1999-2023), Director at BJ's Wholesale Club, Inc. (1997-2011), and Director at Ensign-Bickford Industries, Inc. He also held the position of Director at Waban, Inc. (1992-1997).
Mr. Shields received his undergraduate degree from Harvard Business School and his undergraduate degree from Harvard College.
Thomas Shields active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Shields & Co., Inc.
 Shields & Co., Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Shields & Co., Inc. is a private company that provides brokerage services. The company is based in Waltham, MA. The company was founded in 1991 by Janice Lipski Shields, Thomas James Shields. | Founder | 1991-04-18 |
Jones & Vining, Inc.
 Jones & Vining, Inc. Apparel/FootwearConsumer Non-Durables Jones & Vining, Inc. manufactures component parts and tooling to footwear original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). It offers footwear products such as outsoles, midsoles, inserts, lasts, and insole boards. The firm also provides industrial products which include polyurethane and thermoplastic parts for the automotive, and reaction injection molding and polyurethane parts for construction, electronics, and furniture. The company was founded in 1930 and is headquartered in Lewiston, ME. | Director/Board Member | - |
| New England Wildlife Center | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Thomas Shields
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| CLEAN HARBORS, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2023-05-23 |
Shields Securities, Inc.
 Shields Securities, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Founded in 1991, Shields Securities, Inc. is a broker/dealer located in Waltham, Massachusetts. The firm provides an array of trading and execution services for their clients. They do not provide any internal research. Shields Securities is a member of the NASD and the SIPC. | Founder | 2012-04-02 |
BJ's Wholesale Club, Inc.
 BJ's Wholesale Club, Inc. Food RetailRetail Trade BJ's Wholesale Club, Inc. operates warehouse clubs and superstores. The firm provides electronics, computers, office supplies, home and seasonal products, organic foods and meat, sports equipment. The company was founded on November 19, 1996 and is headquartered in Westborough, MA. | Director/Board Member | 2009-06-16 |
| Waban, Inc. | Director/Board Member | 1997-06-30 |
Ensign-Bickford Industries, Inc.
 Ensign-Bickford Industries, Inc. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Ensign-Bickford Industries, Inc. operates as a holding company with interest in explosive technology. The firm operates through its subsidiaries, provides ordnance products to the aerospace and military markets, pet food palatines to commercial customers, renewable bio energy products, specialty chemicals, and residential and commercial real estate services. The company was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Simsbury, CT. | Director/Board Member | - |
Training of Thomas Shields
| Harvard Business School | Undergraduate Degree |
| Harvard College | Undergraduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 1 |
|---|---|
| CLEAN HARBORS, INC. | Industrial Services |
| Private companies | 7 |
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BJ's Wholesale Club, Inc.
BJ's Wholesale Club, Inc. Food RetailRetail Trade BJ's Wholesale Club, Inc. operates warehouse clubs and superstores. The firm provides electronics, computers, office supplies, home and seasonal products, organic foods and meat, sports equipment. The company was founded on November 19, 1996 and is headquartered in Westborough, MA. | Retail Trade |
Ensign-Bickford Industries, Inc.
Ensign-Bickford Industries, Inc. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Ensign-Bickford Industries, Inc. operates as a holding company with interest in explosive technology. The firm operates through its subsidiaries, provides ordnance products to the aerospace and military markets, pet food palatines to commercial customers, renewable bio energy products, specialty chemicals, and residential and commercial real estate services. The company was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Simsbury, CT. | Industrial Services |
Shields Securities, Inc.
Shields Securities, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Founded in 1991, Shields Securities, Inc. is a broker/dealer located in Waltham, Massachusetts. The firm provides an array of trading and execution services for their clients. They do not provide any internal research. Shields Securities is a member of the NASD and the SIPC. | Finance |
Jones & Vining, Inc.
Jones & Vining, Inc. Apparel/FootwearConsumer Non-Durables Jones & Vining, Inc. manufactures component parts and tooling to footwear original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). It offers footwear products such as outsoles, midsoles, inserts, lasts, and insole boards. The firm also provides industrial products which include polyurethane and thermoplastic parts for the automotive, and reaction injection molding and polyurethane parts for construction, electronics, and furniture. The company was founded in 1930 and is headquartered in Lewiston, ME. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Shields & Co., Inc.
Shields & Co., Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Shields & Co., Inc. is a private company that provides brokerage services. The company is based in Waltham, MA. The company was founded in 1991 by Janice Lipski Shields, Thomas James Shields. | Finance |
| Waban, Inc. | Retail Trade |
| New England Wildlife Center |
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