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William Thomas
Director/Board Member at
CAPITAL SOUTHWEST CORPORATION
Net worth: 14 M $ as of 2026-05-30
Profile
William R.
Thomas is Director at Capital Southwest Management Co. since 2012, Independent Director at Capital Southwest Corp since 2014, President of Thomas Heritage Partners Ltd., and President of The Thomas Heritage Foundation since 2008.
Former roles include Chairman of Small Business Investor Alliance, Director at Heelys, Inc., Director & Manager at Instawares Holding Co. LLC from 2012 to 2013, Director at Worldwide Logistics Services, Extreme International, Inc., All Components, Inc., and Discovery Alliance LLC, Independent Director at Encore Wire Corp.
(Delaware) from 2007 to 2024, and Partner at Social Venture Partners from 2011 to 2018.
Education includes undergraduate studies at the United States Air Force Academy and an MBA from Harvard Business School, conferred in 2006.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-04 | 596,622 ( 0.96% ) | 14 M $ | 2026-05-30 |
William Thomas active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| CAPITAL SOUTHWEST CORPORATION | Director/Board Member | 2013-12-31 |
Capital Southwest Management Co.
 Capital Southwest Management Co. Investment ManagersFinance Capital Southwest Management invest in middle-market companies located in the United States with an EBITDA of USD 3 - 20 million. The firm focuses on companies operating across a broad range of sectors and industries. It provides equity and debt financing for acquisitions, dividend recapitalizations, refinancing, bolt-on acquisitions and growth transactions. It makes co-investments. | Director/Board Member | 2005-12-31 |
The Thomas Heritage Foundation | President | 2007-12-31 |
Thomas Heritage Partners Ltd. | President | - |
Former positions of William Thomas
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| ENCORE WIRE CORPORATION | Director/Board Member | 2024-07-01 |
Social Venture Partners
 Social Venture Partners Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Builds relationships among people and organizations | Private Equity Investor | 2018-05-31 |
All Components, Inc.
 All Components, Inc. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Part of ACI Group LLC, All Components, Inc. is a company based in Dallas, TX. | Director/Board Member | - |
Instawares Holding Co. LLC
 Instawares Holding Co. LLC Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Provides restaurant supplies and cookware | Director/Board Member | - |
Extreme International, Inc.
 Extreme International, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Operates as a holding company with interest in producing radio and television commercials and corporate communications videos | Director/Board Member | - |
Training of William Thomas
Experiences
Positions held
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Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
65
1st degree connections
15
1st degree companies
Male
Female
Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 15 |
|---|---|
Capital Southwest Corp
 Capital Southwest Corp Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Functions as a private equity fund | Miscellaneous |
Encore Wire Corp. (Delaware)
 Encore Wire Corp. (Delaware) Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Manufactures electric wires and cables | Producer Manufacturing |
Thomas Heritage Partners Ltd. | |
Heelys, Inc.
 Heelys, Inc. Recreational ProductsConsumer Durables Designs, markets and distributes sports products | Consumer Durables |
Instawares Holding Co. LLC
Instawares Holding Co. LLC Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Provides restaurant supplies and cookware | Distribution Services |
Worldwide Logistics Services
 Worldwide Logistics Services Air Freight/CouriersTransportation Provides logistic management services | Transportation |
United States Air Force Academy
 United States Air Force Academy Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Extreme International, Inc.
Extreme International, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Operates as a holding company with interest in producing radio and television commercials and corporate communications videos | Consumer Services |
Small Business Investor Alliance
 Small Business Investor Alliance Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Professional Membership Organizations | Commercial Services |
All Components, Inc.
All Components, Inc. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Part of ACI Group LLC, All Components, Inc. is a company based in Dallas, TX. | Distribution Services |
Discovery Alliance LLC
 Discovery Alliance LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Engages in buying and licensing intellectual property | Commercial Services |
Social Venture Partners
Social Venture Partners Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Builds relationships among people and organizations | Commercial Services |
Capital Southwest Management Co.
Capital Southwest Management Co. Investment ManagersFinance Capital Southwest Management invest in middle-market companies located in the United States with an EBITDA of USD 3 - 20 million. The firm focuses on companies operating across a broad range of sectors and industries. It provides equity and debt financing for acquisitions, dividend recapitalizations, refinancing, bolt-on acquisitions and growth transactions. It makes co-investments. | Finance |
The Thomas Heritage Foundation | |
Harvard Business School
 Harvard Business School Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
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