Jim F. Barksdale
| Jim Barksdale | |
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| Born |
James Freeman Barksdale March 20, 1953 (Age 63) Macon, Georgia, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Wharton School of Finance |
| Occupation |
President and Chief Investment Officer, Equity Investment Corporation Politician |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Children | 2 |
| Website | Official Website |
James Freeman "Jim" Barksdale (Born March 20, 1953) is an American executive who serves as the President and Chief Investment Officer at Equity Investment Corporation which he founded in 1986.
Early Life and Education
Jim Barksdale was born in Macon, Georgia and attended church and high school in Atlanta, Georgia. He received a B.S. degree in Psychology from the College of William and Mary in 1975 before going on to receive his M.B.A from the Wharton School of Finance, University of Pennsylvania in 1977.[1]
Career
Jim Barksdale’s career began in the finance department at IC Industries where he was engaged in investments, acquisition analysis, and planning. Barksdale then went on to work at Merrill Lynch & Co., becoming involved in risk assessment and asset allocation strategies. Then serving as a Portfolio Manager at Management Asset Corporation.[1] After leaving Management Asset Corporation, Jim founded the investment advisory firm, Equity Investment Corporation, in 1986. The firm emphasizes long-term investment success by avoiding significant losses, and offers Socially Responsible Investment funds for investors with social mandates. As of late 2015, the firm managed or advised $5.2 billion for clients.[2]
Personal Life and Philanthropy
In 1986, Jim returned to his home town of Atlanta, where he raised his 2 children and started a family.
Jim Barksdale has served on the Board of Councilors at the Carter Center since 2008.
Barksdale was the lead philanthropist behind a successful proposal to bring the renowned sculptor, Robert Berks', iconic 3,000 lb bronze monument of Albert Einstein to the Georgia Tech campus.[3] Jim was particularly passionate about Einstein’s legacy as a human rights advocate.[4] A star chart at Einstein’s feet depicts the Atlanta night sky on the day of the signing of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.[5] The sculpture is 1 of 3 originals created by Robert Berks, the other 2 residing in Washington, DC and Israel. The project was successfully completed in October, 2015.[6]
2016 U.S. Senate Campaign
With the support of the Democratic Party, including current Chairman of the Democratic Party of Georgia, DuBose Porter, Jim Barksdale entered the race against incumbent Republican Senator Johnny Isakson in March 2016.[7] Believing that “It’s time for accountability in Washington”, Mr. Barksdale’s Senate campaign is relying upon strong anti-establishment opinion among Democratic voters.
References
- 1 2 "Executive Profile - James Freeman Barksdale". Bloomberg.com. Retrieved 23 March 2016.
- ↑ "Equity Investment Corporation". eicatlanta.com.
- ↑ Diamond, Laura. "Georgia Tech Home to World’s Third and Final Statue of Einstein". news.gatech.edu. Retrieved 23 March 2016.
- ↑ Ivy, Susie. "Einstein Comes to Georgia Tech: Latest Arts Acquisition Brings Robert Berks' Monument to Campus". provost.gatech.edu. Retrieved 23 March 2016.
- ↑ Braukman, Stacy. "The Art of Genius". news.gatech.edu. Retrieved 23 March 2016.
- ↑ "Albert Einstein Statue To Arrive On Georgia Tech Campus". news.wabe.org. Associated Press.
- ↑ Bluestein, Greg. "Party-backed Georgia Democrat qualifies for U.S. Senate seat". Atlanta Journal Constitution. Retrieved 23 March 2016.