Corporate Board Profile
Tech Score: 38/100
6 mention(s) identify JOSEPH R. MANNES as having software/technology expertise.
| Company | Filing Date | Evidence | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| TANDY LEATHER FACTORY INC | 2001-04-24 | Currently, Mr. Mannes serves as Chief Financial Officer and Secretary of Clearwire Technologies, Inc. of Arlington, Texas, a provider of wireless internet connectivity. From January to July 2000, he served as Chief Financial Officer of E-Certify Corporation, a security-oriented information technologies consultancy focusing on web applications. From April 1997 to September 1998 Mr. Mannes was Vice President and General Manager of Imagic Online, the online game subsidiary of Interactive Magic, a Cary, North Carolina, computer game company. From February 1996 to April 1997 Mr. Mannes served as the Chief Financial Officer, Secretary and Treasurer of Interactive Creations Incorporated (ICI), a corporation offering real-time internet gaming services. | Has experience in companies related to computer games and internet services, including roles at Interactive Magic and E-Certify Corporation, which focus on web applications and internet gaming, indicating familiarity with software environments. |
| TANDY LEATHER FACTORY INC | 2002-04-25 | From April 1997 to September 1998, he was vice president and general manager of Imagic Online, the online game subsidiary of Interactive Magic, a Cary, NC, computer game company. From January to July 2000, he also served as chief financial officer of E-Certify Corporation, a security-oriented information technologies consultancy focusing on web applications. | Has experience as vice president and general manager of an online game company and worked in information technologies consultancy focusing on web applications, indicating software-related technical skills. |
| TANDY LEATHER FACTORY INC | 2003-04-15 | From October 1998 until July 2001, he was chief financial officer and secretary of Clearwire Technologies, Inc. of Arlington, Texas, a manufacturer and service provider of wireless Internet networks, as well as a provider of Internet connectivity. From January to July 2000, he also served as chief financial officer of E-Certify Corporation, a security-oriented information technologies consultancy focusing on web applications. | Has experience as CFO of Clearwire Technologies, a wireless Internet network provider, and CFO of E-Certify Corporation, a security-oriented IT consultancy focusing on web applications, indicating software-related technical skills. |
| TANDY LEATHER FACTORY INC | 2009-04-13 | Joseph R. Mannes, 50, has served as a director of ours since May 1998. From 2002 to the present, Mr. Mannes serves as Chief Operating Officer of SAMCO Capital Markets, a Dallas, Texas broker-dealer. He also serves as chairman of HiTech Creations, Inc., a Grapevine, Texas computer game company. | Chairman of HiTech Creations, Inc., a computer game company, indicating involvement in software development or related technical field. |
| TANDY LEATHER FACTORY INC | 2010-04-22 | He also serves as chairman of HiTech Creations, Inc., a Grapevine, Texas computer game company. | Chairman of a computer game company, HiTech Creations, Inc., indicating involvement in software development. |
| TANDY LEATHER FACTORY INC | 2011-04-01 | Joseph R. Mannes, 52, has served as a director of ours since May 1998. From 2002 to the present, Mr. Mannes serves as Chief Operating Officer of SAMCO Capital Markets, a Dallas, Texas broker-dealer, which is not a parent, subsidiary or affiliate of the Company. He also serves as chairman of HiTech Creations, Inc., a Grapevine, Texas computer game company, which is not a parent, subsidairy or affiliate of the Company, and is on the Selection Committee of the Halter USX China Index. Mr. Mannes holds a Chartered Financial Analyst designation. | He is chairman of HiTech Creations, Inc., a computer game company, indicating involvement in software development. |
| Filing Date | Source Excerpt |
|---|---|
| 2001-04-24 | Currently, Mr. Mannes serves as Chief Financial Officer and Secretary of Clearwire Technologies, Inc. of Arlington, Texas, a provider of wireless internet connectivity. From January to July 2000, he served as Chief Financial Officer of E-Certify Corporation, a security-oriented information technologies consultancy focusing on web applications. From April 1997 to September 1998 Mr. Mannes was Vice President and General Manager of Imagic Online, the online game subsidiary of Interactive Magic, a Cary, North Carolina, computer game company. From February 1996 to April 1997 Mr. Mannes served as the Chief Financial Officer, Secretary and Treasurer of Interactive Creations Incorporated (ICI), a corporation offering real-time internet gaming services. |
| 2002-04-25 | From April 1997 to September 1998, he was vice president and general manager of Imagic Online, the online game subsidiary of Interactive Magic, a Cary, NC, computer game company. From January to July 2000, he also served as chief financial officer of E-Certify Corporation, a security-oriented information technologies consultancy focusing on web applications. |
| 2003-04-15 | From October 1998 until July 2001, he was chief financial officer and secretary of Clearwire Technologies, Inc. of Arlington, Texas, a manufacturer and service provider of wireless Internet networks, as well as a provider of Internet connectivity. From January to July 2000, he also served as chief financial officer of E-Certify Corporation, a security-oriented information technologies consultancy focusing on web applications. |
| 2004-04-16 | JOSEPH R. MANNES, 45, has served as a director of the company since May 1998. Currently, Mr. Mannes serves as the managing director in the corporate finance department of SAMCO Capital Markets, a Dallas, Texas broker-dealer. |
| 2005-04-25 | Joseph R. Mannes, 46, has served as a director of the company since May 1998. Currently, Mr. Mannes serves as the managing director in the corporate finance department of SAMCO Capital Markets, a Dallas, Texas broker-dealer. He also serves on the advisory board of Conchemco, Inc. and is chairman of HiTech Creations, Inc. Mr. Mannes has an MBA in Accounting and Finance from the Wharton School, Graduate Division, of the University of Pennsylvania and also holds a Chartered Financial Analyst designation. |
| 2006-04-03 | Joseph R. Mannes, 47, has served as a director of the company since May 1998. Currently, Mr. Mannes serves as the managing director in the corporate finance department of SAMCO Capital Markets, a Dallas, Texas broker-dealer. He also serves on the advisory board of Conchemco, Inc. and is chairman of HiTech Creations, Inc. Mr. Mannes has an MBA in Accounting and Finance from the Wharton School, Graduate Division, of the University of Pennsylvania and also holds a Chartered Financial Analyst designation. |
| 2007-04-18 | Joseph R. Mannes, 48, has served as a director of ours since May 1998. Currently, Mr. Mannes serves as the managing director in the corporate finance department of SAMCO Capital Markets, a Dallas, Texas broker-dealer. He also serves on the advisory board of Conchemco, Inc. and is chairman of HiTech Creations, Inc. Mr. Mannes holds a Chartered Financial Analyst designation. |
| 2008-04-14 | Joseph R. Mannes, 49, has served as a director of ours since May 1998. Currently, Mr. Mannes serves as the managing director in the corporate finance department of SAMCO Capital Markets, a Dallas, Texas broker-dealer. |
| 2009-04-13 | Joseph R. Mannes, 50, has served as a director of ours since May 1998. From 2002 to the present, Mr. Mannes serves as Chief Operating Officer of SAMCO Capital Markets, a Dallas, Texas broker-dealer. He also serves as chairman of HiTech Creations, Inc., a Grapevine, Texas computer game company. |
| 2010-04-22 | He also serves as chairman of HiTech Creations, Inc., a Grapevine, Texas computer game company. |
| 2011-04-01 | Joseph R. Mannes, 52, has served as a director of ours since May 1998. From 2002 to the present, Mr. Mannes serves as Chief Operating Officer of SAMCO Capital Markets, a Dallas, Texas broker-dealer, which is not a parent, subsidiary or affiliate of the Company. He also serves as chairman of HiTech Creations, Inc., a Grapevine, Texas computer game company, which is not a parent, subsidairy or affiliate of the Company, and is on the Selection Committee of the Halter USX China Index. Mr. Mannes holds a Chartered Financial Analyst designation. |
| 2012-04-17 | Joseph R. Mannes, 53, has served as a director of ours since May 1998. From 2002 to the present, Mr. Mannes has worked at SAMCO Capital Markets, a Dallas, Texas broker-dealer, which is not a parent, subsidiary or affiliate of the Company, most recently as President. He also serves as chairman of HiTech Creations, Inc., a Grapevine, Texas computer game company, which is not a subsidiary, parent, or affiliate of the Company. Mr. Mannes holds a Chartered Financial Analyst designation. Having served on our Board for more than thirteen years, Mr. Mannes has a strong understanding of our business and our growth history, which we believe contributes a useful frame of reference in the context of Board discussions. He also provides leadership and governance experience as our Audit Committee Chairman and is the primary liaison between our independent directors and senior management. He also provides significant insight into capital markets. |
| 2013-04-23 | He also serves as chairman of HiTech Creations, Inc., a Grapevine, Texas computer game company, which is not a subsidiary, parent, or affiliate of Tandy Leather Factory, Inc. Mr. Mannes holds a Chartered Financial Analyst designation. |
| 2014-04-28 | He also serves as chairman of HiTech Creations, Inc., a Grapevine, Texas computer game company, which is not a subsidiary, parent, or affiliate of Tandy Leather Factory, Inc. Mr. Mannes holds a Chartered Financial Analyst designation. |
| 2015-04-10 | Joseph R. Mannes, 56, has served as a director since May 1998 and became Chairman of the Board in 2013. From 2002 to the present, Mr. Mannes has worked at SAMCO Capital Markets, a Dallas, Texas-based broker-dealer, most recently as President. Mr. Mannes holds a Chartered Financial Analyst designation. |
| 2016-04-26 | Joseph R. Mannes, 57, has served as a director since May 1998 and became Chairman of the Board in 2013. From 2002 to the present, Mr. Mannes has worked at SAMCO Capital Markets, a Dallas, Texas-based broker-dealer, most recently as President. Mr. Mannes holds a Chartered Financial Analyst designation. |
Data sourced from SEC filings. Last updated: 2025-10-11