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Dana Schmaltz
Director/Board Member at
WALKER & DUNLOP, INC.
Net worth: 3 M $ as of 30/09/2026
Profile
Dana L.
Schmaltz was the founder of Blacksmith Brands, Inc., founded in 2009, serving as Director & Senior Manager from 2010 to 2011.
Mr. Schmaltz is the founder of Yellow Wood Partners LLC, founded in 2011, holding the title of Partner since 2011.
Current jobs include Chairman at Paris Presents, Inc.; Chairman & President at pH Beauty Holdings I, Inc.; Chairman & President at Silk Holdings I Corp.; Independent Director at Walker & Dunlop, Inc. since 2010; and Director at DRS Holdings I, Inc. Former jobs include Director at Dobson Communications Corp., The NutraSweet Co. from 2000 to 2007, W, Mattress Firm, Inc. in 2007, The Meow Mix Co. LLC, Fitness Quest, Inc. from 2004 to 2007, Esselte LLC, Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World, Inc., Esselte AB from 2002 to 2007; Principal at Peabody Energy Corp., aPriori Capital Partners LP, Drexel Burnham Lambert, Inc., Murray's Discount Auto Stores, Inc., Kidder, Inc.; President at J.W.
Childs Associates, Inc. from 1997 to 2007; Partner at J.W.
Childs Associates LP (Florida) from 1997 to 2007; and Managing Partner at West Hill Partners LLC from 2007 to 2009.
Education includes an MBA from Harvard University conferred in 1995 and an undergraduate degree from Dartmouth College conferred in 1989.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19/05/2026 | 84,325 ( 0.25% ) | 3 M $ | 30/09/2026 |
Dana Schmaltz active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| WALKER & DUNLOP, INC. | Director/Board Member | 01/12/2010 |
DRS Holdings I, Inc.
 DRS Holdings I, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides investment banking services | Director/Board Member | - |
Paris Presents, Inc.
 Paris Presents, Inc. Household/Personal CareConsumer Non-Durables Distributes beauty products and personal care accessories | Chairman | - |
pH Beauty Holdings I, Inc.
 pH Beauty Holdings I, Inc. MiscellaneousMiscellaneous Functions as an investment holding company | Chairman | - |
Yellow Wood Partners LLC
 Yellow Wood Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Yellow Wood Partners invests in companies located in the United States with an EBITDA of USD 15 - 100 million. The firm focuses on the consumer industry such as beauty & personal care, home, health & wellness, active lifestyle, food & beverages, pet and family. It provides financing for buyout transactions with an investment size of USD 15 - 350 million. | Founder | 01/01/2011 |
Silk Holdings I Corp.
 Silk Holdings I Corp. Household/Personal CareConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures personal care products | Chairman | - |
Former positions of Dana Schmaltz
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
West Hill Partners LLC
 West Hill Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance West Hill Partners makes control investments in middle-market growth companies, generally with enterprise values between $50 million and $400 million. West Hill focuses on companies that either directly compete in, or benefit from the fundamental trends of, the consumer products, specialty retail, business services and healthcare services industries. The firm generally participates in buyouts and recapitalizations. Companies should have EBITDA greater than $10 million, equity capital needs of $25 million or more and the opportunity for sustained organic growth. West Hill targets companies with substantial revenue base in North America. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 02/01/2009 |
Mattress Firm, Inc.
 Mattress Firm, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Operates as an online store that sells mattresses, pillows and beds | Director/Board Member | 01/06/2007 |
J.W. Childs Associates LP (Florida)
 J.W. Childs Associates LP (Florida) Investment ManagersFinance Act as private equity firm | President | 01/01/1997 |
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Education of Dana Schmaltz
Experiences
Positions held
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Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
89
1st degree connections
26
1st degree companies
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Female
Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 26 |
|---|---|
Dobson Communications Corp.
 Dobson Communications Corp. Wireless TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides wireless communications services | Communications |
Peabody Energy Corp.
 Peabody Energy Corp. CoalEnergy Minerals Producers of metallurgical and thermal coal | Energy Minerals |
Dartmouth College
 Dartmouth College Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Harvard University
 Harvard University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
aPriori Capital Partners LP
 aPriori Capital Partners LP Investment ManagersFinance aPriori Capital Partners invests in middle market companies located in the United States and Europe with an enterprise value of USD 100 million – 5,000 billion. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of healthcare, retail & consumer, energy, business services and industrial sectors. It provides financing for LBO and growth capital transactions. The firm acquires majority and minority interest with controlling interest. It also acts as a lead investor and makes co-investments. | Finance |
Drexel Burnham Lambert, Inc.
 Drexel Burnham Lambert, Inc. Agricultural Commodities/MillingProcess Industries Manufactures chocolates and sugar candies. | Process Industries |
The NutraSweet Co.
 The NutraSweet Co. Agricultural Commodities/MillingProcess Industries Manufactures sweetener products | Process Industries |
W/S Packaging Group, Inc.
 W/S Packaging Group, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides printing, packaging and commercial labeling services | Commercial Services |
Mattress Firm, Inc.
Mattress Firm, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Operates as an online store that sells mattresses, pillows and beds | Retail Trade |
The Meow Mix Co. LLC
 The Meow Mix Co. LLC Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures cat food | Consumer Non-Durables |
Fitness Quest, Inc.
 Fitness Quest, Inc. Recreational ProductsConsumer Durables Distributes and markets home exercise and fitness products | Consumer Durables |
Esselte LLC
 Esselte LLC Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Manufactures and distributes office files, folders and stationery | Distribution Services |
Murray's Discount Auto Stores, Inc.
 Murray's Discount Auto Stores, Inc. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Supplies automotive parts and accessories | Distribution Services |
J.W. Childs Associates, Inc.
 J.W. Childs Associates, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Functions as an alternative investment manager | Finance |
Kidder, Inc.
 Kidder, Inc. Oilfield Services/EquipmentIndustrial Services Manufactures and distributes aluminum & steel equipment for oilfield and diving industries | Industrial Services |
Walker & Dunlop, Inc.
 Walker & Dunlop, Inc. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Operates as a commercial real estate services and finance company with a focus on multifamily lending, property sale, debt mediation and affordable housing investment management | Finance |
West Hill Partners LLC
West Hill Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance West Hill Partners makes control investments in middle-market growth companies, generally with enterprise values between $50 million and $400 million. West Hill focuses on companies that either directly compete in, or benefit from the fundamental trends of, the consumer products, specialty retail, business services and healthcare services industries. The firm generally participates in buyouts and recapitalizations. Companies should have EBITDA greater than $10 million, equity capital needs of $25 million or more and the opportunity for sustained organic growth. West Hill targets companies with substantial revenue base in North America. | Finance |
Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World, Inc.
 Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Provides sports equipment and outdoor recreation goods | Retail Trade |
Paris Presents, Inc.
Paris Presents, Inc. Household/Personal CareConsumer Non-Durables Distributes beauty products and personal care accessories | Consumer Non-Durables |
Blacksmith Brands, Inc.
 Blacksmith Brands, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: OtherHealth Technology Operates as a platform company to invest in over-the-consumer products brands | Health Technology |
Esselte AB
 Esselte AB Office Equipment/SuppliesProducer Manufacturing Manufactures and markets office supplies | Producer Manufacturing |
Yellow Wood Partners LLC
Yellow Wood Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Yellow Wood Partners invests in companies located in the United States with an EBITDA of USD 15 - 100 million. The firm focuses on the consumer industry such as beauty & personal care, home, health & wellness, active lifestyle, food & beverages, pet and family. It provides financing for buyout transactions with an investment size of USD 15 - 350 million. | Finance |
J.W. Childs Associates LP (Florida)
J.W. Childs Associates LP (Florida) Investment ManagersFinance Act as private equity firm | Finance |
pH Beauty Holdings I, Inc.
pH Beauty Holdings I, Inc. MiscellaneousMiscellaneous Functions as an investment holding company | Miscellaneous |
DRS Holdings I, Inc.
DRS Holdings I, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides investment banking services | Finance |
Silk Holdings I Corp.
Silk Holdings I Corp. Household/Personal CareConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures personal care products | Consumer Non-Durables |
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