Herbert Chain

Director/Board Member at RENN FUND, INC.

73 year

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Herbert M.
Chain is the founder of Hmc Business Consulting LLC, serving as Managing Member since 2015.
Current jobs include Senior Director at Marks Paneth LLP since 2020, Independent Director at RENN Fund, Inc. since 2017, Director at Quality Health Strategies, Inc. since 2021, Director at Argutia Intelligence Ltd., Treasurer & Director at Warrior Connection, Inc., Director at CBIZ Marks Paneth LLC, Treasurer & Trustee at The Kew-Forest School, Inc. since 2016, and Independent Trustee at Infusive US Trust since 2019.
Former jobs include Chairman, President & Treasurer at The Queens Symphony Orchestra, Inc. from 2014 to 2017, Director at FRMO Corp., Education Director at Investment Management Due Diligence Association in 2017, Audit Partner at Deloitte & Touche LLP from 1988 to 2015, Assistant Professor at St. John's University from 2011 to 2017, Assistant Professor-Accountancy at Peter J.
Tobin College of Business from 2017 to 2020, and Senior Audit Partner at Investment Management Due Diligence Association from 1977 to 2015.
Education includes an undergraduate degree from Duke University, a graduate degree from New York University, and an MBA from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.

Herbert Chain active positions

Companies	Position	Start
RENN FUND, INC.	Director/Board Member	01/07/2017
The Warrior Connection The Warrior Connection Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a non-profit organization that provides sickle cell disease and mental health services	Director/Board Member	-
The Kew-Forest School, Inc. The Kew-Forest School, Inc. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services The Kew-Forest School, Inc. is an independent, co-educational college preparatory day school serving students from preschool through grade 12. The private company is based in Forest Hills, NY. It offers a personalized, inquiry-based curriculum within a diverse community representing over 60 countries, 30+ native languages, and 54 neighborhoods. The school is organized into lower, middle, and upper school divisions, each providing comprehensive academic programs enriched with arts, athletics, clubs, and student support services. The lower school (preschool–grade 5) follows the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP) and emphasizes social-emotional learning, respect, community, and academic growth through inquiry-based and project-driven curricula. Core subjects include social studies, math (using "Math in Focus"), language arts, and science aligned with Next Generation Science Standards, complemented by special subjects fostering empathy, cultural appreciation, and intellectual curiosity. The school promotes an inclusive environment with responsive classroom practices and strong home-school partnerships to develop independent lifelong learners. Kew-Forest maintains a low faculty-to-student ratio and allocates financial aid to enhance accessibility, recently reducing tuition. It supports international students through dedicated programs and English language learner services, requiring homestays for F-1 visa holders. Additional offerings include afterschool programs, enrichment mini-courses, summer camps focused on preventing learning loss, and a calendar of community events. The school is committed to non-discrimination and equal access for all students and staff, fostering a culturally rich, supportive environment.	Director/Board Member	01/01/2016
Quality Health Strategies, Inc. Quality Health Strategies, Inc. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Operates as health care organization	Director/Board Member	01/01/2021
Marks Paneth LLP Marks Paneth LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides accounting, tax and advisory services	Director/Board Member	01/01/2020
Argutia Intelligence Ltd.	Director/Board Member	-
Hmc Business Consulting LLC Hmc Business Consulting LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides business consulting services	Founder	01/01/2015
Infusive US Trust Infusive US Trust Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Operates as an open-end management investment company	Director/Board Member	16/07/2019
CBIZ Marks Paneth LLC	Director/Board Member	-

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Private companies	18
FRMO Corp. FRMO Corp. Investment ManagersFinance Operates as an intellectual capital company	Finance
Duke University Duke University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Deloitte & Touche LLP Deloitte & Touche LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides auditing, financial advisory and tax consulting services	Commercial Services
Marks Paneth LLP Marks Paneth LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides accounting, tax and advisory services	Commercial Services
New York University New York University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
St. John's University St. John's University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
RENN Fund, Inc. RENN Fund, Inc. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Acts as Closed-End Investment Fund/Investment Trust	Miscellaneous
The Kew-Forest School, Inc. The Kew-Forest School, Inc. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services The Kew-Forest School, Inc. is an independent, co-educational college preparatory day school serving students from preschool through grade 12. The private company is based in Forest Hills, NY. It offers a personalized, inquiry-based curriculum within a diverse community representing over 60 countries, 30+ native languages, and 54 neighborhoods. The school is organized into lower, middle, and upper school divisions, each providing comprehensive academic programs enriched with arts, athletics, clubs, and student support services. The lower school (preschool–grade 5) follows the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP) and emphasizes social-emotional learning, respect, community, and academic growth through inquiry-based and project-driven curricula. Core subjects include social studies, math (using "Math in Focus"), language arts, and science aligned with Next Generation Science Standards, complemented by special subjects fostering empathy, cultural appreciation, and intellectual curiosity. The school promotes an inclusive environment with responsive classroom practices and strong home-school partnerships to develop independent lifelong learners. Kew-Forest maintains a low faculty-to-student ratio and allocates financial aid to enhance accessibility, recently reducing tuition. It supports international students through dedicated programs and English language learner services, requiring homestays for F-1 visa holders. Additional offerings include afterschool programs, enrichment mini-courses, summer camps focused on preventing learning loss, and a calendar of community events. The school is committed to non-discrimination and equal access for all students and staff, fostering a culturally rich, supportive environment.	Consumer Services
The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Quality Health Strategies, Inc. Quality Health Strategies, Inc. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Operates as health care organization	Health Services
Peter J. Tobin College of Business Peter J. Tobin College of Business Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Hmc Business Consulting LLC Hmc Business Consulting LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides business consulting services	Commercial Services
Infusive US Trust Infusive US Trust Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Operates as an open-end management investment company	Miscellaneous
Investment Management Due Diligence Association Investment Management Due Diligence Association Investment ManagersFinance Provides investment management services	Finance
Argutia Intelligence Ltd.
The Queens Symphony Orchestra, Inc. The Queens Symphony Orchestra, Inc. Media ConglomeratesConsumer Services Operates as an orchestra	Consumer Services
The Warrior Connection The Warrior Connection Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a non-profit organization that provides sickle cell disease and mental health services	Commercial Services
CBIZ Marks Paneth LLC