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Joseph Edward Besecker is the founder of Emerald Research (founded in 1991) where he holds the title of President & Chief Executive Officer.
He is also the founder of Emerald Separate Account Management LLC (founded in 2009) where he holds the title of President & Chief Executive Officer.
Additionally, Mr. Besecker is the founder of Emerald Asset Management PA LLC (founded in 1991) where he holds the title of Non-Executive Chairman.
Mr. Besecker is also the founder of Emerald Asset Management, Inc.
Mr. Besecker's current job is as a Director at Emerald Financial Services Private Equity Fund I LP.
Mr. Besecker's former jobs include being an Advisor at Brilliant Light Power, Inc. and Investor Broadcast Network, a National Trustee & President at The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Inc., an Investment Committee Member at Rittenhouse Ventures LLC, and a Board Member at Boys' & Girls Club of Lancaster, Inc.
Mr. Besecker obtained his undergraduate degree from St. Joseph's University in 1979.
Joseph Edward Besecker active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Emerald Research
Emerald Research Investment ManagersFinance Provides investment research | Chief Executive Officer | 01/01/1991 |
Emerald Asset Management, Inc.
Emerald Asset Management, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Provides portfolio management services | Chief Executive Officer | - |
Emerald Financial Services Private Equity Fund I LP
Emerald Financial Services Private Equity Fund I LP Investment ManagersFinance Acts as Private Equity Fund | Director/Board Member | - |
Emerald Separate Account Management LLC
Emerald Separate Account Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance EMSAM is a results-driven entrepreneurial organization that believes in research-driven active management. The firm invests their client’s assets primarily in US domestic equity securities. Their investment strategies include small, mid and large-cap stocks. EMSAM uses intense fundamental, bottom-up research designed to identify unrecognized, under-researched, undervalued and overvalued companies. | Chief Executive Officer | 01/03/2009 |
Emerald Asset Management PA LLC
Emerald Asset Management PA LLC Investment ManagersFinance Provides asset management services | Founder | 01/01/1991 |
Former positions of Joseph Edward Besecker
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Boys' & Girls Club of Lancaster, Inc.
Boys' & Girls Club of Lancaster, Inc. Boys' & Girls Club of Lancaster, Inc. is a community organization that serves nearly 2,000 youth annually in the Lancaster area, focusing on children and teens aged 6 to 18, particularly those most in need. The private company is based in Lancaster, PA. The club provides safe and inclusive environments across multiple locations, including sites in Lancaster, a clubhouse in a borough, and programs in local elementary schools. It offers daily after-school programs and comprehensive programming in academic success, workforce and career development, character and leadership growth, STEM learning, healthy lifestyles, and community involvement. Activities include homework help, sports, arts and crafts, music production, gardening, improv, and specialized teen programs such as the Keystone Club and Teen Leadership Club. The organization also operates summer camps and the Roberto Clemente Field, which promotes wellness and skill-building through sports and community engagement. The club encourages community involvement through volunteer programs, sponsorships, and partnerships with local businesses and national organizations. Youth safety is prioritized with strict supervision, background checks, training, and collaboration with national safety experts. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Inc.
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a nonprofit organization dedicated to funding research, education and support services for all blood cancers | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Brilliant Light Power, Inc.
Brilliant Light Power, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides research and devlopment services to generate power, light and new chemicals | Director/Board Member | - |
Rittenhouse Ventures LLC
Rittenhouse Ventures LLC Investment ManagersFinance Rittenhouse Ventures invests in companies located in the United States, primarily in Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic region of the US also considers opportunities in the area from Washington DC to the New York. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of healthcare & pharmaceutical IT, financial services, human resources and general business services with revenues of more than USD 1 million. It provides financing for early and growth stage capital requirements with an investment size of minimum USD 1 million. The firm acts as lead investor and takes seat on the board of directors. It also considers minority positions. | Investment Committee Member | - |
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| Private companies | 11 |
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Brilliant Light Power, Inc.
Brilliant Light Power, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides research and devlopment services to generate power, light and new chemicals | Commercial Services |
Investor Broadcast Network
Investor Broadcast Network Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Provides Webcast conferences in the US | Technology Services |
Emerald Research
Emerald Research Investment ManagersFinance Provides investment research | Finance |
Emerald Asset Management, Inc.
Emerald Asset Management, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Provides portfolio management services | Finance |
St. Joseph's University
St. Joseph's University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Inc.
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a nonprofit organization dedicated to funding research, education and support services for all blood cancers | Commercial Services |
Rittenhouse Ventures LLC
Rittenhouse Ventures LLC Investment ManagersFinance Rittenhouse Ventures invests in companies located in the United States, primarily in Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic region of the US also considers opportunities in the area from Washington DC to the New York. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of healthcare & pharmaceutical IT, financial services, human resources and general business services with revenues of more than USD 1 million. It provides financing for early and growth stage capital requirements with an investment size of minimum USD 1 million. The firm acts as lead investor and takes seat on the board of directors. It also considers minority positions. | Finance |
Boys' & Girls Club of Lancaster, Inc.
Boys' & Girls Club of Lancaster, Inc. Boys' & Girls Club of Lancaster, Inc. is a community organization that serves nearly 2,000 youth annually in the Lancaster area, focusing on children and teens aged 6 to 18, particularly those most in need. The private company is based in Lancaster, PA. The club provides safe and inclusive environments across multiple locations, including sites in Lancaster, a clubhouse in a borough, and programs in local elementary schools. It offers daily after-school programs and comprehensive programming in academic success, workforce and career development, character and leadership growth, STEM learning, healthy lifestyles, and community involvement. Activities include homework help, sports, arts and crafts, music production, gardening, improv, and specialized teen programs such as the Keystone Club and Teen Leadership Club. The organization also operates summer camps and the Roberto Clemente Field, which promotes wellness and skill-building through sports and community engagement. The club encourages community involvement through volunteer programs, sponsorships, and partnerships with local businesses and national organizations. Youth safety is prioritized with strict supervision, background checks, training, and collaboration with national safety experts. | |
Emerald Separate Account Management LLC
Emerald Separate Account Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance EMSAM is a results-driven entrepreneurial organization that believes in research-driven active management. The firm invests their client’s assets primarily in US domestic equity securities. Their investment strategies include small, mid and large-cap stocks. EMSAM uses intense fundamental, bottom-up research designed to identify unrecognized, under-researched, undervalued and overvalued companies. | Finance |
Emerald Financial Services Private Equity Fund I LP
Emerald Financial Services Private Equity Fund I LP Investment ManagersFinance Acts as Private Equity Fund | Finance |
Emerald Asset Management PA LLC
Emerald Asset Management PA LLC Investment ManagersFinance Provides asset management services | Finance |
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