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Peter Thomas Benz was the founder of Viking Asset Management LLC, founded in 2001, holding the title of Chairman & Managing Member.
Mr. Benz is also the founder of Bicoastal Consulting Corp.
Mr. Benz is currently the Vice President-Corporate Development at MARA Holdings, Inc., starting in 2021.
Former positions include Chairman at Brushy Resources, Inc. from 2015 to 2016, Chairman at Optex Systems, Inc. from 2014 to 2018, Chairman at Optex Systems Holdings, Inc. from 2014 to 2017, Director at CannaBusiness Group, Inc., Independent Director at PhoneX Holdings, Inc. from 2015 to 2018, Independent Director at Fluent, Inc. from 2015 to 2020, Director at SOL Global Investments Corp., Director at Lilis Energy, Inc. from 2016 to 2018, and Independent Director at Red Violet, Inc. from 2018 to 2025.
Education includes an undergraduate degree from the University of Notre Dame.
Peter Benz active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| MARA HOLDINGS, INC. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 20/05/2021 |
Former positions of Peter Benz
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| RED VIOLET, INC. | Director/Board Member | 04/03/2025 |
| FLUENT, INC. | Director/Board Member | 01/04/2020 |
| LILIS ENERGY, INC. | Director/Board Member | 01/05/2018 |
| SOL GLOBAL INVESTMENTS CORP. | Director/Board Member | 15/01/2018 |
| PHONEX HOLDINGS, INC. | Director/Board Member | 01/01/2018 |
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| Private companies | 13 |
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University of Notre Dame
University of Notre Dame Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
MARA Holdings, Inc.
MARA Holdings, Inc. Data Processing ServicesTechnology Services Provides digital asset mining services | Technology Services |
Brushy Resources, Inc.
Brushy Resources, Inc. Oil & Gas ProductionEnergy Minerals Engages in the acquisition, development and production of conventional and unconventional onshore oil and natural gas resources | Energy Minerals |
Bicoastal Consulting Corp
Bicoastal Consulting Corp Financial ConglomeratesFinance Investment Company Vehicle | Finance |
Viking Asset Management LLC
Viking Asset Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Viking Asset Management invests in a wide range of industries. | Finance |
CannaBusiness Group, Inc.
CannaBusiness Group, Inc. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Acquires and leases agricultural and commercial real estate | Industrial Services |
PhoneX Holdings, Inc.
PhoneX Holdings, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Provides an on-line platform for re-selling consumer goods | Technology Services |
Optex Systems, Inc.
Optex Systems, Inc. Electronic ComponentsElectronic Technology Manufactures optical sighting systems | Electronic Technology |
Optex Systems Holdings, Inc.
Optex Systems Holdings, Inc. Electronic ComponentsElectronic Technology Manufactures optical sighting systems and assemblies | Electronic Technology |
Lilis Energy, Inc.
Lilis Energy, Inc. Oil & Gas ProductionEnergy Minerals Engages in the exploration, development, production and acquisition of oil and natural gas properties | Energy Minerals |
Fluent, Inc.
Fluent, Inc. Data Processing ServicesTechnology Services Provides information solution data services and advertising services in the out-of-home advertising industry, which includes outdoor LCD screens and billboards | Technology Services |
SOL Global Investments Corp.
SOL Global Investments Corp. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a diversified investment and private equity holding company engages in the small and mid-cap sectors | Commercial Services |
Red Violet, Inc.
Red Violet, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops proprietary technology to apply analytical capabilities to deliver identity intelligence | Technology Services |
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