VANCOUVER, June 5, 2018 /CNW/ - Itasca Capital Ltd. (TSX-V:
ICL) ("Itasca" or "Company") today announced the appointment of
Lewis M. Johnson to the Company's
Board of Directors, effective as of June
4, 2018. Mr. Johnson is President, Co-Founder and
Partner of Fundamental Global Investors, LLC and Co-Chief
Investment Officer at Capital Wealth Advisors. Prior to
partnering with Capital Wealth Advisors and co-founding Fundamental
Global Investors, Lewis was a private investor from 2010-2012.
Lewis was a Portfolio Manager and Managing Director at Louis
Dreyfus Highbridge Energy from 2008-2010. Previously, Lewis was a
Senior Vice President, Portfolio Manager and Analyst at Pequot
Capital from 2006-2007. Prior to joining Pequot Capital, Lewis was
a Vice President and Analyst at T. Rowe
Price from 2000-2006. Lewis worked as an Analyst at Capital
Research & Management in 1999 and a Vice President at AYSA from
1992-1998. He also serves on the Boards of Directors at
Ballantyne Strong, BK Technologies and 1347 Property Insurance
Holdings, Inc.
Also, effective June 4, 2018, D.
Kyle Cerminara was appointed
Chairman of the Company's Board. Larry G. Swets, Jr. continues to serve as Chief
Executive Officer and on the Board of Directors.
Mr. Cerminara, Chairman, stated, "Lewis is a welcome addition to
our Board and brings wealth of knowledge and experience that
enhances our collective ability to continue building shareholder
value."
Mr. Swets, Director and Chief Executive Officer, stated, "I am
very pleased with the addition of Lewis and the direction of the
Company. I look forward to continue working with the Board as we
evaluate future opportunities."
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SOURCE Itasca Capital Ltd.
