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James J.
Hoolihan founded MLNA, Inc. in 2000, where he worked as Member-Advisory Board.
Mr. Hoolihan also currently works at Can-Jer Industrial Lubricant Ltd., as Chief Executive Officer from 1983, U.S.
Endowment for Forestry & Communities, Inc., as Director, The College of Saint Scholastica, as Trustee, Mitchell Hamline School of Law, as Trustee, Charles K Blandin Residuary Trust, as Co-Trustee from 2012, and JHAC LLC, as Owner from 2000.
Mr. Hoolihan also formerly worked at Blandin Foundation, as President & Chief Executive Officer from 2004 to 2011, Industrial Lubricant Co., as Chairman & Chief Executive Officer from 2011 to 2017, ALLETE, Inc., as Independent Director from 2006 to 2025, Industrial Lubricant Co., as President from 1981 to 2004, and Blandin Foundation, as Trustee from 2012 to 2023.
Mr. Hoolihan received his undergraduate degree in 1975 from the University of Notre Dame, Masters Business Admin degree from the University of Minnesota, and graduate degree from William Mitchell College of Law.
James Hoolihan active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
The College of Saint Scholastica
The College of Saint Scholastica Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Director/Board Member | - |
Can-Jer Industrial Lubricant Ltd. | Chief Executive Officer | 01/01/1983 |
Mitchell Hamline School of Law
Mitchell Hamline School of Law Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Director/Board Member | - |
U.S. Endowment for Forestry & Communities, Inc.
U.S. Endowment for Forestry & Communities, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a not-for-profit public charity for clean waters, wildlife habitats and ecological services | Director/Board Member | - |
Charles K Blandin Residuary Trust | Director/Board Member | 01/01/2012 |
JHAC LLC | Corporate Officer/Principal | 01/10/2000 |
Former positions of James Hoolihan
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| ALLETE, INC. | Director/Board Member | 15/12/2025 |
Blandin Foundation
Blandin Foundation Financial ConglomeratesFinance Foundation | Director/Board Member | 01/12/2023 |
Industrial Lubricant Co.
Industrial Lubricant Co. Other TransportationTransportation Operates warehouses | Chief Executive Officer | 01/12/2017 |
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| Private companies | 13 |
|---|---|
ALLETE, Inc.
ALLETE, Inc. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Operates electric utilities and invests in energy-centric businesses | Utilities |
University of Notre Dame
University of Notre Dame Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Industrial Lubricant Co.
Industrial Lubricant Co. Other TransportationTransportation Operates warehouses | Transportation |
The College of Saint Scholastica
The College of Saint Scholastica Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
University of Minnesota
University of Minnesota Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
William Mitchell College of Law
William Mitchell College of Law Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Blandin Foundation
Blandin Foundation Financial ConglomeratesFinance Foundation | Finance |
U.S. Endowment for Forestry & Communities, Inc.
U.S. Endowment for Forestry & Communities, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a not-for-profit public charity for clean waters, wildlife habitats and ecological services | Commercial Services |
MLNA, Inc.
MLNA, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides technology solutions to streamline business processes | Commercial Services |
JHAC LLC | |
Can-Jer Industrial Lubricant Ltd. | |
Charles K Blandin Residuary Trust | |
Mitchell Hamline School of Law
Mitchell Hamline School of Law Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
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