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Nelson Obus
Director/Board Member at
LIFECORE BIOMEDICAL, INC.
Net worth: 823 782 $ as of 31/05/2026
Profile
Nelson Jay Obus is the founder of Wynnefield Capital, Inc., founded in 1992, holding the title of General Partner since 2019.
Current jobs include Managing Member at Wynnefield Capital Management LLC since 1997, Independent Director at Lifecore Biomedical, Inc. since 2018, Director at Zionist Organization of America, Inc., Director at Historical Society of Princeton, Director at Mk Acquisition LLC, and Member-Governors Board at Middle East Forum.
Former jobs include Director at Sylvan, Inc. (2000–2006), Independent Director at Breeze-Eastern LLC (2014–2016), Director at B. Riley Wealth Tax Services, Inc. (2007–2012), Independent Director at Layne Christensen Co. (2004–2018), Research Director at Schafer Capital Management, Inc. (1990–1992), Independent Director at Williams Industrial Services Group, Inc. (2016–2023), Research Director at Schafer Cullen Capital Management, Inc., Independent Director at Jason Industries, Inc., Director at Underground Solutions, Inc., Research Director at Lazard Freres & Co. LLC (Broker), Director at Appalachian Mountain Club, and Manager at Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection.
Education includes graduate studies at Brandeis University and undergraduate studies at New York University.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/06/2026 | 164,100 ( 0.44% ) | 823 782 $ | 31/05/2026 |
Nelson Obus active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| LIFECORE BIOMEDICAL, INC. | Director/Board Member | 12/10/2018 |
Wynnefield Capital, Inc.
 Wynnefield Capital, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Wynnefield Capital (WC) is a value investor that specializes in investments in US small-cap situations that have company or industry specific catalysts. The firm employs an active investment philosophy. They are not involved in Greenmail situations, but focus on initiatives with management and outside directors to release value. WC is an activist firm and is included in the SharkWatch50 as one of the 50 most prominent and impactful activist investors. | Founder | 01/01/1992 |
Middle East Forum
 Middle East Forum Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as an activist think tank to promotes interests in and protects values from threats | Director/Board Member | - |
Zionist Organization of America, Inc. | Director/Board Member | - |
Historical Society of Princeton | Director/Board Member | - |
Mk Acquisition LLC
 Mk Acquisition LLC Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Mk Acquisition LLC is a company based in Charlotte. | Director/Board Member | - |
Wynnefield Capital Management LLC
 Wynnefield Capital Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Provides investment advice | President | 01/11/1992 |
Former positions of Nelson Obus
| Companies | Position | End |
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| WILLIAMS INDUSTRIAL SERVICES GROUP INC. | Director/Board Member | 10/10/2023 |
| LAYNE CHRISTENSEN COMPANY | Director/Board Member | 14/06/2018 |
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Private companies
Connections
45
1st degree connections
21
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 21 |
|---|---|
Sylvan, Inc.
 Sylvan, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Manufactures fungal biotechnology solutions | Health Technology |
Breeze-Eastern LLC
 Breeze-Eastern LLC Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Designs and manufactures engineered defense and aerospace products | Electronic Technology |
Lifecore Biomedical, Inc.
 Lifecore Biomedical, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Develops and sells sterile injectable pharmaceutical products | Health Technology |
B. Riley Wealth Tax Services, Inc.
 B. Riley Wealth Tax Services, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides accounting and investment services | Commercial Services |
Layne Christensen Co.
 Layne Christensen Co. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Provides water well, oil drilling, construction, and maintenance services | Industrial Services |
Wynnefield Capital, Inc.
Wynnefield Capital, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Wynnefield Capital (WC) is a value investor that specializes in investments in US small-cap situations that have company or industry specific catalysts. The firm employs an active investment philosophy. They are not involved in Greenmail situations, but focus on initiatives with management and outside directors to release value. WC is an activist firm and is included in the SharkWatch50 as one of the 50 most prominent and impactful activist investors. | Finance |
Schafer Capital Management, Inc.
 Schafer Capital Management, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Profile Unavailable. | Finance |
Schafer Cullen Capital Management, Inc.
 Schafer Cullen Capital Management, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance SCCM identifies investments they believe are undervalued in the marketplace by utilizing a combination of outside research and their own fundamental and technical analysis as performed by their in-house investment research staff. They use bottom-up approach for their general investment decision-making. The firm manages client accounts according to a variety of value-based strategies. Each strategy begins with the basic discipline of buying companies with low price to earnings (P/E) and/or price to book (P/B) value ratios. In addition, several of the strategies employ an additional discipline of above-average dividend yield and dividend growth potential. Each of the strategies is designed with a long-term outlook, typically three to five years. | Finance |
Williams Industrial Services Group, Inc.
 Williams Industrial Services Group, Inc. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Provides construction, maintenance, modification and support services to energy, power and industrial end markets | Industrial Services |
Wynnefield Capital Management LLC
Wynnefield Capital Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Provides investment advice | Finance |
Jason Industries, Inc.
 Jason Industries, Inc. Miscellaneous ManufacturingProducer Manufacturing Manufactures industrial brushes, polishing buffs, abrasives, motorcycle and operator seats | Producer Manufacturing |
Underground Solutions, Inc.
 Underground Solutions, Inc. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Develops technology for rehabilitating and repairing underground pipe systems | Industrial Services |
Lazard Freres & Co. LLC (Broker)
 Lazard Freres & Co. LLC (Broker) Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides brokerage services | Finance |
Brandeis University
 Brandeis University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
New York University
 New York University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection
 Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection General GovernmentGovernment Operates as agency for administering environmental laws | Government |
Middle East Forum
Middle East Forum Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as an activist think tank to promotes interests in and protects values from threats | Commercial Services |
Appalachian Mountain Club
 Appalachian Mountain Club Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Operates a mountain club that promotes the protection, enjoyment and understanding of the mountains | Consumer Services |
Zionist Organization of America, Inc. | Commercial Services |
Historical Society of Princeton | |
Mk Acquisition LLC
Mk Acquisition LLC Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Mk Acquisition LLC is a company based in Charlotte. | Distribution Services |
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