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Ronald Simon
Chairman at
ELLINGTON FINANCIAL INC.
Net worth: 1 M $ as of 31/05/2026
Profile
Ronald I.
Simon is Chairman at Ellington Financial, Inc. since 2021.
Dr. Simon is Director at Galiot Capital Corp.
Dr. Simon is Independent Trustee at Ellington Credit Company since 2013.
Formerly, Dr. Simon was Chairman, Chief Executive & Financial Officer at Softnet Systems, Inc. from 2001 to 2002.
Dr. Simon was Independent Director at Independence Holding Co. from 2016 to 2022.
Dr. Simon was Independent Director at American Independence Corp.
from 2002 to 2016.
Dr. Simon was Director at Wells Fargo Dealer Services, Inc. from 2003 to 2006.
Dr. Simon was Director at Western Water Co. from 2000 to 2001.
Dr. Simon was Director at BDI Investment Corp.
in 2005.
Dr. Simon was Director at Ontro, Inc. Dr. Simon was Director at Collateral Therapeutics, Inc. in 2002.
Dr. Simon was Director at Gene Biotherapeutics, Inc. from 2006 to 2009.
Dr. Simon was Director at California Business Bank.
Dr. Simon was Chief Financial Officer & Managing Director at The Henley Group, Inc. (New Hampshire) from 1986 to 1990.
Dr. Simon was Director at Wfs Financial, Inc. from 2003 to 2006.
Dr. Simon was Chief Financial Officer at Wingcast, Inc. from 2001 to 2002.
Education includes graduate studies at The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York, undergraduate studies at Harvard University, and a doctorate from Columbia Business School.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | 80,000 ( 0.06% ) | 1 M $ | 31/05/2026 | |
Ellington Credit Co.
 Ellington Credit Co. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Functions as a closed-end investment fund or Investment trust 0.21% | 30/04/2026 | 80,000 ( 0.21% ) | 379 200 $ | 31/05/2026 |
Ronald Simon active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| ELLINGTON FINANCIAL INC. | Chairman | 28/01/2021 |
Galiot Capital Corp.
 Galiot Capital Corp. Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance Provides financial and investment services | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Ronald Simon
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| INDEPENDENCE HOLDING COMPANY | Director/Board Member | 15/02/2022 |
| AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE CORP. | Director/Board Member | 01/08/2016 |
Taxus Cardium Pharmaceuticals Group, Inc.
 Taxus Cardium Pharmaceuticals Group, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Operates as a biotechnology company that develops and commercializes angiogenic gene therapy products for cardiovascular disease | Director/Board Member | 26/01/2009 |
Wells Fargo Dealer Services, Inc.
 Wells Fargo Dealer Services, Inc. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Provides automobile finance services | Director/Board Member | 01/02/2006 |
Wfs Financial, Inc.
 Wfs Financial, Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates as a financing institution | Director/Board Member | 01/02/2006 |
Training of Ronald Simon
Experiences
Positions held
Active
Inactive
Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
52
1st degree connections
18
1st degree companies
Male
Female
Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 18 |
|---|---|
Independence Holding Co.
 Independence Holding Co. Insurance Brokers/ServicesFinance Operates as a holding company with interest in providing life and health insurance services | Finance |
American Independence Corp.
 American Independence Corp. Multi-Line InsuranceFinance Operates as a holding company, which provides health insurance and reinsurance services | Finance |
Wells Fargo Dealer Services, Inc.
Wells Fargo Dealer Services, Inc. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Provides automobile finance services | Finance |
Western Water Co.
 Western Water Co. Water UtilitiesUtilities Develops and sells water and water rights | Utilities |
BDI Investment Corp.
 BDI Investment Corp. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Wholesales non-durable goods | Distribution Services |
Ontro, Inc.
 Ontro, Inc. Miscellaneous ManufacturingProducer Manufacturing Develop integrated thermal containers | Producer Manufacturing |
Collateral Therapeutics, Inc.
 Collateral Therapeutics, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Discovers, develops and commercializes non-surgical gene therapy products | Commercial Services |
Ellington Financial, Inc.
 Ellington Financial, Inc. Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance Operates as a real estate investment trust which invests in residential & commercial mortgage loans and mortgage-backed securities | Finance |
Galiot Capital Corp.
Galiot Capital Corp. Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance Provides financial and investment services | Finance |
The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York
 The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Harvard University
 Harvard University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Softnet Systems, Inc.
 Softnet Systems, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides technical consultation, customization, and troubleshooting for speech recognition systems | Commercial Services |
Taxus Cardium Pharmaceuticals Group, Inc.
Taxus Cardium Pharmaceuticals Group, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Operates as a biotechnology company that develops and commercializes angiogenic gene therapy products for cardiovascular disease | Health Technology |
California Business Bank
 California Business Bank Regional BanksFinance Operates as a state chartered commercial bank | Finance |
The Henley Group, Inc. (New Hampshire)
 The Henley Group, Inc. (New Hampshire) Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Functions as an holding company through its subsidiaries manufactures laboratory equipment, aerospace and industrial parts | Health Technology |
Wingcast, Inc. | |
Columbia Business School
 Columbia Business School Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Wfs Financial, Inc.
Wfs Financial, Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates as a financing institution | Finance |
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