John Sammons

John Sammons is a paramedic/field training officer with Wake County EMS. He has worked in the field for over 10 years.

Private equity firm Carlyle has tapped him to spearhead its consumer and retail team. As head of the group, he’s on the prowl for the next big player in consumer products.

Early Life and Education

Sammons’s father was a free African American, and his mother was a former slave. He grew up in a large family and grew up with the values of faith, hard work, honesty and loyalty.

His education included a high school degree, two years in college and a master’s degree. He worked for the Sioux City sign painting companies Arthur Loft and C W Ashley.

He was an early California Impressionist and is best known for his representational landscapes and coastal scenes. He painted in both pastels and oils.

He was a member of numerous art organizations. He also was involved in civic clubs and public service. He joined the Temple School Board and was president of the Temple City Commission. He enjoyed his life in Temple, Texas and his family.

Professional Career

John Sammons has been in the financial services industry for over 35 years. He has experience creating and distributing 401(k)s, variable annuities, fixed annuities, life insurance, mutual fund products, and managed accounts.

He is a member of the executive team at Sammons Financial Group and leads the investment strategy for the company’s asset portfolio. He also oversees financial performance and results to ensure the business aligns with its vision.

John also serves on the board of directors for Principal Charity Classic and the Federation of Iowa Insurers. He is a graduate of Drake University and holds the Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) designation.

Achievements and Honors

John Sammons is an accomplished scholar and teacher who has a wealth of experience in the field of digital forensics. He is an Associate Professor at Marshall University and is a well-respected instructor in the fields of advanced digital forensics and firearms.

He also serves as the Associate Director of the Institute for Cyber Security at Marshall. He regularly provides training for legal and law enforcement professionals in the areas of digital forensics, investigations and electronic discovery.

He has received several awards for his academic work, including the Distinguished Scholar Award in Humanities from the College of Liberal Arts. In addition, he is a recipient of the Sanford and Susan Thomas Senior Professor Research Award in Social Sciences. He is also a member of the Association for the Study of Blackness and a past president of the International Society for African American History.

Personal Life

John Sammons lived his life to the fullest and loved every minute of it. He enjoyed his work and family and took pride in his community and the town of Temple.

He was involved in numerous civic clubs and public service as well as a very active member of his church. He had many close friends through his work, school and travel.

He is a proud father of two children and a loving husband to Mary Ann. He is currently a Realtor for Coldwell Banker Honig-Bell in Oswego. He enjoys working with his clients to help them achieve their goals and dreams in their life.

Net Worth

John Sammons’ estimated net worth is $50-74K. He lives in Oswego, NY with his wife Mary Ann and 2 children.

Jay Sammons is a private equity executive who left Carlyle Group Inc. in July to start his own firm. The 41-year-old former partner is focusing on consumer investments.

Among his portfolio companies are streetwear label Supreme, skin-care brand Philosophy and headphone maker Beats Electronics. He also took a stake in Ithaca Holdings, the record label that owns Taylor Swift’s first six albums.

Sammons, a Harvard Business School graduate, joined Carlyle in 2006. He focuses on consumer-focused companies that have scale and growth potential. He has 10 consumer-sector specialists tasked with evaluating deals. He has a history of finding successful investments. He also leads the fund’s employee-resource group for the LGBTQ+ community.