James Dondero is a Founder and President of Highland Capital Management, L.P. Mr. Dondero is also Chairman of the Board of Directors of Highland Financial Partners. Prior to his role at Highland Capital Management, James Dondero served as Chief Investment Officer of Protective Life’s GIC subsidiary, and helped grow the business from concept to over $2 billion from 1989 to 1993. Mr. Dondero's portfolio management experience includes leveraged bank loans, high yield bonds, mortgage-backed securities, investment grade corporates, emerging markets, derivatives, preferred stocks and common stocks. From 1985 to 1989, Dondero managed approximately $1 billion in fixed income funds for American Express. Prior to American Express Mr. Dondero completed the financial training program at Morgan Guarantee Trust Company. James Dondero is a Beta Gamma Sigma graduate of the University of Virginia with a Bachelor of Science in Commerce with concentrations in Accounting and Finance. Mr. James Dondero is a Certified Management Accountant and has earned the right to use the Chartered Financial Analyst designation. James Dondero is also a supporter of ReserveAid, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to providing financial support to the families of Reserve Service Members called to active duty in all five branches of the Armed Forces.
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President, Highland Capital Management, L.P.
Private, 101-500 employees, Finance / Investing industryJames Dondero is the Founder and President of Highland Capital Management, L. P. Mr. James Dondero has extensive management experience including bank loans, high yield bonds, mortgage-backed securities, investments, emerging markets, derivatives and preferred and common stocks. (read more)
