Mr. Gould has more than 15 years of experience in private equity and over 25 years of experience in development, marketing and negotiation related to investments in companies, real estate and sports and entertainment. He has served as Managing Partner of The Walnut Group since 1994. Mr. Gould serves on several Boards of Directors notably Build-A-Bear Workshop (NYSE: BBW), Stir Crazy Partners, Jane & Company and The O’Gara Group.
Mr. Gould has also served as Managing Partner of Management One, a sports management firm that has represented professional athletes in the NFL and NBA, including Terry Glenn, Peter Warrick, John Browning, Sue Bird and the late Korey Stringer, and a partner in Avondale Management Group, which has represented Evander Holyfield, four time Heavyweight Champion of the World.
Mr. Gould is a Founder and Managing Partner of Avondale Pictures and Avondale Entertainment Group. In addition, Mr. Gould has produced, distributed, and packaged numerous motion pictures, television and entertainment events and was a Founder and Partner in Triton Pictures. He has been a frequent investor, through his partnership with Frederic H. Mayerson, in numerous acclaimed Broadway musicals including Smokey Joe's Café, Topdog/Underdog, Hairspray and Jersey Boys. Mr. Gould was a founding member of the United States Football League, and became President of the New Jersey Generals.
Mr. Gould graduated from the University of Wisconsin with a degree in History and an Education Certificate. He has served on numerous non-profit boards including Prevent Child Abuse America, Camp BrightLight in partnership with the YMCA, and The Cincinnati Ballet. Mr. Gould is active in sports and has coached children in both soccer and football for many years. He resides in Cincinnati, Ohio with his wife Marcie and their four sons.
