Sam Simmons

Sam Simmons is an accomplished business leader with extensive experience across various sectors, including retail, technology, and consulting. Currently serving as a Partner at Newport LLC since 2020, Sam provides strategic advisory services to emerging growth and private equity clients. Previous roles encompass President & COO at KaBloom, where Sam focused on global gifting solutions, and Founding Partner of Rainmakers, LLC, specializing in brand development. Additional leadership positions include President & COO at Regent Sports Corporation, President and CEO of Thompson Products, Inc., and CEO of Trimingham's of Bermuda. Sam's career also includes pivotal roles in e-business management at Surgency and Shop Stars.com, and operational leadership at Hit or Miss and Grossman's. A graduate of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, with a BS in Business Administration and Marketing, Sam's diverse background demonstrates a strong commitment to enhancing business performance and strategic growth initiatives.