Whitebox Advisors
Jacob Mercer has a diverse work experience in various director roles in different companies. Jacob started their career in 2007 as the Partner and Head of Special Situations and Restructuring at Whitebox Advisors LLC. In 2018, they became the Director at Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC. Jacob then served as a Director at Hi-Crush, Malamute Energy, White Forest Resources, Adanac Molybdenum Corporation, GT Advanced Technologies, SAExploration, and Castle Metals. Currently, Jacob is the Director at HORNBECK OFFSHORE®.
Jacob Mercer attended Saint John's University, where they obtained a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Economics & Business Management. Jacob also has additional certifications as a Certified Turnaround Professional and a Chartered Financial Analyst, although specific details such as the institution and the year of obtaining these certifications are unavailable.
Whitebox Advisors
Whitebox Advisors LLC (“Whitebox”), an SEC registered investment adviser, is a multi-strategy alternative asset manager that seeks to generate optimal risk-adjusted returns for a diversified base of public institutions, private entities and qualified individuals. Founded in 1999, Whitebox invests across asset classes, geographies, and markets through the hedge fund vehicles and institutional accounts we advise. The firm maintains offices in Minneapolis, Austin, New York, London and Sydney.