Harris Barton created Champion Charities, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, in 2004 with his business partner, former teammate and friend, Ronnie Lott. Champion Charities is dedicated to helping children and families in need. Each year we provide support to a variety of exceptional organizations serving disadvantaged youth and families, with a current priority to raise $10 million by December 2010 for the Brain Tumor Program at UCSF Medical Center.
Board of Directors:
Harris Barton, Chairman
Harris is a managing partner of HRJ Capital, which he co-founded with Ronnie Lott in 1999. A veteran of 12 NFL seasons, Harris helped the 49ers win Super Bowls in 1989, 1990 and 1995. Harris graduated from the University of North Carolina in 1986, where he received a Bachelor's Degree in Finance.
Craig Gordon
Craig founded Off the Record Research in 1995. He developed the concept of unbiased marketplace research during his 11 years as director of Grassroots Research at RCM Capital Management. Craig holds a master's degree in public and private management from Yale University and a B.S. degree from Lehigh University.
Craig Johnson
Craig is President of JMP Group, parent of JMP Securities. He is a founder of Saw Island Asset Management. Craig serves on the board of the San Francisco Zoo and is a trustee for the Woodside Priory School. Craig holds a BA in economics from Stanford University.
Officers
Jeff Bloom
Jeff is CFO of HRJ Capital. Jeff received his Bachelor's Degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a joint J.D. Degree and L.L.M. in taxation degree from the New York University School of Law.
Ronnie Lott
Ronnie is a managing partner of HRJ Capital, which he co-founded with Harris Barton in 1999. In 1989 he founded All Stars Helping Kids, dedicated to improving the lives of disadvantaged youth in the San Francisco Bay area. He helped the 49ers win Super Bowls in 1981, 1984, 1988 and 1989 and was elected to the NFL Hall of Fame in 2000. Ronnie is a graduate of the University of Southern California, where he received a Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration.
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Our tax ID number is: 65-1252760 – listed under HRJ Charities.