James C. Marlas
Chairman

Mr. Marlas founded Union Capital in 1968 and has been involved in every investment made by Union Capital. He began his career as an associate at the international law firm Baker & McKenzie. 

He is Vice Chairman of the New York City Opera, Emeritus Member of the Young Professionals Organization - International Chapter, Member of the Chairman's Council of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and Head of the New York Chapter of the Commanderie de Bordeaux. 

Jim received a JD from the University of Chicago, an MA in Jurisprudence from Oxford of University (England) and an AB in History from Harvard University.