Jim Flanigan is Co-Founder and Managing Director of Granite Hall Partners. As Co-Founder, Mr. Flanigan is responsible for the strategic direction of the firm and is accountable to all of its clients. He is a member of the Investment Committee and participates in the evaluation of prospective underlying managers. Mr. Flanigan also maintains many of the firm’s client relationships. Prior to co-founding the firm, Mr. Flanigan played ten seasons in the National Football League as a defensive tackle. As a player, he was highly active in the community, forming a foundation that donated more than 1.3 million books to disadvantaged children. Mr. Flanigan was named the 1999 USA Today Most Car