Clifton R. Herndon

Mr. Herndon joined Third Security upon its inception and served as the firm's Controller.
Mr. Herndon focuses on audit, internal control, financial operations, and technical accounting issues for Third Security and portfolio companies of Third Security's managed investment funds.
Since February 2020, Mr. Herndon has served as Vice President and Treasurer of Fruit Orchard Holdings, Inc., as Vice President and Treasurer of Okanagan Produce Holdings, Inc. As Treasurer of GreenVenus, L.L.C.
Mr. Herndon served as Vice President and Controller of New River Pharmaceuticals Inc. from August 2004 until August 2007, shortly after its acquisition by Shire plc.
During that time, he was not employed by Third Security.
Mr. Herndon has also served as the Director of Financial Operations for Biological & Popular Culture, Inc., Assistant Controller for GIV Holdings, Inc. from November 1997 through December 31, 1998, Assistant Controller and Cost Accounting Manager with Long-Airdox Company, a manufacturer of mining equipment, from May 1996 to November 1997 and Manager in the audit practice of Ernst & Young L.L.P.
from October 1994 to May 1996.
Mr. Herndon began his career with Ernst & Young L.L.P., in July 1989.
Mr. Herndon received a BBA in Accounting from Marshall University.