Chad Jacobs, one of the founders of ICR Communications, has passed away at the age of 45 following a long battle with cancer.
Jacobs, a married father of two, began his career at G.X. Clarke Municipal Bond Co. and later joined Ladenburg Thalman in the equity research department.
While there, Jacobs spent several years analyzing the footwear, apparel and retail sectors. He then spent two years as a senior equity analyst and managing director at BT Alex Brown.
In 1998, Jacobs co-founded ICR Inc. with his lifelong friends and fellow Fairfield Prep Class of '82 alumni, Tom Ryan and the late John Flanagan. To date, ICR is a leading financial communications consulting firm specializing in investor and media relations, crisis management, and digital media. In 2010, the company was ranked the 6th largest, independent communications firm in the country and 2nd largest in the financial communications category. Jacobs served as Co-CEO and a member of the Board of Directors.
Jacobs is survived by his wife, Karen, and
sons, Taylor, 13 and Mac, 9. In addition, to his wife and children, Chad is survived by his parents, Donald and Ginny Jacobs and family
